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

Join Kiera Parrott, the reviews director for School Library Journal and Library Journal, for a rich conversation with three storied children’s book editors, Kendra Levin of Penguin Young Readers, Alix Reid of Carolrhoda Books, and Mark Siegel of First Second.
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Presented by: First Second Books, Lerner Publishing Group, Penguin Young Readers, and School Library Journal

View On Demand Join Kiera Parrott, the reviews director for School Library Journal and Library Journal, for a rich conversation with three storied children’s book editors, Kendra Levin of Penguin Young Readers, Alix Reid of Carolrhoda Books, and Mark Siegel of First Second. They’ll discuss finding great new talent, cultivating relationships with authors and illustrators, and how they feel about award season buzz. Each editor will also offer a special sneak peek at several upcoming titles. Panelists Kendra Levin - Senior Editor, Penguin Young Readers Alix Reid - Associate Publisher of Trade, Lerner Publishing Group Mark Siegel - Editorial Director, First Second Books Moderator Kiera Parrott - Reviews Director, School Library Journal and Library Journal View On Demand Follow us on Twitter! @SLJournal #SLJbehindthescenes Need help getting registered? Send us an email describing your problem. By registering for this webcast, you are agreeing that School Library Journal may share your registration information with sponsors currently shown and future sponsors of this event. Click here to review the entire School Library Journal Privacy Policy.

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