Rights

UK Rights

The Caldwell Agency manages UK rights directly, reflecting the close interconnection between the UK and U.S. publishing landscapes. When it supports a project’s strategy, we pitch UK editors either simultaneously with U.S. submissions or on a timeline tailored to the book’s needs and the author’s goals.

We maintain strong relationships with editors across major UK houses and independent publishers, as well as with international scouts. Whether our clients are based in the U.S., the UK, or elsewhere in the world, we evaluate when a direct UK submission is the strongest path forward. For UK-based authors, we often coordinate simultaneous U.S./UK submissions and can lead with the UK when it best supports the author’s local visibility and long-term career strategy. In those cases, we also handle direct U.S. submissions to ensure a cohesive, aligned publishing plan across both markets.

As with all aspects of our rights work, our UK representation is grounded in transparency, long-term strategy, and close communication with our clients. Patrice Caldwell leads all UK rights negotiations.

For all UK rights inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Audio Rights

The Caldwell Agency manages audio rights directly, with Arthur Young III leading all audio negotiations. We maintain strong relationships with major audio publishers, production partners, and independent studios, and tailor each submission to the book’s needs and the author’s long-term goals.

We evaluate the audio potential of every project individually and pitch audio rights either simultaneously with print and ebook submission or on a timeline shaped in close collaboration with our clients. Our approach emphasizes author control and transparency: we prioritize approval over key creative decisions, including narrator casting, and ensure our clients understand the full scope of each audio opportunity.

For hybrid and independently published authors, we frequently negotiate audio rights directly while the author retains control of print and ebook formats. In these cases, we coordinate audio submissions to maximize reach, flexibility, and creative input.

For all audio rights inquiries, please contact [email protected].

International Rights & Licensing

 The Caldwell Agency partners with KO Media Management to champion our clients’ international publishing and licensing opportunities with intention, strategy, and care. Our approach centers the author’s long-term goals and expands each project’s reach across languages, territories, and formats. Grounded in TCA’s DEIA values, we work closely with creators to build global careers that reflect their voice, vision, and creative integrity.

KO Media Management connects our clients with exceptional international partners in translation, media, merchandising, and more. Their team works with more than a dozen co-agents around the world and maintains a strong presence at major international book and licensing fairs. Together, TCA and KOMM guide each project’s global strategy, manage rights campaigns, and handle licensing inquiries across a wide range of categories.

Our International & Licensing Team

Kathleen Ortiz — Founder + Agent
Kathleen founded KO Media Management in 2022 after more than a decade in publishing and international licensing, including roles as Director of Translation, Subsidiary Rights Manager, and Literary Agent. She is the Co-Chair for the AALA Illustration Committee and a member of Women in Toys and Licensing International. She earned her M.S. in Publishing from Pace University and has spent her career helping build and elevate creative brands across formats and markets.

Veronica Grijalva — International Licensing Manager
Veronica is an international rights specialist, helping creators expand their brands across languages, territories, and cultures. With over a decade of experience on both the trade publisher and agency sides, she has managed global campaigns for New York Times and internationally bestselling authors, sold translation rights in 56 languages, collaborated with international film and TV studios, and built a broad global network.

Kate Rogers — Licensing Coordinator
Kate is a University of Washington graduate with degrees in English and Cinema Media Studies. She has worked at Vroman’s Bookstore and in communications and marketing at Stevens Court Community Council. She is on the AALA Communications Committee, Licensing International, and Women in Toys, and supports KOMM’s licensing outreach, rights guides, and international fair presence.

For all international rights and licensing inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Dramatic Rights

The Caldwell Agency is committed to supporting our clients when their stories move beyond the page. As a full-service boutique agency, we take a hands-on, strategic approach to evaluating each project’s potential. We partner with leading book-to-film agents and managers to identify the best team for each project and ensure authors are matched with representatives who understand their vision and long-term goals.

Our role is to advocate for our clients, maintain alignment between book and screen strategies, and ensure that their creative and career priorities remain at the center of every conversation. We remain closely involved throughout the process to support clear communication, guide next steps, and help shepherd opportunities as they develop.

For all film, television, and dramatic rights inquiries, please contact [email protected].