Erin McMahon - Designer
I'm a book cover and interior designer specializing in licensing, children's books, and YA novels. Always looking for a fun, new project!
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My name is Erin, and I'm an accomplished art director and designer with over ten years of experience working in children's publishing, focusing mainly on Licensed Publishing. What is "Licensed Publishing," you ask? In the simplest terms, it means that I get to work with some of the largest brands in the world, creating new lines of publishing that offer people of all ages a new way to interact with their favorite brands.
Services
Fiction
Children's
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Entertainment
Work experience
Freelance Art Director and Designer
Self-employed
January, 2018
–
Present
(about 5 years)
Senior Designer
Scholastic
January, 2014
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December, 2017
(almost 4 years)
Designer
Hachette Book Group
April, 2008
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January, 2014
(almost 6 years)
Portfolio (41 selected works)
Honeydukes: A Scratch & Sniff Adventure (Harry Potter)
Daphne Pendergrass, Jenna Ballard
From Fizzing Whizbees to Cockroach Clusters, Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans to Chocolate Frogs, the Harry Potter films abound with sweets to enchant and astonish!Now for the first time, fans can scratch and savor the scents of delectable confections straight from the shelves of Honeydukes! Look back on the most mouthwatering Harry Potter movie moments in this beautiful, scented hardcover, pe... read more
Available just in time for the theatrical release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald!Reveal what beasts Newt Scamander keeps in his suitcase, draw a habitat for the mysterious merpeople deep under the lake, and locate the Basilisk that is slithering around Hogwarts undetected! Including magical creatures from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, this scratch art book i... read more
The Wand Chooses the Wizard (Harry Potter)
Christina Pulles
Wands at the ready! Whether you’re a Hufflepuff or a Slytherin, from an old wizarding family or new to the wizarding world, your magical journey usually begins at Ollivanders wand shop. In this spellbinding hardcover book, Harry Potter film fans of all ages can explore Ollivanders and learn what makes a wand. Then take a wand for a spin as you discover the most magical moments from the Harry P... read more
The Football Girl
Thatcher Heldring
For every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb i... read more
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: Collectible Poster Book
Miranda Skeffington
Forty full-color posters inspired by the hit animated series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic!Filled with gorgeous stylized images and illustrations inspired by actual events and items seen on the television show, all the pages in this awesome book can be removed and displayed everywhere from frames to lockers to castle walls! Includes posters of all of your favorite ponies in addition to F... read more
George Beard and Harold Hutchins have created TONS of awesome Captain Underpants comics. Want to know how George and Harold come up with such hilarious heroes and wretched villains? Now's your chance to find out! In this hilarious guide, the boys give step-by-step instructions on how you can make cool comics, too! Learn how to draw some of their coolest villains and get advice on how to bring ... read more
It's time to POTTY with Captain Underpants in this hilarious sticker activity book!Nobody loves potty humor more than Captain Underpants! This laff-out-loud book includes 80 pages of hilarious activities for fans of the book series, the movie, and the hit Netflix show! The cover includes a roll of 40 giant stickers, designed to look just like a real roll of toilet paper! Kids can use these sti... read more
Trinkets
Kirsten Smith
The Shoplifters Anonymous meetings that sixteen-year-old Moe is forced to attend are usually punctuated by the snores of an old man and the whining of the world's unhappiest housewife. Until the day that Tabitha Foster and Elodie Shaw walk in. Tabitha has just about everything she wants: money, friends, popularity, a hot boyfriend who worships her...and clearly a yen for stealing. So does Elod... read more
This is it: one last incredible, explosive Maximum Ride adventure with an astonishing ending no one could have seen coming.Maximum Ride and her faithful friends stand ready to face the two greatest threats that humankind has ever known, now combining forces in an unbeatable plot to destroy life as we know it once and for all. And this time, the enemy truly can't be stopped. The danger mounts j... read more
Losing Gabriel: A Love Story
Lurlene McDaniel
