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Straussgabel was associate editor at clarion books and was later an editor at hyperion books for five years. 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 ellyn straussgabel is an american publisher and editor of books for young adults who is. Its the only thing thats going to push her forward from page to page. Some of julie s books include put it on the list written and illustrated by kristen darbyshire. Julie straussgabel is vp at dutton childrens books. 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. Currently emphasizing middlegrade and young adult novels that offer a fresh perspective.
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Specializing in middle grade and young adult fiction, julies wish list is eclectic but unified in striving for quality writing, exceptional voice, surprising craft, and true ambition. From julie straussgabel presenting master teacher, editor and assoc. Welcome to back to our 2k9 interview series with agents and editors. When my publisher, julie straussgabel, first approached me with this. Dutton childrens books publisher contact information. 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. 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. 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.
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