Jennifer Marino Walters - Ghostwriter
Award-winning children's book author and freelance writer. Former editor at Scholastic. I've written for kids in preschool through HS!
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Overview
Hi, I'm Jennifer! I am a seasoned educational-publishing professional who has written 14 fiction and nonfiction books (and counting), countless news and feature articles, video scripts, and teaching materials for kids in grades preschool through 12.
I have tackled all sorts of topics for a variety of age groups, which has kept life quite interesting for me. One day I might be explaining the decline of coral reefs to elementary-age kids, while the next I'm writing about bionic limbs for high schoolers. I've interviewed many celebrities, but also REALLY cool people such as a hurricane hunter, an Egyptologist who explores the pyramids, and child entrepreneurs. I've had to explain the war in Afghanistan to third-graders in 400 words or less and write a 700-word biography of Senator Daniel Inouye for kids in grades K-2. An extremely thorough researcher, I aim to become a mini expert in all of the topics I write about.
If you're looking for someone to ghostwrite your children's book, create teacher's guides and other educational materials, write articles or website copy, or take on any other writing task, I'd love to help you!
I have tackled all sorts of topics for a variety of age groups, which has kept life quite interesting for me. One day I might be explaining the decline of coral reefs to elementary-age kids, while the next I'm writing about bionic limbs for high schoolers. I've interviewed many celebrities, but also REALLY cool people such as a hurricane hunter, an Egyptologist who explores the pyramids, and child entrepreneurs. I've had to explain the war in Afghanistan to third-graders in 400 words or less and write a 700-word biography of Senator Daniel Inouye for kids in grades K-2. An extremely thorough researcher, I aim to become a mini expert in all of the topics I write about.
If you're looking for someone to ghostwrite your children's book, create teacher's guides and other educational materials, write articles or website copy, or take on any other writing task, I'd love to help you!
Services
Short-Form Content
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs
Children’s Non-Fiction
Education & Reference
Fiction
Picture Books
Certifications
- BA in Journalism, New York University
Awards
- 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Award for "ABCs at the Haunted House"
Work experience
Children's Book Author
Red Chair Press
August, 2015
–
Present
(over 7 years)
I am the author of 14 fiction and nonfiction books for children in preschool through grade 2. Topics include seasons, nature, ABCs, and beginner biographies.
Freelance writer
Self-employed
September, 2003
–
Present
(over 19 years)
I have written hundreds of news and feature articles, blog posts, nonfiction children's books, teacher's guides, newsletters, and video scripts for a wide variety of magazines, websites, educational publishers, universities, and non-profit organizations. Topics include:
• Science and technology
• Health
• Geography
• History
• Pop culture
• Current events
Clients are as follows:
CHILDREN'S BOOK PUBLISHERS: Age of Learning, Red Chair Press
CLASSROOM MAGAZINES:
• Scholastic Choices (grades 7-12)
• Scholastic DynaMath (grades 3-6)
• Scholastic Geography Spin (grades 3-6)
• Scholastic MATH (grades 6-9)
• Scholastic News (grades 3-6)
• Scholastic Science World (grades 7- 8)
• Scholastic Super Science (grades 3-6)
• TIME For Kids (grades 3-6)
Publicity and Social Media Manager; Editor
Red Chair Press
October, 2018
–
Present
(over 4 years)
• Copy edit and proofread all book manuscripts before they go to print
• Write teacher's guides and discussion guides to supplement books
• Served as lead editor for an upcoming novel from the company's middle-grade imprint, One Elm Books
• Maintain the company's social media presence via daily Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter posts
• Work with review outlets such as Kirkus, Foreword Reviews, and Publishers Weekly to secure book reviews
• Build and maintain relationships with book bloggers and reviewers to facilitate book reviews
Senior Editor
Scholastic News, Edition 5/6
July, 2009
–
August, 2010
(about 1 year)
• Wrote cover stories for most issues of this magazine targeting 5th- and 6th-graders, including news items and features about science, politics, sports, culture, and more
• Edited news stories and quizzes written by the associate editor and interns
• Edited the magazine’s teacher’s edition and trafficked it to its final version
• Moderated and published blog comments written by readers on
• Wrote reading comprehension tests to help prepare students for standardized tests
Senior Associate Editor
Scholastic News, Edition 5/6
October, 2008
–
July, 2009
(9 months)
• Conceived, researched, reported, and wrote cover stories and secondary news and feature stories for most issues of the magazine
• Researched and wrote graphs and skills pages related to stories
• Wrote a feature on kids and money that was turned into a regular series
Editorial Assistant
TIME For Kids magazine
September, 2003
–
December, 2005
(about 2 years)
• Wrote, reported, researched, and copy fit news and feature stories for this weekly children’s newsmagazine and its Web site
• Managed the Kid Reporter news team: Assigned and edited Kid Reporters’ stories, accompanied them on assignments, and supervised their reporting and writing
• Coordinated the annual TIME For Kids National Student Publishing Awards and Kid Reporter Contest: Organized entries, facilitated the judging process, and obtained and distributed prizes
Portfolio (14 selected works)
Wonderful Winter (Seasons)
Jennifer Marino Walters
Winter is the time for bundling up, playing in the snow with a new snowman friend. And catching snowflakes on your tongue before they disappear as Wonderful Winter fades into Spring.
