Elizabeth Savanella
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
KidLit Illustrator represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
https://www.esprints.com
I make picture books, black & white art, covers, lettering and prints. Currently writing and making dummies. Available now for illustration work.
https://www.esprints.com
I make picture books, black & white art, covers, lettering and prints. Currently writing and making dummies. Available now for illustration work.
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
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...
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : #takeaways
This was one of the best #KidLit #amwriting & #amillustrating community events that I've ever attended online. Here are a few things that I'm taking away from this experience.
(I would also encourage more friends to try next year!)
#Childrensbooks #scbwi
This was one of the best #KidLit #amwriting & #amillustrating community events that I've ever attended online. Here are a few things that I'm taking away from this experience.
(I would also encourage more friends to try next year!)
#Childrensbooks #scbwi
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : #takeaways
This was one of the best #KidLit #amwriting & #amillustrating community events that I've ever attended online. Here are a few things that I'm taking away from this experience.
(I would also encourage more friends to try next year!)
#Childrensbooks #scbwi
This was one of the best #KidLit #amwriting & #amillustrating community events that I've ever attended online. Here are a few things that I'm taking away from this experience.
(I would also encourage more friends to try next year!)
#Childrensbooks #scbwi
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : 3pm check-in
1,128 words! A little long BUT DONE! It's done! I SOOO needed this event today.
Thank you again @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social and @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social for kicking things off!
#Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting
1,128 words! A little long BUT DONE! It's done! I SOOO needed this event today.
Thank you again @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social and @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social for kicking things off!
#Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : 3pm check-in
1,128 words! A little long BUT DONE! It's done! I SOOO needed this event today.
Thank you again @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social and @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social for kicking things off!
#Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting
1,128 words! A little long BUT DONE! It's done! I SOOO needed this event today.
Thank you again @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social and @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social for kicking things off!
#Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting
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Woot! Thank you to @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social for this amazing idea and thank you to the Empire State @scbwi.bsky.social Regions for volunteering to host! @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #scbwimetrony #scbwieasternny
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Woot! Thank you to @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social for this amazing idea and thank you to the Empire State @scbwi.bsky.social Regions for volunteering to host! @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #scbwimetrony #scbwieasternny
This month's #kidlitartpostcard was loosely inspired by the #scbwiArtober2025 prompt "squash"!
See much more at
🌐: www.esprints.com
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Agent: @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
🦄
#illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #art #availablenow
See much more at
🌐: www.esprints.com
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Agent: @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
🦄
#illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #art #availablenow
October 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This month's #kidlitartpostcard was loosely inspired by the #scbwiArtober2025 prompt "squash"!
See much more at
🌐: www.esprints.com
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Agent: @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
🦄
#illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #art #availablenow
See much more at
🌐: www.esprints.com
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Agent: @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
🦄
#illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #art #availablenow
Register now for FREE and join us for the first 24 hour marathon of #kidlit creation! This event is for #authors #illustrators #author-illustrators
It's going to be exciting so share with your kid lit community and let's do this!
#kidlitartpostcard #Kidlitart
It's going to be exciting so share with your kid lit community and let's do this!
#kidlitartpostcard #Kidlitart
Registration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life!
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
September 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Register now for FREE and join us for the first 24 hour marathon of #kidlit creation! This event is for #authors #illustrators #author-illustrators
It's going to be exciting so share with your kid lit community and let's do this!
#kidlitartpostcard #Kidlitart
It's going to be exciting so share with your kid lit community and let's do this!
#kidlitartpostcard #Kidlitart
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
Registration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life!
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
September 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Registration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life!
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Registration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life!
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
September 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Registration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life!
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out.
www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
It's been really hard to feel inspired lately but today I felt like making something new and kind of different... and it felt fun again. #illustration #kidlitart
September 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
It's been really hard to feel inspired lately but today I felt like making something new and kind of different... and it felt fun again. #illustration #kidlitart
My partner in crime @gubgubgub.bsky.social is running this costumed life drawing session for all ages at Dobbs Ferry library’s Ferrycon tomorrow! Local friends, come draw with us!
He’ll be selling mini comics, screen prints and merch! There are other awesome vendors and events all day long too!
He’ll be selling mini comics, screen prints and merch! There are other awesome vendors and events all day long too!
September 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
My partner in crime @gubgubgub.bsky.social is running this costumed life drawing session for all ages at Dobbs Ferry library’s Ferrycon tomorrow! Local friends, come draw with us!
He’ll be selling mini comics, screen prints and merch! There are other awesome vendors and events all day long too!
He’ll be selling mini comics, screen prints and merch! There are other awesome vendors and events all day long too!
Summer is not quite done yet, but I just found some of my fall and Christmas art (done for Union square arts collective) out there in the world. Sur la table has my retro Santa’s on tableware and dollar tree has my little woodland fall critters!
August 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Summer is not quite done yet, but I just found some of my fall and Christmas art (done for Union square arts collective) out there in the world. Sur la table has my retro Santa’s on tableware and dollar tree has my little woodland fall critters!
Vacation mode!
August 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Vacation mode!
I've been working on this event for our local #SCBWI chapter!
We'll be reviewing the tools/ tech for projecting live drawing demos, brainstorming ideas together to structure your own live-art events, discussing audiences/venues for this kind of presentation.
