A great children’s book should do more than just entertain—it should teach, too. Children’s books may seem simple on the surface, but writing a good one can be surprisingly challenging.
If you’ve written a children’s book and are looking for a freelance editor to help you get your book ready for submitting to literary agents or publishers (or to self-publish), check out this list.
Children’s Book Editors
If you’re not sure how to work with an editor, what questions to ask them, or how to choose the best editor for your project, check out our free guide on how to find an editor.
1. Amy Betz
Reedsy page: www.reedsy.com/amy-betz
Edited books: Pierre In Love by Sara Pennypacker, Get Busy Beaver by Carolyn Crimi
2. Blair Thornburgh
Website: www.blairthornburgh.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs, Paperback Crush by Gabrielle Moss
3. Jenn Bailey
Website: www.jennbailey.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: No Tooting at Tea by Alastair Heim, A Stick Until by Constance Anderson
4. Alexandra Ott
Website: www.alexandraott.com
Edited books: Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack, War of Storms by Erica Cameron
5. Julie Tibbott
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Flip the Bird by Kym Brunner, The Faerie Door by B. E. Maxwell
6. Roisin Heycock
Website: www.roisinheycock.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: The Island by Olivia Levez, Unhooking the Moon by Gregory Hughes
7. Kate Studer
Website: www.katepawsonstuder.com
Edited books: Cooper’s Charm by Lori Foster, Creating Change by Laura Morris
8. Rachel Stout
Website: www.rachelestout.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: The Call of the Farm by Rochelle Bilow, The Farm on the Roof by Anastasia Cole Plakias
9. Erik Hane
Website: www.erikhane.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Mallory McDonald, Super Sitter by Laurie B. Friedman, Arcadian Nights by John Spurling
10. Kelsy Thompson
Website: www.kelsythompson.com
Edited books: The Dog Walker’s Diary by Kathryn Donahue, Dear Diary Boy by Kumiko Makihara
11. Taylor Morris
Website: www.taylormorris.com
Edited books: Naples! by Giada De Laurentiis, Paris! by Giada De Laurentiis
12. Kate Angelella
Website: www.angelellaeditorial.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: The Multiplying Menace by Amanda Marrone, The Summer of May by Cecilia Galante
13. Harrison Demchick
Website: www.harrisondemchick.com
Edited books: Mia the Magnificent by Eileen Boggess, Mia the Melodramatic by Eileen Boggess
14. Fran Lebowitz
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Shadow Boxer by Chris Lynch, Summer Will End by Dorian Yeager
15. Jim Thomas
Website: www.jimthomaseditor.com
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman, Rogue by Mark Frost
16. Laura Ross
Email address: [email protected]
Edited books: Curlee Girlee by Atara Twersky, Pansy in Venice by Cynthia Bardes
17. Brooke Vitale
Website: brookevitale.com
Edited books: Hide and Hug Olaf by Kevin Lewis, Olaf’s Night Before Christmas
Here are more resources for children’s book authors:
- 169: How to Write Children’s Books and Work with an Illustrator with AJ Cosmo
- 89 Children’s Book Literary Agents Now Accepting Submissions
- List of Children’s Book Publishers
Here are more articles on editors in different genres:
Tom Corson-Knowles is the founder of TCK Publishing, and the bestselling author of 27 books including Secrets of the Six-Figure author. He is also the host of the Publishing Profits Podcast show where we interview successful authors and publishing industry experts to share their tips for creating a successful writing career.
Hi, Someone contacted me based on my inclusion here, and I just want to say that I am grateful for the plug–but the examples you share don’t happen to be children’s books. There is much more info and better examples on my Reedsy page (https://reedsy.com/laura-ross) if you want to update this. Thanks so much!
Hi Laura, sorry for the mix-up! I’ve updated your entry with examples of two children’s books you’ve edited :) Thank you for letting us know!
Hello! These editors look great. I am just wondering- based off of what criteria were these pros chosen?
Hi Joey, they all have years of experience working as freelance children’s editors, and at the time this was written, were accepting work in that genre. However, we’ll do an update soon and make sure the info is up-to-date
You have the incorrect email for Amy Betz listed on this site. That is my email address and I am not a Children’s Book Editor.
Hi Amy, I’m so sorry about that! I’ve updated the page with the correct info :)
How does one get on this list? Is it possible to submit my name for consideration?
Hi Brooke, I checked out your website and testimonials and added you to the list :)