Hallie Bateman
@halliebateman.bsky.social
✍️ Illustwriter
📚 Author of 4 books
📰 As seen in NYT, NYer, Buzzfeed, etc.
👀 Twin mom
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📚 Author of 4 books
📰 As seen in NYT, NYer, Buzzfeed, etc.
👀 Twin mom
https://halmail.substack.com
https://linktr.ee/hallithbates
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Hallie Bateman
@halliebateman.bsky.social
· Jan 23
Our book is out in the world!!! @hopkinssuzy.bsky.social geni.us/whenyougetdu...
Back after a little break with a comic, an art supply rec and a new drawing game I love ❤️
Cool Banana Girl
Plus, a new drawing game I love!
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July 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Back after a little break with a comic, an art supply rec and a new drawing game I love ❤️
Yesterday I learned that the incredible OBGYN who delivered my breach baby is leaving the US for Canada because there are immigrants in her family and they don't feel safe.
The people, the families, the talent we are losing because of this administration's cruelty is unimaginable.
The people, the families, the talent we are losing because of this administration's cruelty is unimaginable.
July 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday I learned that the incredible OBGYN who delivered my breach baby is leaving the US for Canada because there are immigrants in her family and they don't feel safe.
The people, the families, the talent we are losing because of this administration's cruelty is unimaginable.
The people, the families, the talent we are losing because of this administration's cruelty is unimaginable.
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my sis is now the proud owner of this @halliebateman.bsky.social original portrait of my maximum awesome new nephew and she was very overcome with emotion with the accompanying donation to provide food for babies in Palestine ❤️
June 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
my sis is now the proud owner of this @halliebateman.bsky.social original portrait of my maximum awesome new nephew and she was very overcome with emotion with the accompanying donation to provide food for babies in Palestine ❤️
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Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
June 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
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Ah yes it's time for the annual summer camp trend piece that fails to engage with the fact that kids being home requires the presence of a parent [mom] & that lists the amounts of money involved purely as a lifestyle marker instead of a symptom of total systemic failure & the need for class war 🤗
June 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ah yes it's time for the annual summer camp trend piece that fails to engage with the fact that kids being home requires the presence of a parent [mom] & that lists the amounts of money involved purely as a lifestyle marker instead of a symptom of total systemic failure & the need for class war 🤗
My incredible agent of over a decade has a new book out, all about the ins and outs of the book world! I am so relieved and excited to have a title like this to recommend to anyone who asks me for advice on publishing, because truly... @katemckean.bsky.social knows best! Congrats Kate!!!!
Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life
An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life
bookshop.org
June 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My incredible agent of over a decade has a new book out, all about the ins and outs of the book world! I am so relieved and excited to have a title like this to recommend to anyone who asks me for advice on publishing, because truly... @katemckean.bsky.social knows best! Congrats Kate!!!!
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Tank Top 3 (end)
June 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Tank Top 3 (end)
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you don't have to acknowledge the legit use cases for AI when you hate on AI. you can just hate. the legit use cases will be fine
June 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
you don't have to acknowledge the legit use cases for AI when you hate on AI. you can just hate. the legit use cases will be fine
at first we told people 'don't buy us toys, the babies have so many toys.'
but now i know: with twins, we barely leave the house. we're fucking bored! send us all the toys
but now i know: with twins, we barely leave the house. we're fucking bored! send us all the toys
June 4, 2025 at 2:59 AM
at first we told people 'don't buy us toys, the babies have so many toys.'
but now i know: with twins, we barely leave the house. we're fucking bored! send us all the toys
but now i know: with twins, we barely leave the house. we're fucking bored! send us all the toys
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@sglidden.bsky.social is not around here very often, so please share around if you're inclined! (I've seen these portraits IRL and can confirm they're beautiful)
The legendary Sarah Glidden is now doing portraits of kids to raise money for families in Gaza. Only 10 spots available! Get yours! Please RT
Custom Kid Portrait for Gaza
Custom kid portrait crafted from hand painted and cut paper with color or white border (your choice!) Each portrait is 4” by 6” making it easy to...
sarahglidden.bigcartel.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
@sglidden.bsky.social is not around here very often, so please share around if you're inclined! (I've seen these portraits IRL and can confirm they're beautiful)
The legendary Sarah Glidden is now doing portraits of kids to raise money for families in Gaza. Only 10 spots available! Get yours! Please RT
Custom Kid Portrait for Gaza
Custom kid portrait crafted from hand painted and cut paper with color or white border (your choice!) Each portrait is 4” by 6” making it easy to...
sarahglidden.bigcartel.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The legendary Sarah Glidden is now doing portraits of kids to raise money for families in Gaza. Only 10 spots available! Get yours! Please RT
June 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I can't get over the insanity of these times. Hearing news that churns your stomach and breaks your heart, day in day out, combined (for me) with the endless joys of baby twins, them walking shakily toward me, falling into my arms. Trying, trying, trying to let myself feel that very real joy.
