Curated Publishing Co. was created to provide authors with a more focused, professional, and visually elevated way to discover children’s book illustrators.
Many authors searching for illustration talent are often overwhelmed by overcrowded freelance marketplaces filled with inconsistent quality, unrelated creative services, and portfolios that may not align with children’s publishing standards. At the same time, talented illustrators deserve a space where their work can be presented professionally within a publishing-focused environment.
Curated Publishing Co. was built to bridge that gap.
Our service is a curated directory dedicated specifically to children’s publishing, picture books, educational illustration, visual storytelling, and creative publishing professionals. Every illustrator featured on the directory is reviewed for portfolio quality, professionalism, and alignment with the creative standards of the services.
Rather than functioning as an open marketplace, Curated Publishing Co. focuses on thoughtful curation, strong visual presentation, and a more intentional discovery experience for authors and publishing professionals.
We believe finding the right illustrator should feel inspiring, organized, and creatively aligned — not overwhelming.
New illustrators are added to the platform on an ongoing basis as Curated Publishing Co. continues to carefully grow its curated network of children’s publishing professionals.
Curated Publishing Co. is proudly operated by Purple Diamond Press, an independent children’s publishing company focused on storytelling, literacy, creativity, and meaningful publishing experiences.
Our Review Process
Every illustrator application is personally reviewed for:
- originality
- storytelling ability
- professionalism
- publishing readiness
- portfolio consistency