Meg Leder

Meg Leder is the Editorial Director at Penguin Life and The Open Field, imprints of Penguin Books.12 She uses she/her/hers pronouns and has a significant role in shaping the wellness-focused nonfiction catalog at Penguin.1

Professional Background

Meg Leder specializes in publishing a wide range of wellness-inspired prescriptive nonfiction and voice-driven books.1 She is particularly interested in projects that contribute to larger cultural conversations and help readers improve their lives in new ways.1 Her role involves managing a team of editors to build a dynamic wellness list for Penguin Life.2

Notable Work

Leder's current and upcoming list includes books by several New York Times bestselling authors, such as:

• Keri Smith
• Elaine Welteroth
• Mari Andrew
• Luvvie Ajayi Jones
• Johanna Basford (coloring book artist)

She has also worked with poet Yrsa Daley-Ward, actress Zosia Mamet, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, and thought leader Bozoma St. John.1

Additional Information

Beyond her editorial work, Meg Leder is also a YA author. She has written books such as "Letting Go of Gravity" and "Museum of Heartbreak," both published by Simon Pulse.3 Leder is based in New York City and describes herself as a fan of cats, tomatoes, and NYC.3