EFA’s Los Angeles Area chapter will meet on August 29, via Zoom, for a presentation by Christine Van Zandt on “Editing Books for Children.” Attendees will gain an understanding of the basic categories of children’s books and the skills needed to edit therein. This information will help editors determine whether to expand their business into this marketplace.

Christine is an editor, writer, and ghostwriter of adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction books, short stories, articles, book synopses, book proposals, pitches, and query letters. Her education includes a master’s degree in English literature with a specialization in children’s literature. Christine is also an award-winning author; her traditionally published work for adults and children includes nonfiction picture books, fiction short stories, and both fiction and nonfiction articles. Find out more at writeforsuccessediting.com and christinevanzandt.com.