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Even More Story Love with the Story Pirates!

Even More Story Love with the Story Pirates!

On April 11, 2012, at 7:00pm, about 20 YPG members from 11 AAP member companies and a handful of agencies met up with the Story Pirates for their fifth collaborative Story Love adventure. They are a group that consistently shows how much YPG Cares!
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Save the Date: YPG June BBL: From the Slush Pile to the Silver Screen

Start getting excited for YPG's June BBL! We'll be exploring the process as your favorite books are turned into movies, with panelists including Esther Margolis, Mary Pender-Coplan, and John Schoenfelder. Stay tuned for date/location info!
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YPG Tackles Graphic Novels and Comic Books

YPG Tackles Graphic Novels and Comic Books

Around 30 YPGers from a variety of AAP member publishing houses gathered at Penguin Group on Wednesday, April 18, to attend the latest BBL on the topic of graphic novels / comic books. The panel of experts shared a wealth of insights--read on for their thoughts!
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White with Fish, Red with Meat: Assistant Etiquette

White with Fish, Red with Meat: Assistant Etiquette

Are you fresh to the world of publishing and wondering whether your office persona is destined for success? Read on for one assistant's handy do's and don'ts of etiquette!
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Girls Write Now Thanks YPG Cares

Girls Write Now Thanks YPG Cares

In response to YPG Cares’ sixth collaboration with Girls Write Now, where volunteers assisted with a spring mailing on Wednesday, May 2, our volunteers received a grateful email from the Director of Development & External Affairs at Girls Write Now, Jessica Wells-Hasan!
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Sign Up NOW for the May BBL! Brand Me: From Debut Author to Household Name

On Wednesday, May 16, from 12:30-1:30pm at Random House, YPGers can hear from Susan Corcoran, Jocelyn Davies, and Hillary Tisman as they share insights on what it takes to brand an author's in today's publishing world. Sign up now!
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Four Keys to Success in Licensed Publishing

Four Keys to Success in Licensed Publishing

Ever wonder how franchises like Star Wars, Transformers, or Smallville get taken from screen to page? You might be surprised how much work it takes--read on for this YPG member's insights into the little-known world of licensed publishing!
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The Power Lunch: Tips and Tricks from YPG

The Power Lunch: Tips and Tricks from YPG

Publishing is a collaborative industry, and working closely with fellow book lovers is essential. But how do you go from trading business cards at a YPG mixer to collaborating on a title that lands on the New York Times bestseller list? One word: lunch. Read on for our power lunch tips and tricks!
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YPG World Book Night Giveaway!

YPG World Book Night Giveaway!

World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books, to be held in the U.S. on April 23, 2012. YPG is thrilled to be a part of it! Join us in Bryant Park and afterwards at O'Casey's to spread the joy of literacy!
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