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Justin Campbell
@themermancam.bsky.social
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Illustrator | Writer | Performer | Choreographer
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I am so excited & super thankful to The Highlights Foundation @highlightsfound.bsky.social for the Paula Cohen Scholarship for Picture Book Creators!
My retreat is a week away and I can't wait to be in a beautiful place with other artists, focusing on my art. Words can't express it all!
September 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a #KidLit creator, and DESSERT:

scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/inte...

#scbwisummer25 @scbwi.bsky.social #KidLit #SCBWI
Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...
scbwi.blogspot.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Congrats to @littlerainey.bsky.social (Gold), @karammitchell.com (Silver), @katriaraden.bsky.social (Bronze) & Amy Sharp (Bronze) on their Portfolio Showcase Awards! For more info about these & other awards, see:

scbwiconference.blogspot.com/2025/07/wrap... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #KidLitArtists
Wrap Up and Awards Presentation
Wrap Up and Awards Presentation Presented by Sarah Baker (SCBWI Executive Director) & Sarah Diamond (Associate Director of Digital Content a...
scbwiconference.blogspot.com
August 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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debbieohi.com
Even if you're not registered for #scbwisummer25, I encourage you to check out the SCBWI Conference blog, where @jaimetemairik.com @themermancam.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social are posting takeaways & highlights. SO MUCH GREAT INFO useful to #KidLit creators!

scbwiconference.blogspot.com
The Official SCBWI Conference Blog
Your SCBWI 2025 Summer Conference "TEAM BLOG" is Jolie Stekly, Justin Campbell, and Jaime Temairik. Check in here and on socials at #scbwisummer25 for updates, countdowns, and LIVE BLOGGING from the c...
scbwiconference.blogspot.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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I'm delighted to be joining Cece Bell, Zacharia Ohora, Laurent Linn, Cecilia Yung, & Pat Cummings in a 1/2 day illustrator's intensive called FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art Of Visual Humor at SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Hope you'll join us! #SCBWI #KidLit #KidLitArt cc: @scbwi.bsky.social
Illustrated promotional graphic for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025. Text reads: “I’m speaking at the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Online July 31 – August 3 #scbwiSummer25” with a red button saying “REGISTER scbwi.org.” Illustration by Liz Brizzi shows two children reading near a stream with fish, surrounded by trees and animals, with the Eiffel Tower or part of a bridge faintly in the background. Screenshot of a program description for an SCBWI Illustrator's Intensive titled "FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art of Visual Humor." It is available to Premium Members only. The text explains how humor in children's books helps address emotions and complex topics, and describes a half-day workshop where three illustrators will explain their techniques for creating humorous illustrations. Background features a colorful illustration of children reading outdoors. Screenshot of a conference schedule for Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 3:45 PM Pacific (2:30 to 6:45 PM Eastern). Events include: Intro with Laurent Linn and Cecilia Yung Debbie Ohi in conversation with Cecilia Yung Zacharia Ohora in conversation with Pat Cummings Cece Bell in conversation with Laurent Linn Q&A panel moderated by Pat Cummings Three 10-minute breaks are scheduled between sessions.
June 18, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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debbieohi.com
Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social

Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷
Promotional image for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025, taking place online from July 31 to August 3. The text highlights the Portfolio Showcase, which is open to the public, and includes a registration link at scbwi.org. The illustration by Liz Brizzi shows diverse children engaged in creative activities with famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
August 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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While you gear up for the conference, check out the amazing portfolios submitted for the Portfolio Showcase: www.scbwi.org/submissions/...

And make sure you tune in at the end of the conference to see who our 2025 Summer Conference winners are!

@scbwi.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
themermancam.bsky.social
DEBBIE 🙌🏾 ♥️
debbieohi.com Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jul 31
Woohoo, the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference kicks off this wknd! Jolie Stekly @cuppajolie.bsky.social, Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social & Jaime Temairik will be posting highlights & takeaways on the Conference Blog at scbwiconference.blogspot.com #scbwisummer25 #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for the SCBWI Team Blog featuring a Zoom call with three participants holding pets. Jolie Stekly (@cuppajolie.bsky.social) is shown with a dog, Justin Campbell (@themermancam.bsky.social) holds a black cat, and Jaime Temairik holds a black-and-white cat. The top of the graphic promotes the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025, taking place online July 31–August 3, 2025. Website and hashtag are listed: scbwi.org and #scbwisummer25.
July 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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"Meet Team Blog and their support staff!"- Jolie

Team Blog meeting was a success! @cuppajolie.bsky.social , Jaime Temairik, and I are SO ready! Especially now that we have our "emotional AND technical support staff" -Jaime

So thankful to have these two lovely humans as part of Team Blog this year!
July 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
themermancam.bsky.social
So excited to be attending the 2025 SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference @scbwi.bsky.social!

