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
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
Albert Whitman & Company
Jun, 2021 —
Nov, 2022
(over 1 year)
Edited picture books, chapter books, and novels for children and teens
Kirkus Reviews
Oct, 2019 —
Present
Reviews children's and teen books, both fiction and nonfiction
Barefoot Books
Feb, 2019 —
Feb, 2020
(about 1 year)
Edited and art directed picture books and board books
Charlesbridge Publishing
Jun, 2018 —
Oct, 2018
(4 months)
Prepared draft proposals and metadata, fact-checked illustrations, wrote flap copy, reviewed submissions
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
Portfolio
