Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator
@laurasprtel.bsky.social
✏️ #kidlit author/illustrator, #kidlitvibes Winner, #50preciouswords honorable mention, #SCBWI member, #12x12PB member. 📚🤓 **Seeking representation**
Www.laurasprtel.com
Www.laurasprtel.com
It’s August! I can’t believe how fast summer is going. I’ve been working on a new story that I’m so excited about. Here’s a background for a scene. Can you tell where it takes place?? 🧡🚀🔭👽🧑🏻🚀
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #pb
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #pb
August 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It’s August! I can’t believe how fast summer is going. I’ve been working on a new story that I’m so excited about. Here’s a background for a scene. Can you tell where it takes place?? 🧡🚀🔭👽🧑🏻🚀
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #pb
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #pb
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Im Laura Sprtel, children’s book author/illustrator. I love illustrating make believe play! I’m available for board books through middle grade covers. This is a scene from my #pb about bravery, SIR MAX AND THE BASEMENT OF DOOM. 🐉🗡️👑
#kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator
#kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator
July 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Im Laura Sprtel, children’s book author/illustrator. I love illustrating make believe play! I’m available for board books through middle grade covers. This is a scene from my #pb about bravery, SIR MAX AND THE BASEMENT OF DOOM. 🐉🗡️👑
#kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator
#kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator
And speaking of birthday parties—if Nathan breathed fire, he could never blow out birthday candles ever again! No. More. Birthday. Wishes.
A scene from my story, BREATHING FIRE. 🔥
#laurasprteldraws #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #pb
A scene from my story, BREATHING FIRE. 🔥
#laurasprteldraws #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #pb
March 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
And speaking of birthday parties—if Nathan breathed fire, he could never blow out birthday candles ever again! No. More. Birthday. Wishes.
A scene from my story, BREATHING FIRE. 🔥
#laurasprteldraws #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #pb
A scene from my story, BREATHING FIRE. 🔥
#laurasprteldraws #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #pb
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, author/illustrator from Wisconsin. I love creating sweet, colorful artwork that captures the joys in the small moments of childhood. I’m available for illustrating all kidlit projects, and I’m seeking representation. ❤️ www.laurasprtel.com ❤️ #pb
February 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, author/illustrator from Wisconsin. I love creating sweet, colorful artwork that captures the joys in the small moments of childhood. I’m available for illustrating all kidlit projects, and I’m seeking representation. ❤️ www.laurasprtel.com ❤️ #pb
My daughter and I made our own cake to celebrate Three Kings Day. We were inspired by reading THE LAST SLICE by @melissaseronrichardson & illustrated by @monicarnaldo. She even found the baby Jesus! 😉 it was delicious! I think this is going to be a new tradition for us! #kidlit
January 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
My daughter and I made our own cake to celebrate Three Kings Day. We were inspired by reading THE LAST SLICE by @melissaseronrichardson & illustrated by @monicarnaldo. She even found the baby Jesus! 😉 it was delicious! I think this is going to be a new tradition for us! #kidlit
It’s the first #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025! My kids and I built a snowman last week and it inspired me to create this snowy piece! I’m available for illustration projects especially #pb, board books, or covers. I’m also #seekingrep laurasprtel.com
#authorillustrator #kidlit
#authorillustrator #kidlit
January 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It’s the first #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025! My kids and I built a snowman last week and it inspired me to create this snowy piece! I’m available for illustration projects especially #pb, board books, or covers. I’m also #seekingrep laurasprtel.com
#authorillustrator #kidlit
#authorillustrator #kidlit
I colored this sketch that I created for #doodleadaymay. I imagined this little girl gathering a bouquet of daisies on her way to stay at Grandma’s house! I’ve been working on a couple book dummies a lot lately and it was fun to take a break with a little piece just for fun! #kidlitart
July 17, 2024 at 1:02 PM
