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Zoe Persico
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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR SUCCULENT 2025. Author & Illustrator. She/Her. Work inquires to persico.zoe at gmail and/or to Natascha Morris at Tobias Literary https://zoepersico.com/
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bigorangealex.bsky.social
Well that was adorable and made me cry. Gorgeous artwork with so much heart! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @zoepersico.bsky.social
How To Talk To Your Succulent by Zoe Persico
October 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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socalledyalife.bsky.social
Very excited for new picture books from @zoepersico.bsky.social!
September 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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thetobiasagency.bsky.social
Out Now!

Written by preschool therapist Ryan Allen with illustrations by @zoepersico.bsky.social , BROTHERS ARE NOT FOR HITTING helps children recognize signs that they are about to hit, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun.
Written by preschool therapist Ryan Allen Illustrated by Zoe Persico BROTHERS ARE NOT FOR HITTING About the Book Hands are powerful, amazing tools for playing . . . but hands are not for hitting our friends and family! Wherever Laila goes, her adorable brother Reggie is always close behind. At school, church, even the bath! But on a trip to the zoo, when Laila feels too excited, impatient, overwhelmed, or reluctant to leave, her body tells her it's time to hit! How can Laila find better ways to express her emotions and be safe with her hands?
September 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Coming soon: new projects from @zoepersico.bsky.social @elizabethlilly.bsky.social @kamalani3.bsky.social + more buff.ly/P2CIlp8
September 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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socalledyalife.bsky.social
Happy Pub day to @zoepersico.bsky.social and @chatgreenfield.bsky.social on their new books!
September 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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In the latest edition of my newsletter, I discuss my favorite Ignatz Awards nominees.

samsstudios.substack.com/p/week-of-98...

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September 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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So I just finished reading this, it's so beautifully written. Was crying the whole time reading fr
zoepersico.bsky.social Zoe Persico @zoepersico.bsky.social · Aug 14
I can't believe How To Talk To Your Succulent is nominated for Outstanding Story (what!!!!) for the legendary Ignatz Awards with SPX! I'm so honored Succulent is included with such talented company. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it!
A chibi Perle from How To Talk To Your Succulent with a copy of the book saying "We're an Ignatz Nominee for Outstanding Story!" The collection of nominees for Outstanding Story for the Ignatz Awards.
August 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
zoepersico.bsky.social
I can't believe How To Talk To Your Succulent is nominated for Outstanding Story (what!!!!) for the legendary Ignatz Awards with SPX! I'm so honored Succulent is included with such talented company. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it!
A chibi Perle from How To Talk To Your Succulent with a copy of the book saying "We're an Ignatz Nominee for Outstanding Story!" The collection of nominees for Outstanding Story for the Ignatz Awards.
August 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
zoepersico.bsky.social
Happy 40th Naughty Dog!! I had a blast painting your boys Jak and Daxter for their anniversary exhibition with @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! Prints are up on their site too! If you're in LA go check out all of the amazing art for the show!
A traditional painting of Jak and Daxter riding on a Flut Flut through a lush, green forest.
August 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
zoepersico.bsky.social
So excited to be a part of this one! Hope you get a chance to stop by and see it ❤️
gallerynucleus.bsky.social Gallery Nucleus @gallerynucleus.bsky.social · Jul 26
🐾Gear up for a panel & signing on 08/09 with
Naughty Dog

Tickets to RSVP for 08/09 panel &signing along with gen admission go live 07/29 at 1pm PST bit.ly/naughtydog_0... #naughtydog

#Sony #thelastofus #gaming #jakanddaxter #uncharted
July 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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🐾Gear up for a panel & signing on 08/09 with
Naughty Dog

Tickets to RSVP for 08/09 panel &signing along with gen admission go live 07/29 at 1pm PST bit.ly/naughtydog_0... #naughtydog

