Brian Gene Olson

Twelve Angry Men Never Let Me Go

cut paper collage illustration showing a red and gold hot air balloon soaring over a landscape with trees, fields, and mountains. Includes my contact info, www.withoutaladder.com

Just a tiny bit late for #kidlitartpostcard! I create paper collages by hand. I'd love to work on PBs and covers.

#kidlitpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

YouTube video by TheBargainBedDev Cotsm Saga Demo Disc Teaser #gamedevblog #gamedev

My son's doing an indie game thingy.😁
www.youtube.com/shorts/68x0V...

So excited to share the cover reveal of my new book today!
Two years in the making!!

@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

We are all in this together. #kidlitart #picturebookillustrator

YouTube video by Starlit Void oc speedpaint - Briar Rose

My daughter did a thing.
www.youtube.com/shorts/Sohix...
#oc #speedpaint #digitalart

Coltrane 3
Barbara Jensen, dailypaintworks.com
#coltrane #jazz #music #art #abstract #drawing

Coltrane 1
Barbara Jensen, dailypaintworks.com
#jazz #coltrane #abstract #art #drawing

Illustration of a young girl walking her too hound on a snowy evening in the city, looking inside a shop window, where there’s a pink sparkly dress perfect for the holidays.

Hi! 👋 I’m Alexandra Thompson, Maine based author & illustrator. I’m currently working on a few new manuscripts, but always on the lookout for a great story filled with heart and humor to bring to life. 🎨 #kidlitartpostcard

Rep’d by the wonderful Hannah Mann at Writers House.

Nancy Drew from one of my favorite games - ghost dogs of moon lake
#nancydrew #digitalart

A 3x3 grid shows nine different images. In the center the image is a photograph of Airen Hall, a middle-aged white woman with dark hair, looking upward. The other pictures are various cut paper collage illustrations: a boy with a snowdrop, a woman with a snake, a girl doing a rain dance, a dwarf by a waterfall, Death personified, a ghostly woman with a lantern, an Earth goddess, and a woman looking out to a sailing ship.

2025 has been such a crazy year! Some really difficult times in my personal life. Some amazing moments with my art life. I created some pieces I am really proud of this year. I am grateful for the time & space I have to make art & for the lovely people who have supported me. #ArtVSArtist2025

PLENTY OF PANCAKES is a Kids' Indie Next List pick for Jan/Feb 2026! Thank you, independent booksellers!

This sequel to my debut book Dozens of Doughnuts releases 1/27/26. You can preorder a signed copy at my local store, Belmont Books, & they will ship it to you! 🥞 belmontbooks.bsky.social

Want to learn about the making of TORRIBLE PUNS, and get a chance to win a free copy? Check out the Picture Book Builders post below!

picturebookbuilders.com/2025/12/torr...

YouTube video by Starlit Void We need water - oc animatic

My daughter did a thingy. #weneedwater
www.youtube.com/shorts/3hNG4...

Teachers & librarians - my World Read Aloud Day slots filled up VERY quickly, but I'm going to offer another day of free virtual visits in January, in celebration of the upcoming release of Plenty of Pancakes. Subscribe to my newsletter for more info in the next issue! carriefinison.com/newsletter/

LET'S CELEBRATE HANUKKAH! 🎉Please save the date for FRIDAY DEC 12 at 11:30am ET when I'll be reading LITTLE DREIDEL on @scholastic.bsky.social StoryVoice! The 30-min virtual program is FREE! Sign up at storyvoice.scholastic.com! Hope to see you there!

The gift-giving season is here! I'm happy to offer autographed and personalized (and VERY CUTE!) custom bookplates for each of my books. Request through my Google form: carriefinison.com/bookplate and I will personalize, sign, and drop it in the mail to you!

So proud to be a member of the Moon + Bird family!

Check out my new author page.
moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/...

Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing.
Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January!

Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social

Dog climbing a Christmas tree. #kidlitpostcard illustrated by Meridth McKean Gimbel

Hello lovelies! Posting my #KidLitArtPostcard from me and my ornament eating rescue dog, Artichoke. Hope you all have a jolly holiday! >woof woof!< 💚❤️

🎄I illustrate & write stories for PB & MG, fiction & NF, & GNs
🎄Website: www.MeridthSaysHello.com
🎄Agent: @AllieLevick at Writers House

This #picturebook by @carriefinison.bsky.social and Brian Biggs is so much fun! With #rhyming that rolls of your tongue it tells the story of Rosie as she builds a road with the help of her crew, but when exhaustion hits, the crew will prove the value of #teamwork! A must read for sure!

Illustrated flyer for Newton Children's Book Festival Growing Readers in the Garden City Sunday November 16, 2025 11am - 3pm New Art Center 61 Washington Park Newtonville MA

Massachusetts friends! Please join us at the Newton Children’s Book Festival - a FREE event on Sunday, 11/16, 11am-3pm at the New Art Center. Meet 60+ children’s book authors and illustrators. Signed books for holiday giving, bookmark craft, & lots of fun. Learn more: newtonchildrensbookfest.com/

Most of my poetry is for young kids, but here's one for YA and teens from Paper Lanterns: "THE SOUND OF YOUR SILENCE" featured in their Autumn 2025 issue. Please to enjoy...

Thank you @barefootbooks.bsky.social and @reachoutandread.bsky.social for inviting me to share WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW and SOME DAYS I'M THE WIND with a group of amazing kids in NYC! ❤️ Thanks also to Literacy In Community and @nypl.bsky.social for coming out to support the event as well. 🎉

大昔、漢字が入ってくるよりも前の時代の日本語では、「感謝」を表現するとき、何と言ったのでしょう？知っているひと、おしえてください。
In the ancient Japanese language before the introduction of Kanji(Chinese characters, han characters), how did people express "thank you"?
If anyone knows, please tell me.
#langsky #日本語 #Japanese
#古文

Happy Halloween! Here’s a short comic for a fnaf au I’ve had.
#digitalart #fnaf #fnafau #fnafpuppet

My debut Picture Book, "My Someone" is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles!
The book will be out on March 3rd, 2026.

Happy Meow-loween!

Illustration of a devil wearing a vest and fedora, playing an acoustic guitar surrounded by a snake, rooster, and candles. A skull hangs from his guitar. Flames surround him. Created in a palette of red, orange and yellow, with olive green accents.

Demons and snakes and scary roosters!

Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.

Happy Halloween!