Kim Sponaugle

Children's book Illustrator

Kim Sponaugle has illustrated more than 18 children's books. Her bright, colorful style and delightful expressions give her illustrations warmth and whimsey. A graduate of the Art Institute of Philadelphia, Kim earned a degree in graphic design but found "home" in children's book illustration. Kim has a gift to be able to capture the essence of a story and enhance it with her illustrations.

Resume

Hired as an associate designer for BIL curriculum 1987-1988 Cook Communications (formerly David C. Cook Publishing Company)
Designed teaching aids for elementary age children.

Worked as a freelance illustrator, a children's pastel cartoon portrait artist, t-shirt designer, mural artist, designed SS curriculum, and has illustrated 18 children's books.

Beatrice Loses Her Doll, Concordia Publishing House, 2001
New Clothes, Concordia Publishing House, 2001
Anna Banana, Christian Focus Publications, 2006
Corey's Story, Christian focus Publications, 2007
Jamie's Dream, Guardian Angel Publishing, 2007
Tickleland, Athse Publishing, 2007
Grandma Kathy Has Cancer, Dogear Publishing, 2007
Benny & Marshmallow, Ithaca Press, 2007
Mike Duffy & the World's Smallest Person, Llumina Press,2007
Mike Duffy - Judgement Day, Llumina Press, 2008
Curley, Q and Me Too!, Images Press, 2008
An Angel's First Job, Dragonfly Publishing, 2008
Angel Eyes, Guardian Angel Publishing, 2008
A Very Dragon Christmas, Dragonfly Publishing, 2008
The Gift of Love, Llumina Press, 2008
Stubby's Destiny, Guardian Angel Publishing, due fall 2008
The Little Crane, Keene Publishing, due fall 2008
Randy Kazandy! Where are Your Glasses? due fall 2008

Contracted with KICKS club Publishing to illustrate a 12 book series for kids about kids.


Location

Salem, NJ

Specialties

  • Illustration
  • Print

Experience

15+ years

Education

Art Institute of Philadelphia