Young New Zealander chosen as one of 16 in the world

Renee Stead is the second New Zealander ever, and the first New Zealand woman to be named as a “Frankfurt Fellow”, an esteemed title in international publishing.

Each year the Frankfurt Book Fair selects 16 young publishers from around the world to be named as fellows.

In the run-up to the Frankfurt Book Fair, this prestigious programme focuses on information exchange, professional dialogue and the creation of networks between young international publishers.

Renee, 29, is the director of Stead & Daughters Ltd. She started her own book distribution agency and publishing with her mother five years ago. The company has experienced considerable growth in this time and Renee has a promising future. Frankfurt Fellows are said to often become ‘influential in the world of international publishing’.

Renee will depart for Germany at the end of September, and return to New Zealand after her month travelling with the fellowship. She says “I am extremely honoured and excited to have this opportunity to represent New Zealand and gain invaluable knowledge and networks in the international publishing environ.”

For more information on the fellowship, visit: http://www.frankfurt-book-fair.com/en/networking/programmes/frankfurt_fellows/