Every semester, we ask our interns to tell us a little about themselves. (Our ulterior motive: we want to chat with them about their favorite books!) Meet brand-new editorial interns Colleen and Flannery, both of whom will be a huge help to us this summer.

Interested in a Horn Book internship? The deadline to apply for fall 2018 is July 1st; learn more here.

Colleen Shea

Education: University of Massachusetts Boston, December ‘18; English and Psychology Major

Hometown: West Roxbury, MA

Interesting fact: If I’m not reading, I’m definitely at a concert. I was a dedicated basketball player for over ten years — now I’m a dedicated coach! I own the friendliest and laziest dog in all of Boston: Phoebe Buffay (I also love Friends).

Favorite books: Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling (obviously); A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin; The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton; It by Stephen King; Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater

 

Flannery Wiest

Education: Simmons College (MA/MFA)

Hometown: Vienna, VA

Interesting fact: Named after Flannery O’Connor!

Favorite books: Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling; Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith; The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (and many others!)