Ygraine Cadlock
About Ygraine Cadlock
Ygraine Cadlock is the Editorial Director at Penguin Random House in London, with over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry, specializing in children's literature.
Editorial Director at Penguin Random House
Ygraine Cadlock is currently serving as the Editorial Director at Penguin Random House in London, United Kingdom. In this role, she oversees the editorial strategy and manages a team of editors, ensuring the successful acquisition and publication of a diverse range of titles. Under her leadership, the editorial team has won several industry awards for their publications.
Previous Roles at Penguin Random House
Before becoming the Editorial Director, Ygraine Cadlock worked as a Commissioning Editor at Penguin Random House from 2018 to 2019. During this period, she was responsible for acquiring new manuscripts and working closely with authors to develop their books for publication.
Experience at Hachette Children's Books
Ygraine Cadlock has notable experience in children's literature, having worked as a Senior Editor at Hachette Children's Books from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she specialized in identifying and nurturing new talent in children's literature, contributing to the company's portfolio of popular titles.
Roles at Simon & Schuster UK
Ygraine Cadlock's experience at Simon & Schuster UK includes multiple editorial roles. She served as a Commissioning Editor from 2015 to 2016, an Editor for a year starting in 2014, and an Assistant Editor from 2011 to 2014. Her responsibilities spanned from manuscript acquisition to editorial development, providing her with broad expertise in the publishing industry.
Educational Background
Ygraine Cadlock holds an MA in English and Film from The Open University, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She also achieved a BA (Hons) in French and Italian from the University of Exeter, completing her degree in 2006. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her career in the publishing industry.
Publishing Industry Experience
With over 15 years of experience, Ygraine Cadlock has worked with major publishing houses including Penguin Random House, Hachette Children's Books, Simon & Schuster UK, HarperCollins Publishers, and Routledge. She has held various roles ranging from Editorial Assistant to Editorial Director, gaining comprehensive knowledge of the publishing process from manuscript acquisition to marketing.