Ruth Austin – Editor

I got my start in the UK before exchanging rainy London skies for … erm … rainy Seattle skies. I was lucky enough to begin my career working in-house at Macmillan Children's Books UK. My daily life featured Dear Zoo, The Gruffalo, Alice in Wonderland and so many other classic books and brilliant author/illustrators!

Since coming to the US, I've edited many non-fiction books for Scholastic Fairs and best-selling books with the folks at Compendium Inc, including the #1 NYT Best Seller "Because I Had a Teacher."

Short version: I've spent the past 16+ years having fun with words, and helping to craft the kinds of beautiful children's books that are read over and over again.

Via Reedsy, I only work with clients on:

* picture books

* board books

* young children's activity/sticker books.

If you're an author or an author-illustrator who needs a little support ... I've got you.

I'm also a published writer, so I fully understand what it feels like to be on the other side of editorial feedback. My goal is always to celebrate your ideas and help you bring them to life in the strongest way you can.

I believe in being honest, constructive, and kind.

I also believe life and work is better with a little levity in the mix.