8 years

The end of June marked an unbelievable 8 years at Pixar! I started at the studio during the tail-end of production on The Incredibles, as a nervous, wide-eyed college intern doing everything and anything to please my colleagues in the Consumer Products department. My desk was the size of a night stand, placed strategically next to a copy machine (which quickly became my best friend...her name was Frida). All eyes were on me and my little desk, so I had to perform. I must have done something right to later secure a spot on the Publishing team!

Publishing is a very workload-heavy, hard-deadline environment, but what's cool about it is the wide variety of projects and people our team is involved with. Pub oversees all domestic and international storybooks for all the Disney•Pixar feature and short films. This includes book formats like: sound book, novelty, educational, color & activity, sticker, junior novel, Little Golden Book, and more. We also have our hand in digital eBook and App development and manage specialty art books and global magazines. We are busy year round!

What I have cherished most during my experience at Pixar is all that I have LEARNED (and continue to learn) from the most talented creatives in the world. It's been such an honor to collaborate with these brilliant minds everyday, take in their teachings, and apply it to my own creative work.

Below is a sampling of my FAVORITE book titles I have overseen over the years:

I am most proud of my work on this book! Many thanks to my buddies Bill Cone and Ralph Eggleston for their creative guidance in creating this comprehensive beauty. Available from Chronicle Books. 

My two favorites in the Pixar Art of series. Both shows were amazing to work with, the filmmakers were so accommodating and efficient! Available from Chronicle Books. 

As a kid I was a huge fan of DK's Eyewitness books. Now I love coming up with fun facts for the DK Essential Guides to the films. Available from Dorling Kindersley.

Little Golden Books, a coveted classic. Available from Random House. 

One of the most amazing film trilogies of all time wrapped into one book. Available from Disney Editions. 

Every Pixar fan needs this book! You might even catch a few glimpses of Kelly B. inside! Available from Disney Editions. 

I have loved partnering with Leapfrog to create these interactive/educational titles. Available from Leapfrog.

Happy Reading!