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Taylor
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Seattle, WA, USA
Always open to hearing about new projects! I illustrate children's books and design covers, and I love to work in all genres.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Design, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Young Adult, Education & Reference, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- House Special
Shannon
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New York, NY, USA
Thoughtful designer with 7 years in covers + interiors for poetry, kids, nonfiction, and more for National Geographic and other publishers.
Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Nature.
Work experience:
- National Geographic Partners
- Self-employed
- American University
- American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
- Current
Stephanie
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Wood-Ridge, NJ, USA
Publication designer with experience in editorial layout, print production, prepress preparation, and high-volume page management.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Alan
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New York, United States
Book design and production specialist with more than 35 years experience working for self-published authors through major publishers.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry, Math & Science, Sex & Relationships, Technology, Engineering, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Oxford University Press
- Courier Corporation
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
Amanda
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Honesdale, PA, USA
Creative and collaborative senior book designer with nearly 15 years in children's publishing. Skilled from concept to print-ready files.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Highlights for Children
Caerus
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Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
800+ books designed. I get entrepreneurs from manuscript to career with research-first design to get your book in the right hands.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Education & Reference, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Raventide Books
- Self-employed
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Danielle
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L A, CA, USA
Design and typography are my passion. I love to work on both covers and interiors. Self-help and special interest ideas? Bring it on!
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, New Age, Education & Reference, DIY & Crafts, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Biographies & Memoirs, and Home & Garden.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- GTS Graphics
- Houghton Mifflin Company
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
Vita
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Dover, NH, USA
Book designer (covers, interiors) • Typesetter • Illustrator • Art Director • Graphic Designer • obsessed with food, dogs, and yoga.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Heinemann Publishing, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Kleinfeld Paper
- Momenta
- Curriculum Associates
Chris
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Berkeley, CA, USA
A freelance illustrator skilled in digital, hand drawn and photo collage illustration, pictorial maps and diagrams, and custom lettering.
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Children’s Non-Fiction, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, Home & Garden, Education & Reference, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Architecture.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Abby
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Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I am an illustrator interested in creating dynamic and informative images that make non-fiction enjoyable for both children and adults.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Travel, Education & Reference, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Giant Eagle
Ashley
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Portland, ME, United States
I'm an art director, graphic designer and illustrator that loves book design, typography and the interplay of graphics and text.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Home & Garden, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Macmillan Children's Books
- Sellers Publishing, Inc.
Brook
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Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Over 9 years experience as a Senior Designer creating compelling book covers and interior designs. Certified book nerd to boot.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gryphon House Books/Kaplan Early Learning
- Frog Street
Aimee
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New York, NY, USA
An art director & book designer with 10+ years of professional publishing experience in nonfiction for all ages & MG/YA fiction.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Parenting & Families, Young Adult, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Inspirational.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
Nat
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Minneapolis, MN USA
I'm a cartographer, researcher, and designer with over 30 years experience.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Travel, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Geography, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Hedberg Maps, Inc.
- Self-employed
Cathy
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Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
Award winning illustrator passionate about nature, science and the environment. I create picture books that encourage life long readers.
Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Education & Reference, Picture Books, Children's, Children’s Non-Fiction, Home & Garden, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Middle Grade.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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