African American Children's Book Illustration - job 1 of 2

We are seeking a talented illustrator to create African American characters for a children's book. The book is already written and features only 3 characters and 10 pages. The illustrations should be engaging, vibrant, and culturally accurate. The chosen artist will need to bring the characters to life through expressive facial expressions and body language. I have examples of what I want my... characters to look like. The illustrations should appeal to children aged 2-8 years old. We require someone with experience in creating diverse characters and a strong portfolio showcasing children's book illustrations. The deadline for this project is within 1 month. This is a medium-sized project that requires an intermediate level of expertise. If all goes well I have series that goes with this story and will also need a coloring book