April Hartmann

April Hartmann is an illustrator, animator, graphic designer, and writer with more than 25 years of professional experience creating artwork for children. She earned her BFA in Illustration from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, and her work has appeared in children’s books, magazines, educational products, toys, games, animated videos, and packaging.

April has illustrated books for traditional publishing houses and works directly with independent authors to bring their stories to life. For authors who are self-publishing, she offers a highly personalized, start-to-finish creative partnership that can include manuscript editing and polishing, character development, illustration, cover and interior design, typesetting, print-ready file preparation, and guidance through printing and publishing. Her experience across illustration, design, and publishing allows authors to work with one creative professional from manuscript through finished book.

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, April works with authors and publishers throughout the U.S. and beyond. She is also the author and illustrator of The Dream Keepers, published by POW! Kids Books.

See more of her work on Instagram @aprilhartmanncreations and at www.ahcreations.com.