need an illustrator for children's book

As a parent, I have been writing children's books for my own children and have received positive feedback from them. They have encouraged me to share my stories with a wider audience, and I am considering self-publishing my first book. However, I am in need of an illustrator to bring my story to life. There are nine rhyming paragraphs, and I envision spreading each paragraph over two pages [9"x9" size]. However, I am open to reconfiguring the layout depending on what works best for the illustrations. I am looking for engaging and interesting artwork that will capture the attention of young readers.

If the book is successful, I plan on pursuing traditional publishing options for future projects.

Thank you for your time and consideration ahead of time.