Vicky Richards – Editor

I am an experienced editor who has worked on a wide range of titles for children aged 8+, ranging from extensive encyclopedias to quirky fact books and graphic novels. I have particular expertise in developing science titles, working to present tricky technical information in a creative way, and helping authors to write fun and engaging text.

I also have an a background as a comedy writer, with credits across BBC radio shows including The Now Show and The News Quiz, and I write regular articles for The Daily Mash. This background in humour lends itself to working on children's fiction and non-fiction, as kids are our most critical readers, and adding a few jokes and a relatable tone of voice can help to draw them into a book. I want to aid authors in making everything that might at first seem dry and factual instead funny and accessible to young readers.

With ten years experience in the publishing industry working at DK books, I also read sample extracts for Penguin Random House development schemes and have been longlisted for awards for my own middle grade writing.