Garrett Bond
About Garrett Bond
Garrett Bond is the Brand Publicity Manager at Penguin Young Readers, with a background in public relations and publishing.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Garrett Bond holds the position of Brand Publicity Manager at Penguin Young Readers, a division within Penguin Random House. Based in New York, New York, Garrett is responsible for managing publicity campaigns for major book franchises. He focuses on increasing access to both books and authors through strategic publicity efforts. His work includes publicizing both licensed properties and original titles within the Penguin Young Readers portfolio.
Previous Experience at Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
From 2018 to 2021, Garrett Bond was an Associate Publicity Manager at Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group in Lanham, MD. Over his three-year tenure, he gained substantial experience in handling publicity campaigns for a variety of authors and book genres. This role helped him hone his skills in public relations specifically tailored to the publishing industry.
Public Relations Role at Andrew Joseph Public Relations
Prior to his role at Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Garrett Bond served as a Senior Account Manager at Andrew Joseph Public Relations from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, he managed multiple client accounts, providing comprehensive public relations services. This experience broadened his expertise in PR, allowing him to successfully transition into the publishing sector.
Academic Background and Early Career
Garrett Bond earned his Bachelor of Arts in Literature from Bard College, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. During his time at Bard College, he was actively involved in various roles, including working as an Engagement Production Intern at the Center for Civic Engagement and as the Departmental Director for the Student Resource Group. He also gained early experience in journalism as an intern at Fairfield Minuteman Newspaper in 2012, and worked as a Counselor at Kid's Time by the Sea at Roger Sherman Elementary School from 2010 to 2012.
Focus on Book Publicity
Garrett Bond has dedicated his career to the field of book publicity, combining his background in public relations and publishing. At Penguin Young Readers, he manages the publicity for both new and established authors, driving initiatives that increase visibility and engagement with books and their creators. His efforts have made significant contributions to enhancing the public presence of key literary works.