Annoyingly clever. But so darn cute.
I think she needs to be the star of my next picture book.
#kidlit #inkdrawing #trashpanda
Woo! Congratulations!
Stream @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social starting TODAY on Independent Lens on PBS.
Watch the full documentary here: https://bit.ly/4rdp8nm
I like to think that even polar bears need a winter scarf for those extra chilly days. (As a Floridian, my scarf came out this week since it was below freezing - brr)! Watercolor and ink…waiting for some digital magic #kidlitillustration #kidlitartpostcard
Gotta love book mail! Debuting on March 24, FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT: HiOW JESSICA GOVEA THORBOURNE ORGANIZED FOR JUSTICE by Angela Quezada Padron and illustrated by Sol Salinas is a timely and intriguing pb bio. @alexkelnag.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @angelapadron.bsky.social
As a librarian who has always taught that .gov is a reliable, unbiased source- this is deeply disturbing.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Although I stepped away from “professional” children’s book illustration for a bit, I was still making art. Honestly, it was more fun, a lot more learning, and a little more teaching. It also included my first visit to NYC and a return to travel sketching and nature journaling. #artvartist
Love this! And…yes!
As a librarian for over 20 years (!), I just read this Slate article and it made my heart sing. Public librarians work harder than any librarians I know (and are the least compensated), but are THE ultimate defenders of information. So good! slate.com/life/2025/09...
Happy Manatee Day!
In the U.S., these gentle vegetarians live in my native Florida (lucky me)!
One way to protect Florida manatees is to be mindful of fertilizer use. Too much fertilizer causes algae blooms which suffocate the plants a Manatee eats. #manateeappreciation #savethemanatees
Honestly, after the first one the kids flock to them. Great mix of NF info and comics. I love that the 4th and 5th grade students check them out consistently from my library.
Love this!
Yay! I’m trying to ditch IG, so I’m happy you’re here.
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day. Woo! Here’s a page from a graphic novel-esque dummy book I’m working on. #workinprogress
#shells #picturebookart #STEAM
Hi Danie!
Thanks!
Happy #kidlitartpostcard week! And if you like these owls, please ask me about my WIP, a graphic novel-esque nonfiction book on shells. I am from Florida, y’all! #watercolorillustration #owls #kidlit #climateillustration
I needed this today. Thank you!
I haven't read that one...is it scary? (I do not like scary - ha ha).
It's hard to beat a good stack of books! I love "King of the Birds," and I've put "Peter Nimble" on hold at the library (not sure how I missed that one). Sadly, I just couldn't get into the Emily Wilde series. I didn't really like her character in the beginning of the first book...
It's #artvartist time again...honestly, one of my favorite times of the year because I reflect on my own work. I leaned into watercolor this year - in my #kidlitart and with fine art pieces. Plus, I tried my hand at pottery (a definite flop), but I had fun!
I love these sketches! I'm with you - not everything in the year has to be full-blown, finished art. Just drawing is an accomplishment in itself.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Liz, a school librarian by day and author-illustrator by night, which means I know what kids like! I love non-fiction, animal characters and silly, but educational stories. I’m currently seeking representation.
I’m a month late for #seaturtleday but better late than never. These guys are so cool! #nonfiction #illustration
I just finished The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day- and it was AWESOME! Like Erik Larson, but less gruesome and perfect for 6th grade and up. My teen boy is reading it now. #kidlit
Staghorn coral and some long-spined sea urchins - Caribbean reef style! #kidlitart #nonfiction #nonfictionillustrator
I submitted to #PBparty as an author-illustrator! I'm from Florida (USA) and my story has heart, can be read as informational fiction (includes an author's note), and is definitely interactive. Thanks @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social (and team) for organizing.
For my MC...plankton-flavored ice cream!
That is super cool!
It's a nice feeling opening up my Florida SCBWI digital newsletter and I see MY illustration peeking out. Thanks #SCBWI- you rock!
#kidlitillustrator #amquerying #picturebooks
