Bonnie Adamson
@bonnieadamson.com
Illustrator; writer of various things;
former #SCBWI IC and ARA;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
former #SCBWI IC and ARA;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
Reposted by Bonnie Adamson
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
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.
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
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
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
My Guiding Principle in life and #kidlit this year is to tread lightly. I tend to become weighed down too easily. #kidlitchat
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
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
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
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).
Thanks for this--concise and sensible. The kind of advice to keep on hand and remind yourself of, often.
#illustration #portfolio #kidlitart
#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
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
Thanks for this--concise and sensible. The kind of advice to keep on hand and remind yourself of, often.
#illustration #portfolio #kidlitart
#illustration #portfolio #kidlitart
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
The internet tells me DIE HARD is based on a novel . . . for those of you who insiste on calling it a Christmas movie. :-) #kidlitchat
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
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
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
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
Yes, Virginia, there is a #kidlitchat tonight!
See you at 9E/6P!
See you at 9E/6P!
December 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Yes, Virginia, there is a #kidlitchat tonight!
See you at 9E/6P!
See you at 9E/6P!
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 really works.
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
This was the moment of Solstice, 10:03 am. It's not Stonehenge, but it *was* magical, nonetheless.
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
#kidlitchat
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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
#kidlitchat
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
#kidlitchat
December 17, 2025 at 2:13 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
#kidlitchat
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: 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
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
#kidlitchat
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 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
#kidlitchat
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
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
For you, Veronica--I don't have your skills, so I have to make do with a boxed mix. :-)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
For you, Veronica--I don't have your skills, so I have to make do with a boxed mix. :-)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
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
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
Sigh. I used to be a proofreader. #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Sigh. I used to be a proofreader. #kidlitchat