I'm looking for a children's book cover designer and illustrator to work with me on my latest children's book about disability. It's a magical story about strength beyond limits, aimed at children aged 9–12, with strong themes of inclusion, empowerment, and acceptance.
This is my first time self-formatting and self-publishing, so I'd appreciate a designer who can be patient, collaborative, and supportive throughout the process.
What I need:
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Front and back cover designs for both print and ebook formats.
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Print trim size is set at 5.5 x 8.5 inches (using Atticus.io).
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The layout margins are 0.625" (inside) and 0.5" (outside), with 0.25" indents.
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The manuscript is 41 pages long with a word count just over 5,000.
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If you also offer internal illustrations, I'm open to exploring black-and-white illustrations – one per chapter might work well.
The book will be published this year, ideally late summer or early autumn.
A bit about me:
I'm a disabled writer, author, and disability advocate living with cerebral palsy and a severe speech impediment. My work challenges stereotypes and celebrates difference. I write with honesty, humour, and heart, and I want this cover to reflect that.
Budget
Negotiable depending on experience and what's offered. I want to pay fairly for quality work.
Deadline
Looking to commission by late May 2025. Final cover by early August at the latest.
How to Apply
Please email: gavin@thedisabledwriter.co.uk and copy in sarah@thedisabledwriter.co.uk with:
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A short intro about you and your style
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Relevant portfolio work (children's covers, especially)
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Rates and availability
You can read the opening chapters of the manuscript on request.
Let's make some magic.
