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Catherine Laudone, Senior Editor
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster
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About
Catherine Laudone is a Senior Editor at Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster focused on picture books and children's literature. She has built a strong list of illustrated and literary children's books. Like Carroll, she is an editor at a publishing house rather than a literary agent.
Currently Looking For
I joined Simon & Schuster in 2013 and have the pleasure of working with many talented authors and artists, such as New York Times bestseller Apryl Stott, Geisel Honor-winner Kaz Windness, Indie bestseller Maggie Edkins Willis, Don Tate, Lauren Emmons, Jessica Stremer, Lisa Bentley, Jennifer Gennari, and Wesley King, among others. I acquire picture books and middle grade featuring underrepresented voices with a special focus on stories with neurodivergent and disabled main characters. Across the board, I love stories about intergenerational relationships, family, friendship, community, identity, and the joy and wonder of being a child. Specifically for picture books, I am looking for “modern classics”—character-driven stories with lots of heart and a fresh spin on timeless themes. I love twist endings and characters that make you laugh or cry. For illustrations, I am drawn to cozy art with a commercial appeal. For nonfiction, I am looking for biographies featuring positive role models and untold real-life legends, and accessible narrative nonfiction with environmental and STEM tie-ins. I am not the best fit for picture books with potty humor or for super meta picture book concepts. For middle grade, I am primarily looking for coming-of-age stories with distinct voices and a high concept premise. I will consider historical and mystery stories as well. I am open to middle grade nonfiction, if the topic has a unique STEM tie-in or a big hook in general. I am also open to realistic middle grade graphic novels with themes and illustration styles ala Shannon Hale’s Real Friends series, Alexis Castellanos’ Isla to Island, and Maggie Edkins Willis’ Smaller Sister. I am selectively considering contemporary or historical young adult novels that has a strong hook and voice. Fun facts about me: I have my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and I am a published children’s book author. When not editing or writing, I enjoy baking, crocheting, and playing with my cat, Biscotti.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to catherine.laudone@simonandschuster.com Please note that I am only considering agented submissions, unless I’ve requested to see unpublished work after a conference. Vital Info @CatherineLaud Website
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