2026 Summer Internship - Editorial, Children's Books (NYC)

Quill Tree Books Internship

Quill Tree Books publishes books for children and teens in all genres. Under the leadership of Vice President/Publisher Rosemary Brosnan, the imprint's mission is to publish literary, award-winning books with wide appeal. We provide a platform for creators with a strong point of view, including those with underrepresented, authentic voices. The team publishes talented, award-winning authors such as Elizabeth Acevedo, Jerry Craft, Adam Silvera, Saadia Faruqi, and ND Stevenson, as well as bestselling authors whose books have gone on to become classics, such as Neal Shusterman, Gail Carson Levine, and Rita Williams-Garcia. Additionally, the team continues to publish an evergreen backlist of books from beloved authors like Walter Dean Myers, Katherine Paterson, E. B. White, and Beverly Cleary. Interns will not only have a great opportunity to learn about the book publishing process for a large variety of titles in a wide range of genres, they will also learn alongside a team of passionate editors who are committed to bringing many different stories and voices to life.

Responsibilities

1. Reading and evaluating manuscript submissions
2. Writing readers reports
3. Learning to write cover copy, title sheets, backmatter/frontmatter content, etc.
4. Additional projects that come up (i.e. author research, market research for a particular genre/book, compiling sales data, etc.)
5. Attend various department meetings

Qualifications

• Candidates who are available to work in a full-time capacity in 2026 or 2027 are eligible for this internship; open to rising seniors, recent graduates, masters students, or entry level candidates with up to two years of work experience.
• Candidates must be available to work 28 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, from June 8 to August 13, 2026, at our New York City office. This internship is compensated at a rate of $18 per hour.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. A resume and cover letter are required; applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please address your cover letter to "Hiring Team."
• Ideal candidates are either currently enrolled in or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or masters program.
• A passion for books is highly valued!
• Computer proficiency essential, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Outlook) and Adobe programs
• Candidate must have attention to detail (proofreading, keeping on top of deadlines when necessary, and task prioritization)
• Must have excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Interest in learning the ins and outs of the publishing world is a must, as is a love of books, particularly childrens books

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

The deadline to apply is October 10, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.