Andrea MacDonald is Editorial Director for Picture Books at Penguin Random House UK. After growing up in North Wales as a keen bookworm, and graduating in English Literature from Oxford University, she gravitated towards a career in children’s publishing. Andrea has been working in picture books for over ten years, and is proud and privileged to work with some of the most well-respected authors and illustrators working today, including heritage esteemed artists like Anthony Browne and John Burningham, as well as new talent like Ed Vere and Nadia Shireen. She is passionate about working with storytellers to craft satisfying books that will educate, entertain, and inspire children across the world through pitch-perfect words and powerful illustrations.
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