Cathy Ballou Mealey
@catballoumealey.bsky.social
Picture book author
Scone lover
Scone lover
Pinned
This "speckled beauty" lands April 2026 from Sleeping Bear. TY Billie Michael for gorgeous illustrations about the legendary Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby!
#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay to all who celebrate! 🐿️
January 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Happy #SquirrelAppreciationDay to all who celebrate! 🐿️
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There is something about January light that brings me joy. It's quiet and sharp and direct. Snow days, bird prints, and promise.
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
January 11, 2026 at 9:37 PM
There is something about January light that brings me joy. It's quiet and sharp and direct. Snow days, bird prints, and promise.
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
Reposted by Cathy Ballou Mealey
🌟 Book giveaway! 🌟
Author copies of my new picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES, are almost here! It's a celebration of friendship, springtime, and counting by fives - so I'm giving away FIVE copies to newsletter subscribers! Subscribe & enter here: carriefinison.com/giveaway Ends 1/23/26. US only.
Author copies of my new picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES, are almost here! It's a celebration of friendship, springtime, and counting by fives - so I'm giving away FIVE copies to newsletter subscribers! Subscribe & enter here: carriefinison.com/giveaway Ends 1/23/26. US only.
January 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
🌟 Book giveaway! 🌟
Author copies of my new picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES, are almost here! It's a celebration of friendship, springtime, and counting by fives - so I'm giving away FIVE copies to newsletter subscribers! Subscribe & enter here: carriefinison.com/giveaway Ends 1/23/26. US only.
Author copies of my new picture book, PLENTY OF PANCAKES, are almost here! It's a celebration of friendship, springtime, and counting by fives - so I'm giving away FIVE copies to newsletter subscribers! Subscribe & enter here: carriefinison.com/giveaway Ends 1/23/26. US only.
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#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard
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I love STORYSTORM by the great @taralazar.bsky.social !! Who’s in? If you’re a #picturebook writer, you’ll be glad you participated!
PB story Ideas tumble out like the
I LOVE LUCY scene where she can’t keep up with the candy conveyor belt! 🤣 It’s so fun!! #booksky #kidlitsky #picturebooksky
PB story Ideas tumble out like the
I LOVE LUCY scene where she can’t keep up with the candy conveyor belt! 🤣 It’s so fun!! #booksky #kidlitsky #picturebooksky
December 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I love STORYSTORM by the great @taralazar.bsky.social !! Who’s in? If you’re a #picturebook writer, you’ll be glad you participated!
PB story Ideas tumble out like the
I LOVE LUCY scene where she can’t keep up with the candy conveyor belt! 🤣 It’s so fun!! #booksky #kidlitsky #picturebooksky
PB story Ideas tumble out like the
I LOVE LUCY scene where she can’t keep up with the candy conveyor belt! 🤣 It’s so fun!! #booksky #kidlitsky #picturebooksky
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🎂It’s a #BookBirthday for Grandma’s Little Love Bug! Here’s hoping it brings lots of snuggly cuddles! @highlightsfound.bsky.social #Highlights #Kidlit #Books #AnaZurita
December 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🎂It’s a #BookBirthday for Grandma’s Little Love Bug! Here’s hoping it brings lots of snuggly cuddles! @highlightsfound.bsky.social #Highlights #Kidlit #Books #AnaZurita
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The last #kidlitartpostcard of the year! Seems like a nice time to wish you all a very cherry Christmas! #kidlitart #chipmunks #illustrator
December 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The last #kidlitartpostcard of the year! Seems like a nice time to wish you all a very cherry Christmas! #kidlitart #chipmunks #illustrator
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It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and I’m finally participating instead of just admiring!
Hello! I’m Julie and my favorite things to draw are small joyful moments depicted with softness, texture, and movement.
I am currently seeking representation!
Portfolio: www.julie-morrocco.com
#kidlitart
Hello! I’m Julie and my favorite things to draw are small joyful moments depicted with softness, texture, and movement.
I am currently seeking representation!
Portfolio: www.julie-morrocco.com
#kidlitart
December 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and I’m finally participating instead of just admiring!
Hello! I’m Julie and my favorite things to draw are small joyful moments depicted with softness, texture, and movement.
I am currently seeking representation!
Portfolio: www.julie-morrocco.com
#kidlitart
Hello! I’m Julie and my favorite things to draw are small joyful moments depicted with softness, texture, and movement.
I am currently seeking representation!
