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Alexandra Thompson
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Children's illustrator & author in Maine. Rep'd by Hannah Mann at Writers House. See more at alexandraco.com
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Hello! I’m Alexandra Thompson, author and illustrator of children’s books 🥰 📚 My newest book is The Little Red Chair, written by Cathy Stefanec Ogren and illustrated by me. Current WIP is my next author/illustrator book 🤫

Excited to connect with you all here 🤗

#kidlitart #kidlit
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Calling all illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents: this Thursday is #KidLitArtPostcard day! #kidlit #childrensbooks www.ginaperry.com/postcard
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August 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alexandra Thompson and I'm an author and illustrator based in Maine 🌲 Rep'd by Hannah Mann at Writers House. Interested in illustrating picture books and spooky/mystery/magical MG 🥰
#kidlitart #picturebookillustration
July 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Got my first round of proofs from the printer 🥰 I kept pushing off this rainy forest scene because I was so intimidated by its size and afraid I would mess it up. #kidlitart #kidlit
June 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ It’s here! The cover for my next book, Hazel & Herbert 🦊 🐦 I can’t wait for you to meet these two 🥳

Available for pre-order wherever books are sold 🥰 #kidlitart #picturebook #kidlit
June 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My brain needed a little reset so I broke out some ink and markers. Juliette reminds me to see the excitement and wonder in all things. Kids are pretty cool like that 🥰 ☔️ #kidlitart
May 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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#KidLit reminder: Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! Be sure to post with that exact hashtag. I'm going to refresh my info page with art from April's posts, see this page for more info: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
April 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Finally finished my newsletter and it’s going out tomorrow 🥳 Ever since I had Juliette I have been absolutely terrible about sending it out regularly 😅 One day I’ll get my ducks in a row again, right?? 😂 🫠

You can subscribe to my newsletter here:
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April 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Are you a published or publishing writer/illustrator/translator? You can join Authors Against Book Bans. We share knowledge, resources, & mobilization opportunities at both the national & local levels. Don't fight for the right to read alone!
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March 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
For #kidlitart people- did you create a separate account for Flashes? Or did you connect your existing Bluesky account? 🤔
March 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Got the green light on the cover for my book yesterday! 🥳 Adjusting my art to the template and then I’ll print my sketch and transfer it to watercolor paper 🎨
#kidlitart #picturebookprocess
March 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If you see this, post your green art!
Spring is coming 🌱 ☔️ 🐸
#kidlitart
March 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
If you see this, post a #dragon

Painted this one a while back. Makes me excited for spring 🤗 💐
March 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
QRP with something watery 🐳
#kidlitart #sketchbook
March 11, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I finished the final painting for my book today 🥳 Now to repaint one that’s not working, digitally edit scans, and revise final art that has received notes already. This is my very ✨refined✨ tracking chart 😆
How do you keep track of your progress?
#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookprocess
February 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A little detail from my next book 🌼 So close to the finish line! #kidlitart #picturebookprocess #watercolor
February 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
0/10 do not recommend getting the flu during the final weeks of your book deadline 🤧🫠
spongebob squarepants is sitting in a chair in front of a window with his arms outstretched .
Alt: spongebob squarepants is sitting in a chair in front of a window with his arms outstretched .
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February 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.24-Mar.2nd, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find info. Read Guidelines BEFORE replying, thx Pls help boost? Challenging time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

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February 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reviewing test proofs and working on color mock-ups for my current book. I normally do my color mocks digitally, but this is actually a little easier since I only have my palette to pull from instead of ALL THE COLORS 😵‍💫
#kidlitart #picturebookprocess #kidlit
February 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
So proud of the team that brought this book to life! So happy I was able to illustrate Mia’s story 💕 Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social ! 🥳
#kidlit #kidlitart #cybils2024
2024 Fiction Picture Book Winner

I am a Masterpiece!
Mia Armstrong; Illustrated by @alexandradraws.bsky.social
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
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#kidlit #picturebook #booksky #cybils2024
February 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
If you need some last minute printable Valentines, I’ve got these cuties featuring Louie in my etsy shop 💝 littlethimblestudios.etsy.com/listing/7581...
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This Valentines Cards item by LittleThimbleStudios has 34 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on Feb 8, 2024
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February 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation:

Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post.

(***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***)

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February 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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If you know of someone with a recently launched #KidLit book or one that's launching in the next few wks, pls ask them to keep an eye on my #KidLitLaunches threads & post their book info?

I'm going to keep doing these for another few weeks but if they don't seem to be useful, I'll probably stop. 😁
February 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Snow day means this might be the only drawing I get in today 🌵but drawing with the munchkin is the best 🥰 Using chunky crayons is a great way to loosen up 👏
#kidlitart #drawing
February 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I received a special package just before I left for #scbwi25 📚 🥰 So cool to see the translated title!
I am a Masterpiece! Written by Mia Armstrong and illustrated by me 🤗 @randomhousekids.bsky.social
#kidlitart
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM