Sohini Mitra
About Sohini Mitra
Sohini Mitra is the Publisher for Children and YA at Penguin Random House, with over 14 years of experience in the publishing industry.
Company
Sohini Mitra currently works at Penguin Random House as the Publisher for Children and Young Adults. She has been with Penguin Random House for several years, where she has held various roles, including Associate Publisher (2018-2020) and Executive Editor (2016-2017).
Title
Sohini Mitra holds the title of Publisher, Children and Young Adults at Penguin Random House India. In this capacity, she oversees the entire publishing cycle from manuscript to finished product and is responsible for acquiring new titles and coordinating with a team of commissioning editors.
Education and Expertise
Sohini Mitra boasts substantial academic qualifications, holding an M.A. in English from Delhi University (2004-2006) and a B.A. (Hons.) in English from Miranda House (2001-2004). Her extensive expertise spans over 14 years in the publishing industry, with a strong emphasis on children's and YA literature.
Professional Background
Sohini began her career as a Freelance Editor at Vikas Publishing (2004-2006), followed by a role as Editor at Rupa and Co. (2006-2007). She then moved to Penguin Books, serving as Commissioning Editor (2008-2011) and Senior Commissioning Editor (2012-2015). She continued at Penguin Random House, holding senior editorial positions from 2016 onwards.
Collaborations and Recognitions
Throughout her career, Sohini has collaborated with prominent authors including Ruskin Bond, Sudha Murty, late Dr Kalam, Roopa Pai, and Devdutt Pattanaik. Many of the titles she has worked on have received prestigious awards such as the Crossword Award for Children's Literature, Comi Con Award, and The Hindu-Goodbooks Award.
Roles and Responsibilities
Sohini Mitra manages the publication of over 80 titles annually across multiple genres. She is involved in all stages of book production, including acquiring new titles, overseeing design processes, and coordinating with the marketing team for promotional strategies. Additionally, she leads a team to create a publishing program that aligns with market trends.