Debbie Ridpath Ohi
@debbieohi.com
Kidlit author & illustrator. 🇨🇦. Illus in books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others.
Newest:
📚 I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
📚 I'M BUSY (w/ Michael Ian Black, 2026/02/24)
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bluesky
DebbieOhi.com @work.debbieohi.com
Newest:
📚 I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
📚 I'M BUSY (w/ Michael Ian Black, 2026/02/24)
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bluesky
DebbieOhi.com @work.debbieohi.com
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I am *thrilled* to announce that I'll be illustrating the covers of two more Judy Blume books being reissued by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster!
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
POLL: Who bought or received bookish gifts this holiday season? (Psst: buying a bookish gift for yourself totally counts)
December 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
POLL: Who bought or received bookish gifts this holiday season? (Psst: buying a bookish gift for yourself totally counts)
Happy holidays! Probably my favorite stop-motion from the past few years. Really enjoyed creating this one.
December 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Sketches approved! Going to start work on final art this week but taking a break to play an Exit game with my husband. #Boardgames
p.s. I am behind in posts and feeds right now, apologies. 😁 Back soon!
p.s. I am behind in posts and feeds right now, apologies. 😁 Back soon!
December 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Sketches approved! Going to start work on final art this week but taking a break to play an Exit game with my husband. #Boardgames
p.s. I am behind in posts and feeds right now, apologies. 😁 Back soon!
p.s. I am behind in posts and feeds right now, apologies. 😁 Back soon!
Crazy-busy week, just sent in more concept sketches for the Judy Blume covers. Fingers crossed very hard!
December 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Crazy-busy week, just sent in more concept sketches for the Judy Blume covers. Fingers crossed very hard!
Reposted by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
December 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
Reposted by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Overheard in the supermarket. Two teenagers.
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
December 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Overheard in the supermarket. Two teenagers.
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
1: 'Where's Dad?'
2 (with ineffable weariness): 'In the cheese aisle, having the time of his life.'
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️🎄
December 14, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️🎄
My friend Reid was diagnosed with glioblastoma in Feb. Thankfully, he's still doing ok but we are all hoping for new treatments to become available. Donations help support critical research as well as patient programs: www.braintumour.ca
Thx to my friends' son for this photo yesterday!
#BrainCancer
Thx to my friends' son for this photo yesterday!
#BrainCancer
December 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
My friend Reid was diagnosed with glioblastoma in Feb. Thankfully, he's still doing ok but we are all hoping for new treatments to become available. Donations help support critical research as well as patient programs: www.braintumour.ca
Thx to my friends' son for this photo yesterday!
#BrainCancer
Thx to my friends' son for this photo yesterday!
#BrainCancer
I *love* hearing when educators and librarians use my books in the classroom, do readalouds with students etc.
If you are one of these, please do tag me if you post about it? #EduSky #PrimarySky
This is the one thing I really miss from the Other platform.
cont'd
If you are one of these, please do tag me if you post about it? #EduSky #PrimarySky
This is the one thing I really miss from the Other platform.
cont'd
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I *love* hearing when educators and librarians use my books in the classroom, do readalouds with students etc.
If you are one of these, please do tag me if you post about it? #EduSky #PrimarySky
This is the one thing I really miss from the Other platform.
cont'd
If you are one of these, please do tag me if you post about it? #EduSky #PrimarySky
This is the one thing I really miss from the Other platform.
cont'd
To illustrators out there who have *one* printer: What printer do you own and do you like it?
I've gotten rid of my big Epson 2000 printer: I rarely used it, cartridges kept malfunctioning & were expensive. My regular printer is breaking down.
Looking for an all-in-one printer w/ small footprint.
I've gotten rid of my big Epson 2000 printer: I rarely used it, cartridges kept malfunctioning & were expensive. My regular printer is breaking down.
Looking for an all-in-one printer w/ small footprint.
December 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
To illustrators out there who have *one* printer: What printer do you own and do you like it?
I've gotten rid of my big Epson 2000 printer: I rarely used it, cartridges kept malfunctioning & were expensive. My regular printer is breaking down.
Looking for an all-in-one printer w/ small footprint.
I've gotten rid of my big Epson 2000 printer: I rarely used it, cartridges kept malfunctioning & were expensive. My regular printer is breaking down.
Looking for an all-in-one printer w/ small footprint.
You never know what will come out of a broken crayon. #Uplift
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky #FoundObjectArt
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky #FoundObjectArt
December 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
You never know what will come out of a broken crayon. #Uplift
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky #FoundObjectArt
More broken crayons, classroom activities: debbieohi.com/resources/re... #EduSky #FoundObjectArt
Any other illustrators who find having something playing on another monitor helps them focus on intense detail-oriented work for longer?
I can't do this for creative brainstorming stages, but do for inking & more mechanical stages.
Right now on my 2nd monitor: episodes of Angel. 😁
I can't do this for creative brainstorming stages, but do for inking & more mechanical stages.
