Overview
I'm an experienced picture book and middle grade editor with expertise in fiction and nonfiction. I have worked in the editorial department at HarperCollins in the US and have successfully acquired and worked on projects from concept to printed book, including the #1 New York Times bestselling children's book Max and A Pig in a Wig picture book series. I am happy to assist with developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading!
Services
Fiction
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Young Adult
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Work experience
HarperCollins Publishers
May, 2015 —
Jan, 2016
(8 months)
I acquired and edited books and assisted others in editing books. My book acquisitions included #1 New York Times bestselling Max, and A Pig in a Wig series . I evaluated picture book and middle-grade chapter book submissions and wrote reader reports, as well as jacket and flap copy and selling copy, including SEO material. Additionally, I participated in editorial and acquisition meetings and contributed to the publishing process by researching and developing ideas. I continuously maintained communication with authors, agents, and illustrators throughout the entire book publishing process. I also participated in weekly meetings with senior editorial, marketing, and design staff to develop strategic ways to position products and coordinate the publication process from manuscript to book.
HarperCollins Publishers
Sep, 2012 —
Apr, 2015
(over 2 years)
As editorial assistant, I began acquiring picture books and middle-grade chapter books as well as evaluated picture book and middle-grade chapter book submissions. I wrote reader reports and jacket copy and flap copy. I also participated in editorial and acquisition meetings and contributed to the publishing process by researching and developing ideas. I constantly maintained communication with authors, agents, and illustrators, as well as performed administrative and editorial duties and assisted in coordinating the publication process from manuscript to book.
Portfolio
Join Pig in another fun read-aloud adventure on the farm and find out if she'll ever catch some ZZZs!What this bedtime needsis a pig in a wigbrushing her teeth,combing her hair,and getting ready for bedwith her pink teddy bear.But with a honk, a quack, a moo, ... read more
In this completely updated edition of Our Solar System, Seymour Simon takes young readers on a fascinating tour through space! With beautiful full-color photographs and spacecraft images, young readers will learn all about the beginning of the solar system, in... read more
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes readers on a journey through a frog's life cycle, from egg to tadpole to grown frog, with fascinating facts, stunning full-color photographs, and an underlying message of ecological preservation. Readers will le... read more
For fans of Dragons Love Tacos comes a fun, silly picture book about some unexpected guests from space.There’s a boy named Nathaniel who loves dragons—a ton! So he sends them an email and says, just for fun,“Dear dragons from Mars, I think you’re the best! Wou... read more
The New York Times bestselling movie novelization—a powerful story about a special dog and what it means to be a hero that more and more readers have discoveredWhen Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother i... read more
What this story needsis a pigin a wigon a boatwith some friendshaving funin the sun—So come on board! Join Pig on an exciting boat ride where she discovers that life is a lot more fun with more friends.
