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Philo promises she will get around to doing her homework...

Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!)
A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social

pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social

Explore more of Josée's work:
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👉 Naysa Dumé is a Dominican illustrator with a style which evokes celebration and highlights her pride in her culture. She uses expressive line work and color to create lively characters in imaginative worlds, striving to spread positivity through art.
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👉 Beatriz Ortiz is a Cuban artist based in Brazil who illustrates through striking photo collage. She is talented in transforming ordinary found imagery into something vibrant, eye-catching and energetic.
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👉 Raul Colón is a Puerto Rican illustrator who uses watercolor washes and etching to create rich textures and colors. New York City is his home as well as a resounding theme in his work, to which he brings a sense of magic and wonder.
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👉 Gaby D'Alessandro is a Dominican illustrator based in NYC. Inspired by nature and patterns, her dreamlike imagery is recognizable for its use of symbolic storytelling and elaborate botanical details.
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@gabydalessandro.bsky.social

For #HispanicHeritageMonth we wanted to shine the spotlight on the talented hispanic illustrators in the Morgan Gaynin team who bring vibrant cultural perspectives to every project!👇

Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability is the incredible true story of how a determined scientist rewrote the rules and followed her dreams.

Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger

As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…

“The visual representation of Friel and her life experiences is superbly rendered in fluid and bright images that highlight her accomplishments as a differently abled person rather than a singular focus on cerebral palsy.” – @slj.com Starred ⭐ Review

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Rewriting the Rules is a nonfiction picture book about Kathleen Friel, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. She went on to become a neuroscientist investigating how injured brains can build new connections, rewriting the rules for disability treatment.

Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here!

Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.

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lllustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS

👋 Hey there #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social

Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS

More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com

Summer 2025 Newsletter This summer may have gone by fast, but it sure was eventful. Catch up on the latest news from Morgan Gaynin before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.

Our Summer Newsletter is up on Linkedin 🌞

New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.

Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here

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Before I Lived Here - Morgan Gaynin In Before I Lived Here, illustrated by Victo Ngai, a boy peels away each layer of the history of the land his house sits on.

Happy #pubday to BEFORE I LIVED HERE, Illustrated by Victo Ngai, written by ‪@stacysjensen.bsky.social‬ and published by Neal Porter Books / Holiday House.

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#BeforeILivedHere #NealPorterBooks #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #picturebooks #victongai

We heard it's #WorldElephantDay! Say hello to Elephant from Susan Gal's authored & illustrated picture book, TWOgether, a story about friendship and group play on a sunny day at the beach.

See more here: morgangaynin.com/project/twog...

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An intergenerational story about a nonbinary child who learns the tradition of well digging, Dancing With Water is a picture book about community, hope, and protecting the Earth’s water.

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Dancing With Water - Morgan Gaynin Tonya Engel illustrated Dancing With Water, the story of a nonbinary Black who learns the tradition of well digging with their grandfather.

Happy #pubday to DANCING WITH WATER, illustrated by Tonya Engel, written by Gwendolyn Wallace, and published by Kokila Books!

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#booksky #kidlit #dancingwithwater #tonyaengel

Dancing with Water by Gwendolyn Wallace Wallace (Joy Takes Root) and Engel (Yaya and the Sea) effervescently detail the traditional practice of water dowsing in this co...

In picture book DANCING WITH WATER, collaborators Gwendolyn Wallace and Tonya Engel “effervescently detail the traditional practice of water dowsing” and “demonstrate the importance of water to all life”

Jock the Croc: How a crocodile became a Scotsman and how it could happen to you! Illustrated by Evgenia Penman, whose expressive style reflects the humor and surreal charm of the story.

See more here:
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FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT KELLY PELSUE Agent & Managing Partner, Morgan Gaynin Critiquing: PB and Illustrator Portfolios SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

FEATURED PUBLICATION KELLY PELSUE Agent & Managing Partner, Morgan Gaynin Rewriting the Rules SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: @scbwi_nohio BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

FEATURED PUBLICATION KELLY PELSUE Agent & Managing Partner, Morgan Gaynin New Shoes for Leo SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: @scbwi_nohio BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

FEATURED PUBLICATION KELLY PELSUE Agent & Managing Partner, Morgan Gaynin Chooch Helped SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: @scbwi_nohio BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty:

Kelly Pelsue, Agent, Morgan Gaynin
@kellypelsue.bsky.social‬ / @morgangaynin.bsky.social‬
Critiquing: Illustrators - anyone with a portfolio (beginner or professional)

For more info: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-...

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Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Evgenia Penman!

Evgenia is a London-based illustrator with a lighthearted, cheerful style which highlights the pure silliness, exploration, and fun of childhood.

Explore her portfolio: morgangaynin.com/artists/evge...

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Digital illustration commissioned by Reactor Magazine for "Parthenogenesis", a short story by Stephen Graham Jones. The Illustration depicts a middle-of-nowhere motel exterior and moving truck underneath an ominous and animalistic sky.

A two-color risograph print in green and blue on cream paper, depicting a mounted knight being pulled from his horse by thorny vines. Created for "The Drawing Board" exhibition at MCAD Gallery in Minneapolis, MN.

A Wizard-of-Oz-inspired digital illustration for for The InQueery showing a sepia-toned soccer player lacing up ruby cleats, with a rainbow-hued scene of poppies, a yellow brick road, and a soccer field in the background.

A digital illustration for DBusiness Magazine showing the Detroit, MI skyline in overlapping orange and blue linear halftones. Half of the image features sunshine with calm water while the other half shows storm clouds with rough waves.

Ope! Didn't see ya there, #portfolioday 👋

I'm a Minneapolis-based illustrator focused on editorial and publishing projects along with the occasional animation or gallery show. And I'm now represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social !

More of my stuff here: www.brianbritigan.com

Happy publication day to NO MORE CHAIRS - a story about a teacher who made a lifelong practice of inclusion after a childhood encounter with racism. Susan Gal partnered with @littlebrownyr.bsky.social and author Dan Gill to illustrate this true story.

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And of course, Rebecca Lee Kunz's touching speech for her acceptance of the Caldecott Medal for Chooch Helped! @treeoflifestudio.bsky.social

#ALA25 #ALAAC25

So many beautiful books to see at #ALAAC25 #ALA25 !

Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, @gabydalessandro.bsky.social, Susan Gal, & Victo Ngai

Brian's work is layered with intricate line work and refined compositions, achieving organic textures whether made with traditional or digital media.

Explore his editorial and publishing portfolios here:
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We're excited to announce Morgan Gaynin's newest illustrator: @brianbritigan.bsky.social 🎉

Powerful visual metaphors are quietly woven into Brian's illustrations, which are a great fit for stories focused on social issues, identity, education, tech, finance, and more.

Cover art by Caldecott Medalist Rebecca Lee Kunz @treeoflifestudio.bsky.social !

love this one!

Mock book cover of Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson with vibrant colors, lettering and magical powers

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Keisha Okafor, a children's book illustrator.

Portfolio: www.keishaokafor.com
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Represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #middlegrade

Another #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book author/illustrator from Montréal

Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
Agent - Kelly Pelsue
@morgangaynin.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration