Becky Gehrisch - kidlit picture books
@gehrisch-arts.com
- #kidlit picture book #Author-Illustrator π©π»βπ¨
-Former IC of Cen/South Ohio #SCBWI. ποΈ
www.gehrisch-arts.com
-Creative Director at Bookling Media π¨
www.booklingmedia.com
-Former IC of Cen/South Ohio #SCBWI. ποΈ
www.gehrisch-arts.com
-Creative Director at Bookling Media π¨
www.booklingmedia.com
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Hi all! I just joined recently and I'm excited to be here on BlueSky to chat about illustrating, picture books, writing, art, school visits, library news, events, and sometimes my cats! ππ€πΊ Below is a picture of me and my mouse character puppet that I take to school visits!
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On the Grog Blog with @infowoman.bsky.social is
@larrydaleyart.bsky.social
They chat about his debut picture book FLOAT, background in children's media, supervision of comic book brands, + tips for authors attending their first library conferences!
Read here: groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/02/its-...
@larrydaleyart.bsky.social
They chat about his debut picture book FLOAT, background in children's media, supervision of comic book brands, + tips for authors attending their first library conferences!
Read here: groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/02/its-...
February 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
On the Grog Blog with @infowoman.bsky.social is
@larrydaleyart.bsky.social
They chat about his debut picture book FLOAT, background in children's media, supervision of comic book brands, + tips for authors attending their first library conferences!
Read here: groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/02/its-...
@larrydaleyart.bsky.social
They chat about his debut picture book FLOAT, background in children's media, supervision of comic book brands, + tips for authors attending their first library conferences!
Read here: groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/02/its-...
super cute!
February 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
super cute!
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An over-eager alligator working on a construction crew? What could go wrong? πππ½
#picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger
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#picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger
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Simply 7 with Brooke Hartman & Michael Slack: EXCA-GATOR!
An over-eager alligator working on a construction crew? What could go wrong?
jenabenton.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
An over-eager alligator working on a construction crew? What could go wrong? πππ½
#picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger
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#picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger
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This was such a fun book trailer to work on. Take a listen/look!
Happy book birthday to FLOAT! We are celebrating by sharing the NEW official FLOAT book trailer! @larrydaleyart.bsky.social's book is wonderful, and we can't be more excited for the release! Congratulations, Larry!
Float is available wherever books are sold!
youtu.be/tQxee80vau8?...
Float is available wherever books are sold!
youtu.be/tQxee80vau8?...
OFFICIAL Float picture book trailer!
YouTube video by Bookling Media
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
This was such a fun book trailer to work on. Take a listen/look!
I "take the day off" to visit my original illustrations from my picture book, ESCAPE TO PLAY and forthcoming ESCAPE TO TOWN. Of course, I had to parody Ferris Bueller's Day Off museum scene. π Enjoy!
"Drawn to Stories" at Gallery22 featuring Ohio #kidlit illustrators will go through the end of Feb!
"Drawn to Stories" at Gallery22 featuring Ohio #kidlit illustrators will go through the end of Feb!
January 30, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I "take the day off" to visit my original illustrations from my picture book, ESCAPE TO PLAY and forthcoming ESCAPE TO TOWN. Of course, I had to parody Ferris Bueller's Day Off museum scene. π Enjoy!
"Drawn to Stories" at Gallery22 featuring Ohio #kidlit illustrators will go through the end of Feb!
"Drawn to Stories" at Gallery22 featuring Ohio #kidlit illustrators will go through the end of Feb!
I am excited to see even more success with this upcoming picture book FLOAT! @larrydaleyart.bsky.social
We have had such an amazing response to FLOAT on NetGalley! Please share with friends and family who would love to support such a fun and engaging picture book!
FLOAT is officially available on Feb 3. Preorder now wherever you buy your books!
FLOAT is officially available on Feb 3. Preorder now wherever you buy your books!
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I am excited to see even more success with this upcoming picture book FLOAT! @larrydaleyart.bsky.social
I am looking forward to the release of @larrydaleyart.bsky.social (Larry Daley's) picture book FLOAT coming out on February 3rd! nerdynerdybookbook.substack.com/p/author-int...!
Don't miss this lovely blog interview with Larry Daley! He shares all about his upcoming picture book, FLOAT, and the role of compassionate adults in children's books! π. Order ahead! Officially releasing on Feb 3rd! π₯
Link to the blog in comments!
Link to the blog in comments!
January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I am looking forward to the release of @larrydaleyart.bsky.social (Larry Daley's) picture book FLOAT coming out on February 3rd! nerdynerdybookbook.substack.com/p/author-int...!
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We start the new year with an interview with Tapestry Artist, Jennifer Edwards. She shares her artistic journey, focusing on her passion for fiber arts and tapestry weaving!
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!:
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-sipy8-...
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!:
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-sipy8-...
January 20, 2026 at 4:16 PM
We start the new year with an interview with Tapestry Artist, Jennifer Edwards. She shares her artistic journey, focusing on her passion for fiber arts and tapestry weaving!
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!:
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-sipy8-...
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!:
www.podbean.com/ep/pb-sipy8-...
This adorable kitty portrait was done as a Christmas present commission! I love drawing animals and Lucy was no exception. Honored to have been able to draw her.
Soft pastels and pastel pencil on Pastelmat. 9"x12"
Soft pastels and pastel pencil on Pastelmat. 9"x12"
January 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
This adorable kitty portrait was done as a Christmas present commission! I love drawing animals and Lucy was no exception. Honored to have been able to draw her.
Soft pastels and pastel pencil on Pastelmat. 9"x12"
Soft pastels and pastel pencil on Pastelmat. 9"x12"
I had such a fun time at the "Drawn to Stories" exhibit at Gallery 22 in Delaware, Ohio!! All of the various artists' pieces together made my heart happy. I love illustration and being a kid at heart for my career!
January 10, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I had such a fun time at the "Drawn to Stories" exhibit at Gallery 22 in Delaware, Ohio!! All of the various artists' pieces together made my heart happy. I love illustration and being a kid at heart for my career!
My original illustrations from Escape to Play and the future Escape to Town will be displayed at Gallery 22 (Delaware, Ohio) starting this Friday through February 28th. I'm honored to be selected to be a part of this event alongside some amazing artists!
January 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
My original illustrations from Escape to Play and the future Escape to Town will be displayed at Gallery 22 (Delaware, Ohio) starting this Friday through February 28th. I'm honored to be selected to be a part of this event alongside some amazing artists!
Love it!
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Love it!
Cool Aurora Borealis tonight in Ohio
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Cool Aurora Borealis tonight in Ohio
That's how I feel about watching reruns of Frasier!
November 1, 2025 at 4:18 AM
That's how I feel about watching reruns of Frasier!
Favorite sights from trick-or-treating!
October 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Favorite sights from trick-or-treating!
Our Halloween morning!
October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our Halloween morning!
Amazing!!
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Amazing!!
My pumpkin is looking at my daughter's pumpkin. Happy faces needed right now.
October 30, 2025 at 1:48 AM
My pumpkin is looking at my daughter's pumpkin. Happy faces needed right now.
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ππβ€οΈ Want to get a behind the scenes peek at the newest #ChloeZoe #book? I'm delighted to share that fellow super star #childrensbook #author @marianarios.bsky.social interviewed me on her blog about IT'S #CHRISTMAS, CHLOE ZOE! How fun is that? π€ #kidlit
π READ the interview + π BOOK links in bio!
π READ the interview + π BOOK links in bio!
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
ππβ€οΈ Want to get a behind the scenes peek at the newest #ChloeZoe #book? I'm delighted to share that fellow super star #childrensbook #author @marianarios.bsky.social interviewed me on her blog about IT'S #CHRISTMAS, CHLOE ZOE! How fun is that? π€ #kidlit
π READ the interview + π BOOK links in bio!
π READ the interview + π BOOK links in bio!
Gorgeous!
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Gorgeous!
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Trick or Treat π»
art by Edna Eicke
The New Yorker
October, 1945
#WyrdWednesday #legendaryWednesday
art by Edna Eicke
The New Yorker
October, 1945
#WyrdWednesday #legendaryWednesday
October 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trick or Treat π»
art by Edna Eicke
The New Yorker
October, 1945
#WyrdWednesday #legendaryWednesday
art by Edna Eicke
The New Yorker
October, 1945
#WyrdWednesday #legendaryWednesday
This is awesome! π€£
October 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This is awesome! π€£
That's insane. Sorry this has happened. π
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
That's insane. Sorry this has happened. π
Wonderful!!
October 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Wonderful!!