Thursday 22 December 2011

Countdown to Christmas: Megan Larkin of Orchard Books


Megan Larkin is publishing director of Orchard Books, part of Hachette Children's Books. Orchard Books offers a sparkling range of very special titles that sell all over the world. Picture book characters from Daisy the Duck to Charlie & Lola, authors such as Michael Lawrence and Giles Andreae, illustrators from Jane Ray to Angela Barrett and best-selling fiction series such as Rainbow Magic and Tiara Club, make for a rich treasure-trove of talent.


Megan's Christmas Wish:

I love books that make you laugh, and books that make you cry. If a book can make me laugh AND cry then I’m in heaven. A few years ago, Orchard published a glorious book called Stargirl, by Jerry Spinelli, a wonderfully moving story about a lovable, quirky character who will stay in my heart for ever. I would love to find another Stargirl in my Christmas stocking.

Stargirl!

Slushpile note: Megan and Orchard Books are also publishing one Teri Terry, part of the Slushpile team! Slated will be out in May 2012, as reported here.

11 comments :

  1. I loved Stargirl, such a brilliant story! And here's wishing loads of success to Orchard and Teri!

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  2. What Nicky said! Thanks for appearing on the Countdown!

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  3. Ditto to the others and can I add my thanks for publishing our own Teri too!

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  4. I've never read it - how can this be? Another one for the reading pile!

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  5. and thanks from me, too!
    @Jeannette - our own Teri? Aw, shucks

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  6. I'm sooo looking forward to reading Slated! And Stargirl is on my wish list.

    Thanks again for this wonderful series!

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  7. My wishlist is getting longer and longer. I may need new eyes by the time I've read them all. I too, can't wait to read Slated. Thank you to Megan for taking on Teri Terry!

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  8. (in fact, CONGRATULATIONS on discovering our Teri Terry!!!!)

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  9. Awwwww.... I feel we are getting a little off topic here!

    Megan wants laughter AND tears.

    ...come to think of it, can't remember any funny bits in my book.

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  10. I love how interested you are in the emotions of the reader - and that you appreciate the quirky and off-beat.Here's to the original and involving!

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  11. Yes, stargirl is one of the best - read it to my 9 year old daughter and 11 year son at bedtime last year. We all cried (and laughed). xx

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