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Gina Perry
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KidLit Author Illustrator, THE KING OF BOOKS Feiwel & Friends, out July 15th / Creator of #KidLitArtPostcard / Rep’d by Sean McCarthy www.ginaperry.com
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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 5d
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Gina Perry, a New England children’s book author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects mid-2026. Rep’d by Sean McCarthy. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #illustration
Spot illustration of a frog on roller skates, listening to music on headphones, wearing a cape. The cape is flying out behind him and it’s decorated with drawing and writing. Leaves swirl around. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads www.ginaperry.com Rep’d by Sean McCarthy
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It’s always fun to get mail with my art inside! From the December issue of Highlights Magazine. #kidlitart
Page from the December ill use of Highlights Magazine for Kids. Title is ‘How to Draw Cute Food’. Art by Gina Perry. Shows step by step instructions to draw a muffin, fried egg, bowl of cherries, and carton of milk - all with faces.
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Check out these Fun Creative Workshops in the Whaleback Room at Kids Con Nov 15, 2025 DoubleTree, South Portland, ME! Meet these amazing creators and get their books & art in the Artist Ballroom, more activities down the hall! ✍️ Schedule: kidsconne.com/schedule-me25/
Tickets: kidsconne.square.site
November 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
If you see this, post your bird art 🐦

#birds #ducks
Art of cute ducks with yellow umbrellas and rain boots walking through the rain
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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laurazarrin.bsky.social
Day 5 #Characterdesign series — the chat. One of the things I love about illustrating characters is the relationships and interactions they have with each other. I red to give my characters a story to make it interesting.

#picturebookart #kidlitart
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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marisakabas.bsky.social
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
I'm sorry, I know this is not your problem, but I just felt like screaming into a void seeing that now Dems may cave and end the shutdown without getting anything they were supposedly fighting for. We've been put through hell for weeks, constantly having our ability to simply feed ourselves dangled in front of our faces, our survival used as a bargaining chip, told it was for a reason. Our suffering would prevent even more suffering and that it would be temporary and worth it to save healthcare for millions. And now it's all for nothing. They stood for nothing. They caused suffering for no reason. They'll cause even more suffering for no reason. It wasn't 40 million people starving that made them cave. They were willing to put up with that. But the threat of holiday traveling being disrupted seems to be the thing to push them to give in. They have failed everyone. I'm so angry.
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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massaabb.bsky.social
One more bump of this! We'd don't have to settle for a bill that does pretty good work. We can push for gold-standard protections.
massaabb.bsky.social Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 2d
URGENT Call to Action: The Senate version of the S.2696 is moving out of committee BUT this version does not include any protections for book creators and only contains weak first amendment protections. The timing is tight: please email your senator before Wednesday, Nov. 12! More info:
URGENT Call to Action - Email Your Senators! — Mass Freedom To Read
Mass Freedom To Read learned late on Thursday that An Act Regarding Free Expression (renamed S. 2696) has moved out of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and will be going to a floor vote next Thursd...
www.massfreedomtoread.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
ginaperry.bsky.social
ICYMI, my latest newsletter is up. Of note to teachers and librarians, I've included my signupgenius link for #WRAD ! #edsky #librarians #teachers
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Oof. Monday #kidlit update... This week I'll be working on a drawing book project and getting ready for an event on Saturday (and teaching a new workshop). Also, making time for daily drawing and story ideas - got it done before this post. How about you?
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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elainemwill.bsky.social
Still some time to take advantage of this! The code is BF2025
elainemwill.bsky.social E M Will @elainemwill.bsky.social · 3d
Hey everyone: Stickerapp is having their annual Black Friday sale right now until the 10th, check your email (the emails don't come to my inbox anymore so I almost missed it 🙃)
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
ginaperry.bsky.social
It's time for Doodle Mail! That's my free #kidlit author newsletter where I share a drawing sheet, book news, and recommendations. Read online now (and subscribe so you don't miss out!) ginaperry.beehiiv.com/p/november-n...
November News
Author Illustrator Gina Perry's Doodle Mail for November 2025 includes: a free step by step printable how to draw a Narwhal sheet for kids, Upcoming KidsCon Portland Maine sea creature drawing worksho...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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🚨 LOOKING FOR ARTISTS 🚨

I’m looking for two kinds of artists, capable of quick turnarounds:

- NSFW artists (2D and 3D)
- Pixel artists (that can also do animations)

Please comment below or email misslala.mgmt@gmail

Thanks all! ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Halloween has passed, but the party's not over! Avocado toast bear has just arrived fashionably late.
4th in my costumed character cuties series.

