SAMANTHA SCHUTZ
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly accomplished licensed publishing professional with expertise in acquiring and devising bestselling print and digital book programs for kids of all ages and adult fans. Adept at driving the acquisition process from RFP or direct outreach to liaising with global counterparts, preparing P&Ls and budgets, pitching strategic vision internally, managing negotiations, and securing final contracts. Well-rounded background with tenure at top houses including Hachette, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, and Scholastic, working with Disney, Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, NBCUniversal, Pokémon, ViacomCBS, and WB. Deftly blends creative and analytical thinking and possess exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills.
BESTSELLERS
-Highest selling pop culture picture book of all time
-Instant NYT bestseller! Debuted at #1, remained in top ten for fifteen weeks
-Reached #2 of all books on Amazon
-Reached #1 kids’ book on Amazon
(Published by LBYR)
-Highest selling pop culture board book of all time
-Debuted at #7 on the USA Today bestseller list
-Reached #1 all books on Amazon
-Reached #1 kids' books on Amazon
(Published by LBYR)
-Instant NYT bestseller, debuted at #9!
(Published by LBYR)
“Out-of-the-box” licensed titles
includes adult cross over titles, high-quality and author-driven fiction, and non-traditional brands acquired, managed, and edited by me or my team.
Traditional Licensing Expertise
Tried-and-true formats (readers, 8x8s, chapter books, novels, guides) based on brands acquired, managed, and edited by me or my team.
Trade Expertise
Original books acquired and edited by me or my team.
IP Development
Books conceived of, acquired, and edited by me and my team.
Novelty Books
Brands acquired, programs managed, and books edited by me or my team.
