Jennifer Klonsky
About Jennifer Klonsky
Jennifer Klonsky is the President and Publisher at Penguin Random House, overseeing G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers and Razorbill imprints in the Greater New York City Area.
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Jennifer Klonsky is the President and Publisher at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. She oversees various imprints, including G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers and Razorbill.
Career at Penguin Random House
Jennifer Klonsky has been leading the imprints G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers and Razorbill at Penguin Random House since January 2018. She is responsible for overseeing the publication of books for readers from infancy through young adulthood. Her role involves editorial direction and strategic oversight, ensuring a wide range of quality publications.
Previous Roles at HarperCollins
Before joining Penguin Random House, Jennifer Klonsky worked at HarperCollins Publishers as an Editorial Director from 2012 to 2017. During her five-year tenure, she played a critical role in shaping the editorial direction of the company and was heavily involved in the decision-making processes related to children's and young adult literature.
Experience at Simon & Schuster
Jennifer Klonsky has extensive experience from her time at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, where she worked for a total of 12 years. She held the positions of Executive Editor from 2000 to 2006 and Editorial Director from 2006 to 2012. Her long-term contribution included editorial leadership and steering the publication programs of the company's children's and young adult imprints.
Education Background
Jennifer Klonsky completed her Bachelor of Arts in English at Boston University, studying from 1987 to 1991. She also attended the Bronx High School of Science from 1983 to 1987. These educational experiences laid the foundation for her extensive career in editorial leadership and publishing.