Lauren Leblanc

Lauren LeBlanc serves as a Board Member and active voting member of the National Book Critics Circle, participating in the selection of the John Leonard Prize. Lauren is a freelance writer for multiple prestigious publications, including Publishers Weekly, The Washington Post, Boston Globe Media, Los Angeles Times, Poets & Writers, and New York Magazine, focusing primarily on literature and author interviews. As an Independent Book Editor, Lauren offers extensive editorial services, including developmental and line editing, and has worked on various manuscript projects. Additionally, Lauren is a Nonfiction committee member for the Brooklyn Book Festival, contributing to audience expansion and event organization. Educational background includes a Master's degree from Dartmouth College and a Bachelor's degree from Bryn Mawr College.