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Aschwabart
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(she/her) 🎨 I'm an editorial & book illustrator, picture book writer, designer, speaker, and neurodiversity advocate. https://www.aliciaschwab.com/links | Member: @illustratorsforhire, SCBWI PAL, and #12x12PBchallenge.
My latest #diy project. A #dryingrack rolling #cart that doubles as board storage for making #childrensillustration read more at www.aliciaschwab.com/blog/2025/2/... #womenownedbusiness
February 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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December 20, 2024 at 8:52 PM
#libraryloot The librarian called me a #poweruser. LOL I was there on a Sunday evening and the place was brimming with activity. A sweet boy serenaded himself as I picked out books in the graphic novel aisle. Families hang out, socialize, and read, of course. What a wonderful #readingtime #readers
November 25, 2024 at 11:12 PM
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BONE + BLOSSOM

This is inspired by Alice & Mary from North Woods by Daniel Mason. That book absolutely enraptured me. Daniel Mason is incandescent in his darkness and eccentric in wit. It’s a treasure. I hope you’ll read it.

#folktaleweek #illustration #mixedmedia

@folktaleweek.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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November 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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And it all ends well.
Thank you #folktaleweek for a whirlwind 7 days of creating, I enjoyed it all!

THE MYSTERIOUS MAGIC OF BLIGHTLEY MANOR

Day 7: Blossom
As the cure blossoms, what’s lost is found.

Thanks @folktaleweek.bsky.social
#folktaleweekBLOSSOM #kidlit #kidlitart #folktaleweek2024
November 24, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I'm a Canadian illustrator in Toronto, and I love bright colours, fun characters, and adventure! Looking for work in Middle Grade and picture books. I'm also interested in comics for early readers!
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Portfolio: Stephaniebuosi.com
November 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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Day 5 - Depth

From the soft waves of the coast to the crushing pressure of the darkness at the bottom, the ocean bring life and death, mystery and calmness

#folktaleweek #folktaleweekdepth #folktaleweek2024 #bookillustration
November 22, 2024 at 2:48 PM
November 21, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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ILLUSTRATORS! We are actors, cinematographer, + EVERYTHING ELSE
Even people with deep publishing experience get confused about the roles in #kidlit publishing. I use a filmmaking analogy to build a bridge.

Book Editor = Producer
Art Director = Director
Book Designer = Film Editor
Author = Screenwriter
Illustrator = Actors, Cinematographer, + EVERYTHING ELSE
November 19, 2024 at 1:58 AM
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#Folktaleweek has officially started and I am exited to join with this little adventure….
Come and join me🦙🌴🌺
November 18, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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Can I just take a minute to celebrate the #kidlit community here on Bluesky. Children’s book people weren’t just early adopters, they stayed. They stayed, and organized, and remained engaged, even back when it was quiet. They kept the fire burning until the sunrise.

I see you #kidlit.

💙❤️
November 16, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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Covers are special challenge. They have to both stand out (differentiated from what's out there) and fit in (market fit). They have to represent the story at a glance, and also be the face of an object a reader may own for decades. Central character large + making eye contact with the reader works.
November 15, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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Stances like this are why I’m here.
bsky.app Bluesky @bsky.app · Nov 15
A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.
November 15, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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Bluesky has become my all-time fave app, especially for #kidlit!
November 15, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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I can’t emphasize enough how right this is.

The reason this is the Good Place is precisely because it’s different than the Bad Place.

Leave the Bad Place rules behind and embrace these!
For The Newbies:

Things to keep in mind

Want to make friends & get seen? Share posts

Likes DO NOT get you more followers

Use the Starter Packs. They help a lot

DO NOT ENGAGE WITH TROLLS! The rule of the SKY is to block, share & report

Yell if you have questions
November 16, 2024 at 1:25 AM