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Illustrated by Tonya Engel, Writing Toward Justice is a nonfiction picture book telling the true story of Alice Dunnigan, a pioneering Black journalist who spoke truth to power.
Written by Peggy Thomas; Pub by Astra/Calkins Creek.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
Written by Peggy Thomas; Pub by Astra/Calkins Creek.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
Writing Toward Justice - Morgan Gaynin
Writing Towards Justice is a nonfiction picture book about Alice A. Dunnigan from author and illustrator Peggy Thomas and Tonya Engel.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Illustrated by Tonya Engel, Writing Toward Justice is a nonfiction picture book telling the true story of Alice Dunnigan, a pioneering Black journalist who spoke truth to power.
Written by Peggy Thomas; Pub by Astra/Calkins Creek.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
Written by Peggy Thomas; Pub by Astra/Calkins Creek.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
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AI44 winner @brianbritigan.bsky.social
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AD Laurie Hawton @lauriej28
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On Book Bans and Minnesota
An illustration for an article about the chilling effect of book bans .
#illustration
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AD Laurie Hawton @lauriej28
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine @mspmag.bsky.social
On Book Bans and Minnesota
An illustration for an article about the chilling effect of book bans .
#illustration
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
AI44 winner @brianbritigan.bsky.social
@morgangaynin.bsky.social
AD Laurie Hawton @lauriej28
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine @mspmag.bsky.social
On Book Bans and Minnesota
An illustration for an article about the chilling effect of book bans .
#illustration
@morgangaynin.bsky.social
AD Laurie Hawton @lauriej28
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine @mspmag.bsky.social
On Book Bans and Minnesota
An illustration for an article about the chilling effect of book bans .
#illustration
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Bonjour, #KidLitArtPostcard !
I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book illustrator/author, represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social
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I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book illustrator/author, represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social
joseebisaillon.com
morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Bonjour, #KidLitArtPostcard !
I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book illustrator/author, represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social
joseebisaillon.com
morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book illustrator/author, represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social
joseebisaillon.com
morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
Another exciting addition to the group: @joydabby.bsky.social!
Joy is a #kidlit illustrator whose style is particularly sweet and cozy, a great fit for stories depicting the beauty in everyday moments and the dreamlike wonder of imaginary worlds.
❤️ morgangaynin.com/artists/joy-...
#kidlitart
Joy is a #kidlit illustrator whose style is particularly sweet and cozy, a great fit for stories depicting the beauty in everyday moments and the dreamlike wonder of imaginary worlds.
❤️ morgangaynin.com/artists/joy-...
#kidlitart
February 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Another exciting addition to the group: @joydabby.bsky.social!
Joy is a #kidlit illustrator whose style is particularly sweet and cozy, a great fit for stories depicting the beauty in everyday moments and the dreamlike wonder of imaginary worlds.
❤️ morgangaynin.com/artists/joy-...
#kidlitart
Joy is a #kidlit illustrator whose style is particularly sweet and cozy, a great fit for stories depicting the beauty in everyday moments and the dreamlike wonder of imaginary worlds.
❤️ morgangaynin.com/artists/joy-...
#kidlitart
Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Carey Sookocheff!
Carey is a Toronto-based picture book author/illustrator.
Working in pencil and acrylic gouache, she conveys stories and concepts gently through a soft, friendly, hand-drawn style.
👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/care...
#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
Carey is a Toronto-based picture book author/illustrator.
Working in pencil and acrylic gouache, she conveys stories and concepts gently through a soft, friendly, hand-drawn style.
👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/care...
#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Carey Sookocheff!
Carey is a Toronto-based picture book author/illustrator.
Working in pencil and acrylic gouache, she conveys stories and concepts gently through a soft, friendly, hand-drawn style.
👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/care...
#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
Carey is a Toronto-based picture book author/illustrator.
Working in pencil and acrylic gouache, she conveys stories and concepts gently through a soft, friendly, hand-drawn style.
👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/care...
#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
"The earth changes", he always said as they worked together in his garden. "Like us, some part of it never dies."
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Published today: "Sweet, Sweet Memory" illustrated by Tonya Engel! In Jacqueline Woodson's evocative story about the power of sharing memories, Sarah faces the death of her grandpa and learns that the cycle of life continues like a garden.
Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social
Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM
"The earth changes", he always said as they worked together in his garden. "Like us, some part of it never dies."
