Carol Courtmanch Zink
@carolzink.bsky.social
Writer | Artist | Reader | MFA Hamline MFAC
Reposted by Carol Courtmanch Zink
A reminder! This year's online #kidlit agent panel is *tomorrow,* sponsored by NY Metro SCBWI, moderated by me, and featuring Eva Scalzo from Speilburg Literary Agency, Jane Chun from Transatlantic Agency, and Aashna Avachat from Neighborhood Literary. Register:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-me...
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-me...
NY Metro Annual Agent Panel Register for event
Join us for a panel discussion with three agents, moderated by Harold Underdown. Submission opportunities will be available for attendees, following the event.
www.scbwi.org
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM
A reminder! This year's online #kidlit agent panel is *tomorrow,* sponsored by NY Metro SCBWI, moderated by me, and featuring Eva Scalzo from Speilburg Literary Agency, Jane Chun from Transatlantic Agency, and Aashna Avachat from Neighborhood Literary. Register:
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-me...
www.scbwi.org/events/ny-me...
Bright skies and zebras make me happy. 💕 Happy kidlit art postcard day #kidlitartpostcardday #kilitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookart #illustration #kidlit
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Bright skies and zebras make me happy. 💕 Happy kidlit art postcard day #kidlitartpostcardday #kilitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookart #illustration #kidlit
Riding the Blue-Wave! This is a great article calling out all the deplorable happenings. Thanks @rexhuppke.bsky.social and @usatoday.com
Democrats' election wins send message to Trump, GOP: You are the literal worst.
My column on an early blue-wave and America's absolute rejection of Trump's smug cruelty:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
My column on an early blue-wave and America's absolute rejection of Trump's smug cruelty:
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Democrats' election wins send message to Trump, GOP: You are the literal worst | Opinion
So it turns out President Donald Trump posting a video of himself dumping poop on Americans was not a great electoral strategy for the GOP.
www.usatoday.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Riding the Blue-Wave! This is a great article calling out all the deplorable happenings. Thanks @rexhuppke.bsky.social and @usatoday.com
He loves Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
He loves Halloween
Reposted by Carol Courtmanch Zink
Some news outlets played coy, calling it “brown liquid” or “sewage.” But let’s call it like it is, because it matters that the holder of an office that once required a bit of dignity thinks dropping shit on the heads of the people he’s supposed to represent is funny.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Trump posts AI video of him dumping poop on us. I can't believe I wrote that. | Opinion
President Donald Trump responded to the 'No Kings' protests like a mad king, posting a grotesque AI video showing him dumping poop on protesters.
www.usatoday.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Some news outlets played coy, calling it “brown liquid” or “sewage.” But let’s call it like it is, because it matters that the holder of an office that once required a bit of dignity thinks dropping shit on the heads of the people he’s supposed to represent is funny.
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
Happy October! 🍁 visit me at carolzink.com #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitartpostcard. #kidlitart #illustration #pbillustration
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Happy October! 🍁 visit me at carolzink.com #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitartpostcard. #kidlitart #illustration #pbillustration
Cookies make everything better! Happy kidlit art postcard day! (Had to post a day early) #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #scbwiillustrators #picturebookart #illustration
September 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Cookies make everything better! Happy kidlit art postcard day! (Had to post a day early) #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #scbwiillustrators #picturebookart #illustration
I’m just sick over it all.
August 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I’m just sick over it all.
Happy August! My submission for #scbwidrawthis prompt mismatched for July and August.
#scbwiillustration #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookart
#scbwiillustration #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookart
August 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Happy August! My submission for #scbwidrawthis prompt mismatched for July and August.
#scbwiillustration #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookart
#scbwiillustration #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookart
Looking for macaroons!
#kidlitpostcard #kidlitpostcardday
#kidlitart
#picturebookillustration
#kidlitillustration
#kidlitartparis
#kidlitpostcard #kidlitpostcardday
#kidlitart
#picturebookillustration
#kidlitillustration
#kidlitartparis
August 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Working on something new! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #scbwiillustration #picturebookart #illustration
July 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Working on something new! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #scbwiillustration #picturebookart #illustration
July 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
July 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
When encountering a grumpy goat—shower them with kindness 🌸🐐💕😊#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
June 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
When encountering a grumpy goat—shower them with kindness 🌸🐐💕😊#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
Working on this painting today.
June 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Working on this painting today.
Little Ladybug Dance! May’s SCBWI prompt —Just Dance #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #SCBWI #kidlitart
May 30, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Little Ladybug Dance! May’s SCBWI prompt —Just Dance #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #SCBWI #kidlitart
Enjoy the day! You deserve it ❤️
May 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Enjoy the day! You deserve it ❤️
Happy May 🌷and #kidlitpostcard day. Author/Illustrator seeking representation for PB and MG.
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #PBillustration #picturebookart
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #PBillustration #picturebookart
May 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Happy May 🌷and #kidlitpostcard day. Author/Illustrator seeking representation for PB and MG.
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #PBillustration #picturebookart
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #PBillustration #picturebookart
Always loved Sheryl Crow. 💕
February 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Always loved Sheryl Crow. 💕
Did you know a wildebeest can run up to 50 miles per hour? Some say the name gnu comes from the grunting sounds they make. #kidlitart #illustrations #scbwiillustration #picturebookart
February 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Did you know a wildebeest can run up to 50 miles per hour? Some say the name gnu comes from the grunting sounds they make. #kidlitart #illustrations #scbwiillustration #picturebookart
New born elephants weigh about 200 pounds? Mamas are pregnant for nearly two years! And, elephants can live up to 70 years. 🐘💛#illustration #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #scbwiillustration #saveelephants #biglife
February 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New born elephants weigh about 200 pounds? Mamas are pregnant for nearly two years! And, elephants can live up to 70 years. 🐘💛#illustration #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #scbwiillustration #saveelephants #biglife
The silence just before daybreak is my favorite time of day. #kidlit #pbillustration #illustration #kidlitart #scbwiillustration
February 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The silence just before daybreak is my favorite time of day. #kidlit #pbillustration #illustration #kidlitart #scbwiillustration
Weaver birds weave their intricate nests with grass, stems, and other plants. They dangle from trees. #kidlitart #illustration
February 7, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Weaver birds weave their intricate nests with grass, stems, and other plants. They dangle from trees. #kidlitart #illustration
My digital protest.
February 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
My digital protest.