We at BD just wrapped up a huge student centered design project. The Small Victories Writing Team which consisted of five high school writers, one high school illustrator, one project coordinator and three active school teachers/project supervisors worked together to develop an inspirational children book geared to 10-12 year old kids.

We at BD helped with the overall book collaboration by laying the book out in InDesign, creating several of the illustrations (along with the high school illustrator) and selecting the best fit publisher (which we selected IBJ Custom Publishing). I personally was very proud and honored BD was selected to help out with this all inspiring student centered book design project. Below are a few photos of the book and a bit about the actual book.

BD with Common Ground

BD with Common Ground

BD with Common Ground

ABOUT THE ACTUAL BOOK :

Timothy, a 12 year-old boy, has recently been placed with his Grandmother in a small Midwestern town. Tim runs headlong into a series of challenges ranging from verbal and physical abuse at the hands of a classmate, to dealing with a physical impairment, and culminating with the emotional turmoil which accompanies the loss of a loved one.

Through his many challenges, Timothy’s world is held together by his relationship with a quirky, yet very loving Grandmother, and a delightful, energetic, and eternally optimistic friend named Stephanie.

The story shadows a string of adventures for Timothy in his “new world” and follows his many exploits as he is forced to overcome hurdle after hurdle. Tag along and witness how attitude and determination save the day!