Nivair Gabriel, Editor in Somerville, MA, USA

Overview

My authors tell me I am nurturing, exacting, and an all-around hoot. As my client, you will get the benefit of my lifelong honed skills in developmental editing and critique, my varied editorial experience at independent and educationally focused children's book publishers (Albert Whitman, Charlesbridge, Barefoot Books), and my sensibility as a professional reviewer of trade children's books (Kirkus Reviews). You'll also receive my insight from my MA in children's literature and my MFA in writing for children from Simmons College. Maybe you'll even get some knowledge from my BS in aerospace engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology—you'd be surprised how often that comes in handy.

Services

Developmental Editing

Editorial Assessment

Query Letter Review

Non-Fiction

Children’s Non-Fiction

Fiction

Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books

Languages

English (US)

Certifications

MA in Children's Literature
MFA in Writing for Children
BS in Aerospace Engineering
Graduate, Odyssey Writing Workshop

Work experience

Editor

Albert Whitman & Company

Jun, 2021 — Nov, 2022 (over 1 year)

Edited picture books, chapter books, and novels for children and teens

Reviewer

Kirkus Reviews

Oct, 2019 — Present

Reviews children's and teen books, both fiction and nonfiction

Assistant Editor

Barefoot Books

Feb, 2019 — Feb, 2020 (about 1 year)

Edited and art directed picture books and board books

Editorial Assistant, Editorial Intern

Charlesbridge Publishing

Jun, 2018 — Oct, 2018 (4 months)

Prepared draft proposals and metadata, fact-checked illustrations, wrote flap copy, reviewed submissions

Editorial Assistant, Editorial Intern, Product Intern

Barefoot Books

May, 2017 — Jan, 2019 (over 1 year)

Edited and collaborated on art direction for new titles and digital tie-in products
Performed market research, supported marketing campaigns, managed publicity database