For children’s publishers and literary agents who want to make their books as inclusive as possible.

An inclusivity read checks a manuscript for anything that could have slipped in due to unconscious bias.

Everyone has biases and it takes a lot of work to challenge them. I have several years' experience examining books for inclusivity, so can help you make your book more authentically inclusive.

It's important to have books checked for inclusivity at an early stage. An inclusivity read will highlight misrepresentation of marginalised characters, comments or phrases that perpetuate stereotypes, and language that can be harmful to certain groups. It looks at specific words and phrases in granular detail and recommends replacements where applicable, but it will also look at the bigger picture and how numerous facets of diversity are represented across a work, including in illustrations and design.

The process not only helps make books more inclusive, but provides a learning opportunity for authors, editors and publishers.

For publishers and literary agents who have a great book that needs a bit of extra support.

I’m an experienced developmental editor for children’s fiction when a manuscript needs structural work. I have a particular strength with illustrated titles, especially picture books, and also work on young fiction and middle grade novels.

For publishing houses who want a detail-oriented editor who focuses on inclusive language.

I offer proofreading for fiction and illustrated non-fiction for ages 0-12, including picture books, young fiction and middle grade novels.

Editing can be completed directly on a PDF or tracked in Word.

For charities and organisations that promote children's books.

The right book recommended at the right time for a child can make a world of difference. As an experienced book reviewer and buyer who used to select books for children with a range of needs, I can help curate reading lists for specific topics or publications.

If your organisation already works with children’s books or you are interested in promoting children's books to further your charitable cause or organisation's mission, please get in touch to schedule a free 30-minute consultation call to discuss how we might work together.

For UK publishers who need their text adapted for an American audience.

I edit in both UK and US English, but as an American living in the UK I also help British and Irish publishers adapt their work for an American audience, from getting rid of the U in "colour" to adding serial commas, adapting expressions and converting measurements.