Rebecca Pepper Sinkler (b. 1959) is an American editor and journalist best known for editing The New York Times Book Review (1987–95.) She shaped literary criticism and book publishing, championing diverse voices and intellectual discourse.
Born in Philadelphia, she pursued journalism and literary editing, becoming a leading figure in American book reviewing. As editor of The New York Times Book Review, she broadened coverage to include more genres, perspectives, and international literature, strengthening its reputation.
Sinkler has contributed essays and literary criticism to The American Scholar and The Philadelphia Citizen, exploring literary trends, cultural shifts, and the evolving role of book criticism.
Notable works include Confessions of a Former Child (1998,) an essay on Ursula Nordstrom’s influence on children’s literature.
The reluctance to put away childish things may be a requirement of genius.
—Rebecca Pepper Sinkler
Topics: Inner-child, Genius
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