“Sorry, John Green fans, but McDaniel’s been making us cry . . . for decades,” says Bustle.com. Now, in her latest novel, as three high school seniors are in the midst of planning their futures, they must face present-day circumstances that force them to grasp what it means to truly become an adult. Lani Kennedy has dreamed of becoming a nurse since her cousin Arie died of leukemia. Nothing wi... read more
Somebody's Baby (Lurlene McDaniel (Hardcover))
Lurlene McDaniel
“Sorry, John Green fans, but McDaniel’s been making us cry . . . for decades.” —Bustle.com Love, family, acceptance, and forgiveness are at the center of this heartfelt novel that explores the unpredictable paths that allow people to follow their dreams and help them find a way back home. Ever since Sloan won a reality television singing competition, her music career has taken off. She suddenl... read more
The Queen of Kentucky
Alecia Whitaker
Fourteen-year-old Kentucky girl Ricki Jo Winstead, who would prefer to be called Ericka, thank you very much, is eager to shed her farmer's daughter roots and and fit in with the popular crowd at her small-town high school. She trades her Bible for Seventeen magazine, buys new "sophisticated" clothes, and strikes up an unlikely flirtation with the freshman class's resident bad boy. She's on to... read more
Purity
Jackson Pearce
A novel about love, loss, and sex -- but not necessarily in that order. Before her mother died, Shelby promised three things: to listen to her father, to love as much as possible, and to live without restraint. Those Promises become harder to keep when Shelby's father joins the planning committee for the Princess Ball, an annual dance that ends with a ceremonial vow to live pure lives -- in ot... read more
Ori Taylor is the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the Band To Be Named Later, a garage band he started with his friends. After years of being known only as the kid brother of sports star Del, Ori is looking forward to stepping out of his older brother's shadow, learning to perform in public, and rocking the Battle of the Bands contest. Oh, and maybe finally working up the nerve to ta... read more
Perfect Escape
Jennifer Brown
Kendra has always felt overshadowed by her older brother, Grayson, whose OCD forces him to live a life of carefully coordinated routines. To Kendra, the only way she can stand out next to Grayson is to be perfect, and she has perfection down to an art -- until a cheating scandal threatens her flawless reputation. Behind the wheel of her car, with Grayson asleep beside her, Kendra decides to dr... read more
Thousand Words
Jennifer Brown
I bit my lip as I typed in the words "sexting and teens" and hit "search." Articles popped up, one after another, and I groaned inwardly. Most of them were about me.Ashleigh's boyfriend, Kaleb, is about to leave for college. So at a legendary end-of-summer pool party, Ashleigh's friends suggest that she text him a picture of herself -- sans swimsuit -- to take with him. Before she can change h... read more
Torn Away
Jennifer Brown
Jersey Cameron has always loved a good storm. Watching the clouds roll in and the wind pick up. Smelling the electricity in the air. Dancing barefoot in the rain. She lives in the Midwest, after all, where the weather is sure to keep you guessing. Jersey knows what to do when the tornado sirens sound. But she never could have prepared for this.When her town is devastated by a tornado, Jersey l... read more
Freaks and Revelations
Davida Hurwin
This raw, moving novel follows two teenagers-one, a Mohawk-wearing 17-year-old violent misfit; the other, a gay 13-year-old cast out by his family, hustling on the streets and trying to survive. Acclaimed author Davida Wills Hurwin creates a riveting narrative told in alternating perspectives of their lives before and after the violent hate crime that changed both their futures. This tragic bu... read more
Inside the Maze Runner: The Guide to the Glade
Random House
The first book in James Dashner’s #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series is now a major motion picture featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster and the second book, The Scorch Trials, is soon to be a movie, hitting theaters September 18, 2015! Inside the Maze Runner: The Guide to the Glade is perfect fo... read more
Sweetly (Fairy Tale Retelling)
Jackson Pearce
As a child, Gretchen's twin sister was taken by a witch in the woods. Ever since, Gretchen and her brother, Ansel, have felt the long branches of the witch's forest threatening to make them disappear, too.Years later, when their stepmother casts Gretchen and Ansel out, they find themselves in sleepy Live Oak, South Carolina. They're invited to stay with Sophia Kelly, a beautiful candy maker wh... read more
All Kinds of Kisses (Hardback) - Common
By (author) Nancy Tafuri
A Caldecott Honoree delivers a heartfelt homage to wonderful kisses of all kinds, as beautiful illustrations follow a mama bird's journey across the farm, on her way to give her own baby some special affection. Full color.
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Norman Bridwell
Clifford the Big Red Dog is back in this classic jacketed hardcover!"I'm Emily Elizabeth,and I have a dog.My dog is a big red dog."This is how it all began -- in 1963, Norman Bridwell published his very first Clifford book, and kids have loved Clifford ever since. He's an adorable dog whose well-meaning bumblings have great kid appeal. Clifford is Emily Elizabeth's, and everyone's, favorite bi... read more
Beryl: A Pig's Tale
Jane Simmons
Beryl longs for a family that will love her just the way she is, from her pig nose to her curly tail. So, it's with a heavy heart that she embarks on a journey that will put her preconceived notions of wild pigs-and everything else-to the test. With the help of the many unlikely friends she meets along the way, Beryl soon discovers that there just might be a place she could call home after all... read more
The Muppets: Doodle Book
Veronica Paz
Dive into the world of your favorite Muppet characters. Editorial prompts and light illustrations sparks your creativity!Inside, you can:- draw your family as Muppets-draw yourself as a Muppet!- create Gonzo's next big stunt- join Kermit and Fozzie in the Wild West- help Miss Piggy create her next great outfit- doodle your way out of lots of mazes- and much, much more!© 2012 Disney
Reality Check
Jen Calonita
Sixteen-year-olds Charlie, Keiran, Brooke, and Hallie have just been signed up for their own reality television show. They can't even believe it. "You'll be The Hills meets The Secret Life of the American Teenager," the Armani-suited executive tells them, "and the hottest thing on our network." How could they say no? But soon enough, cameras following them everywhere and interfering producers ... read more
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports Maximum Ride: The Final Warning MAX: A Maximum Ride Novel Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel Angel: A Maximum Ride Novel Nevermore: The Final Maximum Ride. Maximum Ride is a series of young adult fantasy novels by the author James Patterson. The series is centered on the advent... read more
DJ Rising
Love Maia
The first thing I hear is music. The first thing I've always heard is music.Meet Marley, an unassuming high school junior who breathes in music like oxygen. In between caring for his heroin-addicted mother, and keeping his scholarship at a fancy prep school, he dreams of becoming a professional DJ.When chance lands Marley his first real DJ job, his career as "DJ Ice" suddenly skyrockets. But w... read more
All the animals are running away, but what are they afraid of? Find out in this action-packed book that will have all little children wanting to turn the pages and join in. It's simple, it's fun, it's thought provoking, and the surprise ending brings it right back to the beginning - to be enjoyed all over again! Graphic designer and illustrator Edward Gibbs has always sought to communicate mea... read more
In this companion book to Little Bee, Little Acorn proves that great things come in small packages as it grows from a tiny nut to a big tree that shelters its forest friends. Poignant and thoughtful, this board book comes with soft cloth leaves attached to the front cover.
To search for Look-Alikes, you need not roam.They're all around you--right here at home.Start in the bedroom where you lay your head.Is it a pillow . . . or is it bread?The more you look, the more you see here in Look-Alike Land! In this Look-Alikes activity book, kids will love peeking and seeking to find all the hidden objects in Joan Steiner's signature photographic scenes. From around the ... read more
The LEGO(R) Movie continues to dazzle and delight children everywhere! Now readers can discover Emmet's best tips and tricks for having an awesome day with this hilarious guide book.What's the best way to wake up, make friends, and have a totally awesome day? How can you impress the girl of your dreams? (Hint: Dark and brooding is totally overrated.) Where is the best place for a quick weekend... read more
Children's Book. Do you have what it takes to join the Anti-Villain League? Find out in this hilarious companion book to the animated film Despicable Me 2, which includes never-before-published background on the preeminent anti-villain organization, top secret spying strategies, and a detailed look at the world's most high-tech arsenal.