#kidlitart #illustration
We'll be reviewing the tools/ tech for projecting live drawing demos, brainstorming ideas together to structure your own live-art events, discussing audiences/venues for this kind of presentation.
#kidlitart #illustration
This presentation & hands-on workshop is for illustrators looking for ways to use their valuable skills to engage audiences. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
Free for premium members.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Free for premium members.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I've been working on this event for our local #SCBWI chapter!
We'll be reviewing the tools/ tech for projecting live drawing demos, brainstorming ideas together to structure your own live-art events, discussing audiences/venues for this kind of presentation.
#kidlitart #illustration
We'll be reviewing the tools/ tech for projecting live drawing demos, brainstorming ideas together to structure your own live-art events, discussing audiences/venues for this kind of presentation.
#kidlitart #illustration
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
This presentation & hands-on workshop is for illustrators looking for ways to use their valuable skills to engage audiences. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
Free for premium members.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Free for premium members.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This presentation & hands-on workshop is for illustrators looking for ways to use their valuable skills to engage audiences. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
Free for premium members.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Free for premium members.
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
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To publishers & authors posting book covers: Please credit the illustrator.
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only does this help boost artist but it shows people that you hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBirthday
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only does this help boost artist but it shows people that you hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBirthday
August 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
To publishers & authors posting book covers: Please credit the illustrator.
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only does this help boost artist but it shows people that you hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBirthday
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only does this help boost artist but it shows people that you hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
#BookSky #BookBirthday
This month has been busy. I finalized a dummy a long time in the making, made and sold some freelance prints, got buried and then crawled out from under paper work for adulting/ non kidlit related things…. But sadly what I did NOT do is a #kidlitartpostcard :( enjoying seeing everyone else’s though!
August 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
This month has been busy. I finalized a dummy a long time in the making, made and sold some freelance prints, got buried and then crawled out from under paper work for adulting/ non kidlit related things…. But sadly what I did NOT do is a #kidlitartpostcard :( enjoying seeing everyone else’s though!
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social
Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷
Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷
August 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social
Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷
Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷
Apparently I totally missed #portfolioday yesterday! Better late than never though. Here are some recent samples and you can see more at:
🌐:ESprints.com
IG: @elizabethsavanella
Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #artist #childrensbooks #kidlitart
🌐:ESprints.com
IG: @elizabethsavanella
Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #artist #childrensbooks #kidlitart
July 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Apparently I totally missed #portfolioday yesterday! Better late than never though. Here are some recent samples and you can see more at:
🌐:ESprints.com
IG: @elizabethsavanella
Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #artist #childrensbooks #kidlitart
🌐:ESprints.com
IG: @elizabethsavanella
Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#illustration #artist #childrensbooks #kidlitart
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social new summer lookbook is up! I'm in there along with some other super talented illustrators! Check it out! steelworksliterary.com/lookbook/
Lookbook - Steelworks Literary
Founded by Lori Steel in 2024 and based in the Washington DC area, we are a full-service, boutique literary agency representing authors, illustrators, and graphic novelists with an emphasis on childre...
steelworksliterary.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:43 AM
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social new summer lookbook is up! I'm in there along with some other super talented illustrators! Check it out! steelworksliterary.com/lookbook/
My summer resolution is to spend more time outdoors than in!
#kidlitartpostcard 🦄
See much more at
🌐:ESprints.com
Agent: Lori Steel
#picturebook #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbooks
#kidlitartpostcard 🦄
See much more at
🌐:ESprints.com
Agent: Lori Steel
#picturebook #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbooks
July 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
My summer resolution is to spend more time outdoors than in!
#kidlitartpostcard 🦄
See much more at
🌐:ESprints.com
Agent: Lori Steel
#picturebook #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbooks
#kidlitartpostcard 🦄
See much more at
🌐:ESprints.com
Agent: Lori Steel
#picturebook #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbooks
Work in progress for mini art pieces I’ll be selling at the Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival. #handlettering #illustration #artprocess
July 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Work in progress for mini art pieces I’ll be selling at the Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival. #handlettering #illustration #artprocess
Reposted by Elizabeth Savanella
For the weekend crowd... Next Thursday, July 3rd is #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard
June 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
For the weekend crowd... Next Thursday, July 3rd is #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard
Our @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social chapter's resident blogger, Anne Brady, surveyed some of our knowledgable local librarians to get their perspectives on what people are looking for. Check it out! #kidlit #kidllitart
scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/a...
scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/a...
And the Librarians Said
We recently shared a survey Kimberly, Lizzie and I created with children/teen librarians in Westchester County to gain more insight on the children’s book market. Though only four librarians respon…
scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social chapter's resident blogger, Anne Brady, surveyed some of our knowledgable local librarians to get their perspectives on what people are looking for. Check it out! #kidlit #kidllitart
scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/a...
scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/a...
I've Been using P3 color space on #procreate recently & converting to CMYK/adjusting colors in photoshop for things that will be printed. I think I get brighter colors this way than I would just starting off in CMYK.
June 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I've Been using P3 color space on #procreate recently & converting to CMYK/adjusting colors in photoshop for things that will be printed. I think I get brighter colors this way than I would just starting off in CMYK.