Katie has worked in publishing in the UK for 8 years and recently joined Ladybird, an imprint of Penguin Random House Children’s, as Editorial Director. Ladybird is home to a host of innovative, award-winning colour books for children aged 0–7, and though she works across the entire list, Katie’s specialty is picture books. She has published many award-winning, territory-crossing titles over the years and is passionate about contributing to a more inclusive literary landscape. Katie was selected as The Bookseller’s ‘Shooting Star’ in 2025 and received The Printing Charity’s Rising Star Award in 2022.
