Naomi Colthurst
About Naomi Colthurst
Naomi Colthurst is a Commissioning Editor at Penguin Random House in London, specializing in middle-grade and young adult fiction and non-fiction.
Current Roles at Penguin Random House
Naomi Colthurst holds key roles at Penguin Random House, where she serves as a Commissioning Editor and Editor for Children's Fiction in London. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development of the young fiction and non-fiction lists, working with various authors to bring their stories to print, and ensuring the company's children's literature remains both diverse and captivating.
Previous Positions and Experience
Naomi Colthurst has accumulated extensive experience in the publishing industry through various roles. She served as a Commissioning Editor at Faber and Faber as a maternity cover for 11 months in 2016. Before that, she was an Editor at Hot Key Books and Piccadilly Press for six months in 2015 and worked as a Junior Editor at Hot Key Books from 2014 to 2015. Naomi's career in publishing began at Hot Key Books, where she worked as an Editorial Assistant from 2011 to 2014.
Educational Background
Naomi Colthurst's educational background includes a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Gender Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, achieved in 2011. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, completed in 2010. Her academic journey has provided a rich foundation for her editorial career.
Expertise in Children's Fiction
Specializing in middle-grade and young adult (YA) literary-commercial fiction and non-fiction, Naomi Colthurst is known for her ability to identify promising projects and nurturing them to completion. She enjoys working with debut authors and emphasizes the importance of matching editorial passion with clear strategy. Her work frequently includes collaborating with a diverse range of authors, such as John Boyne, Malorie Blackman, Joseph Delaney, Beth Reekles, Jamie Littler, and Karyn Parsons.