#Sony #thelastofus #gaming #jakanddaxter #uncharted
July 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
zoepersico.bsky.social
Wish the spooky season would continue on into winter? Do I have a book for you! TONGIHT IS KRAMPUS NIGHT! Written by Kyle Sullivan and illustrated by me is hitting bookshelves this OCTOBER! I l adore Krampus so I'm honored to have illustrated him and other holiday horrors in this picture book! 🎄
The cover for Tonight Is Krampus Night! featuring a large Krampus above a Bavarian town in winter. A view from above of a Bavarian town lit up with lights as Krampus' claw shaped shadow appears on snowy rooftops. A peak at a thicket of bare trees with glowing eyes from little Perchten. A mischievous Krampus outside of his fire-filled cave on a mountain ledge.
June 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Sneak peak of my June printable on P*treon ❤️
A preview of my June printable showing a dog with a medieval styled head covering and flags on a green nigh sky background.
June 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade graphic novel, HOW TO TALK TO YOUR SUCCULENT by @zoepersico.bsky.social (Tundra Books).

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: www.kidlit411.com/2025/06/the-... (+ more ways to win)
June 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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It's another #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🐛

I'm available for picture books and covers

(my middlegrade cover work is on my website)
www.jwahlgren.com
jam.wahlgren@gmail.com
A children's picture book illustration of a little girl angrily writing a letter in a loose, painterly textured style
June 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Caught me woefully unprepared today so had to do a bit of recycling 😅

I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator looking for new projects. I work in gouache & other analog media, & I love drawing animals and nature!

Portfolio: victoriamaderna.com
hi@victoriamaderna.com
Painting of mushroom people carrying stuff across a mossy branch.
June 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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rowansugar.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard!

I like making cozy and sweet art full of nature, magic, and friendship. Would love to do more book covers and picture books!

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#childrensbook #kidlitart #art
An illustration of a small fairy kid looking off to the side, unaware of the small mouse stealing pumpkin seeds from their bag. Underneath it says "Rowan Kingsbury - Rowankingsbury.com - Represented by Natascha Morris"
June 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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citrusfoam.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! My name is Jestenia and I'm a children's book illustrator who loves drawing animals and whimsical scenes. I'd love if you'd consider me for any illustration work🐟🌊

🐟Portfolio - www.citrusfoam.com
🌊email: jestenia.cfaom@gmail.com
June 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
zoepersico.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Zoe, an author/illustrator represented by @socalledyalife.bsky.social who has worked in publishing for over 10 years! I love monsters, moody environments, characters and emotions, the weird, and the whimsical! I'm available for illustration work too! Cheers🌱
A kidlit postcard of characters from Over The Garden Wall with the text: Zoe Persico, Author & Illustrator, zoepersico.com, represented by Natascha Morris at Tobias Literary.
June 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Wave Chaser
A barefoot child in a raincoat excitedly running on top of a rough wave with a mermaid-like creature following in tandem.
May 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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foliage flow
an anthropomorphic bird in a hoodie running through an abstraction of a forest.
May 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Stay in during April showers with these poignant and contemplative middle grade books. @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @zoepersico.bsky.social @julesbakes.bsky.social @nikismithcomics.bsky.social @koneill.bsky.social

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#childrensbooks #novels #bookpage #trending
April 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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"A stunning graphic novel for middle-grade readers about family, friendship and magic in unlikely places, for fans of "The Witches of Brooklyn" and Raina Telgemeier."

Enter to win a copy of @zoepersico.bsky.social's "How to Talk to Your Succulent" from Tundra Books 💙📚
April 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
zoepersico.bsky.social
It's been just about two weeks since my graphic novel hit shelves! I'm so thankful from the wonderful support, reviews, and all of the amazing adults and kids I've met since launch who said they were so excited to read it! I hope you get a chance to pick it up too 🌱❤️
Adara and Perle touching hands and floating above a collection of plants. A thorny vine is tied around Adara's leg. "How to Talk to Your Succulent" is behind Adara and Perle.
April 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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thetobiasagency.bsky.social
No Joke - we have 5 new titles available TODAY 💫

Plants, horses, pelicans, romance, and magic.
What could be better?

Happy Pub Day

@colleenmuske.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social Anna Grace @zoepersico.bsky.social @rowansugar.bsky.social

#bookrelease #booksky #readsky #bookhaul
April 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM