Hilary Leung

Boosting for #Canadiankidlit

Image of a young girl with curly red hair held back with a turquoise band and her great grandma, with soft grey hair in a bob cut wearing blue glasses on a chain. They are snuggled close together under a grape purple hand knit blanket looking at each other chatting. Their hands are pulling the edge of the blanket up close. The image is cropped tight to the characters with their heads at the top third and the blanket taking up the bottom two thirds. The title The Warmest Blanket in the World is hand lettered to look like ochre yarn which contrasts on top of the purple blanket. The background is a pale blue watercolour with darker blue soft pastel shading and a pale green leafy vine in a vertical pattern.

The Warmest Blanket in the World ( @secondstory.bsky.social ) written by Tamara Levine, Illustrated by @elliearscott.bsky.social
Out Feb. 11th!
Find it secondstorypress.ca/products/the...
#kidlitlaunches #kidlitart #cankidlit
📚🎂 week, yay!!!

Promo for children's books launching the week of Feb.10-16, 2025, with instructions to reply with book info. Background illustration shows books joyously exploding into the air, with a blue heart in the corner with the week dates. Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.10-16, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, LINK where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to launch books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

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Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat by an 8 year old student.

Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat with a mouse sitting on the cat’s back by an 8 year old student.

Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat, ice cream cone, and space ship by an 8 year old student.

I can’t stop staring at my students’ Alien Mummy Cats. These are simply fantastic! 🛸😻

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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Fox All Week by James Marshall This week on the podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me.

This week on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/20/f...

Eagerly waiting for this Unicorn-man's debut picture book! NOT TO BE MISSED!

Wishing you and yours the happiest holiday! 💛

The Best Book Covers of 2024 (Gift Article) A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression.

Some incredible work here. The Best Book Covers of the Year over at the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/b...

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Unconventional Children’s Books Some books today could easily be called

Day 17: 31 Days, 31 Books - Unconventional Children's Books. Some books today could easily be called "weird" but you're also going to see a number of titles that upset our conceptions of what a children's book published in America can even be. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/17/3...

The good people at Brawl Stars tapped me to do another promo piece. The goal was to give this one an Adventure Time vibe. Hope I did the direction justice:)

QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas, is part of the Best History Past & Present 2024 List for the Bookstagang Awards! Thank you to all who took part and voted. #Bookstagang

A coloured pencil drawing of a leafy houseplant inside a light blue cylinder flower pot.

A photo of a living room with a grey sofa couch and bronze side table. There are books on top, two water glasses, and a vase sitting on the table . A framed print featuring a coloured pencil drawing of a leafy houseplant inside a light blue cylinder flower pot is hanging on the wall.

A coloured pencil drawing of an orchid plant inside an orange flower pot.

During lockdown, my kids and I illustrated every houseplant in our home. This one is by my 10yo housemate. We've uploaded this one to Society6, in case you wanted to order a print. 40% Off Sale!

society6.com/a/artists/hi...

Okay revised the starter pack description to make it clearer.

If u r a designer or illustrator please boost this to help me find other hiring directors.

If u r an art, design, or creative director who hires designers and/or illustrators, raise your hand—I’ll add u.

go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

a man in a white shirt and red tie is holding a white mug in his hand . ALT: a man in a white shirt and red tie is holding a white mug in his hand .

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶

Lucky kids! Have fun!

A photograph of a diverse group of students sitting in a circle in front of a projection screen. A student and facilitator are speaking to the group.

This project has been an absolute joy, and I hope this anthology inspires readers to appreciate the beauty of storytelling and art by these talented young creators.

Thanks to The Reading Project, Story Planet, and KayGeni for making this anthology possible! 📚✨

A photograph taken inside a forest. All the autumn leaves cover the sky and as far as the eye can see. Golden colours shimmer and dance throughout the entire shot.

The stunning autumn colors and vibrant wildlife all around influenced my design, reflecting the energy and warmth of the students’ work. I wanted the cover to feel like a secret invitation into their stories and illustrations, showcasing their unique voices and dreams.

A book cover for an anthology by a group of young authors, entitled, “Whispers from the Story Tree”. Three diverse children stand in front of a big tree with an owl sitting in the tree nook. The cover is primarily autumn colour palette used is golden yellows, oranges, and browns.

Creating the cover art and working with this class has been a wonderful journey. Inspired by the beautiful facilities nestled in a magical forest by the waterside, I aimed to capture the spirit of exploration and creativity that blossomed during our time together.

Have a great show!

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A cute illustration of animal friends sharing a book together in a library. A giraffe, crocodile, ladybug, bear, frog, and sheep are enjoying a book entitled, “Will Bear Share?”

A framed illustration of animal friends sharing a book together in a library. A giraffe, crocodile, ladybug, bear, frog, and sheep are enjoying a book entitled, “Will Bear Share?” In the foreground, there is a clean white desk with a book, white analog clock, and leafy houseplant.

A cute illustration of a young blond hair girl reading a book with three different sized bears. Each character is independently enjoying their own book.

A framed desktop illustration of a young blond hair girl reading a book with three different sized bears. Each character is independently enjoying their own book. There is also a tape dispenser, pen, pad of paper, and a potted houseplant on the same desk.

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Thankfulness A helpful attitude in making art when it's hard

Wrote a bit about thankfulness and a helpful POV when creative #kidlit #kidlitart work feels heavy.

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Illustration of the bookstore BookPeople in a snowglobe with books underneath that read Shop independent bookstores

Our indie bookstore friends rely on their sales during the holiday season to support them through the year 💛 Let’s show them love and support so they stay in our communities for years to come! 📚

Impersonator or Imposter Accounts - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish Impersonator or Imposter Accounts on Bluesky As Bluesky grows in popularity, so are the number of trolls, spammers, and impersonator accounts. Happily, there are many ways to Control What You Do (& D…

Yikes, so many impersonator accts popping up.

If you have a website (esp if you are a med- high- profile individual), consider self-verifying by setting your website as your username. Instructions: bsky.social/about/blog/4...

More #BlueSkyTips:
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Hi friends! Society6 is having their annual #BlackFridaySale. Perfect time to support your fav kid lit artist and gift some #kidlitart this holiday!

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A banner featuring 6 hand drawn artwork of plush toys by kids for a card game that promotes a drawing workshop in Toronto.

#Toronto Parents! I'm facilitating a PA Day Workshop tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 29). Bring your kiddos down to Story Planet and make a great gift for the family to enjoy! www.eventbrite.ca/e/doodle-clu...

Thank you for always say the right thing at the right time, Brian! ❤️

TOPIC: Tonight, we're thanking those individuals who have meant the most to us in our careers: a mentor, a critique partner, a reader who wrote a glowing review, a professor who pushed us to succeed, a spouse who never stopped believing, or... you tell us! #kidlitchat