Portfolio
Here is a selection of projects I’ve worked on since starting Fresh Look Editing. Each of these copyediting, proofreading, and writing titles represent my mission to collaborate with clients whose goals are to inform, inspire, educate, and empower. If you are interested in working with me on your next project, get in touch!
Fiction Copyediting
Butterfly Wings
Greystone KidsChildren’s book that explores, and provides young readers and parents a framework to talk about, climate anxiety.
Cora's Kitchen
Inanna PublicationsAward-winning historical fiction novel about an aspiring Black woman writer during the Harlem Renaissance.
Of Love and Libraries
Bookmarten PressSecond book of a queer contemporary romance series set in a small town featuring older protagonists.
The Walking School Bus
Greystone KidsChildren’s picture book about siblings’ determination to get themselves and other children in their community to school safely.
I Am a Courageous Cub
Greystone KidsCopyedited and proofread children’s picture book about using mindfulness to find courage and confidence.
I Hear You, Mountains
Greystone KidsCopyedited and proofread children’s picture book about a group of friends who are enchanted by the sounds of nature.
No. 5 Bubblegum Street
Greystone KidsChildren’s picture book about an apartment building and its neighbours.
Non-fiction Copyediting
Canadian Modern
Royal Ontario MuseumCompanion publication for the exhibition Canadian Modern, about Canada’s modern design and craft movement.
Imagine a Garden: Stories of Courage Changing the World
Greystone KidsChildren’s poetry collection based on real-life stories about people who made a difference against the backdrop of conflict.
Lawrencia's Last Parang
Inanna PublicationsMemoir that explores race, identity, and family as a Canadian-born Black woman of Caribbean ancestry.
Rise Up and Sing! Power, Protest, and Activism in Music
Greystone KidsMiddle reader book about music and its impact on different areas of activism.
Sporting Justice: The Chatham Coloured All-Stars and Black Baseball in Southwestern Ontario, 1915–1958
Wilfrid Laurier University PressScholarly history book about the first Black baseball team to win an Ontario baseball championship. Winner: Canadian Historical Association Clio Prize (Ontario) 2024.
Business documents
Annual and project reports, newsletters, policy communications, and news releases for provincial non-governmental organizations and independent business.
Academic
Pre-submission articles for scientific journals.
Proofreading
Beyond the Food Court: An Anthology of Literary Cuisines
Laberinto PressCreative non-fiction, anthology featuring essays about the intersection of food, heritage, politics, geography, language, and nostalgia.
Dan Auta
Greystone KidsFiction, graphic novel based on an African folk tale about a young boy’s mischievousness and bravery.
The Ghost of You
Laberinto PressFiction, short story collection by Peruvian American Margarita Saona that explores post-anthropocentric themes.
And Then There Was Us
Tundra BooksFiction, young adult novel about a teenage girl examining her relationship and coming to terms with the death of her mother.
Beyond the Park: An Anthology of Ecological Experiences
Laberinto PressCreative non-fiction, anthology featuring essays about olfactory experiences and how they connect to natural spaces.
Bird is Dead
Greystone KidsFiction, children’s book that explores death and grief, and helps kids understand their feelings of loss.
Champ
Aldana Libros, Greystone KidsFiction, children’s book about a boy who is determined to remain himself despite being different from his family
Annual Impact Report
Donor impact stories for US-based university publication.
Writing
Prairie Interlace: Weaving, Modernisms, and the Expanded Frame, 1960–2000
Prairie Books NOWArt book examines Prairie textile art as companion to touring exhibit: Links to past, underrepresented art show current creators they’re not alone (Fall/Winter 2023/24).
Until Further Notice
Prairie Books NOWEdmonton professor's essays an introspective addition to pandemic time capsule: Amy Kaler aimed to collect moments of experience, not 'authoritative history' (Fall/Winter 2022/23).
Rare Merit
Prairie Books NOWRare Merit brings the stories of Canadian women photographers to light: Colleen Skidmore combines photographers' stories with their work (Spring/Summer 2022).
The Community Connection
Leap MagazineTeam Vermilion shares what inspires them to keep riding (Spring 2021, pg. 35).
20 in 2020
Leap MagazineAlberta's Cervical Cancer Screening Program celebrates two decades of early detection and prevention (Summer 2020, pg. 34); Community-based Support (Summer 2020, pg. 20).