Our Process

Each Blue Balloon author works closely with an editor who guides them through the entire production process. Ultimately, we’re a service organization, and our authors hire us for our expertise and ability to create, market, and distribute a high-quality book that is available everywhere books are sold.

Our experts help with content, illustrations and design, production, distribution, and marketing & PR.

No one-size fits all here: We recognize that each project is unique; therefore, after an acquisitions editor consultation, we will create a custom publishing proposal based on author needs and goals.

Blue Balloon authors retain editorial control, all intellectual property rights, and the majority of royalties.

Our Team

Andy Symonds

President & Publisher

Lauren Green

Director of Author Services

Savannah Spidalieri

Director of Publishing

Kat Dixon

Acquisitions Editor

Kayleigh Rucinski

Senior Production Editor

David Vasquez

Head of Accounting

Emma Sherk

Publishing/Editorial Assistant

Beau Johnson

Acquisitions Team Assistant

Faith Fiorile

Publishing Associate

Camma Duhamell

Acquisitions Editor

Fabiana Beuses

Editorial Assistant

Helene Webb

Retail Specialist

Kent Lutt

Audiobook Producer and Narrator

If you have an engaging idea for a children’s book, we want to hear from you.

Talk to an Acquisitions Editor