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Samantha Sader
@samwisebooks.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator with a Master’s in Biology. I write and illustrate STEM and nature related picture books. She/Her 🏳️‍🌈

samanthasaderillustrator.com

seeking representation
PB Party 2025!!! Wish my luck yall! My son inspires me to write and draw. I love teaching and making kids smile. My recent favorite book is “The Fire of Stars” #pbparty2025
February 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Diapers & Deadlines: Crafting a Child and Raising Dreams- Potty training is a real trip. From the concept of a swirling vortex from which nothing SHOULD ever return to understanding not to pee in your pants anymore… its a whole new world in there. #kidlit #scbwi #momlife #comic #parenting #toddler
January 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Penguin adventure. This was a first attempt at a design for a future kidlit postcard. I liked it even though it ended up with an entirely different vibe. #kidlit #illustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #authorillustrator #picturebook
January 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
December 14, 2024 at 1:24 AM
December 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Current WIP a painting for my Parents. Can you guess what kind of birds they will be?
December 11, 2024 at 1:24 AM
The photo on the right is the top frame for this page. Enjoying this style. I have always loved drawing comics. Storytelling through images has always been a passion of mine. #graphicnovel #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators
December 2, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Working on storyboarding a graphic novel style page inspired by SCBWI Draw This Prompt: NERD. #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #processvideo #kidlitart #kidlit
December 2, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Process video for #Novembird #novembird2024 the watercolor wash goes down after the sketch. I use a kneaded eraser to remove excess graphite. Then I do the watercolor outline of the bird. Next is gouache to fill in the bird.
November 28, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Folktale Week: Day 2 Gate! The robbers stood outside the gate of their den. Plotting how to take back their home from the monster. This was a quick sketch up... I hadn't planned on participating... #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #brementownmusicians
November 19, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Folktale Week! Today's prompt is mist. Out of the supernatural fog approached a monstrous ghoul! The robbers had no idea what had set up upon their hideout and they ran away in fear! #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #scbwiillustrators #brementownmusicians
November 18, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Reposted by Samantha Sader
I think book covers, perhaps more than any other category of communication design, embody the idea that:

“Design is not about making something look nice; it’s about helping something to look like itself—a natural vehicle for self-realization.”

brianlarossa.medium.com/design-as-a-...
Design as a Third Area of General Education
Note: this essay may also be found on Design Observer.
brianlarossa.medium.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Reposted by Samantha Sader
🗣 Critique giveaway!

Hey #kidlit, it's the 12th! 🥳

This month, I'm offering 1 #PB critique from myself AND 1 from Peak Team Critiques w/ my partner @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social 🙌

To enter:
1. Follow April & myself
2. Repost this post
3. Comment w/ a GIF of something you're thankful for

Mine🙏 👇🧘‍♀️
a group of people are doing yoga together in a room
ALT: a group of people are doing yoga together in a room
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November 12, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch- Novembird Prompt “This bird is a little nutty.”sketched from a free reference on Unsplash photo cred- Simerpreet Cheema. #Novembird #novembird2024 #chestnutbelliednuthatch #scientificillustration #authorillustrator #scbwiillustrators #nonfiction #nonfiction #stem #birdart
November 15, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Reposted by Samantha Sader
*EXCITED SCREAMING*
I CAN’T WAIT TO HOLD THIS BOOK IN MY GRABBY LITTLE HANDS
You can pick one plant from below (tell me your choice in the comments!) but VIOLET THISTLEWAITE IS NOT A VILLAIN ANYMORE (2025) has 'em all. #UnhingedPit #A #F #R #cozyfantasy
November 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Wind Beneath My Wings meets "The Birds" in Beneath Her Silver Wings
Author/Illustrator
#PB
#WIP
#unhingedpit
#grief
November 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Cold Blooded Dancer
Author/Illustrator
#PB
#WIP
#STEM
#unhingedpit
November 13, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Magic School Bus Meets Bluey in No, No, Neal
Author/Illustrator
#unhingedpit
#PB
#rhyming
November 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
A Mother's Love- Gouache and Colored Pencil with digital touch ups. #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #authorillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #bears #illustration
November 9, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Reposted by Samantha Sader
Channeling my anger into cute spiders. #WIP

#SciArt #bugsky 🎨 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
November 7, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Reposted by Samantha Sader
Hi #kidlitartpostcard. I am author illustrator interested in all kinds of #kidlit projects. Here's a little dedication to my Dad.

Repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House
www.writershouseart.com/tricia-cande...

Website
triciacandemeres.com
November 7, 2024 at 6:15 PM
This is my first #kidlitpostcard! My name is Samantha Sader and I am an author/illustrator. I love writing and illustrating nature, STEM, and heartwarming moments. 💚 I am seeking representation. You can see more of my work at:

www.scbwi.org/members/sama...

Or

@samanthasaderillustrator on IG
November 7, 2024 at 8:04 PM
November 4, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Novembird 2024!!! Join a prompt per week bird extravaganza!! Hashtag your art or photos with #Novembird2024 #scbwi #authorillustrator #kidlit #scientificillustration #nonfictionillustration
November 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM
November 3, 2024 at 2:09 AM