Gianna Lakenauth is an Associate Editor at Knopf Books for Young Readers. Gianna holds a BA in Applied Psychology and a MS in Publishing from Pace University. She has participated as a mentor in the Representation Matters Mentorship Program, an editor in The Word Storytelling Mentorship & is also part of the Mentorship & Retention Board for People of Color in Publishing. In her spare time, she gushes over her cat, takes long walks, and watches a lot of TV. Other hobbies include reading, traveling, and trying out different restaurants. Gianna is also currently hard at her work on her own books.
Her forthcoming picture book is HOME IS HERE (Scholastic 2026, illustrated by Bea Jackson).