Right now on my 2nd monitor: episodes of Angel. 😁
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Any other illustrators who find having something playing on another monitor helps them focus on intense detail-oriented work for longer?
I can't do this for creative brainstorming stages, but do for inking & more mechanical stages.
Right now on my 2nd monitor: episodes of Angel. 😁
I can't do this for creative brainstorming stages, but do for inking & more mechanical stages.
Right now on my 2nd monitor: episodes of Angel. 😁
Continuing to find @obsidian.md super-useful in my creative work. Not only am I using Obsidian for my novel writing, but also for my book illustration projects.
For the Judy Blume covers, for example, I can easily access my art director's notes & feedback, reference images, sketch thumbnails, etc.
For the Judy Blume covers, for example, I can easily access my art director's notes & feedback, reference images, sketch thumbnails, etc.
December 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Continuing to find @obsidian.md super-useful in my creative work. Not only am I using Obsidian for my novel writing, but also for my book illustration projects.
For the Judy Blume covers, for example, I can easily access my art director's notes & feedback, reference images, sketch thumbnails, etc.
For the Judy Blume covers, for example, I can easily access my art director's notes & feedback, reference images, sketch thumbnails, etc.
I'm all about JUDY BLUME these days. Sent 1st round of sketches for new covers last wk. Great feedback yesterday, need to send next round of sketches by end of the week. Intense, but having a ton of fun.
If you're wondering why I'm scarce online, tho, this is why.
bsky.app/profile/debb... #KidLit
If you're wondering why I'm scarce online, tho, this is why.
bsky.app/profile/debb... #KidLit
I am *thrilled* to announce that I'll be illustrating the covers of two more Judy Blume books being reissued by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster!
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm all about JUDY BLUME these days. Sent 1st round of sketches for new covers last wk. Great feedback yesterday, need to send next round of sketches by end of the week. Intense, but having a ton of fun.
If you're wondering why I'm scarce online, tho, this is why.
bsky.app/profile/debb... #KidLit
If you're wondering why I'm scarce online, tho, this is why.
bsky.app/profile/debb... #KidLit
Reposted by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Educators: You can help show next generation the value of HUMAN creativity. When talking about illustrated books, pls mention illustrators by name? Display student artwork on your walls w/credit. Discuss illustrators w/your class. Invite illustrators to visit your school!
#PicturesMeanBusiness
#PicturesMeanBusiness
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Educators: You can help show next generation the value of HUMAN creativity. When talking about illustrated books, pls mention illustrators by name? Display student artwork on your walls w/credit. Discuss illustrators w/your class. Invite illustrators to visit your school!
#PicturesMeanBusiness
#PicturesMeanBusiness
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To publishers, authors, & others posting about illustrated books, including covers that have illustration: Please credit the ILLUSTRATOR.
This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators.
#PicturesMeanBusiness
This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators.
#PicturesMeanBusiness
October 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
To publishers, authors, & others posting about illustrated books, including covers that have illustration: Please credit the ILLUSTRATOR.
This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators.
#PicturesMeanBusiness
This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators.
#PicturesMeanBusiness
Reposted by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Thanks as always for joining in at #kidlitchat and keeping us all up to date on what you're up to. Chat is all about the collective us, and I know I have and will continue getting to know you all! See you here next week....
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Thanks as always for joining in at #kidlitchat and keeping us all up to date on what you're up to. Chat is all about the collective us, and I know I have and will continue getting to know you all! See you here next week....
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
December 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
Reposted by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
WKLY POLL: List something you enjoyed doing or learning recently that has NOTHING to do w/work events, politics, or self-promo. Hobbies? Food? etc. #CommunityPolls #Uplift
I did my first creative ART collaboration in Togethercraft.online (safe, inclusive #Minecraft server for grown-ups).
I did my first creative ART collaboration in Togethercraft.online (safe, inclusive #Minecraft server for grown-ups).
December 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WKLY POLL: List something you enjoyed doing or learning recently that has NOTHING to do w/work events, politics, or self-promo. Hobbies? Food? etc. #CommunityPolls #Uplift
I did my first creative ART collaboration in Togethercraft.online (safe, inclusive #Minecraft server for grown-ups).
I did my first creative ART collaboration in Togethercraft.online (safe, inclusive #Minecraft server for grown-ups).
Reposted by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Pro tip for people who post too much on here (like me):
you can put:
from:me
in the search bar, along with keywords, to search back through your own posts.
you can put:
from:me
in the search bar, along with keywords, to search back through your own posts.
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pro tip for people who post too much on here (like me):
you can put:
from:me
in the search bar, along with keywords, to search back through your own posts.
you can put:
from:me
in the search bar, along with keywords, to search back through your own posts.
Reposted by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
14-year-old invents emergency origami structure, all manta and devil rays get protections, 100,000 free school lunches in London, turning hopelessness into kind deeds…
How are you making the planet better?
How are you making the planet better?
December 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
14-year-old invents emergency origami structure, all manta and devil rays get protections, 100,000 free school lunches in London, turning hopelessness into kind deeds…
How are you making the planet better?
How are you making the planet better?