Valerie Brandes
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Valerie Brandes | |
|---|---|
| Born | London |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Publisher |
| Known for | Jacaranda Books |
Valerie Brandes is the founder and CEO of Jacaranda Books, a diversity-led publishing house established in 2012.[1] She was born in London, and studied American and Commonwealth Arts[2] before taking a Masters in Publishing Studies.[1] She worked for Barnes and Noble[2] and Profile Books[1] before setting up Jacaranda Books.
Valerie Brandes was listed consecutively in the Powerlist 2018[3] and Powerlist 2019[4][5] as one of the 100 most influential black Britons. In June 2021 she was an invited speaker at the online London Book Fair.[6][7]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Valerie Brandes – Founder and Publisher of Jacaranda Books". bytethebook.com. 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Valerie Brandes, Founder and Publisher at Jacaranda Books". www.afronoire.com. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Jacaranda's Brandes, one of the most influential black britons". The Bookseller. October 26, 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "Brandes honoured as influential black briton for second year". The Bookseller. October 25, 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "Who are the influential Black Britons honoured in Powerlist 2019?". Melan Magazine. October 27, 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "Online at the London Book Fair". Publishers Weekly. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
- ^ "London Book Fair unveils full line-up for online edition". The Bookseller. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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