Designing for children and young readers?

1. What are key things are important to keep in mind when designing books for children?
2. What are some of the current trends in literature for young readers?

What are key things are important to keep in mind when designing books for children?

Assess the text and illustrations

The text should already be edited before you begin designing. Start by familiarizing yourself with both the story and the author's vision for the book. Read the story several times and note where natural pauses occur (for example, where a page might be turned).

What are some of the current trends in literature for young readers?

Other trends include fantasy, kindness (anti-bullying), recreating classics, and realistic fiction. To help ease small children into reading longer-form books, transitional books have shorter chapters, larger words, some pictures, and topics that connect with the age group they are written for.