Behind the Books: SLJ In Conversation with Top Children’s Book Editors

by SLJ
Nov 01, 2016 | Filed in Events & PD
Join Library Journal/School Library Journal reviews director Kiera Parrott for an in-depth conversation with three top-notch children’s and teen book editors. They’ll discuss their how they build relationships with their authors and find new voices, share insider stories about working on manuscripts, and chat about what they make of all that award-season buzz. Each editor will also give a sneak peek at several upcoming titles.
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Presented by: Charlesbridge Publishing, Little Brown Books for Young Readers, Editorial Director, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group & School Library Journal

Event Date & Time: Tuesday, November 15th, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PT
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Join Library Journal/School Library Journal reviews director Kiera Parrott for an in-depth conversation with three top-notch children’s and teen book editors. They’ll discuss their how they build relationships with their authors and find new voices, share insider stories about working on manuscripts, and chat about what they make of all that award-season buzz. Each editor will also give a sneak peek at several upcoming titles.

Panelists

Julie Bliven - Editor, Charlesbridge Publishing

Allison Moore - Associate Editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Joy Peskin - Editorial Director, Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers / Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

Moderator

Kiera Parrott - Reviews Director, School Library Journal | Library Journal
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