Talk:Neal Porter

Rationale for inclusion of Neal Porter in Wikipedia
Subject is a highly-respected children's book editor. Much like a combination film producer/director, the editor is the person most responsible for giving the "green light," selecting and guiding the talent, controlling the content, promoting the book, and developing the reputation of the publishing house. In this case, books originated and facilitated by Porter have won numerous awards of every kind, and are routinely on every short list of notable books. Therefore, an award for the book is an award for the person most responsible for its existence, even with his "behind the scenes" role. The question should not be why Porter is a worthy Wikipedia candidate, but why other prominent editors are not.