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Vicky Smith serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Humanities at Simmons University, teaching within the Center for the Study of Children's Literature. Concurrently, she holds the position of children's & teen editor at Kirkus Reviews, a semimonthly journal renowned for authoritative book evaluations since 1933.
Education:
- Master of Arts in Children's Literature, Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Simmons University
Her research and professional focus centers on critical analysis of children's and young adult literature, with expertise in award evaluation frameworks. Smith has significantly contributed to the field through service on the Newbery and Caldecott committees, and chaired the 2010 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal committee.
Achievements:
- Former Guinness World Record holder for longest team read-aloud
Smith integrates practical editorial experience with academic instruction, emphasizing literary merit assessment in children's publishing. Her personal pursuits include bicycling along the Maine coast and maintaining backyard beehives.
