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🌻 A petite illustrator & book designer & stress baker
🐈 always watched by studio manager mosami
https://linktr.ee/petitemayat/
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i barely post on social media but thought i should mention this happened over the summer. Always looking to expand my list of illustrators for picture books & graphic novels. And sometimes need colorists & letterers.
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It's Bigger Than Alex Graham's Comic: An Instagram post has stirred up a hornet's next of controversy by suggesting that comics by marginalized groups are overrated
Commentary: It’s Bigger Than Alex Graham’s Comic (With An Update)
An Instagram post by Alex Graham has stirred up a hornet's next of controversy
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May 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
!!!!!!
@galegalligan.bsky.social thank you for the shout out of mole & otter 😭

but everyone MUST read their graphic novel FREESTYLE!! the charming art, creative panels, fun/energetic story… what more could you ask for? only another book by them, FRESH START! (which is still on my tbrl 🫣)
big rec: otter carries on!

adored tatsukawa's "mole is not alone," following a mole who's anxious about going to a party (and ends up bowing out, to my delight); this otter is used to carrying a bunch of heavy rocks around but, spoiler, does not have to keep doing that

bookshop.org/p/books/otte...
April 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My first time doing this #artistsearch, but we’re looking for an #inker to help out with the second book in a middle grade #graphicnovel series. The style leans scribbly and cartoonish for a young audience.

Please reply here with image samples and a link to your portfolio!
April 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
i always feel awkward asking to sign copies of my books at stores but it’s easier doing it with a friend. not sure how many copies are left, but i’ve stopped by brookline booksmith, carle museum, and high five books.

also one of the wordle words this week was otter… it’s a sign! 🦦
February 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
letting little otter go out in the world today…
February 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
if you’re curious about why i wrote my next book*

petitemayat.substack.com/p/mini-comic...

*spoilers included if you want to wait until after next week
January 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
happy new year!
(still waiting for my postcards to arrive so i can mail them…)

thinking of posting here mainly now (not that i really do social media much in the first place) but the instagram grid no longer being squares is the last straw
January 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
December 31, 2024 at 3:29 PM
i barely post on social media but thought i should mention this happened over the summer. Always looking to expand my list of illustrators for picture books & graphic novels. And sometimes need colorists & letterers.
December 31, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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Awwright, 23 in my BIPOC Comics & Webcomics #StarterPack to start with!

If you're a moot and I missed you cause I didn't know you were BIPOC *or* I didn't know you were working on a comic, @ or DM me. Do the same if you're in, and would prefer to be removed for any reason. 🫡

go.bsky.app/EPRohu1
(Web)Comics, BIPOC Edition!
Join the conversation
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July 3, 2024 at 1:49 AM
might as well post this one again too!
Any kidlit illustrators looking for work, please add your info to my database

airtable.com/appcMoTUw7P6...

#kidlit #kidlitillustrators
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May 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM
if you’re a colorist, letter, flatter interested in working on graphic novels for kids, please add yourself to my kidlit graphic novel talent database!
(accidentally deleted the original post… 😅)

airtable.com/appcMoTUw7P6...

#kidlitcomics #kidcomics #graphicnovels
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May 14, 2024 at 2:58 PM
finally posting with some news!
i’m now back at Dial Books for Young Readers at PRH, designing picture books, graphic novels, & novel interiors. If you’re curious, here’s a little post about why I continue to design books

petitemayat.substack.com/p/why-do-i-d...
May 10, 2024 at 4:12 PM
it’s been a busy end of the year… no time to post here or on instagram… but will have some exciting news to share in 2024, stay tuned…
December 16, 2023 at 12:33 PM
the one who threw up on the new couch and watches me clean it up
November 2, 2023 at 9:07 PM
someone got to sleep in until 11am today…
October 26, 2023 at 11:35 PM
🫣🫣
October 12, 2023 at 12:11 AM
🫣
October 4, 2023 at 3:09 AM
happy book birthday to little mole
October 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM
my favorite agent who is the best😗
At long last, I have updated my #MSWL page. Complete with new random facts and recent favorite media.

www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/we...
September 30, 2023 at 10:41 AM
i’ve been collecting photos of forgotten friends during my walks.
September 25, 2023 at 3:43 PM
at least one of us is chill right now…
September 14, 2023 at 1:22 AM
studio manager getting ready for 3 months of chaos & 3 sleepovers
August 28, 2023 at 4:40 PM
Books for Maui auction is open until friday!
I’m offering a 30 min AMA about anything kidlit. I’m a picture book illustrator, but also a designer at CWP. A good opportunity to ask those burning questions you have!

https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/111641/auctions/148492/auction_items/4734368
Illustrator Maya Tatsukawa: 30 Min AMA
Auction item 'Illustrator Maya Tatsukawa: 30 Min AMA' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
August 22, 2023 at 9:47 PM