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Cheryl "Ras" Thuesday

@rasillustration.bsky.social

(She/Her) Illustrator represented by Full Circle Literacy. Out Now: Willis Watson is a Wannabe | Edie for Equality | Just Love Story Bible Fall of 25 www.rasillustration.com

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Good morning! I am going to do my best to start posting more.

20.08.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Read with Pride!πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Pride Month Book Recs & Resources To celebrate Pride Month, we're recommending books and resources that will help you read with pride not just this month, but all year long!

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆJune is Pride Month!πŸŽ‰ To celebrate, we're recommending some books that will help you read with pride not just this month, but all year long! Do you see any favorites?πŸ€”

πŸ“šLearn more about these titles and access free, downloadable teacher's guides for each of them: www.leeandlow.com/blog/read-wi...

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Celebrating the wisdom of second graders after sharing πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆEDIE FOR EQUALITYπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ. β€œAs a species we have a lot to learn” β€œStand up for your rights and never give up” β€œEven if you’re small you can still make a big change” β€œYou should not be mean to people based on who they love” πŸ™πŸ½ @leeandlow.bsky.social

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πŸŽ‰We're just about a week away from the release of Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love on 5/20!🌈

✨Find out what author Michael Genhart thought was the easiest & most difficult parts of writing the book: www.instagram.com/reel/DJj60rk...

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Illustration of Edie Windsor and the cover of Edie for Equality with a quote from the booklist.

Illustration of Edie Windsor and the cover of Edie for Equality with a quote from the booklist.

Edie for Equality is almost here! Don't forget to Pre-Order. bookshop.org/p/books/edie... #kidlit

09.05.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Knicks!!!! Holy cow! #knicks

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Illustration of Edie Windsor and new picture book. The cover has Edie and people from diverse backgrounds on the front cover. Also, a quote from the School Library Journal.

Illustration of Edie Windsor and new picture book. The cover has Edie and people from diverse backgrounds on the front cover. Also, a quote from the School Library Journal.

May 20th, you guys! Learn about Edie Windsor in this lovely picture book, Edie for Equality by Michael Genhart, illustrated by me! Published by @leeandlow.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks

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Illustration of a boy named Willis Watson sleeping and dreaming that he is flying in the city sky in his blue pajamas.  His comforter has a pattern and there is a window on the wall.

Illustration of a boy named Willis Watson sleeping and dreaming that he is flying in the city sky in his blue pajamas. His comforter has a pattern and there is a window on the wall.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard . My name is Cheryl Thuesday and I Illustrate books for kids who love to dream. #picturebooks

Website: rasillustration.com
Rep by Nicole Geiger of Full Circle Literary

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Light blue background. The book cover for Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love sits to the right of an illustration of Edie from the book. A quote below reads, β€œWe owe a great deal to Edie for her courage and determination, and we owe a great deal to Michael Genhart and Cheryl Thursday for bringing her story to life.” The quote is attributed to LeslΓ©a Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies and Sparkle Boy. Lee & Low Books logo. Illustrations copyright Β© 2025 Cheryl Thursday.

Light blue background. The book cover for Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love sits to the right of an illustration of Edie from the book. A quote below reads, β€œWe owe a great deal to Edie for her courage and determination, and we owe a great deal to Michael Genhart and Cheryl Thursday for bringing her story to life.” The quote is attributed to LeslΓ©a Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies and Sparkle Boy. Lee & Low Books logo. Illustrations copyright Β© 2025 Cheryl Thursday.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Meet Edie Windsor: a regular person who stood up for love!

πŸ“š Our picture book biography, Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love releases on May 20, 2025 and is available for pre-order now!

πŸ’» Learn more: www.leeandlow.com/books/edie-f...

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May 20th!!

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This can't be real. My god!

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This morning I just realized that I have two picturebooks out in the world and will have two more this year. If you would of told me me that several years ago, I would of said you are lying. It is such a gift to be able to live your dreams. I have to remind myself that. So much gratitude.

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Children's book illustration of 4 men fishing in the sea from the upcoming children's Bible, Just Love.

Children's book illustration of 4 men fishing in the sea from the upcoming children's Bible, Just Love.

Hey guys, my name is Cheryl "Ras" Thuesday and I'm eager to start a new picturebook. I love using vibrant colors and textures. I am Repped by Nicole Geiger of Full Circle Literary. Let's work together! #KidLitArtPostcard

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Thank you for beliveing in me! πŸ˜€πŸŒˆ

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Edie for Equality is a biography picture book that tells the inspiring story of Edie Windsor and her courageous fight for marriage equality. Written by Michael Genhart and illustrated by me and published by @leeandlow Officially releasing on May 20, 2025. Pre-order link in bio. #kidlit #picturebook

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Older Caribbean great grandmother fishing  with her great granddaughter in a orange boat . In the background are mountains with beach huts. Palm trees and kids swimming.

Older Caribbean great grandmother fishing with her great granddaughter in a orange boat . In the background are mountains with beach huts. Palm trees and kids swimming.

Hey there #kidlitartpostcard, I accidently posted the wrong hashtag yesterday and wanted to correct it. Let me reintroduce myself. Lol I'm Cheryl and love illustrating with vivid bright colors. Rep'd by Nicole Geiger of Full Circle Literary. #picturebooks

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Tha k you so much, I will repost.

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Great grandmother fishing with her great granddaughter on the Caribbean sea in a small orange boat. In the background are mountains with beach huts and kids in the water.

Great grandmother fishing with her great granddaughter on the Caribbean sea in a small orange boat. In the background are mountains with beach huts and kids in the water.

Hey there #kidlitpostcard, I'm Cheryl and love illustrating with vivid bright colors. Rep'd by Nicole Geiger of Full Circle Literary. #picturebooks #kidlitart #illustration

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Sketch of a old caribbean woman smoking a cigar while fishing with her parrot.

Sketch of a old caribbean woman smoking a cigar while fishing with her parrot.

Sketching in bed. Three things came up for me. Old caribbean woman, fishing and a parrot. Let's see what comes of it. #illustration

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Young black boy reading Willis Watson is a Wannabe picture book.

Young black boy reading Willis Watson is a Wannabe picture book.

Yesterday, Carmen Bogan and I had the great privilege to discuss Willis Watson is A Wannabe to over 100 educators and faculty from the early education program in Irvington, NJ. We also discussed what does it mean to be culturally responsive and the importance of mirror books. #kidlit

08.01.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A forest is in an acorn - Polish proverb

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Picture of the book cover, the courage to be disliked.

Picture of the book cover, the courage to be disliked.

Currently listening to this book. I have to say its been pretty eye-opening. #books

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Next week will be better!! ((Hugs))

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Sigh, this has been a week.

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Affirmation: I can do hard things with joy. #blacksky

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Illustration of a  Soucouyant, a Caribbean  folklore demon floating in the skyline over houses. She is on her way to attack a man with a draw hat leaning against a palm tree.

Illustration of a Soucouyant, a Caribbean folklore demon floating in the skyline over houses. She is on her way to attack a man with a draw hat leaning against a palm tree.

There are several folklore tales that are spread widely in Caribbean. A while back I did a illustration for Plantain Papers/WePresent on the story of Soucouyantβ€”pronounced β€œSoo-koo-yah”—a shape-shifting, soul-sucking demon who appears as an old woman by day. #kidlit #illustration

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Love it here!!

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A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.

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Yes, indeed. It feels like early Twitter.

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It is so refreshing!

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