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Zuravicky

Author. Editor. Publishing Consultant.

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editor Portfolio

The following portfolio slideshow highlights titles that I have acquired, developed, and edited as a publishing professional, along with any other significant information or accolades. Slide your mouse over the images for more information about each title.

● Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling team author Ame Dyckman, and illustrator Scott Magoon!

● Booklist called it "uproariously silly!"

● School Library Journal said it's "both hilarious and sweet . . . a fun addition to any collection!"

● Texas Library Association 2019 Reading List selection

★ Starred review from Booklits: “A standout among titles that blend art and science, and it reflects the best aims of STEAM.”

★ Starred review from Kirkus, hailed as an “Inspiring fare for readers who, as the author puts it, dream of becoming ‘brave astronauts, great artists, or both’” hailed Kirkus in a starred review.

★ Starred review from YA Books Central: “Science and art meeting beautifully . . . highly recommended for children who love science, art, and/or history.”

● A Library Guild Selection

● Named one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year by Smithsonian Air & Space.

★ Starred review from Booklist, praising its “exceptional job of conveying the enthusiasm of the paleontologists . . . and the sheer size of the dinosaur.”

★ Starred review from Kirkus: “Everyone who reads this case study in paleontology’s methods and awesome rewards will want to grow up to be a dinosaur scientist.”

● Library Guild Selection

● 2019 ALA Notable Discussion Book

● 2019 ALA 21st International Latin Book Award Finalist

● Written by the New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator of Heart & Brain, Nick Seluk.

● Praised by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, and School and Library Connection.

● Junior Library Guild Selection

● Sparked the beginning of a series, including The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal and The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal.

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● Junior Library Guild Selection

● Hailed as “An engaging and visually tempting starting point to prepare kids for more in-depth titles like David Macaulay’s The Way Things Work Now” by School Library Journal

● Publishers Weekly said “Fisher introduces complex concepts concisely while gently suggesting to readers that there is a world of knowledge to be discovered in everyday things."

● The success of Misunderstood Shark sparked this sequel!

● Deemed "definitely one to dish up alongside Ryan T. Higgins' We Don't Eat Our Classmates" by Booklist.

● A poignant and beautiful picture book biography that brings Anne to life through writing.

● Kirkus praised it as "simply but accessibly told . . . makes Frank's writing an effective introductory focus for young readers."

● Named "Best New Book of 2016" by The Children's Book Review, January 2016

● "Rare is the book that can teach seasons, months, shapes, and colors all at once" praised Booklist.

● The verdict from School Library Journal: "This is an enjoyable and effective concept book that will be appreciated by adults and children alike."

● New York Times bestselling illustrator Brigette Barager’s “digital cartoons are wide-eyed and flat, colorful and funny,” according to School Library Journal. “Fairy-tale fans will savor this practical take on familiar stories.”

● The Children’s Book Review lauded Clarkson, noting that “the rhyming prose is impressive” with a final verdict of , “highly recommended.”

● “Deceptively simple and utterly enjoyable, this is one for any kiddo with a sense of humor and appreciation for pert princesses in charge of their own destinies” said the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books.

● 2015 National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winner

★ Starred review from Publishers Weekly: “...a cybernetic twist on a sing-along standby, and the results are a blast.”

● Kirkus called it “a welcome variation” of the original.

● Named "Best New Book of 2016" by The Children's Book Review, January 2016

● "Rare is the book that can teach seasons, months, shapes, and colors all at once" praised Booklist.

● The verdict from School Library Journal: "This is an enjoyable and effective concept book that will be appreciated by adults and children alike."

● 2020 Connecticut Book Awards Young Readers Finalist

● Kirkus said it was “accessible and playful” and full of “fun and fundamental facts.”

● Jean Little Library said it was “delightful and fascinating” and “a great pick for your classroom library or bookshelves at home.”

★ Starred review from Kirkus: “Little monsters will try to put off the inevitable bedtime with the demand, ‘read it again.’”

● Publishers Weekly called it “a cozy book for little monsters.”

● “Verse that never misses a beat” lauded Publishers Weekly. “Munsinger’s always cozy paintings emphasize cooperation and fun.”

● Kirkus agreed, praising “Katz’s rhythms and rhymes are spot-on, and she tackles the tough letters with aplomb.”

● School Library Journal said it “blends toe-tapping rhymes with a cast of cutie-pie bear cubs.”

● Shelf Awareness called its “charming pen-and-ink and watercolor images” a pleasure for preschoolers, and declared “Katz’s rhyme scheme never falters.”

● Written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling team author Ame Dyckman, and illustrator Scott Magoon!

● Booklist called it "uproariously silly!"

● School Library Journal said it's "both hilarious and sweet . . . a fun addition to any collection!"

● Texas Library Association 2019 Reading List selection

★ Starred review from Booklits: “A standout among titles that blend art and science, and it reflects the best aims of STEAM.”

★ Starred review from Kirkus, hailed as an “Inspiring fare for readers who, as the author puts it, dream of becoming ‘brave astronauts, great artists, or both’” hailed Kirkus in a starred review.

★ Starred review from YA Books Central: “Science and art meeting beautifully . . . highly recommended for children who love science, art, and/or history.”

● A Library Guild Selection

● Named one of the Best Children’s Books of the Year by Smithsonian Air & Space.

★ Starred review from Booklist, praising its “exceptional job of conveying the enthusiasm of the paleontologists . . . and the sheer size of the dinosaur.”

★ Starred review from Kirkus: “Everyone who reads this case study in paleontology’s methods and awesome rewards will want to grow up to be a dinosaur scientist.”

● Library Guild Selection

● 2019 ALA Notable Discussion Book

● 2019 ALA 21st International Latin Book Award Finalist

● Written by the New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator of Heart & Brain, Nick Seluk.

● Praised by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, and School and Library Connection.

● Junior Library Guild Selection

● Sparked the beginning of a series, including The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal and The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal.

Screenshot 2022-12-04 at 10.46.57 AM.png

● Junior Library Guild Selection

● Hailed as “An engaging and visually tempting starting point to prepare kids for more in-depth titles like David Macaulay’s The Way Things Work Now” by School Library Journal

● Publishers Weekly said “Fisher introduces complex concepts concisely while gently suggesting to readers that there is a world of knowledge to be discovered in everyday things."

● The success of Misunderstood Shark sparked this sequel!

● Deemed "definitely one to dish up alongside Ryan T. Higgins' We Don't Eat Our Classmates" by Booklist.

● A poignant and beautiful picture book biography that brings Anne to life through writing.

● Kirkus praised it as "simply but accessibly told . . . makes Frank's writing an effective introductory focus for young readers."

● Named "Best New Book of 2016" by The Children's Book Review, January 2016

● "Rare is the book that can teach seasons, months, shapes, and colors all at once" praised Booklist.

● The verdict from School Library Journal: "This is an enjoyable and effective concept book that will be appreciated by adults and children alike."

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