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Samantha
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California, United States
Children's Illustrator and designer specialized in colorful, whimsical illustrations with experience from Disney.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Jam City
- RockYou Inc.
- Walt Disney Interactive
- Book Buddy Media
Michael
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Oakland, CA, USA
Illustrator and cover designer specializing in fun, colorful, character-driven imagery for middle grade and genre fiction.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Humor & Comedy, Steampunk, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Elynn
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South Orange, United States
A versatile, creative, collaborative book design professional who designs covers and interiors with a focus on the children's market.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Freelance
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David
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New York, United States
Exceedingly detail oriented and organized, with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; highly dedicated, and reliable.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Historical Fiction, Psychology, True Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Sterling Publishing
- Simon and Schuster
- Self-employed
- Skyhorse Publishing
Judith
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Chicago, IL, United States
Lettering artist and illustrator for 25 years. Bold, clean, graphic style—bright color palettes—contemporary look.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Themes & Motifs, and Plays & Screenplays.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Talitha
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Fort Wayne, United States
Experienced award-winning illustrator and designer. I can help with your next book concept!
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Annemieke
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Seattle, WA, United States
Hi! I'm a cover designer with 10 years of experience, specializing in YA fiction. Clients include HarperCollins and Galison/Mudpuppy.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Design, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Jake
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Blacksburg, SC, United States
With 2k covers and counting, I design genre-faithful covers that help authors look professional and convert browsers into buyers.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Print Depot
- Self-employed
Taylor
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San Francisco, CA, United States
Experienced designer (+ avid reader) previously of Chronicle Books | Thoughtful layout + covers | Booking for spring 2026
Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, Fiction, Career Guides, Entertainment, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Humor & Comedy.
Work experience:
- Chronicle Books
- Gershoni Creative Agency
- Self-employed
Dana
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
I have illustrated children's books for Scholastic, Random House, Penguin, Grosset & Dunlap, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Hallmark Cards
Roberta
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Memphis, TN, USA
I provide cover-to-cover design services for all types of books—specializing in children’s books, novels, memoirs and curriculum.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Anthologies, Poetry, Biographies & Memoirs, Math & Science, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Center for the Collaborative Classroom
- Self-employed
Cyndi
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Atlanta, GA, USA
Children's book illustrator & designer | Picture books, chapter books, cover design, and interior design to captivate young readers
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Michael
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Arlington, MA, USA
In the last 25 years, I've designed thousands of books (mainly in K-12 and higher-ed publishing). I'd love to help with your next project!
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Math & Science, Engineering & Materials Science, Finance & Accounting, Life Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Law.
Work experience:
- Ascend Learning / Jones and Bartlett Learning
- Pearson Education
Robin
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New York City, NY, United States
Outstanding designs for BOOK COVERS and SUPPORT MATERIALS (print and digital) for Adult Trade and YA books, ebooks, and audiobooks.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- PenguinUSA
Nicole
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Buffalo, NY, USA
Designer creating attractive, smart, and inviting covers for over a decade.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Prometheus Books
- Self-employed
Julie
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Baltimore, MD, USA
I'm an experienced (15+ yrs.) designer specializing in book covers and interior layout, with a particular passion and skill in typography.
Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- CruPress
Patrick
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Eustis, FL, USA
An award winning picture book illustrator, I'll create eye catching images that invite readers into your story and make them want to stay.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Poetry, Humor & Comedy, and Holiday.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- PRC Engineering
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