Walker Books
Gemma Johnson has an extensive career in various roles within the publishing and recruitment industry. Gemma currently holds the position of Senior Special Sales Executive at Walker Books. Prior to this, Gemma worked as a Membership Administrator at the Association of Green Funeral Directors and in publishing support at Intelligent Media Solutions (IMS) Ltd. Gemma also has experience in recruitment consultancy, operations, and sales in companies such as The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group, New Appointments Group, Thames and Hudson, and Penguin Books. Gemma holds a MA in Literature from The Open University and a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature from the University of Kent. Gemma completed their secondary education at Chatham Grammar School for Girls.
Walker Books
Home to books for all ages, Walker Books publishes many award-winning authors, illustrators, and literary franchises including Anthony Horowitz, Angie Thomas, Cassandra Clare, Lucy Cousins, Anthony Browne, Patrick Ness, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, and Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford. Walker Books is part of the vibrant international Walker Books Group that includes Walker Books Australia; Candlewick Press in America and its new division, Walker Books US; and Walker Productions.