Manuscripts
Below are just a few of the picture book manuscripts that I am working towards publication. I hope you enjoy them!
Taio & Regit
"Taio and Regit are an inseparable father and son duo, but when a dark shadow enters their home and begins stealing Regit's happiness, Taio must find a way to break through the shadow and show his father how strong and unbroken he truly is. A story of mental health, recovery, and bonds between father and son."
OPERATION:
GET RID OF DAVE!
"When Andre's dad begins dating a white guy named Dave, Andre KNOWS that Dave's gotta go. He devises a set of Home Alone style schemes to get rid of Dave, but must battle his sister who believes Dave is family. A story of family, acceptance, and getting kicked in the butt by your sister."
RUMBLESAUR
"In a world where dinosaurs and humans live together, Rumblesaur is the famous battle-royal sport of the world. When a team of dinosaur athletes lose the Rumblesaur championships the year prior, they have one chance to redeem themselves by winning that same championship this very night. A story of failure, camaraderie, and finding the courage to face your fears"
TANGO ALEBRIJE
Drawn to creative energy, a trio of alebrijes fall head over heels for Pepe; an extraordinary 8-year-old dancer. However, when our trio witnesses a teacher scolding Pepe for dancing the tango with his crush Thomas, our alebrijes hatch a plan to show Pepe the beauty and importance of expressing himself no matter what anyone thinks.
About The Illustrator
Unfortunately for me, I cannot draw a picture to save my life. Thankfully though I have been blessed by having the amazing Abigail Jacoby-Grigg as my older sister. Abigail Jacoby is a professional illustrator who graduated from BYU with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts. Since graduating she has worked in the video game industry as a concept artist where she has worked with big brand companies such as Disney, Pokemon, Nickelodeon, and Poptropica. She is currently on her own publishing journey to become a graphic novelist. You can view her work by following her on social media and visiting her website.