Overview
I'm a passionate editing professional focused on fun, engaging nonfiction content for kids. I've developed hundreds of children's books, covering topics from deep space to super sharks and everything in between. My focus is always on creating top-quality content that will delight young readers, sparking their natural curiosity about the world around them. I take a gentle approach to guiding authors, helping each author maintain their authentic voice while assisting them in creating the best book or product possible.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Languages
English (US)
Work experience
Self-employed
Nov, 2019 —
Present
I offer consulting and developmental editing, line editing, and structural editing, and fact-checking, and Americanization services. With 17 years of experience in children's nonfiction developing award-winning titles, it is my goal to make an author's work the best it can be: FUN, engaging, and informative, and created with authority and accuracy. My clients include National Geographic Kids, Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Benchmark Education, DK, PBS KIDS, and more.
National Geographic Kids
Jan, 2014 —
Oct, 2019
(over 5 years)
Set strategy, managed, and oversaw content for nonfiction children’s books, including atlases, encyclopedias, factbooks, guidebooks, mythology treasuries, and preschool titles. Edited manuscripts and other copy for clarity, content, structure, language, and level. Hired, assigned, and provided guidance to writers, researchers, and content-area experts for each book, ensuring high-quality, lively, and age-appropriate text. Managed workflow of multiple projects at various stages of development. Managed and mentored associate editors and editorial interns, providing guidance, encouragement, and constructive feedback on content. Maintained expertise in kids publishing industry, always keeping abreast of trends, competition, and general industry news. Developed marketing materials and presented titles to numerous departments across the organization.
National Geographic Kids
Feb, 2010 —
Feb, 2014
(about 4 years)
Managed, and oversaw content for nonfiction children’s books, including atlases, encyclopedias, factbooks, guidebooks, mythology treasuries, and preschool titles. Edited manuscripts and other copy for clarity, content, structure, language, and level. Hired, assigned, and provided guidance to writers, researchers, and content-area experts for each book, ensuring high-quality, lively, and age-appropriate text. Managed workflow of multiple projects at various stages of development. Maintained expertise in kids publishing industry, always keeping abreast of trends, competition, and general industry news. Developed marketing materials and presented titles to numerous departments across the organization.
National Geographic Kids
Jan, 2006 —
Jan, 2010
(about 4 years)
Managed content for nonfiction children’s books, including atlases, encyclopedias, factbooks, guidebooks, mythology treasuries, and preschool titles. Edited manuscripts and other copy for clarity, content, structure, language, and level. Hired, assigned, and provided guidance to writers, researchers, and content-area experts for each book, ensuring high-quality, lively, and age-appropriate text. Managed workflow of multiple projects at various stages of development. Maintained expertise in kids publishing industry, always keeping abreast of trends, competition, and general industry news. Developed marketing materials and presented titles to numerous departments across the organization.
National Geographic Kids
Feb, 2005 —
Jan, 2006
(11 months)
Assisted editors in developing engaging content for nonfiction children’s books, including atlases, encyclopedias, factbooks, guidebooks, mythology treasuries, and preschool titles. Edited manuscripts and other copy for clarity, content, structure, language, and level. Assisted in guiding writers, researchers, and content-area experts for each book, ensuring high-quality, lively, and age-appropriate text. Maintained expertise in kids publishing industry, always keeping abreast of trends, competition, and general industry news. Assisted in the development of marketing materials. Managed schedules, travel, and administrative tasks for the department.
Portfolio
What's the weather? Wake up to this ultimate reference, teeming with fascinating facts, amazing features, the latest science, and tons of close-up images of the wildest weather on the planet.Did you know that a bolt of lightning can crack through the air at up... read more
Keeping kids entertained while on a long drive can be a challenge, but the National Geographic Kids Ultimate U.S. Road Atlas can help. This book includes easy-to-read, simple road maps of each state and Washington, D.C., and a map of the United States. State s... read more
This coming-of-age memoir, set during the Iranian Revolution, tells the true story of a young girl who moves to Tehran from the U.S. and has to adjust to living in a new country, learning a new language, and starting a new school during one of the most turbule... read more
What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening, star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits . . . and dig in! This beautifully illustrated book introduces y... read more
Discover what makes science fun in this engaging book, filled with weird, wacky science facts, basic principles, and 50 creative science projects that take interactivity to a whole new level. Dynamic photos and art highlight projects step by step so kids can c... read more
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! The new edition of the popular Nat Geo Kids Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most com... read more
Introduce young readers to some of the world's most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring profiles of each person, along with fascinating fact... read more
From amethysts and tanzanite to the sparkling geodes and erupting volcanoes, get the latest geological insights and intel straight from the field from National Geographic explorer and geophysicist Dr. Sarah Stamps.Ready to go on a rocking great adventure? Trav... read more
Welcome to the hidden world of the most popular bugs on Earth. Opening the beautiful and accessible pages of this book is like turning over a series of stones under which you'll find a fascinating array of the world's coolest creepy-crawlies. This fully photog... read more
Take to the seas with marine conservationist and shark researcher Captain Aquatica and her hammerhead shark sidekick, Fin, to explore the ocean's wettest and wildest depths and get the latest facts from the field!Scientist Jessica Cramp illuminates her work st... read more
National Geographic presents the 43 individuals who have led the U.S., plus America's newest commander-in-chief, in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference. It features comprehensive profiles of the 43 for... read more
The timeless tales from the early books of the Bible have captivated generations. In this lush storybook, the fresh voice of lyrical storyteller Donna Jo Napoli and the lavish artwork of Christina Balit bring classic stories to life for a young, modern audienc... read more
Jam packed with the latest data, bright, bold images, large maps, a brand-new design, and lively information about the world’s land, people, and animals, the third edition Beginner’s World Atlas will be the most up-to-date world reference for kids ages 5–8. Tr... read more
Enchanting stories, lyrical poems, stunning photography, and fascinating science fill the pages of this treasury celebrating the amazing world of birds.This thoughtful and beautifully curated collection of our flying, feathery friends highlights the role birds... read more
American Indian customs, stories, and history come to life in this important and authoritative reference, artfully designed and packaged for kids and students.More than 160 tribes are featured in this outstanding new encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensiv... read more
School Library Journal Best Books of 2011Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading AssociationCapitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSCThe new National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology off... read more
