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As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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 304 reviews

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Stacey D.

Stacey D.

Jul, 2026

Working with Sandy was really great. She gave me excellent edits and a whole new consideration for my story that I am very happy with. I learned a lot from her! Highly recommend!
Sandy F.
A fun and productive collaboration. We began with a detailed phone session and followed up with polishing the draft. Stacey was appreciative, prompt and offered her own insightful edits. I’m very p...
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Ned W.

Ned W.

Jul, 2026

Excellent work.
Sandy F.
I enjoyed editing this gentle, personal story and assisting Ned with the layout/formatting. We only exchanged one edit, but he seems satisfied with the results and plans to move forward with public...
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Jarrod S.

Jarrod S.

Jul, 2026

Sandy was great to work with. She is experienced and knowledgeable and I highly recommend her.
Sandy F.
I enjoyed an in-depth phone consultation with Jarrod which we both decided was the most effective approach to jumpstart the development of his new picture book. He is enthusiastic, committed to sha...
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Jill R.

Jill R.

Jul, 2026

Amazing job as always! Prompt, professional, and collaborative!
Sandy F.
Again, another productive and satisfying collaboration with Jill and her endearing Pug protagonist! I really enjoy our rapport. She is thorough, prompt (even while traveling), creative and apprecia...
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Albert H.

Albert H.

Jun, 2026

Sandy is the utmost professional. Good turnaround and her work, insight, and recommendations were of high quality. For example, she suggested a change in the title, and after reading it again and again, I agreed with her, and adopted one that she suggested. It may change, but for now, it was a gr...
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Sandy F.
A very enjoyable and effective experience working with Albert and his gentle story. He is a selective, sensitive writer and his work reflects his approach. He offers helpful input for revisions on ...
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