This is a book cover I illustrated for Tylia Flores' book Crossing Borders, a romance novel in which Trae and Dora, two teenagers with cerebral palsy, fall in love with each other.

The novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience as the main character, Trae Thomas, navigates through heartbreak and isolation. Inspired by her own experiences, Tylia Flores uses Trae as a representation of herself to show readers that they are not alone in their struggles and that there is someone who understands them. Through her writing, Flores aims to encourage those who are going through difficult times to keep going and to find strength in themselves.

This project includes the full illustration used in the final design, the initial sketches of the project, the cover design, and mockup images of the book.

Commissioned Art

Book Author: Tylia L. Flores

Artist: Arthur Heding

Year: 2024