Andrea Hall

Andrea Hall – Editor

I'm a children's book editor with nearly a decade of experience, focusing on social-emotional learning, multiculturalism, and diversity.

Overview

I'm a communicative and collaborative professional, and I love working with authors to shape a story! I pose questions, provide suggestions, and work with authors to find the best solution to elevate their manuscript. I look at the plot, the pacing, the character motivation and emotion, and how all story elements work together.


I was most recently a Senior Acquisitions Editor at Beaming Books/1517 Media. Prior to that, I worked at Albert Whitman & Company for six years. I've worked with a wide array of authors including Laura Gehl, Marsha Diane Arnold, Alexandra Alessandri, and Laurie Wallmark.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Holiday Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books Social & Family Issues
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Beaming Books/1517 Media

May, 2021 — Jun, 2023 (about 2 years)

I acquired and edited picture books (fiction and nonfiction), chapter books, and middle grade nonfiction projects.

Albert Whitman & Company

May, 2015 — May, 2021 (almost 6 years)

I acquired and edited picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels.

Andrea has 1 review

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Joanna R.

Joanna R.

Jul, 2024

I had the privilege of first seeing Andrea’s great editor feedback when she was an editor at a publishing house about to take a story of mine to acquisitions. She gave great feedback then that made my now published story stronger and just recently gave amazing feedback one I’m working on. She has a great eye for character development, overall story arc, and how to make your words count. I highl...
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