Rob Sayegh Jr.

HOW TO CRAFT A PITCH DECK TO SELL YOUR PICTURE BOOK MANUSCRIPT. HOW I CRAFTED A PITCH DECK FOR MY LATEST PICTURE BOOK THAT WENT TO AUCTION. DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY - PART THREE

Ever wonder how I submit my manuscript and dummy books to publishers? You're in luck! My latest blog takes a look into how I craft pitch decks to go along with my dummy books for submission with a real example from my latest picture book DAWN PATROL.
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Why Personal Art and Exploration Matter in Today’s Illustration World. Part Two in exploring the lessons learned in making my latest picture book - DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY

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Join us in celebrating the release of Rob Sayegh Jr.’s newest heartfelt picture book, DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY!

Out TODAY from Candlewick Press!

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Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story Check out Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story - <b>A father and daughter go out to surf at dawn in this touching, visually striking ode to the bond between parent and child. </b><br><br><...

Today is the day. My latest author/illustrator book, DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY, is officially at a bookstore near you. I have been dreaming of this day for some time now and I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of the book.
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Split image featuring the cover of the children's book Dawn Patrol on the left and a portrait of Rob Sayegh Jr. on the right. The book cover shows a child surfing a wave on a green surfboard, with a man on a red surfboard in the background, and the title “Dawn Patrol” in bold blue letters above. The right side shows Rob Sayegh Jr. smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing glasses and a denim shirt.

*New* on my blog: Interview with @robsayart.bsky.social, whose DAWN PATROL (A Father/Daughter Surfing Story) launches from @candlewickpress.bsky.social today!

I love this peek into Rob's illus process, using hand-made paper marbling.
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#BookBirthday #SurfSky #KidLit

Only 7 days until DAWN PATROL is out in the world!
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Cover of the picture book I’M NOT SCARED, YOU’RE SCARED! by Seth Meyers and Rob Sayegh Jr.

Cover of the upcoming picture book DAWN PATROL by Rob Sayegh Jr.

Cover of the picture book PROPER BADGER WOULD NEVER! by Lauren Glattly and Rob Sayegh Jr.

Digital Illustration in reds and pinks by Rob Sayegh Jr: a cute, smiling bug in red and yellow sits on a pink flower

Some of @robsayart.bsky.social ‘s #picturebooks, and what he made last time he was on Gab ‘n’ Doodle!
Join us live Thurs 5/8 at 8pm on Instagram! Ask us anything!

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studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Rob Sayegh Jr. THURSDAY 5/8 @ 8PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE

Thurs 5/8 at 8PM ET I'll be joined by my pal, #kidlit author/illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr. @robsayart.bsky.social on Instagram Live

Rob’s back with a new book & skills to pay the bills. Tune in & ask questions!

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Oh my! It's #maythe4th⁠
Some old art and a happy Star Wars Day friends!
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#starwars #maythefourth #starwarsday #starwarsfanart #C3p0 #starwarsart
#disney #scifi #fanart #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator

Celebrate National Pinata Day with a birthday-themed picture book!

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Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story Check out Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story - <b>A father and daughter go out to surf at dawn in this touching, visually striking ode to the bond between parent and child. </b><br><br><...

🌊🏄‍♀️ Only 3 weeks left until DAWN PATROL is here!⁠
Celebrate the parent-child bond and the little things that add up to a lifetime of love with my latest picture book.⁠
Available for pre-order now and available wherever books are sold starting 5/13.⁠
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🐙 The 2025 PA One Book is Arlo Draws an Octopus by Lori Mortensen (@lamortensen.bsky.social) and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. (@robsayart.bsky.social)!

Join the virtual kick-off event tomorrow at 10:30am (for more information: paonebook.powerlibrary.org)!

#BookSky #LibSky #Pennsylvania

🐶 Four years ago, my very first picture book was released.⁠
Happy Birthday, LOVE TAILS. Thank you for being such a wonderful start to the journey that I am so lucky to call a career today.⁠
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I can't wait for everyone to meet Miles Bacon! BIG RIG PIG, written by the wonderful Claire Tattersfield, will be hauling its way to bookshelves everywhere in the summer of 2026 from @penguinkids.bsky.social
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Digital Vs. Traditional Illustration In Children’s Books Why I think the future is both and you shouldn’t limit yourself to one or the other.

New Substack Post where I have some OPINIONS!
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I have been having so much fun with this 8 in 1 colored pencil from Pentel. I usually just sketch in red but this little pencil may change that.
#sketch #art #sketchbook #illustration #pencilsketch #illustrator

Thank you!

Cupig loves love and being on The NY Times bestsellers list. ⁠
Thank you so much for this post-Valentine's Day surprise and for everyone who continues to support this book.⁠
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Face from places.
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#sketchbook #sketches #traditionalart

Happy Cupig Day, everyone! 🐷🪽❤️
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Thank you so much for all the incredible love this year for this book.
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Happy Valentine's Day!
#valentinesday #valentines #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #booksforkids #books #childrensbooks #kidlitillustration #booksky

Proof of said ellipse guide

Nothing will ever make you feel older than using an ellipse guide.
I feel like I’m in design school again. Working on secret things 🤫
#illustration #traditionalart #kidlitart #graphicdesign

Green snake on a red background.

Year of the Snake 🐍🐍🐍⁠
Happy Lunar New Year everyone!⁠
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🦖📚Have you devoured any good books lately? I miss those old-school "reading" posters from the 1980s and 90s, so I made my own.⁠
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#reader #bookstagram #booklover #book #bookworm

On the hunt for the perfect pencil ✏️

❤️🐶 Puppy Love
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🐷❤️🎄CUPIG SAVES CHRISTMAS! I bet you didn't see this one coming from your favorite Valentine's Day hero. Cupig is ready to steal your hearts once again in this adorable holiday tale.
Releasing October 14, 2025
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Available for pre-order now
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More and Less of 2025 My hopes for the year ahead

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New Substack about my 2025 ahead.
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Look out 2025! New Year. New Haircut. New Glasses. Same dork. 🤓⁠
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Searching for Ideas vs. Pretty Drawings Why I spend more time doing one over the other.

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New Substack article about ideating for illustration!
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