I met Jill Campbell at the Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers conference several years ago, and we kept in touch over Instagram (she was one of my first big cheerleaders as I started my illustration Instagram page). She reached out to me a few months ago, asking if I’d be willing to be brave and try to make a cover for her middle grade historical novel, Ruby, Who?
She gave me a little sketch she’d made with her idea of what she wanted, and I thought I’d give it a try.
After I drew the initial artwork, I read her novel. I laughed and I cried through the entire story, it was so good. Her cover vision really did fit the gorgeous story beautifully, and I’m proud to have my drawing on her book!
Definitely go read Jill Campbell’s middle grade novel, Ruby, Who? It’s a wonderful story about a twelve year old who is literally searching for her place in this world, and figuring out what it means to be part of a family. There’s so much humor and heart in this book, and I loved it.
Gaylene Wilson 