Walker Books
Hannah Corby has extensive experience in the publishing industry, currently serving as a UK Sales Executive at Walker Books since April 2015, and previously holding roles as a Sales Assistant and Digital Sales Administrator within the same company. Prior experiences include a Temporary Filing Assistant position at DK and a Publicity Intern role at Simon and Schuster, where showcards for author events were designed. Additionally, Hannah interned in marketing and publicity at Biteback Publishing and The Robson Press, coordinated digital promotions, and developed social media plans. Further internships at Penguin Random House, combined with an Editorial Assistant role at The Cambridge Research Centre, provided a solid foundation in editorial processes and manuscript management. Hannah Corby holds an MA in Literature from the University of Essex and a BA in English Literature from the University of Reading.
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.