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#booksky #kidlit #kidlitart
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#booksky #kidlit #kidlitart
See more of the illustrations here 🌱
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Sweet, Sweet Memory - Morgan Gaynin
Illustrated by Tonya Engel, Sweet, Sweet Memory is about a young girls experience with death and memories.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:25 PM
See more of the illustrations here 🌱
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Published today: "Sweet, Sweet Memory" illustrated by Tonya Engel! In Jacqueline Woodson's evocative story about the power of sharing memories, Sarah faces the death of her grandpa and learns that the cycle of life continues like a garden.
Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social
Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Published today: "Sweet, Sweet Memory" illustrated by Tonya Engel! In Jacqueline Woodson's evocative story about the power of sharing memories, Sarah faces the death of her grandpa and learns that the cycle of life continues like a garden.
Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social
Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social
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2025 has flown by 😵 #artvsartist
Extra thanks to my agent Kelly Pelsue and her team at @morgangaynin.bsky.social for bringing me on board this past summer! Very much looking forward to what 2026 will bring
Extra thanks to my agent Kelly Pelsue and her team at @morgangaynin.bsky.social for bringing me on board this past summer! Very much looking forward to what 2026 will bring
December 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
2025 has flown by 😵 #artvsartist
Extra thanks to my agent Kelly Pelsue and her team at @morgangaynin.bsky.social for bringing me on board this past summer! Very much looking forward to what 2026 will bring
Extra thanks to my agent Kelly Pelsue and her team at @morgangaynin.bsky.social for bringing me on board this past summer! Very much looking forward to what 2026 will bring
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It's November's #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal
Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
Agent - Kelly Pelsue
@morgangaynin.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal
Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
Agent - Kelly Pelsue
@morgangaynin.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
November 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's November's #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal
Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
Agent - Kelly Pelsue
@morgangaynin.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal
Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
Agent - Kelly Pelsue
@morgangaynin.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
Wallace Whale loves his home in the warm blue sea near the green island. But one day, Mama tells him about a big change—they’re leaving for a long journey North! Wallace is worried and has so many questions, but Mama reminds Wallace: Wherever you go, whatever you do, God’s love follows you.
October 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Wallace Whale loves his home in the warm blue sea near the green island. But one day, Mama tells him about a big change—they’re leaving for a long journey North! Wallace is worried and has so many questions, but Mama reminds Wallace: Wherever you go, whatever you do, God’s love follows you.
A BIG CHANGE HAPPENED, Illustrated by The Brave Union, helps children who are facing upheaval process their feelings through the story of Wallace the Whale.
Written by Darby A. Strickland, and pub by New Growth Press.
More from The Brave Union: morgangaynin.com/artists/the-...
#kidlitart #booksky
Written by Darby A. Strickland, and pub by New Growth Press.
More from The Brave Union: morgangaynin.com/artists/the-...
#kidlitart #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A BIG CHANGE HAPPENED, Illustrated by The Brave Union, helps children who are facing upheaval process their feelings through the story of Wallace the Whale.
Written by Darby A. Strickland, and pub by New Growth Press.
More from The Brave Union: morgangaynin.com/artists/the-...
#kidlitart #booksky
Written by Darby A. Strickland, and pub by New Growth Press.
More from The Brave Union: morgangaynin.com/artists/the-...
#kidlitart #booksky
Out TODAY: The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince by debut indie author Kayliani Shi, with gorgeous cover art by Dani Pendergast!
This medium-paced, introspective, no-spice romantic fantasy is a subversion of popular tropes.
See more of Dani's work:
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#booksky
This medium-paced, introspective, no-spice romantic fantasy is a subversion of popular tropes.
See more of Dani's work:
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#booksky
October 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Out TODAY: The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince by debut indie author Kayliani Shi, with gorgeous cover art by Dani Pendergast!
This medium-paced, introspective, no-spice romantic fantasy is a subversion of popular tropes.
See more of Dani's work:
morgangaynin.com/artists/dani...
#booksky
This medium-paced, introspective, no-spice romantic fantasy is a subversion of popular tropes.
See more of Dani's work:
morgangaynin.com/artists/dani...
#booksky
Philo promises she will get around to doing her homework...
Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!)
A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social
pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social
Explore more of Josée's work:
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#kidlit
Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!)
A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social
pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social
Explore more of Josée's work:
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#kidlit
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Philo promises she will get around to doing her homework...
Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!)
A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social
pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social
Explore more of Josée's work:
morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
#kidlit
Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!)
