Clay
@clayadamah.bsky.social
(they/ze)
Author-Illustrator
#KidLitArt
reading books, drawing stuff,
and tree-watching with birds. 🌳 👀
🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
https://clayadamah.wixsite.com/clayadamah
Author-Illustrator
#KidLitArt
reading books, drawing stuff,
and tree-watching with birds. 🌳 👀
🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
https://clayadamah.wixsite.com/clayadamah
If you're considering applying, I highly recommend it. As a PB newbie I received a silver scholarship from 12x12 and it definitely helped me get to the next level more efficiently.
The webinars+book chats have been incredible with excellent speakers and moderation. The challenge is also super fun!
The webinars+book chats have been incredible with excellent speakers and moderation. The challenge is also super fun!
✨Take your picture book writing and career to the next level with the tools, feedback, and support you need.
Apply for a #12x12PB GOLD Scholarship for 2026. Open to creators with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Apply Nov 1–30:
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
Apply for a #12x12PB GOLD Scholarship for 2026. Open to creators with financial need or from underrepresented backgrounds.
Apply Nov 1–30:
buff.ly/5sidHD8
#kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
If you're considering applying, I highly recommend it. As a PB newbie I received a silver scholarship from 12x12 and it definitely helped me get to the next level more efficiently.
The webinars+book chats have been incredible with excellent speakers and moderation. The challenge is also super fun!
The webinars+book chats have been incredible with excellent speakers and moderation. The challenge is also super fun!
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🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each.
💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each.
💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
Happy (slightly belated) Hallowe'en!
November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Happy (slightly belated) Hallowe'en!
Just in case anyone has elected reps they have thoughts for...
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democracy.io#!/
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November 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Just in case anyone has elected reps they have thoughts for...
democracy.io#!/
democracy.io#!/
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It’s my favorite time of year! #folktaleweek starts November 17th!
November 2, 2025 at 6:53 AM
It’s my favorite time of year! #folktaleweek starts November 17th!
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Tomorrow is #KidLitArt chat!
October's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Spooky Chat!
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Tomorrow is #KidLitArt chat!
If you're working on something meaningful to you even though you're worried about being able to publish it or be compensated for it amidst the book bans and "soft" censorship, I appreciate you, thank you.
And so does Freya—she offers you the cutest toe beans in Beantown in gratitude.
And so does Freya—she offers you the cutest toe beans in Beantown in gratitude.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
If you're working on something meaningful to you even though you're worried about being able to publish it or be compensated for it amidst the book bans and "soft" censorship, I appreciate you, thank you.
And so does Freya—she offers you the cutest toe beans in Beantown in gratitude.
And so does Freya—she offers you the cutest toe beans in Beantown in gratitude.
Frogs know what’s up.
October 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Frogs know what’s up.
Detail from a work in progress 🌊
I've been wanting to combine traditional and digital illustration for so long and I'm finally learning how! Thank you to the fabulous @priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social for all the wisdom and encouragement!
#KidLitArt
I've been wanting to combine traditional and digital illustration for so long and I'm finally learning how! Thank you to the fabulous @priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social for all the wisdom and encouragement!
#KidLitArt
October 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Detail from a work in progress 🌊
I've been wanting to combine traditional and digital illustration for so long and I'm finally learning how! Thank you to the fabulous @priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social for all the wisdom and encouragement!
#KidLitArt
I've been wanting to combine traditional and digital illustration for so long and I'm finally learning how! Thank you to the fabulous @priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social for all the wisdom and encouragement!
#KidLitArt
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I like this one a little better. #notoai #antiartificialintelligence #aintnothingliketherealthing #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
October 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I like this one a little better. #notoai #antiartificialintelligence #aintnothingliketherealthing #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
Reading Rainbowwwww 🌈
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Reading Rainbowwwww 🌈
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POPI'S ALL SOULS SONG is on a BIG sale on Amazon! While I have certain feelings about the supplier, I hope you will consider buying to support not only me but my AMAZING AF illustrator!!! Shelly did everything right by my family. LGBTQIA2S+ people can also be religious. @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM
POPI'S ALL SOULS SONG is on a BIG sale on Amazon! While I have certain feelings about the supplier, I hope you will consider buying to support not only me but my AMAZING AF illustrator!!! Shelly did everything right by my family. LGBTQIA2S+ people can also be religious. @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
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We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025!
There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.
Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.
We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!
There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.
Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.
We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025!
There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.
Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.
We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!
There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.
Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.
We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!
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#Kidlitart chat is TODAY! Set alarms and tell friends, ready the cake/pie!!!
Chat happens here on Bluesky, follow @kidlitart.bsky.social for the questions & to see everyone’s answers!
Chat happens here on Bluesky, follow @kidlitart.bsky.social for the questions & to see everyone’s answers!
September's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Making Money with your Art!
Join your hosts on Sep 25, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about m-o-n-e-y (and art)!
Banner art by Scout Underhill
Join your hosts on Sep 25, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about m-o-n-e-y (and art)!
Banner art by Scout Underhill
September 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#Kidlitart chat is TODAY! Set alarms and tell friends, ready the cake/pie!!!
Chat happens here on Bluesky, follow @kidlitart.bsky.social for the questions & to see everyone’s answers!
Chat happens here on Bluesky, follow @kidlitart.bsky.social for the questions & to see everyone’s answers!
I found some old-ish art from 2022. It's the only time I've done isometric—so fun but so many linessss!! Anyone have any cool isometric art? I'd love to see!
September 21, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I found some old-ish art from 2022. It's the only time I've done isometric—so fun but so many linessss!! Anyone have any cool isometric art? I'd love to see!
