Sarah Hutson, VP, Director of Publicity
Sarah Hutson is Vice President, Director of Publicity at Penguin Press. She joined Penguin Press in 2004 after having worked in publicity at Henry Holt & Company and Vintage Books.
Read MoreJohn Burnham Schwartz, Editor-at-Large
John Burnham Schwartz is the author of six acclaimed novels, including The Red Daughter, The Commoner, and Reservation Road, which was made into a film based on his screenplay. A recipient of a Lyndhurst Prize for mastery in the art of fiction, his books have been translated into twenty languages, and he has done extensive…
Read MoreKenneth Wright, President & Publisher
Kenneth Wright is the president and publisher of the Philomel Books and Viking Children’s Books imprints. After graduating with a BA in English from the University of Colorado at Boulder, he worked his way up the editorial ladder to become an editorial director at Scholastic in 2001. In 2006 he joined Writers House as a literary…
Read MorePenguin is committed to changing the world one book at a time.
The Penguin Publishing Group is the proud publisher of great writers and gifted storytellers, beloved books and eminent works. At Penguin, we believe that literature can fuel the imagination and guide the soul. There’s a book on our shelves for every reader, and we relish the opportunity to publish across every category and interest with the utmost care and enthusiasm.
Read MoreCheryl Eissing, Editor
Cheryl Eissing, associate editor at Flamingo Books, joined Penguin Random House in 2017 as assistant editor at Philomel Books before attaining her current role. She holds a BA in English from Rutgers University.
Read MorePhoebe Robinson, Founder, Writer
Phoebe Robinson is a multi-talented stand-up comedian, New York Times best-selling writer, and actress.
Read MoreGabriella DeGennaro Assistant Editor
Gabriella grew up in New Jersey watching a lot of TV in her Nonna’s basement and reading anything that was about magic. She holds degrees in creative writing and screenwriting from Ithaca College, where she focused on children’s media.
Read MoreMaria Elias, Senior Art Director
Maria joined Penguin Young Readers in 2019, and previously designed for Random House, Disney Hyperion, and Workman Publishing. Before falling in love with book design, she worked in news and magazine. Maria’s work has been recognized by AIGA 50 Books/50Covers, the Type Directors Club, and the New York Book Show. She is also a member of the LatinX in publishing community and supports diversity in books.
Read MoreRise X: Read More
Publishing books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers is an immense responsibility. At RISE, we have the power to inspire our readers to become a generation of empowered, confident, self-loving, empathetic, and resilient people… all through the power of exposure. Every book we publish serves to help children feel smart, capable, important, safe, and loved.
Read MoreChristopher Hernandez, Senior Editor
Chris Hernandez joined Razorbill as a senior editor in April 2019, acquiring picture books, middle grade, young adult, and graphic novels.
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