I review children's books for content, artwork, and suitability for the market.

· Write fiction and nonfiction stories for children on a project basis. Manuscripts range in length from several hundred to several thousand words and range in age from toddler through young adult. · Examples of recent projects include three of the bestselling Breyer Stablemates early chapter books (Scholastic, Inc.); The Everything Kids' Geography Book (Adams Media); The Creation of Caves (Rosen Publishing); States Then and Now: New York (Rosen Publishing);Expectations for Women: Confronting Stereotypes (Rosen Publishing); Ken Griffey, Sr. and Ken Griffey, Jr.: Baseball Heroes (Rosen Publishing); The Everything Kids' Book of Easy Science Experiments (Adams Media). · Provide editorial coaching to new authors in the form of ongoing manuscript review, writing advice, and marketing consultation. · Manage multiple writing and editing projects and meet deadlines in a timely, efficient manner. · Explore ways to expand upon existing publishing programs for publishers. · Monitor trends in publishing industry.

Researcher on studies related to public library outreach with families and children in underserved communities; computational thinking with young children and families in libraries and museums; baby and toddler programming at public libraries; and more.

Keep in contact with the seven Cleary library systems about their related needs and interests. Notify them about programs designed to improve library services for children and youth and relevant unique resources at the University of Washington. Serve as liaison with other partner organizations and professionals.Assist with professional service activities. This includes organization, analysis and distribution of books received for review, preparation for presentations, support of relevant association duties, maintenance of professional website, and participation in blogs, wikis, and social networking sites.Participate in course preparation.Provide research support, which includes locating and reviewing relevant literature, maintaining an Endnote library of resources, assisting with research design and data collection, and working to prepare publications.Work with the Information School’s Dean’s Office and Office of Advancement to plan events association with the Cleary Professorship.

Served as Engineering Reference Assistant, under general direction of Julie Cook, Engineering Information Services Librarian and Mel DeSart, Head, Engineering Library. Provided reference service (primarily on evenings and weekends), and assumes other responsibilities as assigned.Provided reference service using traditional collections and electronic resources in the Engineering Library.Assisted with maintenance of the Engineering Library Reference Collection, Standards Collection, and Patent and Trademark Materials.Assumed other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as required.

Edited fantasy novels set in the world of Dungeons and DragonsWorked with authors, proofreaders, and copyeditorsParticipated in content brainstorming meetings.Managed in-house library.

Delivered more than 100 Multi-Volume Licensing Contracts using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Reader in dozens of localizations as member of commercial solution delivery group.Proofed and tested each contract using in-house tool, making necessary changes and retesting to ensure customer satisfaction.Easily handled frequent changes in direction and the addition of new proofreading rules.Coordinated with colleagues in document editing team to maximize efficiency and hit deadlines.Edited and polished technical procedure documents for enhanced workflow efficiency.Initiated additional document revision when workload lightened.

Developed content in collaboration with other editors and writers for several toys, games, and books, including Super Fort, Cadoo, and Bloom Spin & Play books.Led cross-departmental brainstorming sessions to create new products and content ideas.Coordinated audio design and implementation with external partners.Managed external writers for several game and puzzle concepts.Managed international editors for French, Canadian French, and British editions of Cadoo. Led product playtests with children and parents to assess usability of and interest in the toys, games, and books.Managed budgets and schedules for print items and audio clips.

· Developed, edited, and managed 30 to 50 books per year across several lists, including licensed publishing partnerships with bestselling companies such as Breyer and LeapFrog. · Acquired new projects from authors, illustrators, agents, packagers, and foreign publishers. · Examples include Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, a jacketed picture book illustrated by David McPhail; Ten Timid Ghosts, a New York Times bestseller; The Biggest Snowman; and the Breyer Stablemates series. · Continued existing franchises within the Scholastic Reader brand, such as I Spy and Batman. · Wrote several novelty and easy-reader books on staff, including Tick-Tock Sharks; Big Red Reader: The Mystery of the Kibble Crook; and Go, Clifford, Go. · Translated several acquisitions from Gallimard Jeunesse, including the First Discovery series and the Penelope series. · Coordinated approvals with licensors and built publishing plans with particular attention to market trends and potentially profitable formats. · Supervised and mentored several editorial assistants as they learned all stages of book production. · Met regularly with other divisions to solicit possible partnerships and increased exposure in the marketplace. · Prepared acquisition memos and represented the company at industry conventions. · Analyzed business models to forecast financial value and market response for each project. · Corresponded with authors and read and responded to manuscript submissions. · Wrote catalog copy, jacket copy, title fact sheets, and sales presentation scripts.

· Recommended quality children's literature to customers. · Processed and returned shipments of books. · Conducted story times for school groups.