Portfolio: www.julie-morrocco.com
#kidlitart
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Happy last #KidLitArtPostcard Day of the year! Better bake some extra Christmas cookies just in case…
I’m Kris Easler, represented by the wonderful @jenrofe.bsky.social of ABLA, and excited to work on picture through middle grade books!
Check out more at www.kriseasler.com!
I’m Kris Easler, represented by the wonderful @jenrofe.bsky.social of ABLA, and excited to work on picture through middle grade books!
Check out more at www.kriseasler.com!
December 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Happy last #KidLitArtPostcard Day of the year! Better bake some extra Christmas cookies just in case…
I’m Kris Easler, represented by the wonderful @jenrofe.bsky.social of ABLA, and excited to work on picture through middle grade books!
Check out more at www.kriseasler.com!
I’m Kris Easler, represented by the wonderful @jenrofe.bsky.social of ABLA, and excited to work on picture through middle grade books!
Check out more at www.kriseasler.com!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the month! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I love cozy scenes and wintery wonderlands. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on all your joy filled projects!
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the month! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I love cozy scenes and wintery wonderlands. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on all your joy filled projects!
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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! Oliver has been reading everything he can about giant squid while helping his dad build his costume.
The 9th in my costumed character cuties series.
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
angelamatteson.com
#KidLitArt #KidLit #CharacterDesign #illustration
The 9th in my costumed character cuties series.
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
angelamatteson.com
#KidLitArt #KidLit #CharacterDesign #illustration
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! Oliver has been reading everything he can about giant squid while helping his dad build his costume.
The 9th in my costumed character cuties series.
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
angelamatteson.com
#KidLitArt #KidLit #CharacterDesign #illustration
The 9th in my costumed character cuties series.
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
angelamatteson.com
#KidLitArt #KidLit #CharacterDesign #illustration
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Time again for #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Ginger, an author-illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada.
I love funny stories and warm moments that make people remember what it was really like to be kids.
gingerngo.com
Rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social
at ACM Kids & Illustration
I love funny stories and warm moments that make people remember what it was really like to be kids.
gingerngo.com
Rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social
at ACM Kids & Illustration
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Time again for #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Ginger, an author-illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada.
I love funny stories and warm moments that make people remember what it was really like to be kids.
gingerngo.com
Rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social
at ACM Kids & Illustration
I love funny stories and warm moments that make people remember what it was really like to be kids.
gingerngo.com
Rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social
at ACM Kids & Illustration
Reposted by Cathy Ballou Mealey
Some new #kidlit #kidlitart art work and musings from the studio this week 👇
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
Taking on Risk
5 things from the studio this week
open.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Some new #kidlit #kidlitart art work and musings from the studio this week 👇
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
This "speckled beauty" lands April 2026 from Sleeping Bear. TY Billie Michael for gorgeous illustrations about the legendary Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby!
#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
October 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This "speckled beauty" lands April 2026 from Sleeping Bear. TY Billie Michael for gorgeous illustrations about the legendary Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby!
#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby
Reposted by Cathy Ballou Mealey
"VERDICT A lovely look at the seasons, and an excellent choice for story time, showing the sensory experience of a child who wholly embraces every moment. -Melisa Bailey, SLJ"
#schoollibraryjournal #picturebookreview #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #anneschwartzbooks
#schoollibraryjournal #picturebookreview #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #anneschwartzbooks
October 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
"VERDICT A lovely look at the seasons, and an excellent choice for story time, showing the sensory experience of a child who wholly embraces every moment. -Melisa Bailey, SLJ"
#schoollibraryjournal #picturebookreview #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #anneschwartzbooks
#schoollibraryjournal #picturebookreview #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #anneschwartzbooks
Reposted by Cathy Ballou Mealey
Reposted by Cathy Ballou Mealey
#peachtober prompt today is GINGHAM ✨
just a lil guy for your feed today!
made with acrylics, coloured pencil and a teeny bit adjusted digitally
#kidlit #kidlitart #peachtober25
just a lil guy for your feed today!
made with acrylics, coloured pencil and a teeny bit adjusted digitally
#kidlit #kidlitart #peachtober25
October 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
#peachtober prompt today is GINGHAM ✨
just a lil guy for your feed today!
made with acrylics, coloured pencil and a teeny bit adjusted digitally
#kidlit #kidlitart #peachtober25
just a lil guy for your feed today!
made with acrylics, coloured pencil and a teeny bit adjusted digitally
#kidlit #kidlitart #peachtober25
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A cozy family of owls having a good night sleep!
