I specialize in non-fiction children's books and education/reference texts, so I know how and why we read: for learning or just plain fun!
Provide valuable writing and editing expertise to globally recognized business clients. Partner with authors to provide constructive editorial feedback on full-cycle digital book manuscripts. Consistently produce clean, precise copy with meticulous attention to grammar, style, and voice
Lead storyteller for BCBS Health of America data-driven healthcare reports and thought leadership initiatives.
Wrote, edited and shaped the direction of approximately 60 digital-first books per year from manuscript through publication, totaling more than 20,000 pages of content. Specialize in non-fiction children's book content for children grades K-8, with experience writing for high-school and professional audiences.
Co-editor of a 30-book series introducing elementary mathematical concepts, and implemented appropriate grammar, format, and style for K-8 reading levels.
Kendra Muntz, Bright Connections Media
Science is made fun for children through an exciting narrative adventure and hands-on experiments Join Dr. Mollie Cule on her mission to reassemble Axel the robot. Complete with step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this book introduces the amazing science behind some of the coolest activities out there, including creating a tornado and building a robot hand. In the process of helping Mollie... read more
Kendra Muntz, Bright Connections Media
Wait, look! Is that a bird peeking its head out of the leaves? With stunning photographs and simple text, this book allows readers of all ages to enjoy close-up views of animals in their natural environment while learning new facts about these familiar creatures. Using their camouflage techniques, animals can blend into their surroundings, often becoming “invisible” to the passing eye, and wit... read more
Kendra Muntz
Learn about some beautiful and interesting fish that live in tropical waters around the world.
Milana, Paolina
Johnston RVT, Cat, Lemley, Jessica B., Cervantes, Ricardo
Hehir, Mark
Thomas, Jill
Larson, M, Ghosh, Rahul
Joseph Midthun
With bright, colorful pages in comic-book style, World Books Building Blocks of Life Science series helps make STEM lessons fun and easy for young learners in grades with a primary reading level of grades 3 through 5. Each book focuses on a particular topic in the biology of animals or plants. The books creatively pair humor, action, and real-life examples with scientifically accurate illustra... read more
Inc. World Book
The Discovery Encyclopedia is optimal for elementary readers, ESL/ELL students, and visual learners. This set is an effective introduction to informational content and the development of critical fact-finding skills. This beginner's set promotes comprehension, knowledge retention, and the research skills necessary for learning success.
iScience is a leveled science reader series that uses SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY and real life situations to teach and ignite interest in basic science principles taught in grades K-6. Each book involves a SCIENCE PUZZLE that relates to real life and an activity to engage readers' interest and encourage creativity and questions. Topics are aligned and reading levels calibrated to science curriculum pr... read more
What is the Mexican term for Christmas? What do Mexicans do during the family festival called Las Posadas? Why roles do poinsettias and piñatas play in Christmas celebrations in Mexico? The exciting, eye-catching pictures and easy-to-read sentences in Christmas in Mexico help young readers learn about how people in Mexico celebrate Christmas. The book also features maps, special songs, and eas... read more
Inc. World Book
The Discovery Science Encyclopedia, from the publishers of The World Book Encyclopedia, is a starter science look-up source in nine hard-cover volumes. The set is designed to be used by newly independent readers ages 8-10 whose first language is English and by students ages 10-13 learning English (English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language-ESL/EFL). Young readers can learn abou... read more
Ann Ingalls, Bright Connections Media
Winner of: 2015 American Graphic Design Award B is for Blues, the heart of jazz, and some of the best jazz cats have been hip to the blues! Go on a riotous romp through some of the foundations of jazz in this fun and educational look at America’s golden era of music. Readers are transported into the Jazz Age through sweeping, bold illustrations and lyrical profiles of historical figures and mu... read more
Tom Evans
From papyrus to computers, from mud and brick to steel and glass, each volume in World Book's ""A Timeline Of"" eight volume series traces the history of some of humanity's greatest achievements. Designed for young readers, these richly illustrated books feature graphical timelines and curious facts following developments in communication, medicine, space research, and much more.
World Book;Inc.
With vibrant imagery, World Book's Explore the Universe 10-volume STEM-correlated set takes readers on a guided tour of the universe. From pulsars to quasars to extrasolar planets, readers will learn about the celestial wonders beyond our solar system and how human beings study them. The question-and-answer format effectively draws readers into the material.
Packed with words of wisdom and inspiration, this is one book no administrator or teacher should be without. Dr. Neila Connors presents practical tips to improve school climate, communicate with parents and students, teach to the standards, and make a difference in students’ lives. All this in an enjoyable, easy-to-read format, If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students will leave yo... read more
Kim Campbell, Dr. Kay Herting Wahl
This is a must-have book for anyone who works with young adolescents! A practicing middle school teacher gives straight-talking advice and can-do strategies that really work! With Kim Campbell's help, every teacher can succeed at building the relationships, mutual respect, routines, and expectations for running a classroom without distress and chaos! Look forward to a sane, enjoyable classroom... read more
This collection of academic strategies is an excellent tool for strengthening any college- and career-readiness standards and offers valuable support for Common Core State Standards. Tips for Teachers: Helping Students Improve Academic and Social Skills is a valuable mix of solid information for the teacher, strategies that work in any classroom, and tools to put in the hands of students—all d... read more
Joseph Midthun
With bright, colorful pages and clever comic-book-style text, World Books Building Blocks of Life Science helps make learning fun and easy for young students with a primary reading level of grades 3 through 5. Each book focuses on a particular organ system in the human body. Cartoon guides creatively pair humor with fact-filled text. They make even the most difficult topics in human anatomy ea... read more
Jodie Fransen
Extending Beyond the Pages will engage students in the skills of deep reading, listening, writing, analysis and evaluation, and interaction with both literary and informational texts through ready-to-use lessons. Educators can save time and trust that these teaching materials are aligned to specific college and career-ready standards. Teach to the heart of language arts and literacy standards ... read more
Steven Gors, Anne Hourjus, Kim O'Connor, Scott Witmer
An engaging book of activities, The Secret Files of Professor L. Otto Funn will introduce kids to the world of Nonfiction! Containing dozens of hands-on activities on high-interest topics, the Professor will engage kids for hours by making learning fun. Each carefully developed activity includes link to videos and other online content to help readers on their quests. Each book contains a compa... read more
Milana, Paolina
Berckemeyer, Jack
Thomas, Jill, Thomas, Jill, Spagnola, Eugene
Borrull, Papachya, Muntz, Kendra
Larson, Melanie, Studio, FX and Color
Suzanne Goodwin, June 2022
Luke Villermin, June 2022
Kelsey Petrillo, June 2022
Reed & Evan Milnor, May 2022
Shawn Brumfield, October 2021
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Editor & book consultant with 30 + years' experience working for major trade publishers in NYC. Narrative nonfiction is my forte.
New York, NY, United States
I have 32 years of editing and publishing children's books in Montreal. As a retired publisher, I would love to help craft your next book.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada