Dorielys Cruz is an Associate Editor at Little Simon. She joined the editorial team in 2020 while completing her MFA at Emerson College. She is currently looking to acquire board books and novelty formats, but is happy to critique picture books at SCBWI conferences. Dorielys has a deep love for stories about nature, animals, diverse families, and anything whimsical. When she’s not editing, reading, or writing, you can find her strolling in the park with her pup.