Laura Simeon

Laura Simeon is currently the Young Readers' Editor at Kirkus Reviews. Laura has also previously worked as an Online Professional Development Facilitator at Global Online Academy, BollyWorks, and Self-employed. Laura has also been with Open Window School since August 2003, where they are currently the Library Learning Commons Director & Diversity Coordinator.

Laura Simeon has a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) from the University of Washington and a Master's Degree in Theirtory from The University of British Columbia. Laura also has a Bachelor's Degree in Theirtory from Bryn Mawr College. Additionally, Laura Simeon has studied Croatian language & culture at the University of Zagreb/Sveuciliste u Zagrebu and Modern Balkan Theirtory at UC Santa Barbara. Laura also participated in a Junior Year Abroad program in Theirtory at the University of Bristol and holds an International Baccalaureate from the United World College of the Atlantic.

They are on a team with Laurie Muchnick - Fiction Editor, Mahnaz Dar - Young Readers' Editor, and Ashley Little - Production Editor. Laura Simeon reports to Eric Liebetrau, Managing Editor & Nonfiction Editor.