I colored this sketch that I created for #doodleadaymay. I imagined this little girl gathering a bouquet of daisies on her way to stay at Grandma’s house! I’ve been working on a couple book dummies a lot lately and it was fun to take a break with a little piece just for fun! #kidlitart
Day 5, 6 and 7 of #doodleadaymay - ceramics, rug and fern. I’d love to be spending my day sipping coffee and reading in a plant-filled, and likely sunny, room. I also like combining prompts from a couple days into a fun scene. I have a good idea down the next couple days. Stay tuned… #kidlitart
May 9, 2024 at 1:48 AM
Day 5, 6 and 7 of #doodleadaymay - ceramics, rug and fern. I’d love to be spending my day sipping coffee and reading in a plant-filled, and likely sunny, room. I also like combining prompts from a couple days into a fun scene. I have a good idea down the next couple days. Stay tuned… #kidlitart
Day 3 and 4 of #doodleadaymay - Utensil and Galaxy. This was a sketch of my daughter eating breakfast. Both of my kids love looking at books while they eat (and any other time!). I might have to do a sketch of my son eating his breakfast too to preserve this precious memory. #kidlitart
May 9, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Day 3 and 4 of #doodleadaymay - Utensil and Galaxy. This was a sketch of my daughter eating breakfast. Both of my kids love looking at books while they eat (and any other time!). I might have to do a sketch of my son eating his breakfast too to preserve this precious memory. #kidlitart
Day 2 of #doodleadaymay - Mermaid (the #Mermay prompt was hula so I combined those challenges!). I could definitely see this doodle becoming a portfolio piece or even an idea for a story! #kidlit #kidlitart #mermaid
May 9, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Day 2 of #doodleadaymay - Mermaid (the #Mermay prompt was hula so I combined those challenges!). I could definitely see this doodle becoming a portfolio piece or even an idea for a story! #kidlit #kidlitart #mermaid
May 9, 2024 at 1:40 AM
I’m so excited to share that I am a part of the #pbparty illustration showcase! Thank you to my CPs for all of your help and the judges- I know there were a lot of amazing entries to go through. Congrats to all of the other finalists!! 🎉 #kidlit #kidlitart
March 17, 2024 at 1:36 PM
I’m so excited to share that I am a part of the #pbparty illustration showcase! Thank you to my CPs for all of your help and the judges- I know there were a lot of amazing entries to go through. Congrats to all of the other finalists!! 🎉 #kidlit #kidlitart
I entered #PBparty! Yahoo! Such a great opportunity and even just entering gave me push to brush up my manuscript, wrote a solid query letter and get two finished portfolio/dummy pieces ready. Good luck to everyone who entered and thank you to the organizers!! @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
February 23, 2024 at 2:26 AM
I entered #PBparty! Yahoo! Such a great opportunity and even just entering gave me push to brush up my manuscript, wrote a solid query letter and get two finished portfolio/dummy pieces ready. Good luck to everyone who entered and thank you to the organizers!! @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, #kidlit author/illustrator, available for #picturebooks #boardbooks, #chapterbooks and covers. I love creating bright, sweet imagery that captures the ✨magical moments✨of childhood. Seeking representation. www.laurasprtel.com 💕
February 1, 2024 at 3:07 PM
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, #kidlit author/illustrator, available for #picturebooks #boardbooks, #chapterbooks and covers. I love creating bright, sweet imagery that captures the ✨magical moments✨of childhood. Seeking representation. www.laurasprtel.com 💕
My parents dropped off a box of my old things and I found the very first book I wrote and illustrated! KEEP A GOOD BOOK HANDY by Laura Rieckmann (Sprtel) 😂📚 #kidlit #kidlitart #pb
January 27, 2024 at 10:57 PM
My parents dropped off a box of my old things and I found the very first book I wrote and illustrated! KEEP A GOOD BOOK HANDY by Laura Rieckmann (Sprtel) 😂📚 #kidlit #kidlitart #pb
A little illustration of the MC, Hannah Swensen, from my favorite cozy mystery series by Joanne Fluke. I love listening to audiobooks while drawing at night after the kids have gone to bed. Any suggestions on other #cozymystery series I should check out? #kidlit #kidlitart 🍪🔪🐈
January 13, 2024 at 6:17 PM
A little illustration of the MC, Hannah Swensen, from my favorite cozy mystery series by Joanne Fluke. I love listening to audiobooks while drawing at night after the kids have gone to bed. Any suggestions on other #cozymystery series I should check out? #kidlit #kidlitart 🍪🔪🐈
It’s the first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2024! I had fun creating this winter ice skating piece inspired an ice skating rink in my hometown. My kids have been begging me to go skating. We’ll have to give it a try! Cheers to 2024!
