Sussex Author Julia McKelvey Self-Publishes Her First Children’s Story Book

Sarahjane had the pleasure of creating the artwork for The Dog with the Question Mark Tail, a children’s story book written by Sussex author Julia McKelvey. The project involved bringing together photographs and illustrations of Julia’s handmade puppets with beautiful artwork created by her illustrator friend Francois Viljoen.

Working closely together on layout ideas, amendments, and creative adjustments, Sarahjane helped Julia see her vision develop into a finished book quickly and efficiently. Using Adobe InDesign for the main page layout and Adobe Photoshop to edit, cut out, and prepare images, Sarahjane created a polished publication ready for print.

The finished book showcases the charm of the handmade puppets alongside the illustrations, creating an engaging visual experience for young readers.

For more information about the book, visit Julia’s website or purchase through Brown Dog Books.

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