Sarah Malarkey
About Sarah Malarkey
Sarah Malarkey is the Editorial Director of Nonfiction at Random House Worlds, a division of Penguin Random House.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Sarah Malarkey is the Editorial Director for Nonfiction at Random House Worlds, an imprint under Penguin Random House. In this role, she leads the non-fiction and illustrated book list. Random House Worlds focuses on media-related books and works with a variety of popular franchises including Star Wars, Minecraft, and Stranger Things. Her responsibilities include developing strategies for compelling visual publishing projects in collaboration with licensors like Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros.
Previous Experience at Ten Speed Press
Before joining Penguin Random House, Sarah Malarkey served as the Executive Editor at Ten Speed Press for two years, from 2020 to 2022. Based in Emeryville, California, she contributed to the growth and success of the publishing house by overseeing editorial projects and bringing valuable content to fruition.
Career Journey at Chronicle Books
Sarah Malarkey's career at Chronicle Books spanned nearly two decades, during which she held multiple leadership roles. Starting as an Executive Editor in 2000, she moved on to become the Publishing Director in 2007, a position she held for four years. From 2011 to 2019, she served as the Executive Editorial Director, driving the editorial vision and expanding the publishing program. Her tenure at Chronicle Books was marked by significant contributions to the company's portfolio and market presence.
Educational Background
Sarah Malarkey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature from Columbia University in the City of New York. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in literary analysis and critical thinking, which she applies to her professional roles in the publishing industry.
Co-Founder of Random House Licensing Imprint
Sarah Malarkey co-founded an adult imprint at Random House that focuses entirely on licensed book publishing. This initiative involves strategic partnerships with major licensors such as Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros to create visually appealing and engaging publications. The imprint aims to bring popular media content to life in book format, catering to diverse audiences and enhancing the reader experience.