Amazing Autumn (Seasons)
Jennifer Marino Walters
The fall season can be truly amazing with colorful leaves in big soft piles, Halloween pumpkins and pumpkin pie. Oh my, what an Amazing Autumn.
Surprising Spring (Seasons)
Jennifer Marino Walters
Suddenly the Earth warms up from a long winter nap. Green appears all around. Nature comes alive and spring surprises us all as robins hatch and flowers bloom, beginning a new cycle of surprises.
Sweet Summer (Seasons)
Jennifer Marino Walters
The warm summer sun means time for a splashing good time. Picnics with friends and family, sand castles at the beach. Fireworks in the night sky, and ice pop treats in Sweet Summer.
Colors in Nature (Nature Is All Around Me (LOOK! Books TM))
Jennifer Marino Walters
The color of an apple, the colors of trees in fall, the sky so blue. Let's discover what other colorful surprises nature has all around us.
Shapes in Nature (Nature Is All Around Me (LOOK! Books TM))
Jennifer Marino Walters
The shape of the moon, the shapes of the stones all around. Let's see what other shapes we can discover in nature.
Numbers in Nature (Nature Is All Around Me (LOOK! Books TM))
Jennifer Marino Walters
The number of points on a starfish or on a snowflake, the number of moons in the night sky. Let's count how many surprises nature has all around us.
Sizes in Nature (Nature Is All Around Me (LOOK! Books TM))
Jennifer Marino Walters
From small ant hills to tall mountains. Ants to elephants. Let's discover what other big and small surprises nature has all around us.
ABCs at the Haunted House (ABC Adventures)
Jennifer Marino Walters
Come along to the haunted house. Let's see how many letters of the alphabet we spot along the way. Beware of the cobwebs!
ABCs on Skis (ABC Adventures)
Jennifer Marino Walters
It's a beautiful winter day to spend on skis. Can you find all the letters of the alphabet on the slippery slopes?
ABCs in the Forest (ABC Adventures)
Jennifer Marino Walters
Do you like to take a walk in nature? The forest is a great place to find all the letters of the alphabet. Be sure to look high and low!
ABCs at the Beach (ABC Adventures)
Jennifer Marino Walters
Come along to the beach. How many letters of the alphabet can you find in the sand and sun? Remember your sunscreen!
Daniel Inouye: World War II Hero and Senator (Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™))
Walters, Jennifer Marino, Brooks, Scott R.
Maria Tallchief: Native America's Prima Ballerina (Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™))
Walters, Jennifer Marino, Dobbyn, Nigel
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Jennifer helped me craft the story I was trying articulate! I felt she was very successful at bringing the dialogue in my children’s story to life. I look forward to using her services in the near future!
Maureen Chandran, March 2022
Jennifer is awesome to work with. Jennifer's knowledge and craft sets her apart from everyone else. I have worked with her on multiple projects and I always look forward to the next.
Dan King, December 2021
Reply from Jennifer Marino Walters
It was such a joy and pleasure working with Jennifer! She helped me create such an amazing project and she was really easy and fun to work with. I highly recommend working with her on your next project and she will help bring it to life. She's a wonderful and creative writer and I'm so glad and blessed to have worked with her.
Abdul Alkhatib, June 2021
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Jennifer Marino Walters is a superior writer with the keen ability to take complex topics and break them down into simple words children can understand. That ability is a rare gift. And that unique gift is simply mind-blowing. Jennifer is a treasure. A gem. Her professionalism, thoughtfulness, kindness, and dependability are just precious added bonuses. I love her work (who wouldn't?) and I ado...
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Lioness Spirit Animal, June 2021
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Very good job on this project!
Nicholas Domingo, May 2021
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