This big boi was showing off his breakfast catch as I was leaving the house this morning. #spiders #jumpingspider
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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
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Book giveaway! Last chance to enter. π£ππ #kidlit
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Love the characters and color palette
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So adorable!
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Changing gears and figured I'd do an underwater scene for once. ππ 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
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Creative Chaos
Iβm 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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@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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New interview up at Jonathan Roth's blog: jonathan-roth.com/2025/09/10/g...
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #picturebook #outdooradventure #edusky #skybrarians #newbooks
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This is my wood engraving of Jemma the cat. Prints are available in my Etsy store. www.etsy.com/listing/2042...
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It just depends on who the agents/editors/art directors are and what they are personally looking for.
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Win a Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) from HUION β KidLitGN
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
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Thanks so much John!
02.09.2025 22:11 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thank you Katy!
02.09.2025 21:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Maryland Friends Ahoi! π£ 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!
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25.08.2025 22:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Simply 7 with Mirka Hokkanen & Giveaway: AUTUMN LEAVES
Todayβs picture book is another one of my new Fall favorites. AND thereβs 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. β€οΈπβ€οΈ Make sure to click to the original post to like and comment.
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Directions here
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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...
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Thank you Melissa!
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