Bobbie Bensur

Bio

Bobbie Bensur is the Publisher & Editorial Lead of Paw Prints Publishing, the children’s book publishing program at Baker & Taylor and on the editorial committee of Cam Cat Books, the YA and Adult publishing program at Baker & Taylor. Before her time at B&T, Bobbie spent 15 years in the book publishing industry as an editor, marketer, and sales rep, and at various publishers including Penguin Random House and Barefoot Books. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in publishing and writing from Emerson College and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from University of Southern Maine’s Stonecoast program. She is based in Midcoast Maine with her family.

Interests

Bobbie is interested in humorous picture books, SEL-driven picture books; multicultural picture books; picture books with diversity and representation; creative nonfiction for ages 4-8; contemporary and character-driven Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, and Young Adult; Young Adult Rom-Com, Young Adult Thrillers, and Young Adult Fantasy-light. She also enjoys blends of genres and formats.