Contributor bio
Jackie Garcia-Morales is an experienced book reviewer and publishing professional who has reviewed titles for Reedsy Discovery, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Indie. She is also a two-time member of the USBBY Outstanding International Books Committee, where she has helped evaluate international children’s literature, and is deeply involved in championing diverse and underrepresented voices in publishing.
Beyond reviewing, Jackie is an Associate Literary Agent and Foreign Rights Agent at Storm Literary Agency. Her publishing experience spans marketing, publicity, and sales at organizations including Penguin Random House and Baker & Taylor, as well as editorial work in academic publishing. She is also the co-director of The Storytellers Foundation and the author of the bilingual middle grade novel Pesky Roots / Raíces Fastidiosas.
