Julie ellyn straussgabel is an american publisher and editor of books for young. Julie straussgabel is the vice president and publisher of dutton children s books, a boutique imprint of penguin young readers group specializing in middle grade and young adult novels. View julie straussgabels profile on linkedin, the worlds largest. In one week in april 2015, novels that she edited occupied five of the top ten spots. The official home of penguin books usa, publishers of bestselling fiction, nonfiction, classics, and children s books. Now straussgabel is the publisher of dutton books, the oldest continually operating childrens imprint in the u. She is editor and publisher at dutton books, an imprint of the penguin group.
Her stinging critiques propel young adult best sellers. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover julie s. Julie straussgabel president and publisher, dutton. Straussgabel was associate editor at clarion books and was later an editor at hyperion books for five years. Its the only thing thats going to push her forward from page to page. Julie is the vice president and publisher of dutton childrens books. Before joining dutton in 2002, julie held positions at hyperion books for children.
Ive just finished reading an article by alexandra alter about julie straussgabel, editor and publisher of dutton children s books, whos known for her stinging critiques that propel young adult best sellers nyt, april 10, 2015, given that her editing almost invariably ensures critical and commercial success in the world of children s book publishing, and all that due to her rigorous. Some of julie s books include put it on the list written and illustrated by kristen darbyshire. Specializing in middle grade and young adult fiction, julie s wish list is eclectic but unified in striving for quality writing, exceptional voice, surprising. Ally condie matched, gayle forman if i stay, john green looking for alaska, nova ren suma imaginary girls, and stephanie perkins anna and the french kiss.
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Julie straussgabel is the president and publisher of dutton childrens books. Todays interview comes to us via deborah lytton, author of jane in bloom. Dutton will become a boutique middle grade and young. Strauss gabel, i am a writer with a passion for young adult literature. View julie straussgabels profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Her stinging critiques propel young adult best sellers the new. Welcome to back to our 2k9 interview series with agents and editors.