Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low

A New Visions Award Winner

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low

POB Novel with foil embossing front, back and spine; canvas embossing, and simulated inset art

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low

Old Barn Books Publishers, United Kingdom • Original paperback

Levine Querido

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Levine Querido

Cinco Puntos Press, an imprint of Lee and Low
A Junior Library Guild Selection (Older Middle Grade/YA)

Lee & Low Books: Imprint “Tu Books”

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low

Lee & Low Books
Book Design | Sheila Smallwood | Mendez

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low
A New Visions Honor Award Winner

Lee & Low Books: Imprint “Tu Books”

Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low
I created the black and white spot art for the book interior.


 

Middle Grade Novels

I collaborate closely with editors and authors in order to select the best illustrator for each project and one that fulfills the highest vision for the book.

 

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Tu Books, an imprint of Lee and Low
A Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Winner

Lee & Low Books: Imprint “Tu Books”

Tu Book, an imprint of Lee and Low

Levine Querido

Levine Querido


Sheila Smallwood | Book Cover Design | The Vanderbeeker of 141st Street

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Sheila Smallwood | Book Cover Design | Lizzie and the Lost Baby

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Wise Ink Publishers


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A National Book Award Finalist

A New York Times Bestseller

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A Newbury Honor Winner and New York Times Bestseller


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

I created this cover art using a historic image of a 4-year-old girl. I digitally manipulated the image to make her appear as a 12-year-old and then colorized the image and completed the look with a classic design.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
I created this cover art using a historic image of a 4-year-old girl. I digitally manipulated the image to make her appear as a 12-year-old and then colorized the image and completed the look with a classic design.


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


A New York Times BestsellerHoughton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A New York Times Bestseller


A Refreshed Paperback Redesign Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A refreshed paperback series design & box set

Sheila Smallwood | Book Series Design | Lois Lowry

Refreshed Hardcover Redesigns Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Refreshed hardcover series design


Island of the Blue Dolphins: New York Times Bestseller and Newbury WinnerRefreshed Paperback Redesigns Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A Newbury Winner and New York Times Bestseller
Refreshed Scott O’Dell paperback series design

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Sheila Smallwood | Illustration | Island of the Blue Dolphins
Refreshed Redesign for the 50th Anniversary Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A design for the 50th Anniversary Edition


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A Newbury Medal winner
A refreshed hardcover series design


Sheila Smallwood | Book Designer | The Willoughbys

I created this cover design around a single piece of black and white art from the author (the house) by digitally adding black and white clip art and a complimentary type design. A die cut showing the red case cover beneath creates the red door!


FUN FACT: This book was featured full screen in the movie Interstellar featuring Mathew Mathew McConaughey.

A New York Times Bestseller Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
A New York Times Bestseller


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt