Christina Pulles – Editor

At Sterling, I came to oversee the children's list of more than 85 titles per year, from board books to YA. I grew their middle grade list with acquisitions like Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling, Howard Wallace, P.I. by Casey Lyall, and The Magic in Changing Your Stars by Leah Henderson.

At American Reading Company, an EdTech curriculum company, I conceptualized, edited, and published nonfiction and fiction books to be sold to schools as part of the ARC curriculum, in accordance with current literacy guidelines. I learned how to adapt my editorial skills to focus on how children learn to read.

I worked on picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and YA at Albert Whitman. Some of my published books include Jayla Jumps In by Joy Jones, The Exceptional Maggie Chowder by Renee Beauregard Lute, and More than Just a Game by Madison Moore.

In my time at S&S I wrote and edited licensed 8x8s, readers, novelty books, and chapter books for brands including Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, OLIVIA, Peanuts, and How to Train Your Dragon. I also developed ideas for middle grade series concepts and worked with authors on plot and character development.

My time at IPG gave me insight into the sales side of the publishing business. I kept track of feedback my boss received from buyers and have used it throughout my career when thinking about how a book will sell.