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I created a #kidlitart drawing challenge for October. I wanted to keep it simple so it wouldn't be overwhelming to join and it could be easily combined with other prompt lists.
If you'd like to join me, don't forget to use the hashtag #kidlitartoween25 .
If you'd like to join me, don't forget to use the hashtag #kidlitartoween25 .
September 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I created a #kidlitart drawing challenge for October. I wanted to keep it simple so it wouldn't be overwhelming to join and it could be easily combined with other prompt lists.
If you'd like to join me, don't forget to use the hashtag #kidlitartoween25 .
If you'd like to join me, don't forget to use the hashtag #kidlitartoween25 .
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Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!
More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...
Register today!
More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...
Register today!
September 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Join us next August for our annual in-community retreat! Tons of creating time, connections with other like-minded writers and illustrators, and nd-specific programming in an inclusive and calm environment!
More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...
Register today!
More info will be posted here as we have it: ndkidlit.org/annual-retre...
Register today!
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Check for your book's copyright registration at the The Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) here:
cocatalog.loc.gov/?utm_sour...
#writingcommunity #authorlife #amwriting
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#writingcommunity #authorlife #amwriting
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September 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Check for your book's copyright registration at the The Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) here:
cocatalog.loc.gov/?utm_sour...
#writingcommunity #authorlife #amwriting
cocatalog.loc.gov/?utm_sour...
#writingcommunity #authorlife #amwriting
After weeks of trying, I finally got a photo of this guy—the elusive coney!
August 28, 2025 at 1:47 AM
After weeks of trying, I finally got a photo of this guy—the elusive coney!
The Piedmont Raging Grannies are everything I needed today and more. If you need a smile, have a listen 💖🏳️⚧️🎶
youtu.be/NznAzN8hGxQ?...
#TransRights
youtu.be/NznAzN8hGxQ?...
#TransRights
Gender Rights are Human Rights!
YouTube video by Piedmont Raging Grannies
youtu.be
August 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Piedmont Raging Grannies are everything I needed today and more. If you need a smile, have a listen 💖🏳️⚧️🎶
youtu.be/NznAzN8hGxQ?...
#TransRights
youtu.be/NznAzN8hGxQ?...
#TransRights
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WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? is available for preorder!!! 🤩❤️🚀🧑🚀
(Also — just did my first-ever livestream on social media! 🫣😄)
It’s been so amazing to be part of this!!
Announcement: www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Preorders: kickstarter.com/projects/stevie-bees/what-is-a-safe-space-childrens-book
(Also — just did my first-ever livestream on social media! 🫣😄)
It’s been so amazing to be part of this!!
Announcement: www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Preorders: kickstarter.com/projects/stevie-bees/what-is-a-safe-space-childrens-book
August 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? is available for preorder!!! 🤩❤️🚀🧑🚀
(Also — just did my first-ever livestream on social media! 🫣😄)
It’s been so amazing to be part of this!!
Announcement: www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Preorders: kickstarter.com/projects/stevie-bees/what-is-a-safe-space-childrens-book
(Also — just did my first-ever livestream on social media! 🫣😄)
It’s been so amazing to be part of this!!
Announcement: www.facebook.com/story.php?st...
Preorders: kickstarter.com/projects/stevie-bees/what-is-a-safe-space-childrens-book
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The OFFICIAL #PitchDis Participating #Agents and #Editors list will be posted one week from today!
If you're an agent or editor who would like to join us, there is still time to register. Just click on the link below.
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If you're an agent or editor who would like to join us, there is still time to register. Just click on the link below.
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#PitchDis Agent and Editor Registration
Thank you for your interest in #PitchDis! Please fill out this form to register for the event and access pitches from September 16 through September 19. The week before the event, we'll send you instr...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The OFFICIAL #PitchDis Participating #Agents and #Editors list will be posted one week from today!
If you're an agent or editor who would like to join us, there is still time to register. Just click on the link below.
forms.gle/QfrR1MsmBCFG...
If you're an agent or editor who would like to join us, there is still time to register. Just click on the link below.
forms.gle/QfrR1MsmBCFG...
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Hey #kidlitart peps - some of you have asked for a Discord so you can keep chatting when it’s not chat day.
I wanna do an interest check - if you want a Discord, reply with a 💜 ?
#kidlit #illustration #art
I wanna do an interest check - if you want a Discord, reply with a 💜 ?
#kidlit #illustration #art
August 19, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Hey #kidlitart peps - some of you have asked for a Discord so you can keep chatting when it’s not chat day.
I wanna do an interest check - if you want a Discord, reply with a 💜 ?
#kidlit #illustration #art
I wanna do an interest check - if you want a Discord, reply with a 💜 ?
#kidlit #illustration #art
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In the first issue, not only will you receive an interview with an amazing writer, I'll also be talking about HOW I set up my blog, which platforms I tried (and why I abandoned them) and the cost!
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/subscribe/
In the first issue, not only will you receive an interview with an amazing writer, I'll also be talking about HOW I set up my blog, which platforms I tried (and why I abandoned them) and the cost!
August 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Keep Writing Kidlit has a newsletter!
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/subscribe/
In the first issue, not only will you receive an interview with an amazing writer, I'll also be talking about HOW I set up my blog, which platforms I tried (and why I abandoned them) and the cost!
www.keepwritingkidlit.com/subscribe/
In the first issue, not only will you receive an interview with an amazing writer, I'll also be talking about HOW I set up my blog, which platforms I tried (and why I abandoned them) and the cost!