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KarenGebbia
@karengebbia.bsky.social
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picture book writer & naturalist
Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn, Aevitas Creative Management
3 books coming out 2026-2028!
#SCBWIsfnortheastbay Sonoma County CoCoordinator

https://www.karengebbia.com
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KarenGebbia @karengebbia.bsky.social · Nov 16
GUARANTEED 3-step path to success

in the New Year as a #kidlit #picturebook #writer or #kidlitart creative

STEP #1
Gift yourself a very nice small (maybe 5x7 inch) notebook

This is your precious BULLET JOURNAL

(here's my beat-up one begun in 2021)
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new halloween or anytime spooky yum fun!
karenyin.bsky.social Karen Yin @karenyin.bsky.social · 14d
Eeeeek! It’s the cover reveal for my 5th book, “Nice to Eat You!” Is the sweet old lady a 🧙🏽‍♀️? Well, yeah. But do the kids know?! 🫣

Preorder a signed copy from @vromansbookstore.bsky.social: bit.ly/Nice2EatU

Written by me, illus. by Carolina Coroa, published by Orchard Books.

#KidLit #Halloween 🕷️
On a bright purple background is the cover of Nice to Eat You. The word "Eat" is written next to the word "Meet," which has been X-ed out. The cover has a pink-faced cat-eye-glasses-wearing old lady holding a platter of cupcakes, the other hand raised in welcome. Behind her, leafless trees with haunted faces scream silently under a crescent moon. Above the cover is the text "Pre-order your signed copy now." Below: "Flying into bookstores on July 7, 2026."
November 1, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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Clip clop clip clop

Ordinary day . . . Grocery shopping . . . Horses on the sidewalk

Sonoma County, Ca 💕
July 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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You’re the best Leah!💕
July 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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💕💕💕
July 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Such amazing #picturebooks coming from this crew!
pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jul 2
Introducing…the Picture Book Creative Crew - a bunch of KidLit creatives with books sailing your way soon!

#booksky #pbcreativecrew #picturebookauthor #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky
July 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Soooo true!
12x12challenge.bsky.social 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Jul 2
This month’s featured author, @leahschanke.bsky.social, offers a thoughtful reminder for creatives:

“The strength of [brainstorming] stems from the suspension of judgment until ideas have been generated.”

Read more about her story here: buff.ly/3nk7JAE
July 4, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Wait until you see Aimee’s delightful #picturebooks ! Can not wait!💕
July 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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💕💕💕 #picturebooks 💕💕💕
July 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Wait until you see what wonderful #picturebooks these incredibly talented creators have sailing your way ❤️

#kidlit
#booksky
pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jul 2
Introducing…the Picture Book Creative Crew - a bunch of KidLit creatives with books sailing your way soon!

#booksky #pbcreativecrew #picturebookauthor #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky
July 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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such a lovely and meaningful #picturebook 💕🌿
ronnawriter.bsky.social Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · Jun 27
In the #picturebook bio, Rachel Carson’s Wonder-Filled World written by Kate Hannigan w/art by Katie Hickey, read how scientist + author Rachel Carson's passion for nature led to her activism + to writing the groundbreaking book Silent Spring. Roxanne Troup reviews. #booksky #kidlit
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Rachel Carson's Wonder-Filled World
In this picture book bio, read how Rachel Carson's passion for nature led to her activism + to writing the groundbreaking book Silent Spring.
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June 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Yay! So excited to see Alexia’s upcoming #picturebook 💕
pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 27
Up Next...#pbcreativecrew member @alexiaandoni.bsky.social. Alexia is Mama to 1 dog, 2 cats, and 3 children. She has a poem in the anthology WHAT IS A FAMILY? edited by Wong & Vardell. Follow for more about her #debut soon. #picturebookauthor #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky #booksky
June 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Yay! So honored to be part of this amazing crew of #picturebook #kidlit creatives 💕
June 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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OOOH! a new #picturebook by @lizgardensalad.bsky.social and Audrey Vernick with illustrations by Fiona Lee!!

YAY!

www.publishersweekly.com/9781665948371
The Family Tree by Liz Garton Scanlon, Audrey Vernick
Previous collaborators Garton Scanlon and Vernick (Five Minutes) highlight the importance of mindfully slowing down in this grou...
www.publishersweekly.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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I’m a huge fan of @deborahhopkinson.bsky.social !! Can’t wait to see this!

🔍
June 24, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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This #picturebook is exquisite! Beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated, filled with page-turning tension and love, all from a child’s perspective 💕💕💕
June 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Yay! @meilinc.bsky.social writes charming books with important societal winks! Can't wait to see them in print!
June 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Some cool marine sponge colors in the tidepools during the nice low tide

#naturalist 🌿 🦑@thecacoast.bsky.social
@sonomacoast.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Don’t miss this one - it’s gorgeously written, exquisitely illustrated, told from a child’s perspective about an important little known historical figure who used his navigational skills and bravery to pilot slave families to freedom in the midst of a sea battle - stunning 🤩
June 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Wait until you see @leahschanke.bsky.social ‘s new picture book

It’s gorgeous, moving, and important
leahschanke.bsky.social Leah Schanke | Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · Jun 16
I'm so thrilled to be a part of this talented crew of picture book authors. Stay tuned for our introductions and news about our books!
#booksky #kidlit #PB #booklaunch #amwriting
June 16, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Yay! So excited to be part of this creative crew!

Don’t you just adore Teresa Meier’s cute logo art?!🥰

#booksky #kidlitart #picturebooks
pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 15
Announcing…the PB Creative Crew Logo!! Thank you to Teresa Meier for your creative design! www.teresameier.com
#pbcreativecrew
June 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Yay! So excited to see more books from this amazing group of creators!

And so thrilled to be one of the Crew!

#booksky
pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · Jun 15
Welcome to the Picture Book Creative Crew! More info coming soon. Please follow along!
June 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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#kidlit #picturebooks #booksky #kidlitart friends

I *finally* have an IG account - please find me there @ karengebbiawrites and follow me so I can find you and follow you!! 💕

www.instagram.com/karengebbiaw...
June 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Cuz ya never know when you might need emergency chocolate 💕

Essential #writing tools for #kidlit #picturebooks and beyond 📚✍🏽💕
lizgardensalad.bsky.social Liz Garton Scanlon @lizgardensalad.bsky.social · Jun 13
Somedays all you really need is... mail. With grateful yums to @karengebbia.bsky.social ...
A pretty, flowered spiral bound journal with three bags of wrapped See's Candies propped against it.
June 13, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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This is lovely 🥰🥰🥰

#pocturebooks #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
June 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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So sweet! 🥰🥰🥰

#picturebooks #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
artofkoyu.bsky.social Kristina Yu ✹ Artist + Illustrator @artofkoyu.bsky.social · Jun 6
It's #KidLitArtPostcardDay! I'm Kristina, an #illustrator specializing in #adorableartwork. I've worked w/ clients on their product, editorial & marketing projects + I'd love to work on picture books & baby/toddler/board books focused on topics like food, friendship, animals + nature. kristinayu.com
Colorful illustration of various animals including cats and rabbits surrounded by clouds, trees, and rainbows. Copy on hand-lettered image reads: Kristina Yu, Illustrator, kristinayu.com, seeking literary and art representation
June 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM