Kimberly Grandizio

Kimberly Grandizio – Editor

Experienced book editor with more than one hundred titles in my portfolio. Master of Arts in Publishing. Voracious reader.

Overview

I have five years experience in trade publishing, previously as a copy editor for various nonfiction genres and as a developmental editor for children's picture books. In addition to my experience, I have a BA in English and an MA in Publishing, with a concentration on writing and editing. My graduate thesis examined censorship in children's literature over the last fifty years.

I have a deep interest in children's books, particularly middle grade and young adult. I will be happy to offer copy editing and proofreading for any full-length manuscripts across any genre.

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction Entertainment
Fiction
Holiday Middle Grade Picture Books Women's Fiction Young Adult
Languages
English (US)

Work experience

Wolters Kluwer

Aug, 2022 — Oct, 2025 (about 3 years)

KnowledgeWorks Global

Jun, 2021 — Aug, 2022 (about 1 year)
-Monitor, track, traffic, and troubleshoot manuscripts and associated materials - Contact author/editorial office for missing elements or substandard materials - Work with copyediting team to prioritize assignments and review copyediting - Review incoming advertising materials and resolve queries/problems - Track materials at article and issue stages with Production Assistant support as needed - Prepare electronic files and associated materials for composition and/or imaging - Perform pre-compile and compile duties; review author and editor corrections and revised art; clarify instructions for composition and scanning; maintain updates of issue standing matter - Check offshore partners’ products for compliance with journal style and specifications; review article and issue revisions; review/QC image, cover, and ad proofs as required; resolve basic quality concerns - Correspond with authors, customer, offshore partner, manufacturer, online provider(s), etc, regarding schedules, special instructions, and job status - Verify final files and complete issue release processes for print and online products

Schiffer Publishing

Jan, 2017 — Apr, 2021 (about 4 years)
• Promoted from copy editor to production editor in 2018 • Promoted from production editor to lead children’s editor in 2020 • Wrote frontlist and backlist book blurbs to be used for promotional purposes • Edited manuscripts for flow, consistency, content, and style • Maintained publishing guidelines for Schiffer Kids book lines, and occasionally paranormal and the REDFeather body/mind/spirit imprint • Formatted manuscripts into typeset galley format and prepared them for the design team • Understood goals and purposes of each title and made sure the project met vision and goal • Reviewed manuscripts to make sure all parts and pieces were present • Liaising with authors to send galleys and address issues and questions • Input author and copy editor corrections • Coordinated production schedules for 50+ books a year across all departments

Portfolio

The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World!

Klickstein, Mathew

Developmental Editing
Marvin: Based on The Way I Was by Marvin Hamlisch

Marsden, Ian David

Developmental Editing
Yikes! Santa Claus is in His Underpants!

Carosia, Ed

Developmental Editing
ArchiPop

Ehrhard, Dominique

Developmental Editing
The Lobsters' Night Before Christmas

Laurie, Christina

Developmental Editing
Lili's Seasons (On the Fingertips, 2)

Albon, Lucie

Developmental Editing
The Wolf Will Not Come

Ouyessad, Myriam

Developmental Editing
If the Shoe Fits

Deborah Guarino

Developmental Editing
Untitled

Young, Timothy

Copy Editing
Snowflake Science: Activity Book

Peres, Michael

Developmental Editing
The Grumbletroll

aprilkind

Developmental Editing
All the Things Santa Claus Will Never Do

Noé Carlain

Developmental Editing
Maps of My Emotions

Bimba Landmann

Developmental Editing
Escape Game Adventure: The Mad Hacker: The Mad Hacker (Escape Game Adventure, 1)

Vives, Mélanie

Developmental Editing
Guess Who Is behind the Door: A Counting Book in 4 Languages

Novich, Susan S.

Developmental Editing
Escape Game Adventure: Trapped in Space (Escape Game Adventure, 3)

Vives, Mélanie

Developmental Editing
SOAR

Daecher, Hillary

Developmental Editing
I Am Odd, I Am New

Giroux, Benjamin

Developmental Editing
Geraldine and the Most Spectacular Science Project (Gizmo Girl, 1)

Regwan, Sol

Copy Editing
The Sea: A Poster Book to Understand Everything about the World (Panoramic Giant, 2)

Sarano, Veronique

Developmental Editing
Bea's Bees

Pryor, Katherine

Copy Editing
Maia and the Very Tall Wall

Wray, Brian

Copy Editing
Christmas: 5-Step Handicrafts for Kids (5-Step Handicrafts for Kids, 8)

Llimós, Anna

Developmental Editing
Love Is Everything

Ghigna, Charles

Developmental Editing
Escape Game Adventure: The Last Dragon: The Last Dragon (Escape Game Adventure, 2)

Vives, Mélanie

Developmental Editing
Rescuing Rumba: A Tale about Dog Rescue and Forever Friendship

Rose, Megan

Developmental Editing
A Purr-fect Painting: Matisse's Other Great Cat

Waites, Joan

Copy Editing
Head to Head: 18 Linked Portraits of People Who Changed the World

Baptist Cornabas

Developmental Editing
Bipolar Bear: A Resource to Talk about Mental Health

Remmel, Victoria

Developmental Editing
The Bird Who Swallowed a Star

Laurie Cohen

Developmental Editing
America's Flag Story

Robbins, Karen S.

Developmental Editing
Lili's Colors (On the Fingertips, 1)

Albon, Lucie

Developmental Editing

Kimberly has 14 reviews

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Emma C.

Emma C.

Mar, 2026

It was a pleasure working with Kimberly. She is thorough and professional and her edits greatly improved the clarity and flow of my manuscript. I would certainly recommend her!
Kimberly R.

Kimberly R.

Oct, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Working with Kimberly G. was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. She handled my manuscript with such care, precision, and professionalism that I had zero worries throughout the entire process. Her edits were thoughtful, thorough, truly elevated my work and she kept my voice thro...
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Miran K.

Miran K.

Mar, 2024

As usual, Kim was very professional, quick to respond, and produced work of highest quality.
Danielle G.

Danielle G.

Feb, 2024

Kimberly was wonderful to work with. She has a great eye for detail and even completed the project early.
Sherman K.

Sherman K.

Nov, 2023

Kim was wonderful to work with. She met my tight deadline needs. Thank you, Kim. l hope to work with you again.

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