Gela Kalaitzidis

I read this in today’s newspaper and it made my day! Thank you for writing this. The world need more of stories like this.

05.10.2025 18:53 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Watercolor illustration of an African American girl in a soccer outfit running exhausted with a snake on her shoulders while playing soccer.

Hello #kidlitartpostcard community! Today is Bring Your Snake to Soccer Practice Day!
I’m an author/illustrator represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social. I’m currently available for KidLit illustration projects & collaborations.
Portfolio: gelakalaitzidis.com
#KidLitArtists #KidLit

04.09.2025 15:01 — 👍 36    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

watercolor illustration of a five-year-old girl playing soccer with her stuffed animal, a koala bear

A watercolor illustration of a two-year-old girl in her pajamas carrying an Elmo stuffed doll and a snuggly blanket.

From Elmo to Koala. Another ‘then & now’ commissioned portrait I recently made. Love that Dakota is growing up while still holding on to stuffed animals. Just like me! @eastwestlit.bsky.social #KidLitArtists #KidLit

22.08.2025 19:17 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Watercolor illustration of Savannah, a ten-year-old girl holding her pet Maisey. The cat is almost as big as her.

Watercolor illustration of Savannah dancing in a pink polkadot dress, wearing large yellow rainboots, and holding her toy Mr. Fox in her hand. It looks like the toy and Savannah are looking at each other.

Sometimes I make commission portraits for Walgrove Elementary. This was a repeat customer. Savannah, five years ago, was obsessed with Mr. Fox, today, it's all Maisey the cat! I love turning portraits into stories, not just pictures. @eastwestlit.bsky.social
#KidLitArtists #KidLit

15.08.2025 20:01 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

What museum is that? Looks cool

12.08.2025 03:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

An illustration of a little girl and a snake in a bathroom brushing their teeth. A text block at the bottom says "Gela Kalaitzidis, author & illustrator, www.gelakalaitzidis.com"

Hi Bluesky! My first #KidlitArtPostcard post ✨
I’m Gela Kalaitzidis. I make picture books for kids.
I love stories with a touch of magical realism—like brushing your teeth with a pet snake.

Rep’d by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social

📚gelakalaitzidis.com
#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday

08.08.2025 00:23 — 👍 37    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

An illustration of a little girl and a snake in a bathroom brushing their teeth. A text block at the bottom says "Gela Kalaitzidis, author & illustrator, www.gelakalaitzidis.com"

Hi Bluesky! My first #KidlitArtPostcard post ✨
I’m Gela Kalaitzidis. I make picture books for kids.
I love stories with a touch of magical realism—like brushing your teeth with a pet snake.

Rep’d by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social

📚gelakalaitzidis.com
#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday

08.08.2025 00:23 — 👍 37    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

I don't want summer to end! Love this

07.08.2025 23:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

On a busy scale from 1-10 I'm 10! Last week of summer break and I'm panicking. Lovely illustration!

07.08.2025 23:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I second this! This book is just as impressive as the rangers it describes. 👍

01.08.2025 18:18 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

Excited to share that my illustration is chosen to represent this year's SCBWI CenCal's Writers & Illustrators Day!
CATCHING THE CREATIVE WAVE
I'll be there, and looking forward to meeting all you #Kidlit peeps.
www.scbwi.org/events/2025-...
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

30.07.2025 23:42 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

An illustration of chaos on a packed beach

Here we go! My first Bluesky post is a farewell to summer splash! Let the "calm" kidlit world begin. Happy to be on this platform.
#kidlit #illustration @eastwestlit.bsky.social

29.07.2025 23:36 — 👍 16    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 2