Illustrator Needed for Punjabi Sikh Mental Health Picture Book (Amazon KDP Print + Ebook)
Budget: $250 – $500 CAD
I am seeking a skilled illustrator to bring my Punjabi storybook to life with visually captivating illustrations. The book is titled "Changing Our Soch: Tara's Story" and is aimed at older children (8-12 years old). It requires a cartoonish/realistic art style with bright and vibrant colors that effectively convey emotions and cultural authenticity.
The story focuses on mental health awareness within the South Asian community, so the ability to illustrate expressive characters and culturally relevant settings is essential. The illustrations should be engaging yet mature enough to resonate with both children and adults.
Book Details:
Title: Changing Our Soch: Tara’s Story
Target Audience: Older children (8-12 years old)
Format: 8.5” x 8.5” (21.59 cm x 21.59 cm) square book
Page Count: 32 pages (including title and dedication pages)
Illustrations Needed: Around 14-16 full-spread illustrations, plus a cover design
Publishing Format: Amazon KDP (Print & Ebook)
Illustration & Text Requirements:
Style: Cartoonish/realistic with bright, vibrant colors
Print Format: CMYK color mode, 300 DPI resolution, full bleed (8.625” x 8.625” with a 0.125” bleed)
Ebook Format: RGB color mode, optimized for digital screens (Kindle, tablets)
Illustrations should include:
Expressive character storytelling (facial emotions are key)
Urban setting inspired by Surrey/Abbotsford, BC (modern South Asian community)
Main characters: Tara (Punjabi woman in her 30s, wears a blue suit), Suraj (her turban-wearing Sikh husband), and Dr. Singh (a Sikh doctor with glasses and a turban)
Culturally authentic elements (Gurdwara setting, South Asian home interiors, traditional clothing)
Text Placement: The illustrator will need to add the text I provide directly into the illustrations, ensuring readability and proper integration with the artwork.
Deliverables:
High-resolution files in PDF, PNG, or TIFF (for print)
Text-integrated files for both Amazon KDP print and ebook format
Final files must be properly formatted for KDP submission (with text placement, bleed margins, and page layout considerations)
Ideal Illustrator:
Experience with children’s books (ages 8-12) or narrative-driven illustrations
Understanding of South Asian culture (or willingness to research)
Ability to convey emotions and mental health themes through expressive art
Experience with text placement and formatting for print books
Revisions included in the offer to refine the artwork and text placement if needed
Budget & Timeline:
Budget: $250-500 CAD
Expected turnaround: 4-6 weeks for final illustrations with text placement
Looking forward to working with a talented illustrator to bring this important story to life!
The story focuses on mental health awareness within the South Asian community, so the ability to illustrate expressive characters and culturally relevant settings is essential. The illustrations should be engaging yet mature enough to resonate with both children and adults.
Book Details:
Title: Changing Our Soch: Tara’s Story
Target Audience: Older children (8-12 years old)
Format: 8.5” x 8.5” (21.59 cm x 21.59 cm) square book
Page Count: 32 pages (including title and dedication pages)
Illustrations Needed: Around 14-16 full-spread illustrations, plus a cover design
Publishing Format: Amazon KDP (Print & Ebook)
Illustration & Text Requirements:
Style: Cartoonish/realistic with bright, vibrant colors
Print Format: CMYK color mode, 300 DPI resolution, full bleed (8.625” x 8.625” with a 0.125” bleed)
Ebook Format: RGB color mode, optimized for digital screens (Kindle, tablets)
Illustrations should include:
Expressive character storytelling (facial emotions are key)
Urban setting inspired by Surrey/Abbotsford, BC (modern South Asian community)
Main characters: Tara (Punjabi woman in her 30s, wears a blue suit), Suraj (her turban-wearing Sikh husband), and Dr. Singh (a Sikh doctor with glasses and a turban)
Culturally authentic elements (Gurdwara setting, South Asian home interiors, traditional clothing)
Text Placement: The illustrator will need to add the text I provide directly into the illustrations, ensuring readability and proper integration with the artwork.
Deliverables:
High-resolution files in PDF, PNG, or TIFF (for print)
Text-integrated files for both Amazon KDP print and ebook format
Final files must be properly formatted for KDP submission (with text placement, bleed margins, and page layout considerations)
Ideal Illustrator:
Experience with children’s books (ages 8-12) or narrative-driven illustrations
Understanding of South Asian culture (or willingness to research)
Ability to convey emotions and mental health themes through expressive art
Experience with text placement and formatting for print books
Revisions included in the offer to refine the artwork and text placement if needed
Budget & Timeline:
Budget: $250-500 CAD
Expected turnaround: 4-6 weeks for final illustrations with text placement
Looking forward to working with a talented illustrator to bring this important story to life!