Meg Leder, an accomplished and experienced Executive Editor at Penguin and Viking Books, is a highly-talented editor and author who has made her mark in the publishing world. She holds a Master of Arts (MA) in English/Composition from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters from Xavier University. Her expertise in publishing, editing, and writing has been honed through her years of professional experience, which began as a composition instructor at The Ohio State University and evolved to include a variety of editorial positions at McGraw-Hill Education, Writer's Digest Books, F+W Media, Inc., Chamberlain Brothers, and most recently at Penguin and Viking Books.

As an Executive Editor, she acquires and edits nonfiction books for the company, focusing on voice-driven narratives, popular science and reference, illustrated and creativity books, and issue-driven narratives. Meg has worked with some of the most notable authors in her industry, including but not limited to, coloring book artist Johanna Basford, illustrator Keri Smith, and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward, to mention a few. Today, her portfolio includes Elaine Welteroth, an activist and thought leader.

Meg Leder's remarkable professional record implies her honed skills in editorial management and her unbridled passion for stories that celebrate creativity, intelligence, and diversity. Her expertise in popular science, contemporary non-fiction, and reference book curation sets her apart as a master editor with a keen eye for emerging topics worth covering.