Erin Middleton is an editor with Walker Books Australia, where she works on books for children and young people. Erin loves that her job is an excuse to read books meant for kids, because they're some of her favourite stories. Erin has worked with award-winning and best-selling creators including Kate Foster, Phil Cummings, Sue Whiting and Neridah McMullin. She has a passion for fantasy, found-family, wonky fairy tales and child-centred storytelling.
Erin is interested in books for children that centre the child's (or a childlike) perspective. She will assess everything from picture book texts through to middle grade, with a particular interest in early readers and junior fiction. Erin is also happy to assess adult fantasy and speculative fiction. For children's books, Erin is looking for a sense of wonder or joy, an engaging premise and a strong pace. For fantasy/spec fiction, Erin is keen on diverse voices, in-depth worlds and memorable characters.
Erin will not be assessing non-fiction or YA books.
Erin Middleton - Editor Assessments
Assessment Categories
- Chapter Books
- Early Readers
- Fantasy
- Junior Fiction
- Middle Grade
- Picture Book
- Speculative Fiction
Last day to book
29 May
Feedback
No written feedback will be provided
Payment plans
If you want to set up a fortnightly payment plan, use the code CYA26 at checkout. A 15% non-refundable deposit is required upfront for payment plans, with full payment due before your session.
Please note that payment plans aren’t available for early-bird tickets, and each attendee may have one payment plan.
Assessment sessions important information
- In-person assessments are only available to in-person attendees, unless by prior arrangement.
- They are available only to conference, bootcamp, and Writers at Sea Retreat attendees.
- May be booked before the conference, but you must book for the conference by 15 May; otherwise, your session will be cancelled and not refunded.
- A $25.00 administration charge applies if you cancel before 15 May.
- They are non-refundable if cancelled after 15 May, unless we can resell the session.
