Natalia Vazquez Torres

Natalia Vazquez Torres – Editor

Latine editor at Charlesbridge; specializing in children's books, from picture books to YA, and Spanish/bilingual books.

Overview

Hi! I am Natalia, a Latine editor and writer who absolutely LOVES fiction. I work primarily on children's books at Charlesbridge. My editing skills have been honed through reading, writing, and earning an MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing from Emerson College.

I enjoy editing stories that are character-driven and explore emotional journeys. I love fantasy and speculative fiction but give me a good, well-grounded journey in the real world, and I will love it just as much.

I believe in the representation of voices that have not been allowed space in publishing before, and I also think characters should represent who we are on the daily. Because of this, I have also worked on books that have bilingual voices, with two languages intermingled throughout the story. If this is something you are interested in exploring, I can help you make it happen effectively; be it in the developmental editing stage, or during the copyediting and/or proofreading phases of your book, to make sure they blend smoothly, while still maintaining clarity for the reader. I can work on texts that mix in Spanish, Portuguese or French.

Whatever your needs are, I am eager to help. Reach out so we can work together on making your books come to life!

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Middle Grade Picture Books
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing- Emerson College
  • BA in Creative Writing and Foreign Languages- University of Puerto Rico
  • AA in Arabic-Levantine Translation Studies- Defense Language Institute
  • Mass Communication Certificate- Defense Information School
  • Copyediting Course- Emerson College

Work experience

Charlesbridge Publishing

Feb, 2026 — Present

Reedsy

Jun, 2023 — Present

Charlesbridge Publishing

Feb, 2023 — Jan, 2026 (almost 3 years)

Charlesbridge Publishing

Jan, 2022 — Feb, 2023 (about 1 year)

U.S. Air Force Reserve

Feb, 2020 — Feb, 2023 (almost 3 years)

U.S. Air Force

Feb, 2014 — Feb, 2020 (almost 6 years)

University of Puerto Rico Elementary School

Feb, 2010 — May, 2013 (over 3 years)

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Kiki’s Adventures: My New Home

Lecuona, Benjamin P

Benjamin P. Lecuona

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Ways Papi Says I Love You

Ruiz, Delia

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Onward: 16 Climate Fiction Short Stories to Inspire Hope

Kelly, Erin Entrada

Charlesbridge Teen

Developmental Editing
Turtles Heading Home!

Ketchum, Liza

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
At the Summer Lake

KULOT, DANIELA

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Winter Solstice Hill

Ogren, Cathy Stefanec

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Everything Grandma Needs

Griffin, Molly Beth

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Leo puede nadar (Spanish Edition)

McQuinn, Anna

Charlesbridge

Proofreading
Leo se hace un chequeo (Spanish Edition)

McQuinn, Anna

Charlesbridge

Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
A Song of Her Own (Rain Chaser)

Bulhan, Saida J.

Iftin Ink

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Sunny's First Day

Artiles, Dr. Julissa

self

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Amy's All-American Road Trip

Watson, A.

Independently published

Copy Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Editorial Assessment
Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics!

LaTulippe, Renée M.

Charlesbridge Moves

Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Far, Far Away

Griffin, Molly Beth

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Owl's Fall Feast Fiasco

Remenar, Kristen

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Made with Reedsy
Languages of My People: A Fruit Counting Adventure

Dixon, Victoria J

Verseland Press LLC

Proofreading
Developmental Editing
In the Autumn Forest

KULOT, DANIELA

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
No es un perro (Spanish Edition)

Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Grumble Boats

McFarlane, Susannah

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
La Nana-Bibi de Lola viene de visita

McQuinn, Anna

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
Lola va a una pijamada

McQuinn, Anna

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
La pequeña casa de Abuelita (Spanish Edition)

Brown-Wood, JaNay

Charlesbridge

Developmental Editing
In the Winter Woods

KULOT, DANIELA

Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing Proofreading
Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Editorial Assessment
Saving Kenny

GAILE, CORINNE

Editorial Assessment
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
No es un monstruo (Spanish Edition)

Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe

Developmental Editing
No es un frijol (Spanish Edition)

Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe

Developmental Editing
Global Babies Boxed Set

The Global Fund for Children

Developmental Editing
Copy Editing
Proofreading
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing
Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Natalia has 20 reviews

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Joan M.

Joan M.

Feb, 2026

Natalia has become my ‘go-to’ person for my Middle Grade manuscript edits. Her knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) is exceptional, and she has truly elevated the quality of my work. She provided me with a comprehensive style sheet and an insightful, chapter-by-chapter analysis. I woul...
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Dorothy M.

Dorothy M.

Jan, 2026

Natalia did a great job critiquing my manuscript and book dummy. Notes for changing up the illustrations were really helpful. She listed some comps that will be useful for switching perspectives/camera views. Notes for the words were equally helpful. I plan on implementing them for the two, revis...
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Jamie G.

Jamie G.

Dec, 2025

Natalia is an amazing professional! She delivered high-quality feedback in a very kind and encouraging way. She brought my vision to life through thoughtful revisions, edits, suggestions, and questions to refine and shape my story in the best way. She thinks big picture and is very detail-oriente...
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Benjamin P.

Benjamin P.

Jul, 2025

Working with Natalia on this second project was once again a fantastic experience. She handled the copyediting of the updated scripts, following some key character changes, with great care and attention to detail. She also edited the copyright and dedication pages with professionalism and clarity...
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amanda M.

amanda M.

Jul, 2025

Natalia and her expertise were exactly what I needed to get to a final state of my bilingual manuscript. She's given great feedback that's improved the flow of the story and helped drive clarity for readers. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.

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