Mel Schuit

Mel Schuit is a seasoned professional in marketing and publicity within the publishing industry, currently serving as the Founder of Let's Talk Picture Books since January 2013, focusing on children's picture book and comic book reviews, illustrator interviews, and global exchanges. Additionally, Mel holds the position of Senior Marketing Manager for the School & Library division at The Quarto Group since February 2019, overseeing comprehensive marketing strategies for multiple imprints. Previous roles include marketing positions at Charlesbridge Publishing, Emerald Group Publishing, and Wiley-Blackwell, with a strong emphasis on author engagement and campaign management. Mel's educational background includes an MA/MFA in Children's Literature/Writing for Children from Simmons University and a BA in Studio Art from the University of California, Davis.