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.
olly M. McGhee still carried MADELINE around in 3rd grade -- until Mrs. Carrier, her school librarian, tricked her into reading longer books by giving her one with her name on it, HOLLY IN THE SNOW. After college, Holly headed straight into the book world of New York City, where she has enjoyed being a secretary, an advertising manager, a sales rep (for one month), and in the six years prior to opening the doors at Pippin, an executive editor at HarperCollins. Now, as the President and Creative Director of Pippin she is dedicated to shepherding books that make a difference into the world. Someone once told her, "If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life," and that has proven true for her.
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.
Julie Just began her career at The New Yorker magazine reading the slush pile (author names A through K), and to this day loves finding unexpected gold in her in-box. She went on to spend more than twenty years at magazines and newspapers, most recently at the New York Times Book Review, where she reconnected with her love of children's literature. She became a literary agent in 2010, and this spring was delighted to join Pippin.
Julie Just began her career at The New Yorker magazine reading the slush pile (author names A through K), and to this day loves finding unexpected gold in her in-box. She went on to spend more than twenty years at magazines and newspapers, most recently at the New York Times Book Review, where she reconnected with her love of children's literature. She became a literary agent in 2010, and this spring was delighted to join Pippin.
Ruby Grais came to New York City by way of Texas in 2006 and joined the Pippin team at the tail end of 2012. In between, she dabbled in freelance writing and majored in Taking Chances. It was on a late winter day that she decided to cold call Holly McGhee, and Holly answered the phone! A lover of children's literature and the written word, Ruby is excited to be working with some of her favorite writers and illustrators, and proud to be a pip.
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.
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