Denise Gallagher
@denisegallagher.bsky.social
Author. Illustrator. SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator LA/MS Region. Loves to draw. Loves really weird animals. Denisegallagher.com
The only thing more powerful than hate is love.
-Bad Bunny
-Bad Bunny
February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The only thing more powerful than hate is love.
-Bad Bunny
-Bad Bunny
So excited to share the cover reveal of my new book today!
Two years in the making!!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Two years in the making!!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:42 PM
So excited to share the cover reveal of my new book today!
Two years in the making!!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Two years in the making!!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
It’s up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable.
-Barack Obama
-Barack Obama
January 25, 2026 at 8:19 PM
It’s up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable.
-Barack Obama
-Barack Obama
Rawr! A Dragon!
January 23, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Rawr! A Dragon!
December 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
So proud to be a member of the Moon + Bird family!
Check out my new author page.
moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/...
Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing.
Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January!
Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
Check out my new author page.
moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/...
Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing.
Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January!
Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
Denise Gallagher – Moon + Bird
moonandbirdbooks.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
So proud to be a member of the Moon + Bird family!
Check out my new author page.
moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/...
Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing.
Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January!
Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
Check out my new author page.
moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/...
Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing.
Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January!
Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Snail Rider
I love illustrating snails! This is just one.
#illustration #art #snail #goat #prince #fairytale
I love illustrating snails! This is just one.
#illustration #art #snail #goat #prince #fairytale
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Snail Rider
I love illustrating snails! This is just one.
#illustration #art #snail #goat #prince #fairytale
I love illustrating snails! This is just one.
#illustration #art #snail #goat #prince #fairytale
Illustrations from the Inuit folktale, “The Woman and Her Bear.”
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Illustrations from the Inuit folktale, “The Woman and Her Bear.”
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
Hi, Brian!
I'm a traditionally published kidlit illustrator with a unique style. And I LOVE creatures of all types.
Here are a few images but you can check out more at denisegallagher.com
I'm a traditionally published kidlit illustrator with a unique style. And I LOVE creatures of all types.
Here are a few images but you can check out more at denisegallagher.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Hi, Brian!
I'm a traditionally published kidlit illustrator with a unique style. And I LOVE creatures of all types.
Here are a few images but you can check out more at denisegallagher.com
I'm a traditionally published kidlit illustrator with a unique style. And I LOVE creatures of all types.
Here are a few images but you can check out more at denisegallagher.com
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
Happy Halloween!
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Halloween!
Demons and snakes and scary roosters!
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Demons and snakes and scary roosters!
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
Reposted by Denise Gallagher
Are you a #kidlit reader, writer, or educator new to Bluesky? There are many great kidlit starter packs out there to get you going, but may I humbly suggest you start with my own Kidlit Creators? You can click to follow everyone on the list.
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Are you a #kidlit reader, writer, or educator new to Bluesky? There are many great kidlit starter packs out there to get you going, but may I humbly suggest you start with my own Kidlit Creators? You can click to follow everyone on the list.
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
Thanks, Brian!
October 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thanks, Brian!
Hi, Brian!
Here's a sneak peek at a picture book that I've written and illustrated. The dummy is in the hands of my agent at Martin Literary Management!
#picturebook #author #illustrator #birds #hope #extinct #magic #book
Here's a sneak peek at a picture book that I've written and illustrated. The dummy is in the hands of my agent at Martin Literary Management!
#picturebook #author #illustrator #birds #hope #extinct #magic #book
October 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Hi, Brian!
Here's a sneak peek at a picture book that I've written and illustrated. The dummy is in the hands of my agent at Martin Literary Management!
#picturebook #author #illustrator #birds #hope #extinct #magic #book
Here's a sneak peek at a picture book that I've written and illustrated. The dummy is in the hands of my agent at Martin Literary Management!
#picturebook #author #illustrator #birds #hope #extinct #magic #book
Sneak peek!
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
July 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sneak peek!
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
A little sneak peek!
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
June 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A little sneak peek!
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
May this day be full of pride, peace, and remembrance.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth
June 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
May this day be full of pride, peace, and remembrance.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth
Rainy days and rumbling thunderstorms make me think of dragons! How bout you?
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
June 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Rainy days and rumbling thunderstorms make me think of dragons! How bout you?
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
June 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
June 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
I am thrilled to finally announce this book deal!
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
May 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I am thrilled to finally announce this book deal!
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird