Mirka Hokkanen

I work as a printmaker in addition to illustrating books. This week I've been working on a set of 5 mini prints to set up a vending machine at my upcoming Nov 2nd DC Print Fair. Excited! 😃 #printmaking #linocut #reliefprint @eastcityart.bsky.social

2026 Calendars are up! I've got them available in 2 sizes, and a limited number 3rd set that I print at home that is also a pony bunting kit. Cut the horses out at the end of the year to make a bunting. 🫏🐎 Find them here: www.etsy.com/.../2026-per... & www.etsy.com/.../11x16-wa....
#2026Calendar

This big boi was showing off his breakfast catch as I was leaving the house this morning. #spiders #jumpingspider

Our chapter is hosting Brian over for a really interesting talk on typography + picturebooks. Tickets $15 for SCBWI members. Happening Nov 3rd at 7pm. #mddewvscbwi #kidlit #picturebooks

Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen! Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

New interview up with Heather Macht at Seasons of Kidlit. Check out the whole series of interviews and learn more about new fall books coming out. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebook @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Book giveaway! Last chance to enter. 📣🎉📚 #kidlit

Love the characters and color palette

So adorable!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Changing gears and figured I'd do an underwater scene for once. 😊🐟 I'm an illustrator working on my own books, but also open to new projects. Find me at mirkah.com/pbillustration. I'm represented by @laurelsymonds.bsky.social at KT Literary. #kidlit #kidlitillustration

Creative Chaos I’m one of those writers who want to do ALL THE THINGS. But when I try, I often get frustrated or my health suffers. That's why I'm thrilled that Author-Illustrator, Mirka Hokkanen, agreed to stop by ...

I'm so excited to have @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social on the Writing While Impaired blog this week as she shares how she manages her own creative chaos with a calendar system. Hope it is helpful to you as you create through the chaos of life!

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A few photos from the author event at Dancing Bear Toy Shop in Frederick, MD last weekend. I ❤️d reading with the kids, and the leaf characters they made were so cute!
Thank you to @curiousiguana.com books for coordinating the event. ❤️📚🍁 #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #nonfictionpicturebook

New interview up at Jonathan Roth's blog: jonathan-roth.com/2025/09/10/g...
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #picturebook #outdooradventure #edusky #skybrarians #newbooks

This is my wood engraving of Jemma the cat. Prints are available in my Etsy store. www.etsy.com/listing/2042...

It just depends on who the agents/editors/art directors are and what they are personally looking for.

Hi all graphic novel creators! KidlitGN is gearing up for a pitch event at the end of September. The community also has a chance to win awesome prizes so check it all out here: kidlitgn.com/2025/09/03/w... #kidlit #graphicnovels @kidlitgn.bsky.social

Thanks so much John!

Thank you Katy!

Happy publication day to Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves! So excited for this book to be out in the world making little ones smile while teaching them all about leaves and how they change color. Great for a classroom or homeschool. mirkah.com/autumnleaves

#stembooks #kidlit #autumnbooks #edusky

Hi #kidlit verse. Who has great books coming out this year that you recommend checking out? (Add your own too if you have one.) Looking to add some preorders to my cart for free shipping.

There is a topic I really wanted to make a book about and it sat in my brain for years before I finally figured out a way to make it work and put pen to paper. It's out on sub now and if it doesnt sell, I will probably rework it because I really, really, want to make a book about it. #kidlitchat

I move on from a project if I get stuck & can't figure a way out. I might come back to it later because time=new perspectives. If no one likes what Im working on, but I believe in it, I'll figure a way to repackage & tweak it so it works. So I guess I'd never ditch a projct I believe in. #kidlitchat

I agree with @debbieohi.com that every book I work on is a learning opportunity. I keep each project and some of the research in a folder. But I try to delete reference photos after a year so they dont take up space on my drive. I had hundreds of reference photos for my nonfiction books. #kidlitchat

Maryland Friends Ahoi! 📣 I'll be at the Crious Iguana in Frederick, MD, on Sep 6th from 11am-12pm for storytime and a fun leaf craft. If you are interested the area come and say hi!
curiousiguana.com/event/mirka-... #kidlit

Simply 7 with Mirka Hokkanen & Giveaway: AUTUMN LEAVES Today’s picture book is another one of my new Fall favorites. AND there’s a giveaway!

Fall is in the air. Ready for some amazingly fun nonfiction about all sorts of leaves? Then check out this #picturebook #kidlit #interview #bookbloggers
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It's a #kidlit giveaway. ❤️📚❤️ Make sure to click to the original post to like and comment.

Directions here

Make an adorable leaf craft with us! Steps in comments below. I've got two fall themed books coming out this fall and now a fun craft to go with them.
#kidlit #fallcraft #fallkidscraft #easykidscraft #leafcraft #autumnkidscraft #edusky #skybrarians @holidayhouse.bsky.social @ktliterary.bsky.social

Learn about the illustration process for How the Forest Feels and get a peek into my studio at Katrin Dreiling blog today. www.kids-bookreview.com/2025/08/meet...

Thank you Melissa!