#KidLitArt #HalloweenCostume #HalloweenArt #characterdesign #HalloweenIllustration #Halloween
An illustration by Angela Matteson of an upright bear character wearing a giant avocado around it's head and a toast halloween costume carrying a purple glitter pumpkin.
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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It’s #kidlitartpostcard day!

My name is Yara, I’m a mixed-media illustrator looking for new exciting projects! I love using soft colors, textures and playing with shapes in my works.

I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
👁️👁️ odnatamyara.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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laurazarrin.bsky.social
Day 3 Character Design series. I remember how frustrated my youngest would get when trying to eat ice cream when they were little. It always melted too fast or fell off the cone. Luckily, little dogs are very effective cleaners of messes.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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camillew.bsky.social
I missed #KidLitArtPostcard yesterday as I was sitting waiting for surgery in a hospital for hours... only to be told that my procedure had been cancelled😔. I also missed my rollerskating lesson😭🛼
Anyway, this is last month's that I forgot to post here 😅

#kidlitart #UKKidLit
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
ginaperry.bsky.social
Friday #kidlit recap: Oof. I had another sideways week. This time sick germs demanded 2 days of rest/napping. I did draw most days and pulled out a last minute postcard piece that I liked. How about you?
ginaperry.bsky.social Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 7d
Despite it all, let's do a #kidlit Monday check-in. I'm back to starting a daily drawing practice, prepping for a drawing workshop mid-November, and working on a new drawing book. And reminding everyone that #kidlitartpostcard is on Thursday! How about you?
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Thanks all who attended the @storytimesprint.bsky.social Zoom launch for The Abominable Snow Dancer! I had a blast, and it was the perfect way to kick off my debut picture book launch events.

If you missed it, I still have a few in-person Bay Area events coming up: www.stephlaubooks.com/events
During a Zoom meeting, a woman in yeti costume that consists of white hooded top, orange knit beanie, and orange and yellow knit scarf. there is hair and beard fluff. In the background, a copy of The Abominable Snow Dancer by Steph Lau. Storytime Sprint hosts are visible as participants.
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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This month I went old school and made real deal postcards!
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #picturebook #ktliteraryart
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
November’s #Kidlitart topic is up!

Thanks!!! 😆
kidlitart.bsky.social KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · 4d
November's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Thankful Thoughts!

Join your hosts on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about thankfulness!
art of a turkey holding up a sign that says Thankful Thoughts #kidlitart
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁

I’m an illustrator and author currently looking for more picture books, board books and other novelty title opportunities.

🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Illustration depicting an autumnal scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing in the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen in all the little windows surrounding the tree. There is no fruit on the tree, only yellow leaves. Some of the characters that can be seen in the windows include a mum reading to her baby by a candle, a grandma and grandchild sharing a warm drink and a person calling their cat, which can be seen walking on the right wall of the garden. In the garden, a girl is carrying a giant orange pumpkin and an older woman on the left is passing some jam over to her neighbours above with the use of a basket and rope. A lively illustration showing the spirit of community and sharing.
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Take the time to read this thread and understand that this is what our terrible country with its reprehensible government are doing to people.
lyndab08.bsky.social Lynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 4d
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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crystalsmithart.bsky.social
Happy #portfolioday! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon, wild stories & bright worlds 🐢🐋🍂

I illustrate picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects⭐️

Rep'd by
@jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎉www.heycrystalsmith.com

#kidlitart #illustration
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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gabbycorreia.bsky.social
A little bit late this month but... here is my #kidlitartpostcard for November 2025.

I'm excited to announce that Saving Sir Stud Muffin by Nicole Loy is now available on Amazon! This was such a fun book to work on, and my first book with a cat as a main character.
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
November 7, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcardDay again

Hello art directors and editors of kid lit land! I’m Emma, a children’s book author-illustrator. I especially love stories featuring cute critters with heaps of humour and heart.
#KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #scbwiart #scbwi
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM