Children’s Book Illustration

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #17 Hi, This week’s KidLit Creator’s Chronicle is a bit different! I am sharing an oldie but goodie—part of an article I wrote for GetYourBookIllustrations five years ago. It’s still as relevant now as it was then. (Feel free to read the full article here.) Enjoy! When researching types…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #06 Hi authors! Imagine this: You’ve poured your heart into your story, and now it’s time to turn it into a real book with beautiful illustrations. But the process of finding an illustrator can feel overwhelming—and sometimes risky. I see too many authors get burnt when they choose the…

The KidLit Creator’s Chronicle – Issue #05 The quality of your book’s illustrations can make or break its success. I often get questions from authors about illustrations. It’s one of the biggest challenges for self-publishing authors for several reasons. Some are overwhelmed by the cost, and many don’t know where to start. How do you…

Have you ever wondered how the beautiful illustrations in children’s books come to life? Children’s book illustration is a special combination of imagination and technique, and there is a lot to know about it! Self-publishing authors get to collaborate with their illustrator. So if you’re self-publishing, this article is definitely for you. For traditional publishing,…