Interview with Ama Badu, commissioning editor at Faber
In this episode, Gemma interviews Ama Badu, commissioning editor of children’s and YA fiction at Faber and Faber. We talk about the collaboration between authors, illustrators and publishers, and the journey of a book to acquisition. We discuss the FAB Prize and what makes for a prize-winning entry. Ama gives advice on working in children’s publishing, and for those seeking a career change into the industry.
Ama Badu:
LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ama-badu
Instagram @noir.renaissance
Faber:
Instagram @faberchildrens
The FAB Prize…
The skinny
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