I’ve been a children’s publishing professional for over a decade. I’m an author, a former literary agent and vice president of a boutique literary agency, where I successfully launched a children’s book division. I’ve always been dedicated to bringing diverse, meaningful and illuminating books to the next generations. I’ve worked with award-winning, bestselling, and acclaimed fiction and nonfiction creators to develop their manuscripts to sell to publishers. My clients received starred critical reviews, won awards such as the Sibert Honor, Schneider Family Award, Cook Prize Silver Medal, Christopher Award, Crystal Kite Award, Freeman Award and AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books. My own first book, YOUR FREEDOM, YOUR POWER: A KID’S GUIDE TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT earned starred reviews. Kirkus called it “current, insightful and savvy,” and Booklist asserted that the book “empowers kids.” My second book, GIRLS WITH GOALS: HOW WOMEN’S SOCCER TOOK OVER THE WORLD is out in May 2025. I’m a mother of two young daughters and you can find me writing and editing at my home nestled amidst old mossy pines on Mercer Island, Washington, an island suburb of Seattle located in the middle of Lake Washington.