What a year 💫
Family reunions, friendships, and so many new milestones with art and books—my heart is full.

Thank you for supporting my work and being part of this community.
I’ve got a special ebook gift for you in my latest Substack post 🎁

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Playing with printmaking ✨
This little experiment reminded me how freeing (and fun) it can be to step outside my comfort zone and try a new medium while a story is still finding its shape.
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🎁 Holiday treat for you!
40% OFF when you spend $36+ in my Store ✨Use code HAPPYHOLIDAYS25 at checkout. Perfect for cozy gifts, little joys, and creative cheer 💛

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Thinking about how the books we read as kids quietly shape the stories we create later. While editing Monkey King, I heard echoes of the classics my dad read to me — a reminder that children’s books aren where imagination and empathy begin. 💛

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A comic story about how Piglet adopted me—and how that precious moment inspired my new doll design for the upcoming Wonderpets show.

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Ever wonder what goes into the final editing stage of a graphic novel?
It’s nerve-wracking, tedious… and thrilling to see everything finally come together. ✨ Come take a backstage peek at my editing notes. 💛

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Hi Bluesky friends! 🌸
I’m Alina — a children’s book author & illustrator who loves creating stories that celebrate friendship, culture, and creativity. ✨
So happy to find a new corner of the kid-lit world here! Can’t wait to meet fellow storytellers, artists, and book lovers. 💕