MATYLDA, BRIGHT AND TENDER by Holly M. McGhee

Interior design for middle grade novel

The interior design for MATYLDA, BRIGHT AND TENDER needed to be accessible for the young audience, but tender enough for the subject matter. In the end, I hand-painted spots similar to Matylda’s to use throughout the text, particularly evoking the lizard’s tail on the chapter opener spreads. These organic shapes are eye-catching and evocative, while still being soft and organic.

MATYLDA, BRIGHT AND TENDER | ON SALE: 03/2017 | TRIM: 5.5″ x 7.75″ | AGES: 8-12 | EXTENT: 224 | TYPE: ITC VELJOVIC

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