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BOOK DESIGN
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SECTION 1  |  CHAPTER BOOKS

BEATRICE ZINKER, UPSIDE DOWN THINKER

BOOK #1 | BEATRICE ZINKER chapter book series
Published by Disney Hyperion, 2017
Written + illustrated by Shelley Johannes

Editor: Rotem Moscovich  |  Designers: Phil Caminiti and Shelley Johannes

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BEATRICE ZINKER | INCOGNITO

BOOK #2 | BEATRICE ZINKER chapter book series
Published by Disney Hyperion, 2018
Written + illustrated by Shelley Johannes

Editor: Rotem Moscovich  |  Designers: Mary Claire Cruz and Shelley Johannes

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BEATRICE ZINKER | SABOTAGE

BOOK #3 | BEATRICE ZINKER chapter book series
Published by Disney Hyperion, 2020
Written + illustrated by Shelley Johannes

Editor: Rotem Moscovich  |  Designers: Phil Buchanan and Shelley Johannes

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SECTION 2  |  PICTURE BOOKS

MORE THAN SUNNY

48-page picture book about finding delight and togetherness in every weather
Published by Abrams, 2021
Written + illustrated by Shelley Johannes
Editor: Emma Ledbetter | Initial Art Director: Ann Bobco | Designer: Heather Kelly
Conceptual sketches, layouts, and hand-lettering by Shelley Johannes

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CONCEPTUAL COVER STUDIES

INTERIOR LAYOUT SAMPLES

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THIS JOY!

48-page picture book about a child trying to measure the size of her joy
Published by Abrams, 2022
Written + illustrated by Shelley Johannes
Editor: Emma Ledbetter  |  Designer: Heather Kelly
Conceptual sketches, layouts, and hand-lettering by Shelley Johannes

CONCEPTUAL COVER STUDIES

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INTERIOR LAYOUT SAMPLES

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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

40-page picture book about finding courage to step into the spotlight
Publishing by Little, Brown, 2025
Written by Marcy Campbell | Illustrated by Shelley Johannes
Editor: Andrea Spooner  |  Designer: Brenda Angelilli
Conceptual sketches, layouts, and hand-lettering by Shelley Johannes

CONCEPTUAL COVER STUDIES

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INTERIOR LAYOUT SAMPLES

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SECTION 3  |  YOUNG ADULT

COVER STUDIES: SONGS EIGHT SIX

Science fiction coming-of-age novel with supernatural themes
Published by Jasper Light Publishing, 2013

Written by Lisabeth Posthuma
Cover Designer: Shelley Johannes
Utilized: Photoshop, InDesign, photographic images, hand drawn elements


 

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