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Literati

Lift Operator

Arlington, TX · On-site

$17.50/hr

ABOUT LITERATI Literati is a modern children's book company focused on building reading skills so kids can grow to be their best selves. We make it easy to find books kids love through school book ...

University of New Mexico

Reading Tutor

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$17/hr

Global Give-A-Book's mission ispromoting youth literacy by giving award-winning books to children ... The reading tutor will read a book to thechildren, after the reading session the children will be ...

Bernie's Book Bank

Fleet Driver

Lake Bluff, IL · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Reading is the single most important skill a child needs. Yet many children lack access to books, especially books of their own. That's why Bernie's Book Bank works so hard to provide free quality ...

Literati

Events Operations Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Literati is a modern children's book company focused on helping kids fall in love with reading at every age and stage. We make it easy to find great books through our school book fairs, school store ...

Mattel

Designer - Publishing

El Segundo, CA · On-site

... 8x8s, readers, activity books, workbooks, chapter books, middle grade, YA, novelty) plus the ... A thorough understanding of the entire publishing process and of the children's book market. * A ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

Children's Librarian

Library, PA

$70K/yr

... book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn! The Children's Librarian, under the ... Provides reference and reader's advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

Children's Librarian

Ryder, ND

$70K/yr

... book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn! The Children's Librarian, under the ... Provides reference and reader's advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

$70K/yr

... book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn! The Children's Librarian, under the ... Provides reference and reader's advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

Children's Librarian

Brooklyn, NY

$70K/yr

... book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn! The Children's Librarian, under the ... Provides reference and reader's advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

Children's Librarian

New York, NY

$70K/yr

... book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn! The Children's Librarian, under the ... Provides reference and reader's advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic ...

Brooklynpubliclibrary

Children's Librarian

Clarendon, TX · On-site

$70K/yr

... book. Now's your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn! The Children's Librarian, under the ... Provides reference and reader's advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic ...

SitStayRead

Help Kids Read!

Chicago, IL

As a Book Buddy volunteer, you will work with a small group of students on different reading and ... SitStayRead is a non-profit that uses an engaging curriculum to advance children's literacy skills ...

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How much do children book reader jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for children book reader in the United States is $19.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much money can you make off children's books?

Children's book readers or storytellers can earn varying amounts depending on their employment type, experience, and whether they work freelance or for organizations. Salaries typically range from minimum wage to several thousand dollars per project, with some earning additional income through book sales, royalties, or related activities. Compensation often depends on the setting, such as schools, libraries, or private events, and may include performance fees or stipends.

Is there a job where you just read books?

A children book reader is a job where individuals read books aloud to children, often in libraries, schools, or bookstores. The role typically requires good communication skills, a love for children's literature, and sometimes a background in education or early childhood development.

Can I get paid to read children's books?

Children's book readers can be paid for their work, especially if they are involved in activities like reading aloud at events, recording audiobooks, or creating content for educational programs. Payment varies based on the role, experience, and whether the position is freelance or employed by an organization.

Can I really get paid to read books?

Children book readers can earn money by reading aloud to children, often as part of educational or entertainment programs, or through freelance opportunities. Payment varies based on the setting, experience, and whether the role is paid or volunteer, but some positions do offer compensation for reading and engaging with young audiences.
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Senior Designer, Workman Publishing, Children's

Senior Designer, Workman Publishing, Children's

Hachette Book Group

New York, NY • On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY
Workman Publishing's children's department is seeking a creative and collaborative Senior Designer to join our dynamic team. This role will focus on developing innovative nonfiction trade and curriculum books for children across a wide range of formats-including board books, novelty, middle grade, graphic novels, activity books, and workbooks.
As a Senior Designer, you'll play a critical role in shaping our list by creating standout designs for both original IP and brand extensions of beloved backlist titles. You will partner closely with editors, art directors, illustrators, and production teams to bring high-quality, visually engaging books to market.
Key responsibilities:
  • Design innovative, eye-catching covers
  • Ideate and develop full interior layouts for new projects
  • Develop brands and logo designs
  • Partner with the design staff, editors, and publisher to manage multiple book projects from start to finish
  • Researches and oversees freelance illustrators and designers
  • Prepare cover mechanicals, from initial layout to final production (working with production mangers on materials and setup; prepress, color correction, and file setup; reviewing, correcting, and approving proofs; and providing final files for print)
  • Prepare galley covers, following a similar process
  • Work with colleagues in the marketing department to create original promotional materials, including social media assets
    Qualifications:
  • At least 5-7 years of design experience, primarily focused in book publishing
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating an eye for design, typography, and color, as well as sharp conceptual thinking and visual storytelling
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate on creative projects, present work, and discuss feedback in group settings
  • Experience in developing and designing series branding
  • Creativity, originality, willingness to experiment, learn, grow and share knowledge with the design and editorial teams
  • Understanding of the commercial market and design trends, branded series and commercial book covers
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
  • Experience with prepress production, preparing files for 4-color printing using a PDF workflow
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work quickly and independently to meet deadlines

Join us at Workman Kids, where we're growing our list with bold ideas, smart design, and a commitment to innovation that honors our Workman roots. If you're excited by the opportunity to design books that spark imagination and curiosity in young readers, we'd love to hear from you.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation for this position is $65,000-$70,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

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