President and Publisher of Dutton Books for Young Readers (@DuttonYR) at Penguin Random House. Opinions (of which I have many, mostly about my commute) my own.
Gen X pro-tip, (almost) teenagers evidently don’t think it’s a compliment when you tell them their overalls are cute and they look like an extra from the “Come On Eileen” video.
Popping up from Twitter hibernation to say hello because it’s my TWENTIETH Penguin anniversary. How did that even happen?
(I could really use a nap. Really really.)
So, (a brief) hello! Still WFH. My favorite things include hedgehogs, hammocks, candy, drag, brilliant books, and making my managing editor happy (on rare occasion). I currently have a broken leg that I did not acquire in any sort of cool or sporty way. Do not recommend.
Hi, it's John. The Anthropocene Reviewed book (!!!!!) is now available for preorder. (There will also be an audiobook, read by me.) The book contains expanded reviews from the podcast, and several new reviews. I am very nervous/excited. I hope you like it. penguinrandomhouse.com/books…
Denial is a form of power, a means of maintaining the invisibility and normativity of whiteness.
@katcapshaw of @UConn explores a new #YA novel that emphasizes white characters’ complicity in privilege and racism. buff.ly/2CHubpv
I just pounded repeatedly on the light switch in my office, increasingly worried about why the lights wouldn't turn on. Was hitting "off." It's going to be a long day.
If it wasn’t going to happen today, the best parking spot at the train station was never to be mine. Still, so close. And woot 4:54!
In related news, I’ve hit an all-new low on life goals.
“We’ve been wondering who would order ONE purple folder.” - cashier at the Staples next to my office who has been spared the 2019-20 5th grade classroom supplies list.