Sandy Fuller - Editor
Literary agent; picture book consultant and development editor; published author/illustrator; mentored by Maurice Sendak at Yale.
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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 and
delight 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!
I work closely with authors (and artists) to craft texts (and illustrations) which will attract publishers and
delight 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!
Languages
English (US)
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Certifications
- Yale and Radcliffe Publishing Degrees; SCBWI
Awards
- Colorado Book Award; Moonbeam Picture Book Award
Work experience
Director
Self-employed
January, 1988
–
Present
(over 34 years)
As editor and agent, I work with previously published and unpublished children's book authors, specializing in picture books.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 (20 selected works)
Moon Loon
Fuller, Sandy Ferguson
Sunshine on My Shoulders (with Audio CD and Musical Score)
Denver, John, Canyon, Christopher
Solar The Polar
Constantinesco, Kim, Evans, Jessica Linn
Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs & Other Ughs
Fredericks, Anthony D., DiRubbio, Jennifer
Tall Tall Tree
Fredericks, Anthony D., Wallace, Chad
The Bunny Poets
Toboni, Barbara, Ferguson Fuller, Sandy
John Denver's Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver & Kids!)
Denver, John, Canyon, Christopher
The Nifty Thrifty
Ferguson Fuller, Sandy, Dolby, Jan
Good Morning, Snowplow!
Bruss, Deborah, Fancher, Lou, Johnson, Steve, Fancher, Lou
A Tiger Like Me
Engler, Michael, Tourlonias, Joëlle, Watkinson, Laura
Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?
Carmela LaVigna Coyle, Mike Gordon, Carl Gordon
The BLUES Go Birding Across America
Malnor, Carol, Fuller, Sandy, Schroeder, Louise
The Blues Go Birding at Wild America's Shores
Malnor, Carol, Fuller, Sandy, Schroeder, Louise
The Blues Go Extreme Birding (Blues Go Birding)
Malnor, Carol, Fuller, Sandy, Schroeder, Louise
I Love Outside
Gelsthorpe, Amy, King, Janet
Goober Man
Frazier, Peter, Wilson, Emily
Thank You Aunt Tallulah!
Carmela Lavigna Coyle, Bruce MacPherson
Tommy Toe
Frazier, Peter, Desai, Makarand
Fish House Door
Baldwin, Robert, Sheckels, Astrid
Downward Mule
Hammond, Jenna, Page, Steve
Sandy has 101 reviews
Professionalism
Professionalism
Quality
Quality
Value
Value
Communication & Punctuality
Communication & Punctuality
Sandy had the ability to get inside my children’s picture book story. She brought out the best, by adding such wonderful wisdom, and wit!
Sandy was so easy to work with, and so understanding. I truly don’t think another editor could have made my manuscript as clever, and cute, as she did. I am over the moon, with how my story turned out!
I hope to collaborate on many more stories, with Sandy,...
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Dianne Gouin, June 2022
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Sandy was a pleasure to work with and produced quality work. I'd recommend her and will also use her again.
Sherado Sands, June 2022
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She was very thorough. She helped bring my vision to life. She was worth every penny. Her pro tips are great and useful. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Mercedes Talbert, June 2022
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Sandy did a great job editing my children's picture book. this is my first book and she was very helpful and patient. I have more books in the works and I will definitely work with her again. She was flexible when I wanted to change something she suggested and gave helpful feedback when I had questions. Very punctual with communication. She really had great ideas.
sarah Pedersen, June 2022
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Sandy was extremely helpful, prompt, and professional. She was also warm and understanding of my personal situation that extended our time together. I would work with her again if given the chance and highly recommend her to others looking for someone to help with their work! Thank you Sandy! Best of luck in all your do!
Alysha Milligan, June 2022
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