Overview
With a background in early childhood education, I specialize in writing picture books and early readers (including graphic-style chapter books); as well as writing for the education market where my educational background helps publishers and packagers create engaging books for preK-5th graders.
I've worked with both publishers and individuals (from the Big 5 to educational presses—NYT bestsellers to self-published authors) to write/ghostwrite/doctor over 100 books. As an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), I regularly mentor other writers through the publishing process and critique scores of manuscripts each year.
Due to NDA agreements, I cannot disclose every project I've worked on; however, I can say that I've ghostwritten:
• multiple pet adoption picture books from an American model/animal welfare activist
• an art therapy picture book from a noted graphic designer/online influencer
• several SEL picture books from female business owners (some of which published with Big 5 publishers)
• STEM picture books with nonfiction backmatter
• dozens of fiction decodable/phonics readers (short stories for newly independent readers) for noted educational publisher; genres include: mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, humor
• a fantasy chapter book with themes of music and self-discovery for a bestselling middle grade humor author
• two middle grade short story collections (realistic fiction) for educational publishers that included genres of: extreme sports, mystery, and family drama
• digital, interactive children’s books for multiple education apps (including ABCMouse); genres: nonfiction history, fairy tale retellings
And I'd love to work with you on your story!
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Book of the Year, Ag Foundation
- "Small Steps, Giant Leap" Read Aloud, Space Foundation
Certifications
- SCBWI member
Work experience
Self-employed
DK Children's (Penguin Random House)
WonderLab Group
HarperCollins Children
Redline Editorial
The Early Learning Center