Deb Johnson

That first BLAST of cold fall air at the bus stop…were you team coat or no coat?

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I am wrapping up a special book project written by my mom. A chilly wind got my attention today and I realized that I needed to add a few more images of winter in her book! #kidlitchat

Sweep, sweep, sweep it under the rug!

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It ain’t heavy, it’s my punkin’!

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Thank you!

This sea opera singing STARfish is crooning to the tunes of #inktober25

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It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Watch out for bandit ghost squirrels!

Hello! I am an #illustrator and love bringing stories to life with sweet & expressive characters. Open in 26 for BB, PB, CB & ED Projects.

www.deb-johnson.com
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Spooky season is here!
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I will take a PSL please, extra hot 🤪 #kidlitchat

Yay!!! Keep it going!! #kidlitchat

#kidlitchat!!

Shhh…don’t give me away either 😬

Good point! I would tell my younger self that it may take 20 years to get that idea published and that is okay. Show up. Don't quit. Encourage others along the way. #kidlitchat

Have your future self coordinate with my future self and then we can all go out for coffee! What a conversation that would be!
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They were my favorites in 5th grade! I can't remember what I did an hour ago, but I will always rembember Mrs PW!! #kidlitchat

I wanted to be an airline stewardess because I was taught to believe the "starving artist" thing. I am grateful for technology and all things digital. I am right where I'm supposed to be! #kidlitchat

That's funny! #kidlitchat

Exactly!!! the world needs your unique talent, not a copy of the other guy! #kidlitchat

YES!!! Ever since AOL chat rooms...holy moly! #kidlitchat

I would tell myself to read more of the classic books. Jaws still keeps me out of the ocean! I probably should have stuck with Mrs. Piggle Wiggle a bit longer! #kidlitchat

Great Topic! I would tell my younger self that the typing classes will come in handy; to keep going even when it feels better to quit. I would want to tell my younger self to believe in her own self worth and talent. She lacked a bit of that. #kidlitchat

TOPIC: What professional or creative advice do you wish you could pass on to your younger self? (And would your younger self listen?!?) #kidlitchat

I am so excited to announce Max and Her Stacks, by Joyce McCullough, illustrated by me, will be released fall 2025 (End Game Press). If you love stacks and stacks of books, you will adore Max and Her Stacks!

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Somehow it is Tuesday again! That means #kidlitchat happens here at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific, and I nudge you to join us (if you wanna chat with fellow #kidlit lovers, happen to be free, and want to, of course). Hope to see you then!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I adore creating cute animals and their people that will hug you back.

www.deb-johnson.com

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I can’t wait for the crackles, pops and sparkles!! ✨ #kidlitchat

Hello September! I love this season of gnomes, pumpkins, cozy sweaters and crunch-crunchy leaves!

www.deb-johnson.com

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haha! I am so embarrased at the books I have not read...I'm excited to test the challenge of "the books are always better than the movies"! #kidlitchat

I have stayed busy the past few years illustrating for others so my personal book projects don't have a set date. I hope to change that mindset soon. I do know that the more I learn, the better my own stories will be. The wait is not without purpose. #kidlitchat

I just finished illustrating a book project where many of the classics are mentioned. I have seen alot of the movies but never read the book...like Jungle Book! #kidlitchat