

Ruth Knowles
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@RuthMKnowles
Publishing Director at Puffin. Runner, wannabe yogi, Desert Island Discs obsessive, West Wing addict, Italophile. Northerner in London. she/her.








Is there a musical scene that has a greater proliferation of significant ‘Ians’ than Goth? Join Cathi Unsworth, David Hepworth and Mark Ellen as they discuss the critical importance of hair in pop music youtu.be/YxPh19MTS6E

🐧📢 Do you have experience within a trade publisher? What about editing and commissioning books to commercial successes, or strategy? We are looking for two Editorial Directors to join our non-fiction and 6+ fiction editorial team! More info: l8r.it/HCGE

🐧📢Do you have creative thinking and an eye for detail? A passion for children's publishing? We have an opportunity in our Puffin team working across fiction and non-fiction children’s books, from early chapter books through to young adult novels! Info: l8r.it/hsYK







.@PuffinBooks has made a series of new hires and promotions to its acquiring non-fiction and six-plus fiction editorial team, with @RuthMKnowles now a publishing director. Read here: buff.ly/3RPpgGY



With much sadness, the family of master storyteller, Joseph Delaney, confirm that he passed away aged 77 on 16th August. Joe is best known for the Spook's series, including The Spook's Apprentice.