January 4, 2024 at 2:41 PM
It’s the first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2024! I had fun creating this winter ice skating piece inspired an ice skating rink in my hometown. My kids have been begging me to go skating. We’ll have to give it a try! Cheers to 2024!
Merry Christmas from my family to yours! I hope your holiday season is filled with peace and joy. 🎄 #kidlit #christmascard #kidlitart
December 26, 2023 at 7:59 PM
Merry Christmas from my family to yours! I hope your holiday season is filled with peace and joy. 🎄 #kidlit #christmascard #kidlitart
A really quick sketch this morning while my daughter colors next to me. Then onto cooking for the holidays!! #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
December 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM
A really quick sketch this morning while my daughter colors next to me. Then onto cooking for the holidays!! #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
Another great giveaway!!
It’s Giveaway 29: #SpreadTheJoy - Tonight from Stan Yan is a kidlit art portfolio review. To win just follow @zombicatures.bsky.social, comment below, and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
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All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
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December 21, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Another great giveaway!!
It’s time for Giveaway 28: #SpreadTheJoy - Today from Stephanie Gibeault is a PB MS critique. To win just comment below, and give this a repost.
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
All #giveaways will be open for a min of 24hrs
#WritingCommunity #writerslift #writingtips
December 21, 2023 at 12:39 PM
It’s #kidlitpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, #kidlit author/illustrator, seeking representation. You can check out my portfolio at laurasprtel.com 😊 #kidlitart
November 3, 2023 at 1:49 AM
It’s #kidlitpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, #kidlit author/illustrator, seeking representation. You can check out my portfolio at laurasprtel.com 😊 #kidlitart
Adding a few more pieces to my portfolio before the SCBWI-Illinois Prairie Writers and Illustrators Day conference in two weeks. Anyone else going?? #kidlit #kidlitart
October 29, 2023 at 2:30 AM
Adding a few more pieces to my portfolio before the SCBWI-Illinois Prairie Writers and Illustrators Day conference in two weeks. Anyone else going?? #kidlit #kidlitart
Hello everyone! I never properly introduced myself now that I’m on Bluesky. I’m Laura Sprtel (rhymes with hotel, not 🐢). I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator seeking representation. I love creating stories and illustrations that are sweet, colorful, and capture the wonder of childhood! 😊 #kidlitart #pb
October 19, 2023 at 11:17 PM
Hello everyone! I never properly introduced myself now that I’m on Bluesky. I’m Laura Sprtel (rhymes with hotel, not 🐢). I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator seeking representation. I love creating stories and illustrations that are sweet, colorful, and capture the wonder of childhood! 😊 #kidlitart #pb
Working on a draft of a #picturebook with a working title of, “The Year of the Square Pumpkins.” And yes, it’s a true story! 🎃
#kidlit #amwriting
#kidlit #amwriting
October 9, 2023 at 5:22 PM
Working on a draft of a #picturebook with a working title of, “The Year of the Square Pumpkins.” And yes, it’s a true story! 🎃
#kidlit #amwriting
#kidlit #amwriting