Her stinging critiques propel young adult best sellers the new. The new york times profiles julie straussgabel, the publisher of dutton childrens books she became publisher of dutton in 2011, and right away, it was clear this was going to be a different sort of imprint. Dutton will become a boutique middle grade and young. Im new to writing and im looking into sending out my query letters to agents for a children s picture book. But when a high profile murder trial comes to his small town and theo gets pulled into it, it s up to this amateur attorney to save the day. Julie straussgabel at dutton childrens books has acquired two novels by tahereh mafi, author of the shatter me series. Dutton childrens books publisher contact information. Julie straussgabel at dutton children s books has acquired two novels bytahereh mafi, author of the shatter me series. Julie is the vice president and publisher of dutton childrens books. Jun 15, 2015 the deal, for north american rights, was brokered by jodi reamer, writers house and julie straussgabel, vice president and publisher, dutton childrens books.
Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. Edited by julie straussgabel this is a work of fiction. Julie straussgabel is the president and publisher of dutton childrens books. Stephanie perkins anna and the french kiss signed a world english rights, two book deal with dutton childrens vp and publisher, julie straussgabel.
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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. Julie straussgabel, an editor at dutton childrens books, says that she wants to see fullyconsidered scenes that show your skill as an artist, writer and visual storyteller. Julie ellyn straussgabel is an american publisher and editor of books for young. Scbwi conversations podcast on demand the society of childrens book writers and illustrators conversations with publishing pros, and awardwinning and bestselling writers and illustrators who inform and inspire about the ins and outs of the childrens book industry. Cip is available ebook isbn 9781101994788 edited by julie. Specializing in middle grade and young adult fiction, julies wish list is eclectic but unified in striving for quality writing, exceptional voice, surprising. The inquisitor s tale or, the three magical children and their holy dog. Dutton will become a boutique middle grade and young adult imprint with a focus on titles of exceptional literary quality and strong commercial appeal, according to a statement from penguin. John green, galye forman, stephanie perkins, nina lacour, lauren myracle, and many more. The inquisitors tale or, the three magical children and their holy dog. From julie straussgabel presenting master teacher, editor and assoc. Dutton children s books publishes highquality fiction and nonfiction for readers ages 317 on a vast selection of topics. View julie straussgabels profile on linkedin, the worlds largest. Ive looked into all sorts of things but nothing seems to mention including illustrations or if you have to.
Anna and the boy masterpiece by stephanie perkins, in which american anna oliphant spends a year in a parisian boarding school and falls for her multinational classmate, plus a companion novel, lola and the boy next door, to julie straussgabel at dutton childrens books, in. Listen in as john kremer interviews emma walton hamilton on how to write, publish, and market a bestselling. Pat serves on the scbwi board as well as on the boards of the authors guild, the authors league fund, the authors guild foundation, and the eric carle museum of picture book art. Ally condies next book is a tale of twin sisters deseret news.
Julie straussgabel, the dutton publisher who has developed many of the star writers who are reshaping childrens literature, is known for her unconventional taste and stinging critiques. Jul 31, 2015 julie strauss gabel 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. A conversation with president and publisher of dutton books, julie straussgabel were really excited about our new season of podcasts another benefit of membership in the society of childrens book writers and illustrators. Claire gibbs page 5 master of science in publishing blog. To sum up the power of wolf hollow, i affirm the view of julie straussgabel, president and publisher of dutton childrens books. They inspire acts of everyday bravery and turn small voices big. The penguin minis launch was announced in the washington post, which featured an interview with john green and julie straussgabel, president and publisher, dutton childrens books. The first book, furthermore, marks the authors middlegrade debut. Julie straussgabel is the vice president and publisher of dutton childrens books, a boutique imprint of penguin young readers group. Julie ellyn strauss gabel is an american publisher and editor of books for young adults who is notable for getting numerous titles on the new york times best seller list. The first book both will be ya novelsis slated for 2014. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover julie s. Julie straussgabel is the vice president and publisher of dutton childrens books, a boutique imprint of penguin young readers group specializing in middle grade and young adult novels. Julie straussgabel with two attorneys for parents, thirteenyearold theodore boone knows more about the law than most lawyers do.
Julie straussgabel, the publisher of dutton childrens books, in her. Publisher at dutton children s books, julie straussgabel. Aug 01, 2014 julie strauss gabel is the vice president and publisher of dutton children s books, an imprint of penguin young readers group. Author of anna and the french kiss and the fall 2011 title lola and the boy next door, stephanie perkinss isla and the happily ever after, again to julie straussgabel at dutton childrens, in a nice deal for publication in fall 2012, by. Julie straussgabel president and publisher, dutton.
