Writing | Paths to Publication: Ask a Children's Publishing Professional

Learn where editors and designers fit into the journey of creating a book, then go behind the scenes with a "day in the life" look at each role and discover the many steps involved in bringing a story to readers. The program will have an interactive Q&A, allowing participants to ask questions about the publishing industry, career paths, the editorial and design process, and practical advice for breaking into the field. Whether you're an aspiring publishing professional, a writer, or simply curious about how books are made, this is your chance to get answers from the people who help bring books to life. In partnership with Peachtree Publishing. Registration is requested. * By registering, you consent to signing up for the monthly Adult Programs newsletter. Zoie Janelle Konneker (she/her) is an Assistant Editor at Peachtree Publishing Company in Atlanta, Georgia. She has assisted on projects from award-winning nonfiction picture books by Sibert Honor-winning authors to New York Times bestselling young adult novels, including a Printz Honor book. Her list includes titles such as acclaimed YA novel In the Country I Love by Alaa Al-Barkawi and the New York Times bestselling picture book The Littlest Yak by Lu Fraser. In her free time, she can be found bottle feeding foster kittens at 3 a.m. or hunched over her sewing machine. L Steele (they/them) is the lead designer at Peachtree Publishing in Atlanta, GA. They have designed and art directed New York Times bestselling young adult novels, acclaimed middle grade and chapter book series, and an Ezra Jack Keats Honor book. Their work includes Hell Followed With Us, Sky's End, and Ern? Rubik and His Magic Cube . They enjoy pointing out sightings of the Charcuterie Block typeface in public, taking up and immediately abandoning hobbies, and thinking of new and ever-worse nicknames for their many cats. You can find them online @fishwithsword. Presented by Adult Services.