Libby Burton
About Libby Burton
Libby Burton is an Executive Editor at Penguin Random House, with a background in editing at Henry Holt & Co., Hachette Book Group, and W. W. Norton & Company.
Title and Current Role
Libby Burton currently serves as the Executive Editor at Penguin Random House. She stepped into this role in January 2020. Burton is involved in acquiring and editing both nonfiction and fiction, with a special interest in voice-driven stories from pop culture, social media, and journalism.
Professional Experience at Henry Holt & Co.
Before her current role, Libby Burton worked as a Senior Editor at Henry Holt & Co. from 2016 to 2020. During her four-year tenure in New York, NY, she honed her skills in editing and developed a keen interest in unique takes on recent history and contemporary life.
Career at Hachette Book Group
From 2011 to 2016, Libby Burton worked at Hachette Book Group as an Editor for Twelve. Based in the Greater New York City Area, she engaged in editing roles that further solidified her expertise in both practical guides and narrative-driven content.
Editorial Roles at W. W. Norton & Company
Libby Burton began her editorial career at W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., serving as an Editorial Assistant for Norton Professional Books from 2009 to 2011. Her role in the Greater New York City Area provided her with foundational editorial experience.
Educational Background and Expertise
Libby Burton holds an MFA in Poetry Writing from Columbia University, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She also earned a BA in English and Politics from the University of Virginia. Her academic background complements her professional expertise in editing and acquiring both nonfiction and fiction with a special focus on unique, voice-driven stories.