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Young adult Book Cover Art Gallery
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Designer: Driss C.
Junior Year Bites
Designed by Driss C.
Available to hire ⏺"This book is a YA story where the protagonist must adapt to her new vampire life. The quirky story and characters inspired a cover featuring the protagonist as a bridge between her vampire friends on the left and her human social circle on the right. A pink palette and bright yellow title signal it as YA at first glance. To incorporate elements the author requested, like a teacup, squirrel, and paintbrushes, I included them within the protagonist's outfit, foreshadowing events in the book."
Designer: Madli S.
Designer: Driss C.
Henry Button and The Haunted Matinée
Liam Auden Brant
Designed by Driss C.
Available to hire ⏺"The main challenge with Haunted Matinée was evoking the feel of old black-and-white movies while keeping a colorful design for middle-grade readers. Bright red and yellow elements balance the main blue. Since Henry Button is a series, I designed the title as a standalone for continuity across volumes, adding familiarity and timelessness. The design includes many details and easter eggs, like the diamond-shaped illustration, which hints at the glamour of Old Hollywood."
Designer: Rodney H.
You'll See
Designed by Rodney H.
Available to hire ⏺"The cover design symbolizes the strength of family bonds, with the girls stepping into the world surrounded by positivity, confidence, and grace. They are encouraged to embrace their talents and appearance to achieve their aspirations. What stands out is the texture of the illustration, the color palette, and the typography, bringing the characters to life. Their height, hair, style, and setting combine to inspire their unique story."
Designer: Candice B.
Eve Archer
Designed by Candice B.
Available to hire ⏺"The novel is an urban fantasy with outer space elements. The protagonist's clothing conveys the urban vibe, while nebula clouds represent space. I included a dragon and fireball in the background to highlight the fantasy aspect.To break away from typical YA covers, I chose a cropped side view to convey action and suspense, rather than a glamorous front portrait. Graphic elements like concentric circles and stars blend symbolism with realism for a unique and sophisticated design."
Designer: Madli S.
Where The Stars Hide
Designed by Madli S.
Available to hire ⏺"The author of this magical YA fantasy had a clear vision for the cover—an illustration combining a close-up portrait of the young protagonist and a futuristic cityscape with a strong red glow. After discussing the storyline, we finalized a concept and color palette that best represents the narrative. The goal was to create a dark, mysterious illustration with intense eye contact from the main character, designed to captivate the target audience."
Designer: Arjan v. W.
The Tears of Apphat
Designed by Arjan v. W.
Available to hire ⏺"The author and I aimed to give this book cover a cinematic feel, like a movie poster, full of atmosphere while showcasing the main character. The story is set in a fictional desert world with Arabic influences, which is expressed mainly in the typography. The subtle sacred geometry in the sky references the magical aspect of the story. These geometric designs reappear at the start of each chapter, creating a cohesive and unified design throughout the entire book."
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Designer: Caitlin B. A.
The 38 Impossible Loves of Naoko Nishizawa
Designed by Caitlin B. A.
Available to hire ⏺"For this YA novel, the author wanted to emphasize the relationship between these two characters, which was in line with common visual themes in the genre. The friendship is at the center of the story, so I was sure to use body language that showed a comfortability and closeness, and we wanted to be sure to spend a lot of time getting the features of each character correct, emphasizing the uniqueness of the girls, despite their uniforms."
Designer: Angela R.
Summer's Snow
Designed by Angela R.
Available to hire ⏺"For this cover, we aimed to evoke the atmosphere of a classic dark and dreamy fairytale. We maintained an air of mystery, avoiding too many reveals, while including subtle hints on the front and back that tie into key moments in the story."
Designer: Andy B.
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