jaaronson, Author at Penguin Books https://www.penguin.com/author/jaaronson-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Because Reading Matters Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:31:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.penguin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-logo-sm-view-32x32.gif jaaronson, Author at Penguin Books https://www.penguin.com/author/jaaronson-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 32 32 Megan Wenerstrom, Associate Editor https://www.penguin.com/megan-wenerstrom-editorial-assistant/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:27:49 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=5571 Megan joined Portfolio in 2022, drawn to big ideas that push boundaries and inspire new perspectives. Her authors span a diverse range of thinkers—entrepreneurs, philosophers, environmentalists, tech experts, activists, and even cowboys —bringing fresh insights to readers. Before publishing, Megan’s career began as a public school teacher, where she cultivated her talent for sparking curiosity and meaningful dialogue.

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]]> Viking Children’s Books https://www.penguin.com/viking-childrens-books-overview/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:11:00 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1532 G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers publishes approximately seventy-five books a year for children, from lively, accessible picture books to some of today’s strongest voices in fiction and nonfiction. We strive to publish a book for every reader (ages 0-18).

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Viking Mission Statement

Historically, Vikings were known for their drive to explore the world and discover uncharted lands. At Viking Children’s Books, we are similarly compelled to seek out new voices, uncover innovative ideas, and publish themes that children need and want to read. Tales of Vikings have endured and captivated the world for generations, much like the classic books that make up our rich backlist. These books have become true mainstays of countless childhoods and today serve as the foundation from which we will evolve our list for generations to come. Our mission is simple: to publish books that will earn their place alongside our classics.

In recent years, Viking has sought to bring new perspectives to traditional genres, including fantasy, romance, and thriller. With our firm belief that children should see themselves represented in the books they read, our editors have published a wide variety of genre fiction from underrepresented groups that celebrates the joy of identity. Every Viking book embodies the tradition of excellent storytelling set by our own unparalleled backlist. By honoring our roots with high standards and careful curation, and striving for the intersection between commercial and literary, we are able to give voice to the writers we welcome onto our ever-seafaring Viking ship.

About Viking

Viking Children’s Books was founded in 1933 as a department of the prestigious Viking Press, known for publishing such authors as Sherwood Anderson, James Joyce, John Steinbeck, and Rebecca West. Under the Viking Children’s Book imprint, many classics such as Make Way for Ducklings, The Story of Ferdinand,  Pippi Longstocking, and the Madeline books were published.

Throughout Viking’s history, it has been known for innovation as well as dedication to quality that has created the rich backlist the house enjoys. Viking has published ten Newbery Medal winners and ten Caldecott Medal winners, more than any other publishing house. Among the groundbreaking titles published by Viking are The Outsiders (1969), still the bestselling young adult book ever published; The Snowy Day (1963), which brought multicultural books mainstream recognition; and The Stinky Cheese Man (1992), widely hailed for its innovative design. The current Viking list is known for such classic characters as Madeline, Corduroy, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, Llama Llama, and Angelina Ballerina, as well as the Last Kids on Earth series and the work of presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman.

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]]> Joanna Ng, Editor https://www.penguin.com/joanna-ng-editor/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1328 Joanna Ng joined TarcherPerigee in 2012, where she acquires and edits books in the areas of personal growth/self-help, popular psychology, creativity, and memoir. She enjoys working with a diverse range of authors who have compelling stories to tell and powerful insights to share—she is always learning something new from them.

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She enjoys working with a diverse group of authors who have compelling stories and powerful insights to share—she is always learning something new from them. She edited A Mind for Numbers by Barbara Oakley, Eyes Wide Open by Isaac Lidsky, The Inner Work of Racial Justice by Rhonda Magee, Meditations with Cows by Shreve Stockton, The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart, Homecoming by Thema Bryant, A Place to Belong by Amber O’Neal Johnston, and The Essential Questions by Elizabeth Keating.

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]]> Jamie Knapp, Director of Publicity https://www.penguin.com/jamie-knapp-director-of-publicity/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:46:00 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1218 Since joining Dutton in 2008, she has built buzzworthy and bestselling campaigns for many books including the Read with Jenna pick THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE by Abi Daré, the New York Times bestseller TRIXIE AND KATYA’S GUIDE TO MODERN WOMANHOOD, NBA Star Andre Iguodala’s THE SIXTH MAN , and THE BOY by #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag.

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Since joining Dutton in 2008, she has built buzzworthy and bestselling campaigns for many books including the National Book Award Winner for Fiction Hell of a Book by Jason Mott, the Read with Jenna pick The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré, NBA Star Andre Iguodala’s The Sixth Man, and the NYT instant bestseller Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li.

