I am interested in an illustrator willing to volunteer the artwork illustration for a picture book (standard 32-page format) in support of a non-profit effort for the National MS Society.
About our fight:
I am a retired US Army Captain, West Point (BS) and Portland State (MBA) graduate, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1999. After eight years blogging for the Veterans Administration MS Center of Excellence and 13 years writing/fundraising for the National MS Society, I was convinced to turn one of my blog stories into a children’s book.
About my story:
”My MS and E” defines the relation my 5-year old daughter, Eleanor, and I share as I battle this disease. It is written with the essence of our mantra “Never Stop… Never Quit…”
My intent is to donate 100% of the proceeds I earn from this story to the National MS Society, Oregon Chapter. This year alone, fundraising efforts, for us and the team we founded, will raise close to $100,000.
I am pursuing self-publishing as a limited factor. I only want to pursue digital books right now; that will expedite release and reduce other costs. I am working on pro-bono work for key steps remaining until e-publishing.
Timing: I am able to work with an artist and share time as needed. IF AVAILABLE, I will be able to share your illustrations with the story during the NMSS National Conference on November 7.
What this work can offer:
1 – Incredible support of a charitable effort in need.
2 – Awareness of your work! I have national networks, through the NMSS and West Point, where I can showcase your talents.
3 – Expansion: if this effort grows to a printed book, I will offer 1st option to you to illustrate the format (as a paid position, if requested).
I have the completed story top review. I also a book dummy prepared, for sharing my energy plus entertaining Eleanor, and will gladly send it to you as needed.
Cheers
Kevin
971-219-6784
For 2.3 million people with MS worldwide,
the fight is not over and it won’t be over until the cure is found.
It will never stop….nor will we
It will never quit….nor will we
This is why we fight.
www.neverstopneverquit.com
To Apply:
Please direct interest/inquiries to me @ KevJByrne@gmail.com
Definitive experience in children’s story illustration not needed. Just a strong imagination and a desire to help change the course of this disease.
I have the completed story top review. I also a book dummy prepared, for sharing my energy plus entertaining Eleanor, and will gladly send it to you as needed.
We can talk through the details and your interest/qualifications as able.