I need a children’s book illustrator based in Qld Australia
Budget: $750 – $1,500 AUD
Hi all,
My name is John and I am a teacher and first time children’s’ picture book author. I have written a 730-word picture book, We Wish We Could, which is targeted to children aged 4-8. I am seeking a quote from an illustrator for the 13 inside illustrations plus one cover design.
I live with my partner and foster son in Brisbane, Australia. Last year, at the age of two, our foster son asked me one night, “Where is my mummy?” As a primary teacher, my first thought was to use a children’s picture book to help answer this question, however I soon discovered there is a lack of stories for younger children that deal with fostering. While there are some good titles on adoption, they did not seem to adequately address the situation for children in the foster care system, who might have different foster parents and biological parents coming in and out of their lives. I was inspired to write We Wish We Could, to help foster kids make sense of changing homes and families and identify the love that transcends this shifting terrain
About the story/synopsis:
Finding the right home is something that all creatures long for. Meet Teddy, a young bear cub who can no longer live with his bear parents. Just like the many children in the foster care system, Teddy Bear must learn to live in two worlds as he navigates new relationships and makes sense of old ones.
When Teddy Bear must leave his bear family, he feels unsure and sad. His new beaver family and their funny river home seem strange. With the passing of the seasons, he begins to feel safe and to understand that he is still connected to his parents.
About your role:
I have a document with notes for the illustrator with some ideas for each page (attached).
After I have the illustrations I will seek a graphic designer to quote for picture layout and typography of this project. My next step will be to publish using Print on Demand services such as IngramSpark.
*Project description:*
-1 cover illustration
-13 inside pages illustration with space for text
-5 characters (3 bears, 2 beavers)
-full colour with background
-digital
-size: tbc (maximum A4)
- can you quote for double page illustrations as well as single page ? I am undecided on what format to sue but most likely will choose single page
-inclusive of 2 rounds of modifications
Due to funding I require that the illustrator be from Queensland Australia.
Thanks for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
John Alan Grigg
My name is John and I am a teacher and first time children’s’ picture book author. I have written a 730-word picture book, We Wish We Could, which is targeted to children aged 4-8. I am seeking a quote from an illustrator for the 13 inside illustrations plus one cover design.
I live with my partner and foster son in Brisbane, Australia. Last year, at the age of two, our foster son asked me one night, “Where is my mummy?” As a primary teacher, my first thought was to use a children’s picture book to help answer this question, however I soon discovered there is a lack of stories for younger children that deal with fostering. While there are some good titles on adoption, they did not seem to adequately address the situation for children in the foster care system, who might have different foster parents and biological parents coming in and out of their lives. I was inspired to write We Wish We Could, to help foster kids make sense of changing homes and families and identify the love that transcends this shifting terrain
About the story/synopsis:
Finding the right home is something that all creatures long for. Meet Teddy, a young bear cub who can no longer live with his bear parents. Just like the many children in the foster care system, Teddy Bear must learn to live in two worlds as he navigates new relationships and makes sense of old ones.
When Teddy Bear must leave his bear family, he feels unsure and sad. His new beaver family and their funny river home seem strange. With the passing of the seasons, he begins to feel safe and to understand that he is still connected to his parents.
About your role:
I have a document with notes for the illustrator with some ideas for each page (attached).
After I have the illustrations I will seek a graphic designer to quote for picture layout and typography of this project. My next step will be to publish using Print on Demand services such as IngramSpark.
*Project description:*
-1 cover illustration
-13 inside pages illustration with space for text
-5 characters (3 bears, 2 beavers)
-full colour with background
-digital
-size: tbc (maximum A4)
- can you quote for double page illustrations as well as single page ? I am undecided on what format to sue but most likely will choose single page
-inclusive of 2 rounds of modifications
Due to funding I require that the illustrator be from Queensland Australia.
Thanks for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
John Alan Grigg