Mara Alperin

Mara Alperin has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. In 2004, they worked as the Features Editor for The Kenyon Collegian. From 2007 to 2010, they were a Project Executive at Emperor Design. In 2010, they joined Little Tiger Press as an Editorial Assistant, eventually becoming a Junior Editor and Freelance Writer/Editor.

In 2011, Mara became the Managing Editor at UK Ultimate Ltd. Mara then joined Egmont UK Ltd in 2014 as an Editor, and later in 2017, they worked at Walker Books as a Senior Editor and eventually as a Creative Commissioning Editor until 2019. At the same time, they also worked as a Senior Story Producer & Brand Lead at Wonderbly.

In 2013, Mara briefly worked as a Library Assistant at the Boston Public Library. In 2021, they became an Associate Lecturer - Publishing at the University of the Arts London. In 2022, they worked as a Visiting Lecturer - Children's Publishing at the University of Roehampton.

Mara Alperin's experience showcases their expertise in publishing, editing, writing, project management, and teaching.

Mara Alperin pursued their education in English Literature at Kenyon College from 2003 to 2007, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Later, from 2007 to 2008, they attended the University of Roehampton, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Children's Literature.