Roberta Morris

Roberta Morris – Designer

I provide cover-to-cover design services for all types of books—specializing in children’s books, novels, memoirs and curriculum.

Overview

For over 20 years, I have worked in publishing both in-house and with individual authors, providing cover-to-cover design services as well as packaging and branding, taking books from manuscript to published! I work closely with an author to bring their vision to life.

As a full-service publishing design professional with solid experience in interior page and cover design, as well as typography and layout, I:

• Have extensive experience in many types of book design, including educational curriculum, children's trade, memoirs novels, magazines, and more.

• Provide full design services for both print and digital books.

• Listen to my clients, incorporating feedback to provide designs tailored to fit their needs.

• Work collaboratively with clients throughout the entire process, from initial briefing to final design, sourcing and managing illustrators and photographers, as needed.

Services
Fiction
Anthologies Picture Books Poetry
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Children’s Non-Fiction Education & Reference Math & Science Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Languages
English
Awards
  • 2015 Annual Book Show, Publishing Professionals Network
  • 2014, 2015 Inhouse Design Awards, Graphic Design USA
  • 2013 Distinguished Achievement Awards, Association of Educational Publishers
  • 2011 Beacon Award, Association of Educational Publishers
  • 2010 Annual Book Show, Publishing Professionals Network
  • 2018 Aquent Design for Good Award Grant
  • 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Award: Honorable Mention, Children’s Nonfiction
  • 2020 Graphic Design USA Design Award—book cover and interior design
  • 2021 Graphic Design USA People to Watch
Certifications
  • WIX Webmaster Certification

Work experience

Center for the Collaborative Classroom

Apr, 2004 — Present
Directs the integrated design of all print and digital products, including managing employees, contractors, and vendors. Accomplishments and duties: • Leads the conceptualization and design of Collaborative Literacy—a comprehensive curriculum comprised of three modular products at seven grade levels. This project involves extensive brand, package and text design, as well as media, and online deliverable—all on impossibly tight timelines, including leading a team of six designers and over 20 illustrators for one product component. • Partners with cross-departmental teams throughout the entire design process, collaborating and coordinating on processes and workflow to facilitate cooperation and efficiency • Oversees and manages the design of all products: interface, product interiors, packaging, media, and ancillaries—from concept to completion—with great attention to details

Self-employed

Oct, 1998 — Present
Roberta (‘Berta) is a book designer with many years of experience in publishing. She works closely with publishers and authors on projects ranging from educational curriculum to memoirs—helping to bring their publications and stories to life. ’Berta is honored to have received various book design awards: 2023 Best Indie Book Award for Science and Astronomy 2023 International Book Award for Science, Finalist 2020 Graphic Design USA American Graphic Design Awards for book design and packaging 2020 Royal Dragonfly Book Award: First Place, Young Adult Nonfiction 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Award: Honorable Mention, Children’s Nonfiction Publishing Professionals Network Annual Book Show Award, Collaborative Literacy Association of Educational Publishers, Distinguished Achievement, Collaborative Literacy Association of Educational Publishers, Beacon Award, AfterSchool KidzScience

Portfolio

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War Born: A Soldiers Story

Sutton, Perris

Independently published

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Gifts from Prometheus

Fisher, Thomas

Independently published

Cover Design
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Private Johnny Johnston, WAAC: A Candid Memoir: One Woman's Pioneering Journey in the WWII WAAC

Johnston, Edith M

Jean LaBelle

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Secrets of the Moon: Myth and Mysticism, History and Science

Osiow, Andrew M

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
TWO BULLETS IN A BAYOU: An Erica Banks Suspense Thriller

Black, Bill

Camp Street Press

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FIRST CAME THE DROWNING: A Code Crackers Thriller

Black, Bill

Camp Street Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
THE OCEAN HIDES A KILLER: A Code Crackers Thriller

Black, Bill

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
What Grandma Did

Miller, Erin

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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The Invisible Cage: How Dictatorship Changes the Business Mind - Case Study: Syria

Alyafi, Omar

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Hard Hats and Big Lessons: 12 Uncomfortable Truths for Aspiring Engineers

Kassis, Ziad S.

zeden.us

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Encyclopedia Dinosauria: A Complete Natural History

Iyer, Pranav SP

Independently published

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
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Autumn Leaves: A DNA Memoir

Beth, Sharon

Sharon Beth

Cover Design Book Interior Design
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Beneath the Killing Fields: A Family Remembers

Chhim, Peter

Chhim Press

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Synovial Space: A Guide to Dynamic Living

St. James, Raphael

Urban Cryo Publishing Inc.

