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As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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 274 reviews

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Sandra E.

Sandra E.

Dec, 2025

Sandy Fuller has been great to work with. Her edits and suggestions to my piece have improved my story immensely. I feel more confident to move forward with illustrations. I appreciate her suggestions, but she always notes that it is up to me, the author, whether or not to take them. Her professi...
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Amanda L.

Amanda L.

Nov, 2025

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Sandy on my children’s story. She was consistently professional and offered honest, thoughtful advice. Sandy provided detailed edits, always delivered her work on time, and answered all of my questions throughout the process. By the end of our time wo...
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Sandy F.
Without exaggeration, I can report that this collaboration was a joy. A fun and original story with believable anthropomorphic characters and a nod to the importance of preserving and honoring natu...
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Debbie A.

Debbie A.

Nov, 2025

Sandy was very helpful!
Sandy F.
An enjoyable and successful collaboration to polish lovely imagery and language In this “quiet” story by a new author. I would welcome the chance to work with Debbie again because her voice resonat...
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Jill R.

Jill R.

Nov, 2025

As always, working with Sandy has been an absolute pleasure! I look forward to many more projects together.
Sandy F.
Yet another GREAT collaboration with Jill. We really complement each Other with vision, word choice, efficient communication and ideas. I hope we can continue this enjoyable relationship as she dev...
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Laura W.

Laura W.

Nov, 2025

I really enjoyed working with Sandy. She had great ideas to elevate my project and help me tell my story. She never changed big ideas, just suggested small details to make the work more cohesive and professional. I would recommend Sandy to writers looking for help with editing.
Sandy F.
This was challenging editorial work for me because of the sensitive, special subject in which I’m not an expert. We also blended fiction and nonfiction elements, always challenging to deliver with ...
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