Rachel Slade
Rachel Slade is a journalist and author based in Massachusetts and Maine.
She has a background in political science from Barnard College and architecture from the University of Pennsylvania.
Slade spent a decade working at Boston magazine, rising to executive editor.
Her writing has earned national awards, particularly for her coverage of Boston's urban planning and development.
Making It in America is her second book, following her debut about a maritime disaster.
Slade's work often focuses on urban issues, design, and American industry, blending narrative storytelling with investigative reporting.
