Sandy Fuller

Sandy Fuller – Editor

Literary agent; picture book consultant and development editor; published author/illustrator; mentored by Maurice Sendak at Yale.

Overview

I began my children's book career with a year's tutelage from Maurice Sendak. I credit him with my knowledge of the fundamentals of this unique genre and my instinct and passion for creating award-winning picture books. My life's work includes international publishing, agenting, bookselling (library and trade), marketing, and extensive editorial consultation. I have also published several of my own books with traditional companies. I can also advise re self-publishing.I work closely with authors (and artists) to craft texts (and illustrations) which will attract publishers anddelight and enlighten young audiences. My services include conceptual development, theme/subject appraisal vs/vs current trends, line editing, content editing, formatting, and submissions.The goal is to achieve a picture book proposal offering the best chances at publication in a competitive marketplace.Snoopy (a.k.a. Literary Ace) is my hero!
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English (US)
Awards
  • Colorado Book Award; Moonbeam Picture Book Award
Certifications
  • Yale and Radcliffe Publishing Degrees; SCBWI

Work experience

Self-employed

Jan, 1988 — Present
As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books. I offer extensive editorial consultation, also selective representation as international literary agent. As editor, I work with ideas from start to finish, at every stage from conception to polished completion. As agent, I have steered a variety of these picture book proposals to successful contracts with established publishers. Prior to establishing my own company, I was employed at Weston Woods, Addison-Wesley Publishing, Yankee Book Peddler, Gordon's/Ingram and as a bookseller, all with children's book focus.

Portfolio

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A Tiger Like Me

Engler, Michael

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The Nifty Thrifty

Ferguson Fuller, Sandy

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The Bunny Poets

Toboni, Barbara

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Tall Tall Tree

Fredericks, Anthony D.

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Solar The Polar

Constantinesco, Kim

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Moon Loon

Fuller, Sandy Ferguson

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Downward Mule

Hammond, Jenna

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Fish House Door

Baldwin, Robert

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Thank You Aunt Tallulah!

Carmela Lavigna Coyle

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Goober Man

Frazier, Peter

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I Love Outside

Gelsthorpe, Amy

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Sandy has 257 reviews

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Rayne M.

Rayne M.

Jun, 2025

Sandy was awesome to work with! Super quick to respond and really good at what she does. I’d happily work with her again.
Sandy F.
A fun collaboration and a refresher for me on the game of hockey! Room in the current marketplace for another hockey book for young kids and I hope Rayne will be successful. Good timing. We polishe...
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Akasha S.

Akasha S.

Jun, 2025

Working with Sandy was quite easeful, enjoyable, and supportive. She's very good at what she does. I appreciate that she brought her own ideas into the project while attending to my original intention and partnering with me on maintaining my authentic voice.
Sandy F.
It was challenging fun to develop this story with the author. I think that we both enjoyed the process. Love the end result. Akasha is so positive and appreciative, including her unique salutations...
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Robert J.

Robert J.

Jun, 2025

Not as advertised! Its really to bad I didn’t get the same experience as other authors. After reading reviews and seeing her portfolio what could go wrong? Well, my experience was that because I was working on a passion project or because I was not a top author my work was at the bottom of her pi...
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Sandy F.
An extremely disappointing and unfortunate collaboration. My only to date in several years with Reedsy. Robert was unable to meet our initial completion deadline and requested an extension, gladly ...
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Donny H.

Donny H.

Jun, 2025

She was great, super responsive, and I will use Sandy again!
Sandy F.
SO much fun to work on this original and personal story, especially because the author and I share a mutual admiration for stuffed Panda Bears! Donny was easy to work with, providing me with his vi...
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Sarah M.

Sarah M.

May, 2025

Working with Sandy on Remington's Special Purpose was an absolute joy. She brought just the right balance of heart, clarity, and polish to the manuscript, helping me tighten the language without losing the playful tone or emotional core. Her feedback was thoughtful and timely. I couldn’t have ask...
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Sandy F.
What a memorable, moving and heartfelt story … and I believe we made it even better. I so enjoyed this collaboration with Sarah. She offers thoughtful feedback supporting her own edits. I believe t...
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