jan dolby

an illustration of a blue peacock worried that the Christmas tree is about to fall on him

Happy last #kidlitartpostcard day of 2025! I'm Jan and I illustrate for children ... picture books, board books, early readers and book covers.

⭐Portfolio www.jandolby.com
⭐Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

Wishing you Happy Holidays! 🎄

Always a great feeling to see this!
#illustration #nonfiction

"It's such a gem of a book."
-Sarah Howden
(Okay, she's actually the editor. But still...)

Two hearts at the end of a driveway made by cars backing up in the snow

It’s going to be a good day after seeing this. #love

"An astonishingly fresh look at the power of algorithms" Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians - Joyce Grant, Author & Speaker "... setting up opportunities to change the algorithms." Review: CanLit for LittleCanadians

On the BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎉of "Burst Your Bubble!" TY CanLit for LittleCanadians for this wonderful review.🫧
joycegrantauthor.com/2025/11/an-a...
#MediaLiteracy @jandolby.bsky.social @hkubiw.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mediasmarts.bsky.social @mor10.com @picturebookseh.bsky.social #kidlit

Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing Promoting children's and YA books by Canadian authors and illustrators

Ontario #teachers: consider today's #Burlington book launch of BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING by @jgcanada.bsky.social illus by @jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social Great NF book to inform us all! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...

Book cover of Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing by Joyce Grant, illustrated by Jan Dolby, depicts a boy with a tool bursting a large bubble.

Have a great launch @jgcanada.bsky.social for BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING today. Lots to absorb in this NF book for #MG readers, with fab art by @jandolby.bsky.social We should all be reading this one! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/11/burs...

🍁A great resource for Remembrance Day November 11 this picture book studies our Canadian history, & teaches empathy, critical thinking & pride for our service members and their sacrifices – including the contributions of all of Canada’s diverse population.
www.poppystore.ca #CanKidLit #KidLitArt

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to bring children's stories to life. #CanKidLit

⭐ jandolby.com
⭐ idrawanimals.myportfolio.com
Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m open to the right picture book for my wonky illustrations.

Huge thank you to @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating the challenge and all of these connections and @brianlarossa.com for being the biggest kid lit cheerleader, encouraging us all to jump in every month!

A reminder that my book launch is THIS SATURDAY at 1 pm, A Different Drummer Books in Burlington. Please come! There will be gazillions of bubbles and you’ll even get to hear me sing and play piano. True story!
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social
#medialiteracy #kidlit

Greetings #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

Have you ever planned an outdoor project
or event that was weather-dependent?
I'm currently prepping to paint the
exterior of my house.
🚫💧

Seeking rep.

Portfolio:
lauriebrosius.myportfolio.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #graphicdesigner #LaurieBrosius

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to bring children's stories to life. #CanKidLit

⭐ jandolby.com
⭐ idrawanimals.myportfolio.com
Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

The I read Canadian logo in English and French, the year 2025 and the front covers of many Canadian picture books.

🇨🇦Happy I Read Canadian Day!

This is a day to celebrate the range and diversity of books created for children by Canadian creators.
#kidlit #CanKidLit #EduSky @picturebookseh.bsky.social

It's Read Canadian Day!
Today and on every day, I encourage you to read more Canadian authors, yours truly included!
#kidlit #writingcommunity #STEM #amreading #amwriting #books #IReadCanadianDay

It’s Levi’s Gift Book Birthday!!!🧁📚
So happy it’s out in the world!
Meet author Kathy Stinson and I at our book launch this Sunday Nov. 9th, 2-3:30, 918 Bathurst St. Toronto. There’ll be celebratory cookies!

#cankidlit #kidlit #bookbirthday @picturebookseh.bsky.social
@nimbuspub.bsky.social

Thank you!

This picture book just got listed!
Heather's Pick at Indigo!
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social

Happy Halloween all!
#CanKidLit #Halloween #KidLitArt

Think critically with these books! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?: HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS AND FIND THE FACTS (Kids Can Press) BURST YOUR BUBBLE!: OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU’RE MISSING (Owlkids Books)

Happy #MediaLiteracyWeek!

Hear from author @jgcanada.bsky.social on these important books👇

▶️ ow.ly/4o5F50Xkv16

@kidscanpress.bsky.social #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #Teachers #Classroom #Algorithm #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Influencer #FakeNews #Journalism #NationalInternetDay #BookSky

illustration of the evil Queen, Maleficent and Cruella

The three evil women I like. #CanKidLit

watercolour illustration of a bluejay bird.

#wantitall Toronto Blue Jays

Two smiling people pose outdoors on a residential street. The person on the left points at the other, who is holding a picture book titled Levi’s Gift by Kathy Stinson with art by Ellie Arscott. Trees with autumn leaves and parked cars line the background.

Back cover of the picture book Levi’s Gift. The top half shows three illustrated girls in pink sweaters and blue skirts playing violins against a blue background with rainbow-colored swirls. Below is descriptive text about the story and author biographies for Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott, along with their photos. The publisher’s logo, Nimbus Publishing, price, and ISBN barcode are at the bottom.

A joy to catch up with my friend @elliearscott.bsky.social today. Ellie's new book with Kathy Stinson, LEVI'S GIFT, comes out from Nimbus Nov.4th! See Ellie's website for sneak peeks.
#KidLit #CanKidLit #LibrarySky

Drawing up some art history.
#CanKidLit #illustration

Large blue text reads, “Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators?” Beside the text, a roundish blue winged horse contains the text “#Pictures Mean Business.” At the bottom is the credit: “Illustration: Sarah McIntyre along with a website link.

To publishers, authors, & others posting about illustrated books, including covers that have illustration: Please credit the ILLUSTRATOR.

This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators.
#PicturesMeanBusiness

Cartoon illustration showing a classroom scene with a large poster titled “Our Favourite Picture Book” by John Writer, featuring a cat character in a red outfit. A teacher labeled “Jane Illustrator, feeling miffed” stands nearby thinking, “But… John Writer didn’t decide how this character would look… I did!” Two children admire the poster, saying “We love John Writer!” and “His cats are so cute!!” Hashtags at the bottom read “#PicturesMeanBusiness” and “Sarah McIntyre.”

Educators: You can help show next generation the value of HUMAN creativity. When talking about illustrated books, pls mention illustrators by name? Display student artwork on your walls w/credit. Discuss illustrators w/your class. Invite illustrators to visit your school!
#PicturesMeanBusiness

Saw my favourite cat at the book store today.

BURST YOUR BUBBLE! has been selected as a California Reading Association Eureka! Honor Book (Silver) 🧡

Thank you to the #CaliforniaReadingAssociation for this incredible honor!

#NewBooks #BurstYourBubble #BurstYourBubbleBook #BubbleBook #Algorithms #Nonfiction #KidLit

Funny, Bedknobs and Broomsticks was the first movie I saw at a movie theatre.

Thanks Ellie!