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Bonnie Adamson
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Illustrator; writer of various things;
former #SCBWI IC and ARA;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
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NPR built a visual archive of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, showing exactly what happened through the lenses of the people who were there. In Chapter 3, we lay out a timeline of key moments throughout the day as the assault on the Capitol unfolded.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Thank you all for being here, and being YOU. What we get to do is awesome, but the people we get to do it *with* is even better. See you next time. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
My Guiding Principle in life and #kidlit this year is to tread lightly. I tend to become weighed down too easily. #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:10 AM
TOPIC: It's time for New Year's resolutions . . . or goals . . . or a word to define your mindset for 2026 . . . or your Guiding Principle for the year . . . or, what's the plan, Stan? (The focus here is for resolutions related to your #kidlit side, but share whatever you want!). #kidlitchat
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
New year, same old #kidlitchat! Isn't it nice that some things don't change? :-) We'll be looking for you at 9E/6P tonight (Tuesday).
January 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Thanks for this--concise and sensible. The kind of advice to keep on hand and remind yourself of, often.
#illustration #portfolio #kidlitart
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS

I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔

This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Goodnight, all--and Happy New Year! Let's make it a good one. We'll be here next time, and I hope you will be, too. See you then! #kidlitchat
December 31, 2025 at 3:02 AM
TOPIC: Let's talk endings here at 2025's end. Do you know how you're going to end your story when you start? Do you know the ending first? Do you have tricks/tips for making your story's ending as satisfying as possible? #kidlitchat
December 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Let the countdown begin . . . to the last #kidlitchat of 2025! Join us at 9E/6P to share a bit of holiday spirit--and maybe a slice or two of PIE. See you there.
December 31, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Goodnight, all! We have ONE MORE CHAT in 2025--see you here next Tuesday! In the meantime, have a wonderful week filled with all the things you love. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 3:02 AM
For years, with two daughters in a ballet company, we ate, slept and breathed The Nutcracker every Christmas. I kinda miss it--even though it was relentless, lol. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The internet tells me DIE HARD is based on a novel . . . for those of you who insiste on calling it a Christmas movie. :-) #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
We put several treasured books out on the coffee table: Sandra Boynton's CHRISTMASTIME and BOB; and Robert Sabuda's 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS pop-up book. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
TOPIC: What are your favorite bookish holiday traditions? Are there books you reread during the holidays? Favorite film adaptations? Family read-alongs? (And feel free to share other family traditions and favorite holiday pies!) #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Yes, Virginia, there is a #kidlitchat tonight!
See you at 9E/6P!
December 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
This really works.
Write early in the morning or late at night when you are a little tired, it may help you remove your inner rejection voices when you happen to have them. #AmWriting Sneak up on your brain and write. #Writing. - Wrtr #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky
December 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This was the moment of Solstice, 10:03 am. It's not Stonehenge, but it *was* magical, nonetheless.
December 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Well, people, I'm going to go thaw a brownie and have another glass of wine--because you've made me feel better. Cheers! See you next time.
#kidlitchat
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
I had my umpteenth regular realization that I need to push hard to keep my horizons open. I am so content to let things close in.
#kidlitchat
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 AM
TOPIC: We're all a year older and possibly a year wiser--did you accumulate any special insights in 2025, about your work, your process, motivations? #kidlitchat
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: Suggestions and recommendations needed: gifts for the literary-minded/artistic/creative in your life--yourself, included! What's on your wish list? What books or software or or or have caught your eye this season?
#kidlitchat
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Keep on keeping on, everyone. That's the single most important thing we can do. And congratulations on all the tries and all the wins! See you next time. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
For you, Veronica--I don't have your skills, so I have to make do with a boxed mix. :-)
#kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
TOPIC: It's quarterly check-in time! Time to bask in the accomplishments of the last three months--or breathe a sigh of relief that you've managed to *get through* the past three months. Either way, share what's been going, career-wise, since September! #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Sigh. I used to be a proofreader. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM