Debra Dorfman

Debra Dorfman is a seasoned publishing executive with extensive experience in global licensing and brand development. Currently serving as the VP & Publisher for Global Licensing, Media & Brands at Scholastic since 2008, Dorfman specializes in in-bound licensing focused on original fiction and new media properties, notably launching the Branches Early Chapter line. Previous roles include SVP & Publisher overseeing multiple imprints, including Klutz and Branches, and contributing to the publication of novelty titles and original graphic novels. Prior to Scholastic, Dorfman held the position of President and Publisher at Penguin Young Readers from June 2001 to June 2008, where responsibilities included overseeing paperback series and licensing. Dorfman holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Management from New York University.