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Rhubarb: A Family Christmas Thriller

Donaldson, Jim

MaraDon Media

Typography Book Interior Design
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The Secret Magic of Mrs. Claus

Lozano, Lauren

Magnolia Creative

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Ma, I tried to kill myself: For Anyone Who Has Negative Thoughts

Heart, Nikki

Typography Book Interior Design
Elijah Lovejoy's Fight for Freedom

Phillips, Jennifer

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
Robert Wadlow: The Unique Life of the Boy Who Became the World's Tallest Man

Jennifer Phillips

Imagine being the tallest person in the world. As a child. You just keep growing and growing and growing...six feet...seven feet...eight feet up. The world is made in miniature and you must co... read more
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Create Your Own Reality

Styles, Precious

Precious Styles

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Painting Joy: The Art and Life of Fernando Llort

Ahrens, Teddi

Storytree Prints

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Shattered and Gathered: Reclaiming My Life After Childhood Sexual Abuse

Hattendorf, Johanna

The Spiral Pathway

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Woven Pieces

Kubota, Teresita

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Dear Dissertation Writer: Stories, Strategies, & Self Care Tips to Get Done

Corbin, Susan D.

Book Interior Design
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Quirky

Rochman, Wendy R

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Where Do Spiders Come From?

schechter, s. r.

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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A Secret Fairy House Mission

Schechter, S. R.

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Roar! Dinosaurs!

Williams, Rebel

Cover Design Typography Book Interior Design
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Authentic Me

Aldea, Nadia

Blurb

Final Flight Final Fight: My grandmother, the WASP, and Arlington National Cemetery

Miller, Erin

Cover Design

Roberta has 39 reviews

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Vince H.

Vince H.

Aug, 2025

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I can't say enough good things about working with Roberta. Right off the bat my manuscript had an unusual situation and she worked hard to figure out how to make it OK. Then I asked for change after change after change because we had some last minute problems on our end and she got still it done....
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Roberta M.
Thanks Vince! I so much appreciate your kind words, and your professionalism. Working with an author who really gets the process is great. I also stretched my EPUB skills, which is always a good th...
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Namita G.

Namita G.

Aug, 2025

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I feel that working with Roberta was wonderful, and she was very responsive to my feedback, adjusting directions as needed. I believe she has elevated my book with our interior design, and I am very proud of the product we created together.
Roberta M.
I really enjoyed working with you on the book and think the series is super fun and educational! I wish you much success on the launch.
marlene O.

marlene O.

Jun, 2025

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I had the pleasure of working with Roberta to edit my book and design the cover, and I can't recommend her enough. She was incredibly patient and understanding, especially since I had lots of questions as a first-time author. Roberta worked within my budget and went above and beyond to help me wi...
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Omar A.

Omar A.

Jan, 2026

Roberta was professional, reliable, and attentive throughout the project. She respected the author’s voice, provided thoughtful input, and communicated clearly from start to finish. I appreciated her dedication and quality of work, and I would gladly recommend her to other authors.
Roberta M.
Thanks so much, Omar! I really enjoyed working with you as well, and think the book you've written carries very important messages and information for people to read and take in. I also really appr...
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Shannon W.

Shannon W.

Jan, 2026

Working with Roberta Morris was such a rewarding experience. She was incredibly responsive and brought a stylish, thoughtful design approach that truly helped transform my manuscript into an actual book. Watching the project come to life through her typography and layout was both exciting and aff...
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