Changing the Face of Publishing.
Tessera Editorial was founded on the idea that publishing can and should be an accessible industry to all people. Through myriad diverse voices in the profession, we hope to open the world of books to as many readers as possible. Our editors and mentees have worked with a number of publishers and authors, and have brought invaluable experience and knowledge to all of their projects. We’re an editorial company of all BIPOC, all remote.
About
Tessera Editorial begins with a hands-on mentorship program for marginalized people and people of color. Ultimately, this creates a talented pool of diverse publishing professionals who are able to meet author/publisher needs as editors, formatters, sensitivity readers, and designers. By creating a space where marginalized people can learn the tools of publishing that they may otherwise not have access to, we hope to improve the vastness of the book and publishing landscape.
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT TESSERA
Tessera Editorial was started out of a POC mentorship program initiated by Christa Desir, an acquiring editor for Sourcebooks Publishing, whose previous freelance clients include St. Martin’s Press, Bloomsbury Publishing, Kensington Publishing, Macmillan Children’s Publishing, and various self-published indie authors. Christa also worked as an acquiring editor for Samhain Publishing from 2011-2016. She’s edited a variety of fiction books, including those from award-winning and NYT/USA Today bestselling authors. She’s also the author of several contemporary young adult novels published by Simon & Schuster.
Partnering with Christa in her vision for Tessera, Julio Desir, Jr. provides behind-the-scenes art, design, and tech support. Julio is currently an Executive Creative Director at Doner/Chicago leading the creation of brand, design, digital, and social content for various accounts. When he is not creating ads, he enjoys lecturing and teaching advertising and design theory to young adults. He has shared his experiences with students from Ad Ed Chicago, Columbia College, Michigan State University, and Notre Dame University. He also mentors BIPOC interested in various creative fields.