Jessica Jenkins is a New York City–based designer crafting bold, eye-catching covers for Penguin Young Readers, where she specializes in Middle Grade and Young Adult books. Her goal is to distill a story into one striking, unforgettable image that stops you in your tracks—and makes you want to dive right in.
She blends sharp visual instincts with a pulse on pop culture and market trends, always aiming to create covers that feel fresh, emotionally charged, and open to interpretation. She thrives on the challenge of turning a complex narrative into a single powerful moment.
When she’s not obsessing over typography and color palettes, Jessica is probably deep into a great book, binge-watching something cinematic, or chasing down her next music obsession.
Jessica Jenkins is a New York City–based designer crafting bold, eye-catching covers for Penguin Young Readers, where she specializes in Middle Grade and Young Adult books. Her goal is to distill a story into one striking, unforgettable image that stops you in your tracks—and makes you want to dive right in.
She blends sharp visual instincts with a pulse on pop culture and market trends, always aiming to create covers that feel fresh, emotionally charged, and open to interpretation. She thrives on the challenge of turning a complex narrative into a single powerful moment.
When she’s not obsessing over typography and color palettes, Jessica is probably deep into a great book, binge-watching something cinematic, or chasing down her next music obsession.
