Sunday, May 17, 2026

Call for Authors & Illustrators: Franklin 250th Anniversary Commemorative Children’s Book

*Please Note: This project is being conducted with funding provided through a state earmark and does not use any funds from the Town of Franklin.


Celebrate Franklin 250

The Town of Franklin is seeking qualified vendors to write and/or illustrate a commemorative children’s book in celebration of Franklin’s 250th Anniversary.
This milestone anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate Franklin’s history, community pride, and shared future. To support this town-wide celebration, we are inviting vendors to submit qualifications, product examples, pricing, and service information for a commemorative children’s book that may be sold and/or distributed as part of Franklin’s anniversary events and promotions.

Scope of Services

The Town is seeking vendors that can provide some or all of the following services:
Author a children’s book using the included narrative structure
Illustrate a children’s book according to the provided narrative
Artists may submit as an author, illustrator, or both. 

Children’s Book

The Town is seeking authors and illustrators for the production of a commemorative children’s book for early readers ages 4-8 that includes, but is not limited to:

Writing
  • 800-2000 word count
  • ADA compliant sans serif font
  • Engaging and interactive
Art
  • Whimsical
  • Cover art
  • Double-spread layouts with bleed
  • CMYK
For additional details and application