Cecily Kaiser
About Cecily Kaiser
Cecily Kaiser is the Director of Early Childhood Publishing at Penguin Random House in New York, with a background in child development and extensive experience in children's book publishing.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Cecily Kaiser is the Director of Early Childhood Publishing at Penguin Random House in New York, New York. In this role, she has been instrumental in launching several successful early childhood book series at Penguin Young Readers. Her work frequently involves collaboration with educators and child development experts to ensure that the books published under her direction have substantial educational value.
Previous Experience at Phaidon Press
From 2014 to 2019, Cecily Kaiser served as the Publisher for Children's Books at Phaidon Press in New York City. During her five-year tenure, she played a key role in shaping the children's book catalog and implemented strategies to expand the market presence of Phaidon's children's titles.
Background at Abrams and Scholastic
Cecily Kaiser worked as the Publishing Director at Abrams Appleseed from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, she served as the Editorial Director for Cartwheel Books at Scholastic from 2000 to 2010. Her decade-long experience at Scholastic involved significant editorial responsibilities, where she honed her skills in developing engaging and educational content for young readers.
Education and Expertise
Cecily Kaiser achieved an MBA in Management and Strategy from NYU Stern School of Business, attending from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a BA in Child Development, Summa Cum Laude, from Tufts University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her focus on educational content in early childhood publishing.
Contributions to Industry Panels and Conferences
Cecily Kaiser actively participates in industry panels and conferences that focus on early childhood education and publishing. These engagements allow her to stay current with industry trends and contribute her expertise to broader discussions on the future of children's literature.