Create an Animation

I am a high school student and I am approaching the end of my senior year. I was given the opportunity to create a children literature book in order for me to be sent to Boston to participate in a workshop at the Educators Rising convention. I have no problem in writing a book but I am not equip with the skill and resources to provide my own illustrations for the book. I need a skilled illustrator to help provide some killer illustrations, so I can get the opportunity to be apart of something great!