Julie Strauss Gabel
About Julie Strauss Gabel
Julie Strauss Gabel is the President and Publisher of Dutton Children's Books at Penguin Random House, with over two decades of experience in the publishing industry.
Company
Julie Strauss Gabel currently works at Penguin Random House in the Greater New York City Area. She holds the title of President and Publisher at Dutton Children's Books, a role she has been in since March 2002. Her extensive experience at Dutton Children's Books highlights her commitment to the company and its mission of producing outstanding children's literature.
Title
Julie Strauss Gabel serves as the President and Publisher of Dutton Children's Books at Penguin Random House. Her leadership and expertise are instrumental in guiding the publication of a diverse range of children’s books.
Education and Expertise
Julie studied at Amherst College, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from 1990 to 1994. She then went on to attend Harvard University Graduate School of Education, obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Development and Psychology in 1995. This educational background has provided her with a unique blend of skills in literature, human development, and psychology, which she effectively leverages in her publishing career.
Background
Julie Strauss Gabel has more than twenty years of experience in the publishing industry. She began her career at Disney Publishing Worldwide as a Subsidiary Rights Assistant from 1996 to 1997. She then moved to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, serving as an Associate Editor from 1997 until 2002. Since 2002, she has been with Dutton Children's Books at Penguin Random House, where she has risen to the role of President and Publisher. Her career progression reflects her deep understanding and long-standing dedication to the field of publishing.
Achievements
Julie Strauss Gabel has held significant positions across top publishing houses over more than two decades. Starting as a Subsidiary Rights Assistant at Disney Publishing Worldwide, she quickly progressed to Associate Editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Her major career milestone came in 2002 when she joined Dutton Children's Books at Penguin Random House, eventually becoming President and Publisher. This trajectory underscores her expertise and leadership in the publishing industry.