Illustration for #calmtober prompts- Owl, Lantern, Quilt
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #mixedmedia
Illustration for #calmtober prompts- Owl, Lantern, Quilt
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #mixedmedia
October 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A cozy family of owls having a good night sleep!
Illustration for #calmtober prompts- Owl, Lantern, Quilt
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #mixedmedia
Illustration for #calmtober prompts- Owl, Lantern, Quilt
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #mixedmedia
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Hello again! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here’s an oldie but goodie to welcome spooky season! 🎃🐿️
My name is Rebecca and I’m a #kidlitartist from MI. I’m open for rep and would love to illustrate your picture or board books, covers, #kidlit magazines, or products 🧡
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
My name is Rebecca and I’m a #kidlitartist from MI. I’m open for rep and would love to illustrate your picture or board books, covers, #kidlit magazines, or products 🧡
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hello again! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here’s an oldie but goodie to welcome spooky season! 🎃🐿️
My name is Rebecca and I’m a #kidlitartist from MI. I’m open for rep and would love to illustrate your picture or board books, covers, #kidlit magazines, or products 🧡
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
My name is Rebecca and I’m a #kidlitartist from MI. I’m open for rep and would love to illustrate your picture or board books, covers, #kidlit magazines, or products 🧡
www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🖍️
I'm Katiuska, a Venezuelan illustrator who would love to work on picture books and board books 🌸 I am also looking for rep.
Check out my portfolio:
www.katiuskapino.com
#KidLitArt #kidlit
I'm Katiuska, a Venezuelan illustrator who would love to work on picture books and board books 🌸 I am also looking for rep.
Check out my portfolio:
www.katiuskapino.com
#KidLitArt #kidlit
October 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🖍️
I'm Katiuska, a Venezuelan illustrator who would love to work on picture books and board books 🌸 I am also looking for rep.
Check out my portfolio:
www.katiuskapino.com
#KidLitArt #kidlit
I'm Katiuska, a Venezuelan illustrator who would love to work on picture books and board books 🌸 I am also looking for rep.
Check out my portfolio:
www.katiuskapino.com
#KidLitArt #kidlit
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Today on the blog: Guest post with Lisa Rogers, author of Woody’s Words: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows! Please stop by! @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
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lynnbeckerbooks.blogspot.com?m=1
September 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today on the blog: Guest post with Lisa Rogers, author of Woody’s Words: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows! Please stop by! @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social
lynnbeckerbooks.blogspot.com?m=1
lynnbeckerbooks.blogspot.com?m=1
Thank you @bookendswinchester.bsky.social for a fun Saturday #storytime sharing #smores and stories with readers and families! 🐻🍫🔥
Sleeping Bear Books / Make More S'mores / @ariellandyart.bsky.social
Sleeping Bear Books / Make More S'mores / @ariellandyart.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Thank you @bookendswinchester.bsky.social for a fun Saturday #storytime sharing #smores and stories with readers and families! 🐻🍫🔥
Sleeping Bear Books / Make More S'mores / @ariellandyart.bsky.social
Sleeping Bear Books / Make More S'mores / @ariellandyart.bsky.social
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Crisp mornings. 🤍🤍
I know fall doesn’t “officially” start (in the N hemisphere) for another week, but as the acorns continue to tumble down our roof, I can’t help but declare it’s already here! 🤗 Getting all my sweaters and beanies out.
How are you preparing?
#fall #illustration #kidlitart
I know fall doesn’t “officially” start (in the N hemisphere) for another week, but as the acorns continue to tumble down our roof, I can’t help but declare it’s already here! 🤗 Getting all my sweaters and beanies out.
How are you preparing?
#fall #illustration #kidlitart
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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So excited to FINALLY be able to share some of Khoa Le's amazing art! THE OCEAN'S HEART releases March 3, 2026!!! Get some goodies by preordering from Noe Valley Books!! viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/15/_... #kidlit #picturebooks @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #edusky
Cover Reveal: THE OCEAN’S HEART: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life
Hip hip hooray!!! Time to lift the curtain and REVEAL a beautiful new picture book COVER! And this one is for a dear friend, author Jilanne Hoffman who has a new book launching March 3, 2026 from M…
viviankirkfield.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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COVER REVEAL!
Coming in May and available for pre-order.
bookshop.org/p/books/stil...
By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.
Coming in May and available for pre-order.
bookshop.org/p/books/stil...
By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.
September 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
COVER REVEAL!
Coming in May and available for pre-order.
bookshop.org/p/books/stil...
By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.
Coming in May and available for pre-order.
bookshop.org/p/books/stil...
By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.