Kathy Dunn
About Kathy Dunn
Kathy Dunn is the Executive Director of Publicity & School Event Strategy at Penguin Random House, with over 25 years of experience in the publishing industry, particularly in children's books.
Executive Director, Publicity & School Event Strategy
Kathy Dunn currently serves as the Executive Director of Publicity & School Event Strategy at Penguin Random House. In this role, she leads efforts to promote books and engage with educational institutions. Her responsibilities include overseeing publicity campaigns and coordinating school events to foster a love for reading among students. She began this position in November 2023 and works remotely from New York, New York.
Professional Experience at Random House Children's Books
Kathy Dunn has extensive experience at Random House Children's Books, reflecting a long-standing commitment to publishing and promoting children's literature. She served as Director of Publicity from 2021 to 2023, heading strategic publicity initiatives in the New York City Metropolitan Area. From 2014 to 2021, she held the title of Executive Publicist in Southampton, NY, managing high-profile publicity campaigns. Prior to that, she was Agent Director at the Random House Speakers Bureau from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Publicist-at-Large between 2006 and 2014 and as Publicity Manager from 2002 to 2006 in New York, NY.
Early Career in Publishing
Kathy Dunn's career in publishing began at Bantam Doubleday Dell, where she worked as a Publicity Assistant & Associate Publicist from 1996 to 1999. Building on her initial experience, she transitioned to Random House Children's Books, undertaking roles as Senior Publicist & Publicist from 1999 to 2002. Her role as Public Relations Coordinator at Romano & Associates in Columbia, MD, from 1995 to 1996, marked the start of her professional journey.
Education and Academic Background
Kathy Dunn holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Loyola University Maryland. She studied there from 1991 to 1995, acquiring a foundation in communications that has underpinned her career in public relations and publicity within the publishing sector.
Collaborations with Renowned Authors
Throughout her career, Kathy Dunn has collaborated with several esteemed authors. Her professional partnerships include working with Markus Zusak, Nic Stone, Gary Paulsen, Barbara Park, Ann Brashares, Carl Hiaasen, and Jerry Spinelli. These collaborations underscore her role in promoting successful and influential children's literature.