Loraine has over 20 years’ experience in children’s publishing, having worked across a wide range of roles including sales and marketing assistant, ebook curator, head of special sales, and publisher. She now brings her passion for books and storytelling to Cheltenham Literature Festival, where she programmes more than 120 events and workshops each year. Loraine also produces The Wild Wood, the Festival’s free children's activities programme, creating joyful, imaginative experiences that connect children with the magic of stories.