Let's bring your children's book to life.
You have a story worth telling. Whether you are an indie author with a manuscript ready to illustrate, or an organisation that wants to create a custom children’s book to connect with your audience, I am here to help you create something that looks and feels world-class.
I am Vivian Uwakwe, Nigerian children’s book illustrator, Modern-Day African Griot, and Amazon No.1 Bestselling Author of three African folktale picture books. When you work with me, you are not hiring someone who only knows how to draw. You are working with someone who understands the full pipeline from manuscript to published book.
Book Covers
Interior Spreads
Character Design
Commercial Work
Service 1: Children's Book Illustration
For authors and publishers who have a manuscript and need a professional illustrator.
You have written your story. Now it needs visuals that do it justice. I create full-color, professionally illustrated picture books that are culturally expressive, character-driven, and built to compete on any bookshelf in the world.
What is included:
- Initial consultation to understand your vision, your characters, and your audience
- Character concept sketches with revisions until we get it right
- Full color illustrations for every spread in your manuscript
- Up to two rounds of revisions per illustration
- Final print-ready files in the formats you need for publishing
Investment:
- Starter Package (up to 16 pages): from 1,500 USD
- Standard Package (17 to 32 pages): from 2,500 USD
- Premium Package (32 pages, complex scenes or multiple characters): from 4,000 USD
All packages include a signed contract, clear timeline, milestone-based delivery, and payment in installments.
Custom quotes available for series projects, bilingual editions, and rush timelines.
Service 2: Custom Children's Book for Organisations
For schools, NGOs, brands, healthcare providers, government agencies, and companies that serve children.
A beautifully illustrated custom book with your message woven into an age-appropriate story is a tool that lasts for years, travels far, and builds genuine emotional connection with families. I work with organisations to develop original story concepts, scripts, and full illustrations that carry your message in a way children can understand and parents can trust.
Ideal for:
- Schools and educational institutions creating literacy materials
- NGOs and nonprofits delivering health, safety, or social messages to children
- Brands and companies launching products or services for a child audience
- Government agencies running awareness campaigns for families
- Religious and community organisations creating values-based stories for children
Investment:
Projects typically start from 3,000 USD based on scope, page count, complexity, and usage rights. Please reach out to discuss your specific needs and receive a tailored quote.
How It Works
- Send me a message via WhatsApp or email with a brief description of your project.
- We schedule a short consultation to discuss your vision, timeline, and budget.
- I send you a custom proposal and contract with full scope, timeline, payment schedule, and deliverables.
- We begin. You receive milestone updates at every stage.
- Final files delivered. Your book is ready for the world.
Ready to Get Started?
I take on a limited number of projects at a time to ensure every client receives my full attention and best work.
I typically respond within 24 to 48 hours.
