Christine Collins – Editor

I'm an editor with 5+ years of experience acquiring and editing picture books, middle grade, and YA, with experience at Disney•Hyperion and Scholastic. My books have received numerous accolades, including starred reviews, best-of lists, and state and national awards. Prior to working in publishing, I graduated from Brown University with a degree in political science and religious studies.

A quick look at some of my titles and their accolades:

- A DROP OF VENOM by Sajni Patel: 3 starred reviews, Kirkus 15 Best January Books for Young Readers (2024), Indigo Best of the Year (2024), National Education Association's Read Across America YA featured title (October 2024)

- THE LAST RHEE WITCH by Jenna Lee-Yun: A School Library Journal Best Book of 2024; A Kobo Best Book of the Month (2024)

- BRIARCLIFF PREP by Brianna Peppins: 2 starred reviews, 2024 TAYSHAS List Selection

- A TOUCH OF BLOOD by Sajni Patel: 1 starred review

- THE GIRL AND THE ROBOT by Oz Rodriguez and Claribel A. Ortega: 1 starred review

- DRIZZLE, DREAMS, AND LOVESTRUCK THINGS by Maya Prasad: A Children's Book Council Young Adult Favorite of 2023, A Children's Book Council Librarian Favorite of 2023

- THE UNDEAD TRUTH OF US by Britney S. Lewis: A Kansas Notable Book of 2023

- THE DARK PLACE by Britney S. Lewis: Recommended by Kansas National Education Association's Reading Circle Commission

- WE DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS by Brianna Craft: NetGalley's 25 Must-Read Books by Black Authors (2024)

My goal is to help the book your reader experiences match the book you (the author) envision. As an editor, I take a character-first approach. Why should readers care about your story? The answer is often because of the characters at its heart.

I care a lot about accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, and therefore I tailor my feedback to the needs of my authors. We can work together to determine what format for giving/receiving feedback works best for you.