Despicable Me 2: Undercover Super Spies
Kirsten Mayer
Children's book.Not too long ago, Gru gave up being a villain for being a dad. But when the world's biggest organization against treachery, the Anti-Villain League, recruits the former baddie to go on a top secret mission to save the world, he must add to his busy day of making pancakes and unicorn balloons and go undercover. Join him as he juggles fatherhood and being a super-secret agent in ... read more
Children's Book. Gru used to be one of the most villainous villains in the world. He and his army of Minions even stole the moon! But when he adopted Margo, Edith, and Agnes, Gru became a dad. Instead of stealing landmarks, he makes pancakes, blows up unicorn balloons, and dresses like a fairy princess!Little does this dad know, though, he's about to make another career change--as a spy for th... read more
Ultimate Handbook (Shopkins: Shoppies)
Jenne Simon
This handbook, featuring 26 Shoppies(TM) characters and all of their Shopkins(TM) BFFs, is the ultimate guide to the most fashionable friends in Shopville! Where is Rainbow Kate's favorite place to shop? What's Kirstea's go-to accessory? What is Cocolette's dream pet? Find out the answers to these questions and more -- and check out the exclusive Shoppies poster inside!
Ultimate Handbook (Shopkins: Shoppies)
Jenne Simon
This handbook, featuring 26 Shoppies(TM) characters and all of their Shopkins(TM) BFFs, is the ultimate guide to the most fashionable friends in Shopville! Where is Rainbow Kate's favorite place to shop? What's Kirstea's go-to accessory? What is Cocolette's dream pet? Find out the answers to these questions and more -- and check out the exclusive Shoppies poster inside!
Kids will love this fun storybook featuring Wyldstyle's incredible LEGO(R) Movie adventure. Plus, this storybook features full-color images from the film.The LEGO Movie is the first-ever full-length theatrical LEGO adventure. It follows the story of Emmet (Chris Pratt), an average LEGO minifigure who is mistaken as the only person who can save the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of stra... read more
A guide to the good guys, bad guys, places and vehicles from LEGO(R) STAR WARS(TM) presented by R2D2 and C-3P0. The two fan-favorite Droids introduce each chapter (i.e. heroes, villains, vehicles, places) and occasionally pop in to comment on things via comic book word balloons, making for a humorous and fresh take on the LEGO(R) STAR WARS(TM) Universe. Plus, comes with buildable C-3P0 minifigure!
The Prince of Venice Beach
Blake Nelson
Robert "'Cali" Callahan is a teen runaway, living on the streets of Venice Beach, California. He's got a pretty sweet life: a treehouse to sleep in, a gang of surf bros, a regular basketball game...even a girl who's maybe-sorta interested in him.What he doesn't have is a plan.All that changes when a local cop refers Cali to a private investigator who is looking for a missing teenager. After al... read more
Wise Young Fool
Sean Beaudoin
You want ninety? Fine, I'll give you ninety. I'll give them to you coming and going. Teen rocker Ritchie Sudden is pretty sure his life has just jumped the shark. Except he hates being called a teen, his band doesn't play rock, and "jumping the shark" is yet another dumb cliché. Part of Ritchie wants to drop everything and walk away. Especially the part that's serving ninety days in a juvenile... read more
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Erin is awesome! She got what I was going for and did an outstanding job. She brought a lot of her own sensibility and creativity to the process and created the perfect cover for my book. So happy to have worked with her!
Dan Bailes, April 2021
Erin was so amazing to work with! I could tell from the very beginning that she understood my project -- she asked the right questions and was extremely enthusiastic about the work. She helped polish my book to make it look more professional and I was blown away by the results. She is extremely talented and I plan to hire her again soon!
Hindi By Reena, August 2020
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