Carrie Rosten was born and raised in Hollywood to a Chinese-American mother and a Jewish-Wasp father. She began her career as a wardrobe stylist in Los Angeles and then worked at several publications in New York including W, BlackBook, OUT, and most recently at BULLETT, where she was the Publisher and Chief Brand Officer. Independent children's publishing, however, is her true calling and writing runs in her colorful family. Her grandfather, Leo Rosten, penned successful screenplays and best-selling books including The Joys of Yiddish and her great-uncle, William Steig, wrote a not-so-little children's book called Shrek!. Like her titular characters, Carrie loves to challenge rules that don't make sense, asks lots of questions and believes in the transformative power of words and imagination. Carrie continues to be a fan of magical islands - including Manhattan - which she calls home.
She really, really loves Mexico too.
