Francesco is the president and publisher of Penguin Workshop at Penguin Young Readers, as well the author of the Miss Popularity series. In this conversation with Theo Baker, Francesco speaks of his vision for Penguin Workshop, his approach as a publisher, the influence of books like “Wimpy Kid,” and how co-writing a graphic novel has helped his own writing.

Part One: Francesco on Penguin Workshop, his career and reader journey, and his approach as a publisher.

Part Two: Francesco shares the range of categories he publishes, considers the influence of books like “Wimpy Kid”, and discusses how co-writing a graphic novel series has helped his own writing.

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