As a mother, I always pick out books for my children that have eye-catching illustrations and colors. To make reading a habit for them, I must create a bonding relationship between them and books at an early age.
If you’re a self-published writer and you’re writing your book for children, then you better roll up your sleeves and start looking for a good book illustrator to design your book. So what should you look for exactly?
When you finally find an illustrator, always ask for their portfolio. Check out their designs and see if they match what you’re looking for. Don’t be shy and explain what you want precisely. If there’s something you don’t like, say no and give the illustrator another chance.
Then, ask the illustrator’s advice on making the font and the illustrations coincide with each other. Having the wrong font is a big issue, and it might ruin the entire design of your book.
It’s essential to consider the placement of your text. Ensure that it does not hide the beautiful illustrations and that we can clearly read the font.
Make sure that you establish a good relationship with your illustrator, especially for your future works.
Good luck!