Pooja is the Art Director at Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing where she also publishes books into a ground-breaking list, Bright Light.
Pooja is an award-winning designer and the recipient of the 2021 ABIA Rising Star award in recognition of her achievements within the publishing industry.
A past secretary of ABDA, Pooja has also promoted book design through speaking events at NGV Art Book Fair, Geelong Design Week, and the Independent Publishing Conference. She hates peas and loves collecting vases.
Pooja Desai will be judging the Publishing category, sponsored by Rebelle.
Website: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/hardie-grant-childrens-publishing