The Publishing 101: Kids & YA mini series delves into the nitty gritty of publishing a book - from pitching to acquisitions, edits, publicity and more.

In this episode, Commissioning Editor Michelle Madden takes us inside Penguin Random House, sharing her top tips for those dreaming about publishing a book featuring that iconic little bird. Michelle also explains why it's important to consider sales when pitching your work and some great news for non-fiction kid lit writers.