Kyra Kruger, Assistant Editor

Kyra Kruger (she/her) joined Putnam Young Readers in 2023 after a stint as a children’s bookseller. She is looking to build a list primarily of picture books, middle grade novels, and graphic novels for all ages. She has assisted on projects by award-winning creators such as Jan Brett, Betty Birney, and Tom Taylor, as well as on multiple successful series including PAWS, Pencil & Eraser, and The Gingerbread Man on the Loose. Kyra has eclectic taste across genres, but is drawn to stories that capture the wild, weird, and wonderful—especially if they have a wry sense of humor, a tinge of mystery, and a literary voice. She also loves bold, distinctive illustration styles and creators who aren’t afraid to lean into the absurd. When she’s not reading or editing, Kyra can most often be found basking in Prospect Park, cooking a new recipe from the New York Times, or petting every dog.