Another good question from a children’s book illustrator…
Question : I have set up my artwork at the size of 17″ x 22″ so the artwork will be read as one whole illustration as each page is turned. I hope I am clear in explaining myself.  I am wondering if this is ok for submission when it comes time to print the book?

Answer : Yes, it’s ok to do illustrations that go across both pages (this is called a spread.) Many of my books have been made up of two-page spread illustrations (The Little Boy’s Smile.) Just make sure to consider the seam (gutter) when you’re working on your composition, you don’t want anything important getting folded in half or lost in the gutter!