Other authors she has worked with include Drew Barrymore, Karma Brown, Liam Callanan, Harlan Coben, Martin Duberman, Craig Ferguson, Kai Harris, Tami Hoag, Jeff Lindsay, Trixie Mattel and Katya, Sona Movsesian, Megan Mullaly, Nick Offerman, Bill Russell, Phoebe Robinson, E.G. Scott, Daniel Stone, David Wright, and many others.

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]]> Stephanie Cooper, Associate Publisher and Director of Marketing https://www.penguin.com/stephanie-cooper-director-of-marketing/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:45:00 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1214 Stephanie Cooper is Director of Marketing for Dutton, Plume, and Tiny Reparations Books. She has more than 13 years of experience marketing bestselling trade books, including literary and commercial women’s fiction, narrative nonfiction and memoir, and pop culture and design books.

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]]> Stephanie Cooper is the Associate Publisher and Director of Marketing for Dutton, Plume, and Tiny Reparations Books. She has nearly two decades of experience marketing bestselling trade books, including literary and commercial fiction, conversation-starting narrative nonfiction and memoir, and pop culture and design books.

As head of marketing, she has overseen campaigns for bestselling franchise and award-winning authors, including Riley Sager, Adriana Trigiani, Jonathan Karl, NBA winner Jason Mott, Fiona Davis, Phoebe Robinson, Trixie Mattel & Katya, Drew Barrymore, Nick Offerman, and Lisa Gardner. Previously, as Marketing Director at HarperCollins Publishers, she led bestselling marketing campaigns for Barbara Kingsolver, Ann Patchett, Mitch Albom, Jacqueline Winspear, Mark Manson, Peggy Orenstein, and Roxane Gay, among many others. She is dedicated to leveraging the latest analytics and marketplace insights and trends to find the widest possible readership for each book.

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]]> Penguin is committed to changing the world one book at a time. https://www.penguin.com/penguin-is-committed-to-changing-the-world-one-book-at-a-time/ Sat, 26 Jun 2021 21:18:41 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1748 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.

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]]> Phoebe Robinson, Founder, Writer https://www.penguin.com/phoebe-robinson-founder-writer/ Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:09:12 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1728 Phoebe Robinson is a multi-talented stand-up comedian, New York Times best-selling writer, and actress.

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She is best known as the co-creator and co-star of the hit WNYC Studios podcast 2 Dope Queens, which was turned into eight one-hour, critically-acclaimed HBO specials. She’s also a New York Times best-selling author of the books Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay and You Can’t Touch My Hair and Other Things I Still Have to Explain. Additionally, Phoebe was a staff writer on the final season of Portlandia, hosted the critically-acclaimed podcast Sooo Many White Guys, starred in the movies Ibiza and What Men Want, and was a five-time moderator on Michelle Obama’s international Becoming book tour. Most recently, she founded Tiny Reparations, a production company under ABC Studios, and TinyRep’s first project, a talk show entitled Doing the Most w/Phoebe Robinson, will premiere in 2021 on Comedy Central.

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]]> Gabriella DeGennaro Assistant Editor https://www.penguin.com/gabriella-degennaro-assistant-editor/ Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:55:12 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1714 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.

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]]> 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. After graduating, she found her way to Sesame Street via the Jim Henson Company, where she and her colleagues, some puppet some human, worked in TV production. Gabriella joined the Penguin Workshop team in 2018, where she edited Mad Libs and licensed titles before joining RISE the following year. She believes that kids everywhere deserve content that sparks curiosity, ignites imagination, and invites joy into their lives.

Gabriella finds her joy through writing, putting rainbow sprinkles on everything, and taking care of her basil plant. Follow her on Twitter @gwritesstuff, where she tweets about all three + the books she works on.

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]]> Maria Elias, Senior Art Director https://www.penguin.com/maria-elias-art-director/ Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:53:24 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1709 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.

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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 Latine/LatinX in publishing community and supports diversity in books.

When she is not designing, Maria blogs about outstanding covers on Book Design Heroines and writes the Some Things Covered column for Spine magazine. She also takes many long walks with her husband, Art Director Tam Nguyen, and their dogs, Bodhi and Ashoka.

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]]> Rise X: Read More https://www.penguin.com/rise-x-read-more/ Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:38:51 +0000 https://www.penguin.com/?p=1699 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.

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At RISE, we welcome any submission, text or art, that sits within our mission to empower the youngest readers, ages 0-5. We accept submissions from agents, previously published authors and illustrators, and aspiring authors and illustrators.

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