And this year, I will be attending as Captain of Team Blog! Super grateful!

I can't wait to log on, lock in and learn!
July 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
themermancam.bsky.social
Take a look at the CBIG 2025 Illustration Directory!

I've had the privilege of being a part of this great community that creates resources and access for illustrators!

Follow @cbignyc.bsky.social to see all the wonderful things the organization is doing!

www.cbig-nyc.com/directory
Art by CBIG Members
www.cbig-nyc.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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leewind.bsky.social
passing the scbwi #kidlit blogging baton to the amazing @themermancam.bsky.social - feeling grateful in this finale post: scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/06/lee-...
Lee Wind & Justin Campbell: Baton Pass Interview, Part 1
The moment has arrived! After 14 and a half years of blogging for SCBWI, I'll be passing the blogging baton to the wonderful Justin Campbell...
scbwi.blogspot.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
themermancam.bsky.social
Blog 4/4 from Guest Blogging!

"Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist"

Last installment of a wonderful experience. ENJOY!

"Hey, being an artist can be hard. It is vulnerable work but such IMPORTANT work."

scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/reco...
Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist
Bonjour, and welcome back to the SCBWI Official Blog! My name is Justin, and I am a pre-published author/illustrator and professional perfor...
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March 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
themermancam.bsky.social
Blog 3/4 from my guest blogging back in October!

“My Creative Mapping: The Roadmap I Use to Navigate My Imagination”

😌😌😌

scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/my-c...
My Creative Mapping: The Roadmap I Use to Navigate My Imagination
Hi there, and welcome back! I'm Justin, the guest blogger of the month here on the Official SCBWI Blog! About me: I am a pre-published autho...
scbwi.blogspot.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
themermancam.bsky.social
♥️♥️♥️ Star humans 🌟✨
February 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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debbieohi.com
Thanks to @cuppajolie.bsky.social @themermancam.bsky.social @leewind.bsky.social aka #SCBWITeamBlog! You can see conference highlights, takeaways, & more at scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit #scbwiNY25
Three people sitting at a table, smiling at the camera. The table is cluttered with laptops, notebooks, charging cables, and a water bottle. Three people sitting at a table, typing on laptops. The table is cluttered with laptops, notebooks, charging cables, and a water bottle.
February 2, 2025 at 11:16 AM
themermancam.bsky.social
MORE BLOG CONTENT!

This was my second entry to the SCBWI Official Blog! @scbwi.bsky.social

“My Portfolio Planning: How I Get Inspired, Organized and READY TO GO!”

Also, special shoutout to Lee Wind for inviting me to guest blog! @leewind.bsky.social

Enjoy!

scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/my-p...
My Portfolio Planning: How I Get Inspired, Organized and READY TO GO!
Hey hey! Back again for Week Two of guest blogging and so excited to share more of my journey!  For those who are new, I’m Justin Campbell, ...
scbwi.blogspot.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Let’s GOOOOO!
@scbwi.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
themermancam.bsky.social
Back in October, I had the privilege to be invited to write for The Official SCWBI Blog! @scbwi.bsky.social

This was my first entry for my guest blogging!

“The Art of Discipline”

Enjoy! 🤗🤓

scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-...
"The Art of Discipline”: On Generating Skills, Routine and Motivation
Hello there!  My name is Justin and I am a pre-published author/illustrator based in NYC, with an enthusiasm for mermaids and all things fol...
scbwi.blogspot.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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debbieohi.com
Excellent #SCBWITeamBlog pre-conference meeting! @leewind.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social @dontate.bsky.social @themermancam.bsky.social Jaime Temairik & I are excited about #scbwiSummer24 starting soon!

We're posting highlights, takeaways, & updates at:
scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit
A screenshot from a virtual meeting shows six participants smiling on a Zoom call. Each participant's name and pronouns are displayed: Top left: Lee Wind (he/him), wearing glasses and a blue shirt, in front of a bookshelf. Top center: Debbie Ridpath Ohi (she/her), in front of a colorful banner for "The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Summer Virtual Conference 2024." Top right: Jaime Temairik, in a room with framed artwork and a globe on a shelf. Bottom left: Don Tate (he/him), in front of a bookshelf with children's books displayed. Bottom center: Jolie Stekly, in a room with bookshelves and plants. Bottom right: Justin Campbell (he/him), in a room with a ceiling fan and star stickers.
August 1, 2024 at 4:05 PM