A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social
pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social
Explore more of Josée's work:
morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
#kidlit
👉 Naysa Dumé is a Dominican illustrator with a style which evokes celebration and highlights her pride in her culture. She uses expressive line work and color to create lively characters in imaginative worlds, striving to spread positivity through art.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
👉 Naysa Dumé is a Dominican illustrator with a style which evokes celebration and highlights her pride in her culture. She uses expressive line work and color to create lively characters in imaginative worlds, striving to spread positivity through art.
morgangaynin.com/artists/nays...
morgangaynin.com/artists/nays...
👉 Beatriz Ortiz is a Cuban artist based in Brazil who illustrates through striking photo collage. She is talented in transforming ordinary found imagery into something vibrant, eye-catching and energetic.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
👉 Beatriz Ortiz is a Cuban artist based in Brazil who illustrates through striking photo collage. She is talented in transforming ordinary found imagery into something vibrant, eye-catching and energetic.
morgangaynin.com/artists/beat...
morgangaynin.com/artists/beat...
👉 Raul Colón is a Puerto Rican illustrator who uses watercolor washes and etching to create rich textures and colors. New York City is his home as well as a resounding theme in his work, to which he brings a sense of magic and wonder.
morgangaynin.com/artists/raul...
morgangaynin.com/artists/raul...
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
👉 Raul Colón is a Puerto Rican illustrator who uses watercolor washes and etching to create rich textures and colors. New York City is his home as well as a resounding theme in his work, to which he brings a sense of magic and wonder.
morgangaynin.com/artists/raul...
morgangaynin.com/artists/raul...
👉 Gaby D'Alessandro is a Dominican illustrator based in NYC. Inspired by nature and patterns, her dreamlike imagery is recognizable for its use of symbolic storytelling and elaborate botanical details.
morgangaynin.com/artists/gaby...
@gabydalessandro.bsky.social
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@gabydalessandro.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
👉 Gaby D'Alessandro is a Dominican illustrator based in NYC. Inspired by nature and patterns, her dreamlike imagery is recognizable for its use of symbolic storytelling and elaborate botanical details.
morgangaynin.com/artists/gaby...
@gabydalessandro.bsky.social
morgangaynin.com/artists/gaby...
@gabydalessandro.bsky.social
For #HispanicHeritageMonth we wanted to shine the spotlight on the talented hispanic illustrators in the Morgan Gaynin team who bring vibrant cultural perspectives to every project!👇
October 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For #HispanicHeritageMonth we wanted to shine the spotlight on the talented hispanic illustrators in the Morgan Gaynin team who bring vibrant cultural perspectives to every project!👇
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Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger
As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…
As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…
Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger
As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability is the incredible true story of how a determined scientist rewrote the rules and followed her dreams.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger
As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…
As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…
“The visual representation of Friel and her life experiences is superbly rendered in fluid and bright images that highlight her accomplishments as a differently abled person rather than a singular focus on cerebral palsy.” – @slj.com Starred ⭐ Review
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September 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“The visual representation of Friel and her life experiences is superbly rendered in fluid and bright images that highlight her accomplishments as a differently abled person rather than a singular focus on cerebral palsy.” – @slj.com Starred ⭐ Review
morgangaynin.com/project/rewr...
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Rewriting the Rules is a nonfiction picture book about Kathleen Friel, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. She went on to become a neuroscientist investigating how injured brains can build new connections, rewriting the rules for disability treatment.
September 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Rewriting the Rules is a nonfiction picture book about Kathleen Friel, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. She went on to become a neuroscientist investigating how injured brains can build new connections, rewriting the rules for disability treatment.
Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here!
Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.
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#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks
Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.
morgangaynin.com/project/rewr...
#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks
September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here!
Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.
morgangaynin.com/project/rewr...
#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks
Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.
morgangaynin.com/project/rewr...
#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks
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👋 Hey there #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social
Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS
More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com
I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social
Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS
More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
👋 Hey there #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social
Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS
More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com
I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social
Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS
More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com
Our Summer Newsletter is up on Linkedin 🌞
New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.
Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here
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New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.
Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here
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Summer 2025 Newsletter
This summer may have gone by fast, but it sure was eventful. Catch up on the latest news from Morgan Gaynin before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.
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August 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our Summer Newsletter is up on Linkedin 🌞
New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.
Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here
www.linkedin.com/pulse/summer...
New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.
Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here
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