Michael Petranek

Michael Petranek is an accomplished Editorial Director at Scholastic, overseeing the Graphix Media and AFK Imprints since January 2015. With extensive experience in publishing, Michael leads projects tied to licensed graphic novels and video game adaptations, including bestselling titles like Five Nights at Freddy's and graphic novel memoirs such as Colin Kaepernick's "Change the Game." Prior roles at Scholastic included Executive Editor for both Graphix Media and AFK, managing numerous popular series and brands, as well as overseeing the Global LEGO Publishing Program. Michael's earlier career includes editorial positions at Papercutz and administrative support for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, complemented by a Master of Business Administration degree from LSU Shreveport and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University.