
Sasha Quinton is Executive Vice President and Publisher of Scholatic Children’s Book Group, which encompasses Scholastic’s unmatched Trade publishing, home to best-selling and beloved franchises such as Harry Potter, Dog Man, The Baby-Sitters Club, Clifford, and more; and the company’s iconic Book Fairs and Clubs, providing nearly 30 million kids with equitable access to books while raising over $240M in resources every year for schools and educators. She joined Scholastic in 2020 as President, Scholastic Book Fairs, driving unprecedented growth by successfully innovating and delivering highly engaging books kids love to read through compelling, reading-focused experiences for schools, families, and communities. Her most recent position was President, Scholastic School Reading Events which expanded her portfolio to include Book Clubs.
With over two decades of publishing, distribution, marketing, and retail experience, Quinton has earned a reputation as a thought leader in the publishing industry. Prior to Scholastic, she held senior leadership roles at Barnes and Noble Inc., the largest U.S. retail bookseller, and ReaderLink Distribution Services, North America’s largest full-service book distributor, where she designed bespoke book programs for leading retailers—from mass merchants to grocery chains—and oversaw all marketing functions.