About KIDSHANNON

Greg Call - “Peter and the Starcatchers”
Disney Press

Shannon Associates is proud to announce the launch of our newest venture, KIDSHANNON.

We have launched KIDSHANNON to more fully address the specific needs of those within the children's industry, encompassing illustration, art, and writing. Through KIDSHANNON, we have dedicated ourselves to developing, strengthening, and serving those on both ends of the creative process - the artists and the clients.

Through innovative service, content, and problem solving we proudly welcome you to our site.

Who We Are
KIDSHANNON is a division of Shannon Associates and is the premier representative of children's illustrators, artists, and writers. Our team of seasoned professionals, working in nine offices around the world, is able to offer uniquely tailored services to both our clients and artists. Our artists represent the best in their respective fields, and are drawn from a pool of seasoned as well as emerging talents.

What We Do
KIDSHANNON has become famous for its production of award winning imagery in traditional and digital illustration, as well as in the development and creation of content for all forms of rich media including animation and live-action entertainment.

  • Awards -- Shannon artists have garnered such awards as: The Caldecott, Newbery, New York Times Book of the Year, Society of Illustrator Gold and Silver, Emmy, Grammy and even Oscar recognition for their efforts.

  • Prominent Projects -- Our work has been featured in notable publishing projects such as: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia, Shrek, Madagascar, King Kong Charlotte's Web, and Anne of Green Gables.

  • Famous Authors -- We have provided illustrations for authors including: Julie Andrews, J.K. Rowling, Lemony Snicket, Dave Barry, Carol Thompson, Marlo Thomas, and Dandi Daley.

  • Publication Houses -- We regularly work with publication companies including: Scholastic, Hyperion, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Penguin Putnam, Random House, Albert Whitman, Zonderkidz, Tricycle Press, and Sleeping Bear Press.

  • Movies -- Our artists have also contributed to such successful entertainment properties as the Prince of Egypt, Star Wars, Star Trek, Madagascar, Shrek, Cars, Bulworth, Robots, King Kong and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

  • Production Studios -- We have worked with studios including Nickelodeon, Disney, DreamWorks, Universal, Paramount, Marvel, Warner Brothers, MTV, BBC, Discovery, and Hallmark Entertainment.

Our Talent, the Best of the Best -- Among our talent are outstanding children's illustrators such as Amy Bates, John Bendall-Brunello, Pablo Bernasconi, Peter Bollinger, Greg Call, C.B. Canga, Glin Dibley, Mike Dietz, Mort Drucker, Guy Francis, Mike Koelsch, Bernhard Oberdieck, Ariel Pang, Craig Phillips, Jimmy Pickering, Omar Rayyan, Miki Sakamoto, Ute Simon, Joe St. Pierre, Greg Swearingen, Carol Thompson, and Lee White.

The Go-To Experts -- Shannon Associates has been interviewed, quoted, and hosted as speakers by organizations including: Communication Arts (CA), Print, How, The Illustration Conference, Pratt Institute, Parsons, The New School, Brigham Young University, Syracuse University, The Fashion Institute of Technology, Art Center, Maryland Institute of Art, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), The Society of Illustrators, and The Graphic Artist Guild (GAG). We currently serve on the Board of Directors of The Society of Photographers and Artists Representative (SPAR). As leaders in the field, we have been invited to speak on such topics as stock illustration, the childrenÕs market, digital art, unionization, industry standards, ethics, and the future of the industry.

Our Commitment -- We excel in providing services tailored to the needs of our clients and artists, beyond anything provided other firms in the industry. Ever innovative, we are constantly developing new avenues to raise the standard of service in the industry. Coupled with our commitment to personal service and relationships, this will ensure our ability to attract the best clients and brightest artists and illustrators in the children's industry for years to come.

If your next project requires the finest imagery available; if you are looking for a unique and creative new property; or if you are ready for one of the premiere artist agencies to represent your work, KIDSHANNON is ready to answer your call. We look forward to working with you.


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