10/1/24 3:30 PM
Our passionate team is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of reading in every child. Let’s meet the faces behind the books:
Steve Rosebrough
Publisher and Head of Buying — St. Louis, MO
- With Books Are Fun since: 1991 (33 years)
- What I love most about my job: I get to create books that are fun to read! I love finding titles that grab the attention of reluctant readers and help transform them into lifelong book lovers.
- Favorite book: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Melanie Shaw
Buyer/Acquisitions and International Rights - Nottingham, UK
- With Books Are Fun since: 2005 (19 years)
- What I love most about my job: I enjoy working with publishers to bring fun, exciting books into the hands of children.
- Favorite book: Charlotte's Web
Lora Bailey
Buying Project Manager — Fairfield, Iowa
- With Books Are Fun since: Over 20 years
- What I love most about my job: Seeing the joy on children’s faces when they receive new books!
- Favorite book: The Great Gatsby