About James Nelson James Nelson is a freelance artist based in Chicago, Illinois. He has a lifelong interest in myths, legends, and the fantastic. Books by James Nelson The Amautalik and the Orphan Inuktitut Edition retold by Neil Christopher illustrated by James Nelson Ages 5 to 8 Grades 2 On the Shoulder of a Giant by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by James Nelson Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3 On the Shoulder of a Giant Inuktitut by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by James Nelson translated by Pelagie Owlijoot Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3