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A Career in Illustration

A Career in Illustration

by Bithell, Rachel

ISBN: 9798892605045

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The art and design field is made up of many exciting careers, including illustration. This profession, which involves adding drawings or paintings to books, magazines, or even product packaging requires both talent and training. To succeed in this industry, artists must be persistent. But people who possess a talent for illustration, as well as the mind for business that it also requires, may enjoy working in this creative career. Part of the Art and Design Careers series, A Career in Illustration is a guide for young artists who want to help tell stories through their talent for drawing.

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  • Copyright: 2026
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Intermediate
    • Elementary
    • Middle

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 5

    AR Title: No

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Comprehension quiz
    • Full-color illustrations
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index

    Dewey Number: 331.702
    Page Count:     48
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Reviews and Awards for A Career in Illustration

"Gr 7-10–This series introduces readers to a variety of creative careers, showing what each profession involves and how to get started. Each book begins with a short fictional story in which a character is unexpectedly introduced to the featured career, offering a relatable entry point for readers. The narrative then shifts to explain what ­professionals in the field do, highlighting real-life ­examples, well-known figures, and notable designs. These references make the content more ­engaging and help readers connect the profession to people or work they may recognize. The books also outline steps for ­pursuing the career, including relevant schooling, internships, and specific programs or institutions to explore. The writing is clear and engaging, and the graphics include backgrounds with overlapping splashes of color, abundant photos, and color accents.
VERDICT: These titles are good introductions to creative ­careers and suitable for collections needing ­resources on this topic."
--School Library Journal, November 1, 2025

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Artistic talent can lead to more than an enjoyable hobby. It can also turn into a fun and rewarding career. People with a gift for drawing can develop this skill to become an animator, a cartoonist, or an illustrator. A person with great personal style can study fashion design to create clothing lines. A person with design ideas for houses and other buildings can pursue a career as an architect. And people who want to tell stories through images or videos can do it as a photographer or filmmaker. Art & Design Careers is a fun and informative series about the many ways creative young people can turn their talents into a productive livelihood. With striking color photographs, a fun Ready, Set, Design quiz, and a useful index, this series offers practical advice for a variety of jobs in the art and design field.