Justin Campbell

See you soon!!

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I will! 🌊 I can’t wait to be in natureeee!!!! Much love to you! Thanks for being one of my biggest supporters! 😭 🫶🏾 ♥️

Thank you so much! I can’t wait!

I am so excited & super thankful to The Highlights Foundation @highlightsfound.bsky.social for the Paula Cohen Scholarship for Picture Book Creators!
My retreat is a week away and I can't wait to be in a beautiful place with other artists, focusing on my art. Words can't express it all!

Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...

Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a #KidLit creator, and DESSERT:

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Wrap Up and Awards Presentation Wrap Up and Awards Presentation Presented by Sarah Baker (SCBWI Executive Director) & Sarah Diamond (Associate Director of Digital Content a...

Congrats to @littlerainey.bsky.social (Gold), @karammitchell.com (Silver), @katriaraden.bsky.social (Bronze) & Amy Sharp (Bronze) on their Portfolio Showcase Awards! For more info about these & other awards, see:

scbwiconference.blogspot.com/2025/07/wrap... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #KidLitArtists

Congratulations!!!

@debbieohi.com is an absolute rockstar! I don’t know how she does it but the way she supports everyone she meet, even those she hasn’t yet, it’s inspiring to say the least. We are all so lucky to know her!

Even if you're not registered for #scbwisummer25, I encourage you to check out the SCBWI Conference blog, where @jaimetemairik.com @themermancam.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social are posting takeaways & highlights. SO MUCH GREAT INFO useful to #KidLit creators!

scbwiconference.blogspot.com

Of course! I loved your portfolio so much! Good luck!

Illustrated promotional graphic for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025. Text reads: “I’m speaking at the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Online July 31 – August 3 #scbwiSummer25” with a red button saying “REGISTER scbwi.org.” Illustration by Liz Brizzi shows two children reading near a stream with fish, surrounded by trees and animals, with the Eiffel Tower or part of a bridge faintly in the background.

Screenshot of a program description for an SCBWI Illustrator's Intensive titled "FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art of Visual Humor." It is available to Premium Members only. The text explains how humor in children's books helps address emotions and complex topics, and describes a half-day workshop where three illustrators will explain their techniques for creating humorous illustrations. Background features a colorful illustration of children reading outdoors.

Screenshot of a conference schedule for Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 3:45 PM Pacific (2:30 to 6:45 PM Eastern). Events include: Intro with Laurent Linn and Cecilia Yung Debbie Ohi in conversation with Cecilia Yung Zacharia Ohora in conversation with Pat Cummings Cece Bell in conversation with Laurent Linn Q&A panel moderated by Pat Cummings Three 10-minute breaks are scheduled between sessions.

I'm delighted to be joining Cece Bell, Zacharia Ohora, Laurent Linn, Cecilia Yung, & Pat Cummings in a 1/2 day illustrator's intensive called FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art Of Visual Humor at SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Hope you'll join us! #SCBWI #KidLit #KidLitArt cc: @scbwi.bsky.social

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Promotional image for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025, taking place online from July 31 to August 3. The text highlights the Portfolio Showcase, which is open to the public, and includes a registration link at scbwi.org. The illustration by Liz Brizzi shows diverse children engaged in creative activities with famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social

Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

While you gear up for the conference, check out the amazing portfolios submitted for the Portfolio Showcase: www.scbwi.org/submissions/...

And make sure you tune in at the end of the conference to see who our 2025 Summer Conference winners are!

@scbwi.bsky.social

Read our blog posts at scbwiconference.blogspot.com?m=1

DEBBIE 🙌🏾 ♥️

"Meet Team Blog and their support staff!"- Jolie

Team Blog meeting was a success! @cuppajolie.bsky.social , Jaime Temairik, and I are SO ready! Especially now that we have our "emotional AND technical support staff" -Jaime

So thankful to have these two lovely humans as part of Team Blog this year!

So excited to be attending the 2025 SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference @scbwi.bsky.social!

And this year, I will be attending as Captain of Team Blog! Super grateful!

I can't wait to log on, lock in and learn!

#cbignycmember2025 #cbignyc2025

Art by CBIG Members

Take a look at the CBIG 2025 Illustration Directory!

I've had the privilege of being a part of this great community that creates resources and access for illustrators!

Follow @cbignyc.bsky.social to see all the wonderful things the organization is doing!

www.cbig-nyc.com/directory

Lee Wind & Justin Campbell: Baton Pass Interview, Part 1 The moment has arrived! After 14 and a half years of blogging for SCBWI, I'll be passing the blogging baton to the wonderful Justin Campbell...

passing the scbwi #kidlit blogging baton to the amazing @themermancam.bsky.social - feeling grateful in this finale post: scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/06/lee-...

Honestly Jenn—same. I listen to this song every day just to reminisce 😭🧜🏾‍♂️💕

Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist Bonjour, and welcome back to the SCBWI Official Blog! My name is Justin, and I am a pre-published author/illustrator and professional perfor...

Blog 4/4 from Guest Blogging!

"Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist"

Last installment of a wonderful experience. ENJOY!

"Hey, being an artist can be hard. It is vulnerable work but such IMPORTANT work."

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I can’t stop looking at him! What a stylish hunk of purse peppermints and vintage leather!

You captured him so incredibly perfectly and I’m so thankful. 💕 He is beautiful

I am unwell!!! Stedeeee!!!

This is perfect! You have his energy for sure! Your show would be called “Threets’ Wonderful Street!”