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Interviews with authors of children's literature about their new books
Children's Books with Annie Kelley, Executive Editor, Random House STUDIO
New Books in Children's Literature
41 minutes
2 weeks ago
Children's Books with Annie Kelley, Executive Editor, Random House STUDIO
A splendid interview (I'm biased, but so what, it really is splendid) with Annie Kelley, Executive Editor, Random House STUDIO. We talk about what she looks for in a manuscript (strong voice and not generic, needs to stand out in some way). She talks about her love for children's books as a child and how she found her dream job as editor. Annie urges authors to ignore the advice of "writing to the trend" and to write from the heart. Annie talks about her 'specialty', finding the right illustrator for the right book. Annie talks about some of her recent and current books (including mine!!!). So am I lucky or what? Heads up, people: EMILY SAW A DOOR, illustrated fabulously by Orit Magia, launches on Feb. 24th, 2026.
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New Books in Children's Literature
Interviews with authors of children's literature about their new books
