Kumar joins David Godwin Associates as a literary agent

Aparna Kumar is joining David Godwin Associates as a literary agent on 2nd October. She will be helping to manage David Godwin’s long list of clients as well as acquiring her own.

Kumar, who has recently completed her MSc in Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, has worked in publishing for six years. Most recently, she was an editor at Penguin Random House India, where she commissioned literary fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry.

Kumar said: "DGA represents some of the most iconic voices in today’s times, many of whom are my favourites. I have ardently followed this agency’s work for years and am now thrilled to have this opportunity to support new and exciting authors in their literary journeys."

Godwin added: "I’ve known Aparna for a number of years from her exceptional work at Penguin and I’m absolutely thrilled that she is joining us."

Aparna can be contacted on aparna@davidgodwinassociates.co.uk.