Leila Sales
Author and editor of children's and YA fiction, Editorial Director at Kar-Ben Publishing, and author of The Museum of Lost and Found (Abrams, 2023).
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Feb 13, 2026 • 50min
Leila Sales, "The Museum of Lost and Found" (Harry N. Abrams, 2023)
Leila Sales, author and editorial director known for acclaimed children’s and YA fiction, talks about steering a Jewish children’s imprint and what she seeks in picture books. She explains why plot and character matter even in short works. She also shares the origins and themes of The Museum of Lost and Found and offers practical advice for aspiring picture book creators.
