Maria Russo

Maria Russo is a children's book editor at The New York Times. She has been working at the paper since 2015, where she has edited several books of children's literature. Russo has also worked as a children's book reviewer for publications such as Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. She has a degree in English from Harvard University and has taught creative writing at several universities. Russo is known for her expertise in children's literature and her ability to discover new talent. She has given readings at festivals and universities around the world and has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs, discussing children's literature.