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Deemphasizing photographic nonfiction and picture books that teach a lesson. Julie straussgabel master of science in publishing blog. Julie straussgabel is the vice president and publisher of dutton childrens books, a boutique imprint of penguin young readers group specializing in middle grade and young adult novels, publishing about ten books annually. Five publishers give an industrywide picture ingrids notes. Theres no one saying, you cant do this in a book for. The occasion for bringing the eclas conference to ghent belgium is the hundredth anniversary of the armistice of the first world war.
Tales of the peculiar, a collection of fairy tales related to the peregrine novels, will publish in fall 2016. Find out about the craft and creative process behind young adult novel. Eclas conference ghent 2018 book of proceedings by kask. The unit will publish 10 to 15 titles a year as a boutique middle grade and young adult imprint with a focus on titles of exceptional literary quality and strong commercial appeal. Julie straussgabel president and publisher, dutton childrens. Straussgabel, president and publisher, dutton childrens books.
Before joining dutton in 2002, julie held positions at hyperion books for children and clarion books. This was the question posed by a recent profile of the highly successful editor of young adult fiction, julie straussgabel, who manages the imprint dutton childrens books. Julie straussgabel has been named vp and publisher of dutton childrens books, effective immediately. Dec 17, 2018 ms strauss gabel, president and publisher of dutton children s books, says over email that when she saw the dutch dwarsliggers of looking for alaska and the fault in our stars, she was instantly. She is also known for her knack of spotting talent and transforming it into the next breakout star of young adult fiction. Ms julie straussgabel, president and publisher of dutton children s books, says over email that when she saw the dutch dwarsliggers of looking for.
Thank you for buying an authorized edition of this book and for complying with laws by not reproducing, scanning, or distributing any part of it in any form without permission. Julie ellyn straussgabel is an american publisher and editor of books for young adults who is notable for getting numerous titles on the new york times best seller list. Julie straussgabel at dutton childrens books has acquired two novels bytahereh mafi, author of the shatter me series. Post navigation julie straussgabel this is a work of fiction. In the world of childrens book publishing, getting an editorial letter from julie straussgabel of dutton childrens books virtually guarantees success. She looks for finesse in visual storytelling as well as in word choice. She publishes about 9 or 10 middle grade and young adult titles each year. Miss peregrine author ransom riggs inks twobook deal. Julie straussgabel is the vice president and publisher of dutton children s books, an imprint of penguin young readers group. Two of penguin young readers open imprints, dutton and dial, announced in the january 27th pw children s bookshelf the following, julie straussgabel has been named vp and publisher of dutton children s books, effective immediately. Its the only thing thats going to push her forward from page to page. Straussgabel, the publisher of dutton childrens books, is the literary equivalent of winning a golden. Dutton childrens books master of science in publishing blog.
She whittled down the list from about 50 titles a year for children of all ages, to about 10 books, with a focus on highquality young adult fiction. Straussgabel married david feldman, a writer and puppeteer for childrens. Julie straussgabel is the associate publisher of dutton childrens books. Julie straussgabel was a new editor at dutton in 2003, when donna. Scbwi conversations listen to podcasts on demand free tunein. John green still vividly recalls the opening line of a stinging critique that his editor, julie straussgabel, delivered after reading an early draft of his novel the fault in our stars.
Currently emphasizing middlegrade and young adult novels that offer a fresh perspective. Straussgabel named publisher at dutton childrens books. Her stinging critiques propel young adult best sellers the. Julie does not only publish books, she publishes authors, and for that we are immensely grateful. A graduate of amherst college and harvard university she worked at hyperion books and clarion books before joining dutton in 1992. Before joining dutton in 2002, julie held positions at hyperion books for children. The society of childrens book writers and illustrators conversations with publishing pros, and awardwinning and bestselling writers and illustrators who inform and inspire about the ins and outs of the childrens book industry. Childrens book publishers and childrens book editors book publishings top. Im hoping you can answer this or give me some kind of advice. In this weeks new york times young adult bestseller list, five of the ten spots are held by novels she edited.
In 2003, i was struggling with a poemstory on which id been laboring for a year. She thought alice was a perfectly functional, occasionally absurd child, but on an honest afternoon mother would tell you that she didnt care for children, never had, not really, but here. Im excited to see which of my favorite books come next. You are supporting writers and allowing penguin to continue to publish books for every reader. Julie strauss gabel, an editor at dutton children s books, says that she wants to see fullyconsidered scenes that show your skill as an artist, writer and visual storyteller. Apr, 2015 ive just finished reading an article by alexandra alter about julie straussgabel, editor and publisher of dutton childrens 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 childrens book publishing, and all that due to her rigorous. 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. It s the only thing that s going to push her forward from page to page. The stories that lay bare the ugliness of our world are also the stories that stay with us.
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