Various samples from chapter books that I have art directed in my position at Penguin Random House, in the art department of Random House Children's Books.
All images are for portfolio purposes only. do not reproduce.
Illustrations for each book are copyrighted to the illustrator. any text is copyrighted to the author.
A TO Z ANIMAL MYSTERIES
A TO Z ANIMAL MYSTERIES is a spin off of Ron Roy's popular chapter book series, A TO Z MYSTERIES. In addition to hiring a new illustrator for this younger chapter book series, I worked alongside editorial to come up with engaging cover concepts and fresh new branding, as well as laid out and art directed the interior illustrations.
A TO Z ANIMAL MYSTERIES series cover illustrations copyright to Chloe Burgett; branding direction from Mike Borroughs
Full cover wraps for the first two books in the series (illustrations copyright to Chloe Burgett)
THE Magnificent Makers
Created by neuroscientist Theane Giffith, this STEM-driven series follows our main characters, Violet and Pablo, as they are transported to the Maker Maze for a new adventure. They are joined by various classmates and learn about teamwork, friendship, and (most of all) science!
In addition to searching for and hiring an illustrator, I also created the branding and art directed both the cover and interior illustrations for this series.
THE MAGNIFICENT MAKERS series cover illustrations copyright to Reggie Brown
Full cover wrap and interior spreads from the first book in the series (illustrations copyright to Reggie Brown, text copyright to Theanne Griffith)
SPOOKY SLEUTHS
Created by Natasha Deen, SPOOKY SLEUTHS follows Asim as he navigates the town his family has moved to. With the help of his new friends, he investigates strange happenings around town, all of which seem to have a mythical creature behind it! Is it magic, or is it science?
In addition to searching for and hiring an illustrator, I also created the branding and art directed both the cover and interior illustrations for this series.
Branding design for this series
SPOOKY SLEUTHS cover illustrations copyright to Lissy Marlin
Full cover wrap and interior spreads from the first book in the series (illustrations copyright to Lissy Marlin, text copyright to Natasha Deen)