May 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I can't get over the insanity of these times. Hearing news that churns your stomach and breaks your heart, day in day out, combined (for me) with the endless joys of baby twins, them walking shakily toward me, falling into my arms. Trying, trying, trying to let myself feel that very real joy.
My dear pals have a beautiful album out this week. If you, like me, need to be transported, it'll whisk you away. Also I did the album artwork along with @lisahanawalt.bsky.social and Amanda De Los Reyes 💗
In My Imagination
Bandwave · Bandwave · Song · 2025
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May 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My dear pals have a beautiful album out this week. If you, like me, need to be transported, it'll whisk you away. Also I did the album artwork along with @lisahanawalt.bsky.social and Amanda De Los Reyes 💗
Using someone's name for the first time always feels like flying over the handlebars of a bicycle. Everything slows down, your life flashes before your eyes as you venture
"JEEEREMMMYYYY"
"JEEEREMMMYYYY"
May 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Using someone's name for the first time always feels like flying over the handlebars of a bicycle. Everything slows down, your life flashes before your eyes as you venture
"JEEEREMMMYYYY"
"JEEEREMMMYYYY"
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From my substack: some dog walking drawings inspired by the way I️ feel (antisocial and high-strung) when walking my dear demonic dog penny, who is also my soul mate. Sign up at lianafinck.substack.com
May 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
From my substack: some dog walking drawings inspired by the way I️ feel (antisocial and high-strung) when walking my dear demonic dog penny, who is also my soul mate. Sign up at lianafinck.substack.com
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Ah my greatest foe, someone whose politics are
95% identical to my own
95% identical to my own
May 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Ah my greatest foe, someone whose politics are
95% identical to my own
95% identical to my own
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Do not listen to RFK Jr. on covid vaccines for pregnant people. Listen to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which STRONGLY recommends a covid vaccine during pregnancy, for the health of the pregnant person and the fetus. 🧪 www.acog.org/covid-19/cov...
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Conversation Guide for Clinicians
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19.
www.acog.org
May 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Do not listen to RFK Jr. on covid vaccines for pregnant people. Listen to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which STRONGLY recommends a covid vaccine during pregnancy, for the health of the pregnant person and the fetus. 🧪 www.acog.org/covid-19/cov...
my husband and i differ in that he thinks its rude to pee w/ the door open and I think it's rude *not* to
May 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
my husband and i differ in that he thinks its rude to pee w/ the door open and I think it's rude *not* to
crying
Ms.Rachel is showing more humanity than our politicians
May 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
crying
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By the way, I would not be surprised if we saw a cascade of publishing unions in the next year or so. Abrams just won their vote and I bet there are more coming down the pike. If I were a journalist covering publishing or labor news I’d start preparing for that trend piece now (we’ll give a quote!)
Here’s a new project we’ve been cooking for the last few months! So proud to stand with the brilliant, dedicated, passionate workers of Quirk Books. We’re not on Bluesky yet but you can follow us on Insta at @quirkbooksunion
May 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
By the way, I would not be surprised if we saw a cascade of publishing unions in the next year or so. Abrams just won their vote and I bet there are more coming down the pike. If I were a journalist covering publishing or labor news I’d start preparing for that trend piece now (we’ll give a quote!)
Sold out! In one day we raised $1650 for Gaza relief. Thanks to all who shared / bought a portrait. If any other illustrators want to do something like this I invite you to! <3
Ok, baby portraits are live. 50% of proceeds go to Gaza relief. Please share!
Baby Portraits (in support of Gaza aid)
Custom baby portrait, ink and watercolor on beautiful 4.5 x 6.75'' paper. Not drawing older children at the moment, but may offer that in...
halliebateman.bigcartel.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Sold out! In one day we raised $1650 for Gaza relief. Thanks to all who shared / bought a portrait. If any other illustrators want to do something like this I invite you to! <3