Svenja is a committed lover of print and a typography nerd. As a teenager—before she even knew graphic design was a job—she created her own magazines with coloured pencils. Years later, she found herself working at a real magazine as part of the GEO EPOCHE editorial team at Gruner+Jahr in Hamburg. Before joining Post Wave’s Berlin Studio, Svenja worked as a freelance designer with a focus on editorial and publishing. A newcomer to the world of children’s publishing, she brings her love for stories and her typographic expertise to the team.
A bookshop I love: Libreria del Cassaro in Palermo — a true gem.
A book I love: Alì Babà e i quaranta ladroni by Emanuele Luzzati.
A fun fact about me: A good day begins with a strong coffee and a read of the newspaper.
Krestyna has nearly two decades of experience in children’s publishing, most recently at Algonquin Young Readers/Hachette US. She’s had the privilege of working with numerous talented, critically acclaimed, and award-winning authors and illustrators, including Nicole Melleby, Khoa Le, Samantha Mabry, Kelly Jensen, Rebecca Santo, Rimma Onoseta, and April Genevieve Tucholke.
- A bookshop I love: Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene, Brooklyn
- A book I love: Almost too many to count! A small selection: Himawari House, New Kid, Oh No, George!, Milo Imagines the World
- A fun fact about me: I once performed at Lincoln Centre (thanks, high school orchestra!)
Allison came to Post Wave from 8th Note Press, where she was Editorial Director, and previously from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and Bloomsbury Children’s Books. Prior to that, she worked at Borders and her hometown library. Books she has published have hit The New York Times bestseller list, been selected as Indie Next picks, and been longlisted for the National Book Award. Allison loves stories that open readers’ minds to new perspectives and experiences.
A bookshop that I love: Too many to name (see below), but one is Green Bean Books in Portland! Many people go to Powell’s, but Green Bean is worth a visit if you love children’s books. (Also, a special shout out to Moore Books in Pennsylvania. “Life is better with Moore books” – I can’t help but agree.)
A book that I love: The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
A fun fact about me: I have a Google map of all of the independent bookstores I have visited and hope to visit one day. I also collect bookstore coffee mugs!
With nearly 15 years in children’s illustrated publishing, Harriet began at Andersen Press working with illustrators including Michael Foreman and David McKee. She moved to the then fledgling Flying Eye Books, building its editorial department and eventually becoming Publisher. She played a pivotal role in shaping the publisher’s distinctive catalogue, editing and publishing numerous award-winning and internationally bestselling illustrators, including Joe Todd Stanton, William Grill, Frenci Sanna, Emily Hughes, Simona Ciraolo, Sandra Dieckmann and Lisk Feng.
- A bookshop that I love: Mundo Azul Children’s Bookshop, Berlin.
- A book that I love: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
- A fun fact about me: After moving to Berlin in 2018, I found myself living near the historic Tempelhof Airport, which has been transformed into Tempelhofer Feld, one of the largest urban open spaces in the world. I love cycling, picnicking and reading beside the vast, open runways where planes once landed.
Marc Majewski is an award-winning illustrator and picture book maker. His childhood in the Alps, surrounded by nature, has deeply influenced his work. Marc’s books have been translated into many languages, and his illustrations have been exhibited internationally. He lives and works in Berlin.
A bookshop that I love: Prior & Mumpitz Buchhandlung in Berlin
A book that I love: The Doubtful Guest by Edward Gorey
A fun fact about me: I love writing letters.
Drawing on a background in language, literature, and visual studies, Ran has worked across the publishing industry in a variety of roles. She now leads Post Wave UK’s operations and business development in China, with a deep faith in the power of words and pictures to open up minds through the medium of books.
A bookshop that I love: The Kubrick Bookstore in Taikoo Li Qiantan, Shanghai.
A book that I love: Currently, d design travel FUKUOKA. I’m using it to plan my next trip.
A fun fact about me: Even though my first open water swimming challenge failed with my heart racing wildly, I still dream of swimming across oceans one day.
