Overview
I have published and edited children's books for over a decade. I worked as Publisher at Scholastic Australia and managed a large list of publications for children from ages 0 to 14. I am experienced in all types of children's books and enjoy assessing manuscripts for publication, structural editing, copy editing and proofreading. I am very enthusiastic and approach my work with a good sense of humour. I really enjoying ironing out the plot of an action adventure, fantasy or science fiction novel. I love helping picture book and chapter book stories grow. I have worked on top series such as Gabrielle Lord's 'Conspiracy 365', James Phelan's 'The Last Thirteen', Jack Heath's '300 Minutes of Danger' and more. I helped create the Yvette Poshoglian/Danielle McDonald 'Ella and Olivia' series, and many of it's various offshoots. I worked closely with incredible authors and illustrators on beautiful and funny picture books, such as 'Whitney and Britney, Chicken Divas' by Lucinda Gifford.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Fantasy
Middle Grade
Middle Grade Fantasy
Picture Books
Languages
English (AUS)
English (UK)
English (US)
Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts, English Hon
- Diploma of Book Editing and Publishing
Work experience
Scholastic Australia
Nov, 2007 —
Nov, 2018
(about 11 years)
*I managed a successful list of highly commercial books for children for ages 0-14.
*Developed and edited books by creators in Australia and overseas.
*Worked on action thrillers, fantasy, science fiction, humour, friendship stories, lullabies, songs and children's rhymes, activity books, non-fiction and more.
Scholastic Australia
Mar, 2001 —
Nov, 2017
(over 16 years)
*Book selection across all categories of children's books for ages 0-14.
*Manage a small team
*Publisher for in-house imprint for how to draw, activity and non-fiction books.
*Blurb writing and marketing
Portfolio
