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Hello Marine has created brand new cover art for a trio of Judy Blume’s classic young adult titles in her native French; giving them a fresh update in her contemporary and vibrant style. Trois Amies (the French translation of Just as Long as We're Together), the sequel, Tiens Bon, Rachel! (Here's to You, Rachel Robinson!) and lastly, Pour Toujours (Forever).
Tomislav Tomic's atmospheric illustrated map of the Isle of Sidhe features in Riftborne, the debut romantasy from Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, published by Penguin - and already an instant Sunday Times bestseller.
The map gives readers a fully realised view of Fia Riftborne's rebellion-scarred world before they've reached chapter one, its intricate detail is perfectly matched to the story's tone. It's the kind of artwork that doesn't just decorate a book, it deepens it, pulling you in from the very first page.
Map illustration is one of Tomislav Tomic’s real strengths: a rare ability to combine narrative richness with striking design, turning a navigational aid into a piece of storytelling in its own right. It's a skill he has brought to projects across fantasy and adventure fiction for many publishers, and Riftborne is a compelling new addition to that body of work.
Tomislav Tomic is represented by Arena Illustration.
Aleksandra Szmidt has created some beautiful children’s picture books worldwide.
Her work is charming - and whimsical - she has an original feature of producing a magic mail club that she has created on her own Instagram account which is very popular.
Children, animals... all beautifully brought to the page as fabulous characters for any children’s book.
If you are looking for a children’s book illustrator - working in crayons, watercolour and mixed media - check out
Aleksandra’s folder on our website.
Published by Little Tiger Books, Where the Tide Lines Lead is a YA mystery by Sophie Cameron, with a striking wraparound cover by Frances Castle.
Set off the sun-drenched yet shadow-filled Spanish coast, the story follows sixteen-year-old Elio and British tourist Sam as they're pulled into an underwater world of selkie-like creatures after a string of teenagers vanish without a trace. Frances's design spans front to back, capturing the moment where the world we know gives way to something stranger beneath the waves.
It's a cover that makes you feel the pull of the story before you've read a single word - and a striking showcase of Frances Castle’s range across atmosphere-driven illustration.
Frances Castle is represented by Arena Illustration.
Published this month by Faber, Tales of the Cobb Street Commandos is a fact-filled, funny wartime adventure written by Tony Bradman, with cover and internal illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff.
Set in London's East End in 1941, the story follows Jimmy and his friends as they form a top-secret commando unit determined to do their bit for the war effort - training in abandoned warehouses, raising money for Spitfires, and even landing a daring mission to meet Winston Churchill himself.
Aleksei Bitskoff’s energetic line work and instinct for comic timing make the Commandos leap off the page, while his eye for historical detail gives the book its real sense of place and period. Known for his intricate, humorous style, his client list includes the bestselling Little Bad Man and Who Let the Gods Out series.
Aleksei Bitskoff is represented by Arena Illustration.
Carolina Rodriguez Fuenmayor illustrates her second book in Ruby Jean Cottle’s Black River duology, commissioned by Simon & Schuster through Atria Books.
There’s a restless feeling running through Carolina Fuenmayor’s new cover for the final instalment of the Black River duology.
Made for Atria Books ahead of the novel’s September 2026 release, the piece leans into the tension at the centre of the story: desire tangled up with fear, loyalty shadowed by secrecy.
This is vampire fiction at its most emotional - the cover settles naturally into the darker, romantic tone that has shaped the books from the beginning.
Ivy and Bearlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Dinosaur Fossil, published by Magic Cat Publishing is the eagerly awaited second book in Kristyna's beloved series - this time taking young detectives somewhere altogether more prehistoric.
When a rare dinosaur fossil vanishes from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. The trail is packed with twists and hidden clues, all woven through with real facts about fossils, evolution and conservation. As with the first book in the series, the story is brought to life with 15 brain-boggling puzzles that invite readers to join the investigation themselves.
What makes Kristyna Litten’s work so special is her ability to blend gripping storytelling with genuine non-fiction content, all rendered in her signature richly detailed, full-colour illustration style. Based in Yorkshire, her work is instantly recognisable and her client list spans from children’s publishing into luxury product branding and television advertising.
Kristyna Litten is represented by Arena Illustration.
Published this month by Flying Eye Books, Hupo and the Doom Lagoon is the thrilling sequel to Billy's debut graphic novel Hupo and the Wonder Thief, sending young readers back into the dreamlike world of Yip for another breathtaking adventure.
Hupo sets off across Yip in an airship, this time alongside the mysterious Zimmy, a peculiar companion who looks, sounds and smells just like him. Their destination is the Doom Lagoons, where fears can be buried beneath the water forever. But when centuries of trapped horrors are unleashed, it falls to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone - and Hupo must face his very worst fears of all.
With a style that carries echoes of Studio Ghibli, Billy Partridge’s digitally crafted worlds are ethereal, imaginative and full of heart. His exceptional talent for world-building and character creation makes his work a natural fit for publishing, animation and branding alike.
Billy Partridge is represented by Arena Illustration.
Written by the legendary poet Benjamin Zephaniah, this joyful book has been brought to life by Nila Aye’s enchanting illustrations. From playful characters to whimsical scenes, Nila's illustrations capture the heart of Zephaniah's words in the most magical way.
Kate has beautifully illustrated a wonderful series of Little Puffin Clothbound Classics. They are pocket sized and adorned with gold foil-stamped designs, making them the perfect collectible items for a young person’s own little library.
