Joy Bean - Editor
I am deeply passionate about children's books! I am an encouraging, honest, and enthusiastic editor who loves to make projects their best.
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Overview
I am an experienced children's book editor with over 20 years in the publishing industry. I love working on picture books, chapter books, and middle grade and young adult novels. I love both fiction and nonfiction.
The only genres I do not work on are high fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
The only genres I do not work on are high fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult
Certifications
- NYU Publishing Certificate
Work experience
Senior Editor
Boyds Mills & Kane
December, 2017
–
January, 2021
(about 3 years)
Acquired and edited children's books across all formats, from picture books, chapter books, to middle grade and young adult projects, both fiction and nonfiction.
Senior Editor
Little Bee Books
October, 2015
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June, 2016
(8 months)
Acquire and edit children's books of all ages.
Editor
Marshall Cavendish
May, 2007
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May, 2011
(about 4 years)
Acquire and edit nonfiction children's books of all ages.
Associate Children's Book Editor
Publishers Weekly
December, 2002
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May, 2007
(over 4 years)
Write and edit stories about children's books and the children's book industry for the magazine. Co-founding editor of the Children's Bookshelf newsletter.
Portfolio (10 selected works)
Trucks Zooming By
Jane, Pamela, Gott, Barry
Blue Cat
Ryan, Charlie Eve, Ryan, Charlie Eve
The Reason for the Seasons (A Joulia Copernicus Book)
Peterson, Ellie, Peterson, Ellie
Good Night, Oppy!
McGowan, James, Carter, Graham
Frankie Gets a Doggie
Huntington, Amy
The Story of You
Scott, Lisa Ann, Cornelison, Sue
Ella and Owen 1: The Cave of Aaaaah! Doom!
Kent, Jaden, Bodnaruk, Iryna
Ice Age Collision Course: Scrat's Space Adventure
Capozzi, Suzy
Boats (Step-Into-Reading, Step 1)
Corey, Shana, Reed, Mike
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