Justin Chanda (photo by Kim Baker) Justin started his talk by breaking down what the different departments and people at a publishing house really do. It pays to know who does what, but ultimately, everything should go through your editor. He or she is an author or illustrator's in-house champion and coordinates the efforts of... Continue Reading →
Justin Chanda: The Future Is Coming #scbwiwwa
Justin Chanda is vice president and publisher at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Justin started his talk about the future of publishing by dispelling a couple of myths: 1) Myth: Simon and Schuster isn't interested in literary books. This isn't true--they have literary imprints. But he wasn't about to disparage any sort of... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series- Faculty Q & A with Justin Chanda
Happy Wednesday! The day after tomorrow the fun begins for our 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference! I know you're all as excited as I am to be part of this conference! Here's another Faculty Q & A- this time with Justin Chanda. Justin is on the Editorial and Art Director Faculty. You... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Editorial & Art Director Faculty: Justin Chanda
January is gone! We're headed into February, which is just a little over two months from our 20th Annual Writing & Illustrating for Children Conference! Time for a preview of another one of our fabulous Editorial & Art Director Faculty; Justin Chanda. Justin is the VP/Publisher with Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, and is the... Continue Reading →