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Navah Wolfe assists Allyn Johnston and Andrea Welch. Before she came to Simon & Schuster in April 2007, Navah held a variety of jobs, including bookseller at Books of Wonder, and intern at the veterinary clinic of the Jerusalem Zoo. Navah seeks strong middle grade and teen novels with compelling characters and fresh voices, engaging picture books, and is in particular interested in YA and middle grade science fiction and fantasy.


       Allyn Johnston, Vice President and Publisher



 

Allyn has been working in children’s publishing in her native California for twenty-four years. Among the authors and illustrators with whom she works are Mem Fox, Lois Ehlert, Marla Frazee, Cynthia Rylant, Debra Frasier, Arthur Howard, Jan Thomas, Avi, and M. T. Anderson. Recent titles she’s edited are New York Times bestseller Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury; and A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee and New York Times bestseller All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Marla Frazee, both of which received a Caldecott Honor. 
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Ariel Colletti

       Andrea Welch, Editor



 

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Join us for a walk down the Lane!

A note from Marla Frazee about the Beach Lane Books logo:

Allyn grew up on the beach in Malibu, and she lives at the beach in San Diego today. The beautiful and various moods of the ocean are as much a part of Allyn's life as books are, and it is no wonder that her imprint will reflect this influence.

Throughout my life in Southern California, I have spent many hours at the beach, too. When the afternoon sun is low on the horizon, everyone and everything--adult, child, Frisbee, dog--is cast into glorious silhouette. When Allyn asked me to design the logo for her new imprint, I hoped to capture that sense of shimmering light, as well as the tangible feeling of walking barefoot on wet sand, bucket in hand, looking for treasure.

To me, Beach Lane Books embodies exactly that spirit of what a day at the beach offers--the wide scope combined with the intimate experience of personal discovery.

Beach Lane Books, founded in 2008 and located on a flower-filled lane in San Diego, publishes books for all ages and across all genres, with a primary focus on lyrical, emotionally engaging, highly visual picture books for young children—and the adults who love them. Our list features established authors and illustrators in the field as well as brand-new talent, and our overarching goal is to publish books that are truly for children, books that connect with readers on a deep level and that become beloved childhood treasures people will return to throughout their lives.

All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Marla Frazee
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Andrea has the pleasure of working with a long list of wonderful authors and illustrators. Recent books she has edited include Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth by Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Robert Neubecker; Hello Baby! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Steve Jenkins; and the Brownie & Pearl series by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Brian Biggs. Andrea acquires projects ranging from very young picture books to middle-grade and teen novels—especially those that are filled with heart, humor, and irresistible characters.
Andrea Welch
Anne Zafian


 

       Anne Zafian, Deputy Publisher

 


 

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Come on out to the Beach! 

► Hello Baby! by Mem Fox, illustrated by Steve Jenkins, recieved two starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews.
► All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Marla Frazee, won a Caldecott Honor Award.

 ► All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Marla Frazee, is #3 on the New York Times bestseller list. (2/14/10)

Navah Wolfe
As Deputy Publisher, Anne works closely with the Publisher on key aspects of our business. She oversees our marketing team and marketing plans; and works closely with both the sales team and supply chain organization to maximize sales and manage inventory. Anne has been with S&S for more than 5 years, previously as a VP in our sales department responsible for both adult and children’s book sales. Prior to that, she worked at what is now known as Hachette Book Group USA, including Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, where her love of children’s books was first fostered.
Allyn Johnston

Beach Lane Backlist

      Navah Wolfe, Editorial Assistant


 

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An ALA Notable book

A BCCB Blue Ribbon book

► Dinothesaurus by Douglas Florian recieved four starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Booklst, School Library Journal and The Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books..
AWARD WINNERS
► Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth! by Sarah Weeks, illustrated by Robert Neubecker, recieved three starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal.

Ariel Colletti, Publishing Associate and Editorial Assistant

Ariel Colletti joined Simon & Schuster in June 2008 and assists Andrea Welch. She also assists Deputy Publisher Anne Zafian and is the paperback coordinator for Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Atheneum, Margaret K. McElderry Books, and Paula Wiseman Books. Before Ariel came to Simon & Schuster, she was an Editorial Assistant at the independent publishing company Square One Publishers. Ariel is looking for novels with original and irresistible voices, and is particularly drawn to literary middle-grade novels with strong, inspiring protagonists.