Part of the success of Pippin is due to a philosophy shared by all Pippin artists and authors:
The world owes you nothing. You owe the world your best work.
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Evergreens—we want to create books that will stand the test of time.
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We want to work with people in all media who share our philosophy.
fter a twelve-year career in book publishing, with positions ranging from assistant to advertising-and-promotion director to executive editor, Holly M. McGhee founded Pippin Properties, Inc., an agency devoted to the management and representation of the finest authors and artists at work today. Her fascination with making books began in 1991, when she was appointed Associate Publisher for Michael di Capua's imprint at HarperCollins.Elena Mechlin joined the team in June of 2009. Having begun her publishing career in
subsidiary rights, moving on to children’s book marketing with a stint in audio, she realized that a position in agenting would enable her to continue to be involved in the many aspects of publishing about which she is so passionate from one place. She is thrilled to be pursuing her love of children’s literature and the industry from her seat at Pippin and especially enjoys the treasure hunt that is sorting through the daily query emails.
Joan Slattery, Agency Consultant and Scout, joined us in 2010. After nearly twenty years in children's book publishing (many of those editing fiction at Knopf Books for Young Readers, Random House), she is thrilled to be working with Pippin authors and artists--and prospective clients--to develop and polish their projects. She's particularly fond of middle grade and young adult fiction, which harkens back to one of her most
voracious and memorable years of reading: sixth grade.
Joan Slattery, Agency Consultant and Scout, joined us in 2010. After nearly twenty years in children's book publishing (many of those editing fiction at Knopf Books for Young Readers, Random House), she is thrilled to be working with Pippin authors and artists--and prospective clients--to develop and polish their projects. She's particularly fond of middle grade and young adult fiction, which harkens back to one of her most
voracious and memorable years of reading: sixth grade.Since 1998, Pippin Properties, Inc. has been an integrated publishing and entertainment representation agency. Located in New York City, it is a diverse agency dedicated to maximizing the creative and commercial potential of all its properties. Pippin represents the works of these writers and artists to a wide range of publishing, animation, motion picture, television, and licensing companies. Because Pippin both develops and represents its projects, it is a unique, full-service company that prides itself on attention to detail. Small and discerning in choosing its clientele, Pippin is devoted to maintaining a standard of excellence in content unmatched in the industry.
"Art has the power to make any spot on earth the living center of the universe; and unlike science, which often gives us the illusion of understanding things we really do not understand, it helps us to know life in a way that still keeps before us the mystery of things. It enhances the sense of wonder. And wonder is respect for life." --William Steig, in his Caldecott Medal acceptance speech for Sylvester and the Magic Pebble