Children's book editor and former lit agent who has worked with Top 5 publishing houses and on #1 New York Times Bestsellers.
As Commissioning Editor of Upside Down Books, the children's book imprint of Trigger Publishing, I acquire and publish a range of fiction and nonfiction picture books, activity books, and chapter books on the topics of mental health, wellbeing, and emotional intelligence.
I run an independent children's book editorial and writing business, catering to book publishers and emerging children's book authors and illustrators. My specialties include: Developmental and Substantive Editing, Writing/Content Development, Publishing Market Consultation, Query Letter Critique, Illustrator Portfolio Review, Illustrator Web Site Review, Photo Research, Coaching in Picture Book Writing
Managed a boutique list of trade children's book author-illustrators, helping them to develop stories which I then went on to pitch and sell to publishing houses in the US and UK. Brokered significant, one- and two-book deals with HarperCollins, Bloomsbury Children's, Little Brown BYR, Simon and Schuster, Random House, Penguin, HMH/Clarion, Quarto, among others.
Acquired and edited children's fiction and nonfiction for ages 0 - 12: board books, novelty, picture books, abridged classics, leveled easy readers, craft/activity books, and middle grade.
Jill Twiss, Marlon Bundo
100% of Last Week Tonight's proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project and AIDS United. HBO's Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children's picture book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny.Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence - the Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day... read more
Phillis Gershator, Mim Green
A hug feels good. Let's hug again.We'll hug at nine.We'll hug at ten.When is it time for a hug? Anytime! This feel-good picture book assures kids there's plenty of love to go around-the-clock.From the moment Little Bunny wakes up in the morning until the moon comes out and the stars shine, every hour includes a warm hug from Big Bunny. Whether they bake or build, bike or hike, a caring hug alw... read more
Linette, Kim, Loram, James
Linette, Kim, Loram, James
Kids, Lonely Planet, Brydon, Alli, IREDALE, JULIA
Gravel, Elise, Gravel, Elise
Thurman, Kathryn, Galotta, Romina
Kim Linette, May 2018
Ryan Topham, November 2017
Reply from Alli Brydon
Elizabeth Rawls, November 2017
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Specialist nonfiction editor with 30+ years experience. I've worked on everything from gardening to fashion and children's education.
London, UK
NYT Bestselling editor with nearly a decade of experience across three of the Big Five Publishers, specializing in storytelling
Chicago, IL, USA