ABDO
Laura Graphenteen has a diverse work experience, starting in 2005 as a Freelance Artist. In 2013, they worked at SignPro as a Graphic Designer and Production Designer, gaining knowledge and experience in print design and troubleshooting large format printing. From 2014 to 2019, they worked at Red Line Editorial, first as a Graphic Designer and then as a Design Imprint Manager, ensuring quality and design consistency through effective communication and providing professional client service. Since 2019, Laura has been working at ABDO, initially as a Junior Art Director and currently as an Art Director.
Laura Graphenteen attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from 2008 to 2012. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and Studio Art with a minor in Electronic Publishing.
ABDO
ABDO has been a leader in children’s educational publishing for libraries and schools since 1985, providing high quality nonfiction and fiction titles for children and young adults in grades PreK–12. ABDO titles are available in reinforced library bindings as well as digital products, including multi-use hosted, and offline eBooks, Read-to-Me eBooks, and Databases. Company divisions include Abdo Publishing, Magic Wagon, Spotlight, Abdo Kids, and Abdo Digital. EPIC Press is ABDO’s companion company, focusing on young adult fiction.