Eliza Smith

Eliza Smith is an experienced Executive Production Editor at Sourcebooks since September 2012, specializing in kids' literature, particularly picture books and nonfiction. Responsibilities include managing editorial and design deliverables, maintaining relationships with editors, authors, and illustrators, tracking quality control of all outputs, and communicating with external production partners. Prior roles at Sourcebooks included Associate Managing Editor, Senior Production Editor, and Production Editor, where significant contributions involved project management for notable New York Times bestsellers. Eliza began a career in publishing as an intern at Sourcebooks Casablanca, later serving in various editorial roles. Additional experience includes managing submissions and promoting a literary magazine, stage management at New Pond Farm, and program design at von der Mehden Recital Hall. Eliza holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Connecticut.