Illustrated by Sadiqa Akhter
Sadiqa Akhter / Illustration & book design
A world of imagination. In motion.Small stories.
Big wonder.
Children’s book illustration with character.
Work with Sadiqa Akhter and Source II Studio.
11+years creating500+children’s books developedFor authors & publishers worldwide ↗
Explore all 15 new illustration & book design samples
Characters, colour & storytelling
A style for every little story.
Explore character development, family storytelling, and soft watercolor illustration samples.
A peek inside the bookshelf
Small books.
Big imaginations.
Published books illustrated by Sadiqa Akhter. Different stories, each with its own personality.
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Little Leo’s DJ Dream
Illustrated by Sadiqa Akhter
Miles and the Grumpy Pants
Your story, thoughtfully brought to life
From a spark of an idea
to a book they’ll treasure.
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Picture book illustration
Expressive scenes and thoughtful visual storytelling, from the first character sketch to the final spread.
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Character design
Little heroes with big personalities. Develop a memorable cast with a consistent look throughout your story.
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Book covers & KDP formatting
Bring the finishing touches together with a children’s book cover and interior layout prepared for your publishing format.
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Hello, I’m Sadiqa!An artist behind every adventure
A love for stories.
An eye for the little things.
I’m Sadiqa Akhter, a children’s book illustrator and founder of Source II Studio. With over 11 years of experience and 500+ children’s books developed, I help authors turn their ideas into expressive, character-filled worlds.
Whether you’re creating your first picture book or building a new series, we’ll discuss your story, your readers, and the illustration style that feels right for your book.
Meet the people behind the pagesA friendly, collaborative process
Let’s make your next chapter.
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Tell us your story
Share your manuscript or idea, reader age, preferred style, and publication plans.
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Find its personality
Discuss the characters, illustration direction, project scope, and milestones with our studio.
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Bring the pages together
Develop the artwork through agreed feedback stages, then prepare the final files for your book.
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Explore our illustration portfolio
View characters, storybook artwork, and publishing examples.
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Before we begin
A few little
questions.
Wondering about children’s book illustration costs, formatting, or working together?
Can you help with Amazon KDP illustration and formatting?
Source II Studio offers children’s book illustration, cover design, and Amazon KDP formatting. Tell us your trim size, page count, intended age group, and required print or ebook format so we can discuss the scope.
How much does children’s book illustration cost?
Request a project quote through our contact form. Include the number of illustrations, art style, page count, cover requirements, and deadline. The scope and price need to be agreed for your specific book.
How long will my book take, and how do revisions work?
Share your intended publication date and project requirements when you enquire. Ask us to confirm availability, milestones, revision rounds, and delivery dates in your project agreement before work begins.
What should I send to request an illustration quote?
Send a story summary or manuscript, reader age range, page count, preferred illustration style, reference images, trim size if known, and target deadline. Mention whether you also need character design, a cover, formatting, or a book trailer.
Get to know your creative partner
Explore our work and client feedback.
Browse the studio’s freelance profiles to read client feedback and learn more about past work.
Helpful before your first sketch
Planning your first children’s book?
Explore costs, timelines, manuscript preparation, and choosing an illustration style.
Read the author’s illustration guide →Your story starts here
Let’s create something
little readers will love.
Tell us about your characters, your ideas, and the book you’re dreaming of.
Let’s talk about your book hello@sourceiistudio.comFind the right creative support
Explore your book’s possibilities.
Follow your story from illustration inspiration to a project conversation.
Meet children’s book illustrator Sadiqa Akhter, or request an illustration quote with your story, page count, and preferred style. Read our illustration guide for authors before you begin.