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Corey McCarty
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I’m an author and illustrator. Please visit my website to view my full portfolio to see more artwork, poetry and stories! http://mccartyillustration.com/
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An illustration for a poetry collection I’m working on.
“Fairies in the Letterbox”
An illustration for a poetry book I’m working on.
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Hey #kidlit illustrators, I’d like to gift a free, one-hour, portfolio-review/coaching-session.

1) reply with samples of your art.
2) repost this message.

I’ll pick a winner at random next week from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply.

💙❤️
May 10, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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When I’m not writing poems…. I do this other thing… #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart
Dragon illustration
May 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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Would love to know what you envision the illustration looking like for this one… #poetry #kidlit #poem #poetrytwitter
A Poem I wrote
April 28, 2024 at 10:43 PM
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A world without “ifs”? .. but I live for the “ifs”!
#poetry #poem #kidkit #kidlitpoetry
#poetrycommunity #ihatehashtags
Poem I’ve written titled “if”
April 26, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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Nothing better than running into someone who is absolutely passionate about what they do! #kidlit #poetry #poetrycommunity #poem #childrenspoetry
My Favorite kind of people poem
April 25, 2024 at 9:47 PM
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It’s National Poetry month .. so here’s one called “The Galumph”
#poetry #kidlit #poetrycommunity #imterriblewithhashtags
The Galumph
April 24, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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There’s tons of rhyming picture books and board books published.. but only a handful of poetry collections like Shel Silverstein or Chris Harris. Anyone know why? I love poetry collections and always wondered .. why not more?
#kidlit #poetry
February 29, 2024 at 1:51 AM
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Did I mention I’m #seekingrepresentation ? So if you’re an #agent who appreciates my work get in touch! 😊
Here’s a few recent pieces I’ve done:
#kidlitart #childrensillustration
#childrensillustrator #illustration #kidlit
Sophie & Theo Sophie & Theo Sophie & Theo
November 26, 2023 at 10:40 PM
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A fun Thanksgiving poem over on my website! Let me know if you like it.
mccartyillustration.com/2022/06/aunt...
Aunt Moulder illustration
November 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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After researching all day I'll give this a shot: Anyone know of the perfect agent who might be interested in an illustrator who also authors humorous children's poetry? In the vein of Silverstein and Chris Harris? Thanks everyone! :)
Examples: mccartyillustration.com #seekingrepresentation #kidlit
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October 20, 2023 at 6:53 PM
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Happy Halloween! And what’s more terrifying for an illustrator than experimenting with a new style! OOOoooooOoOo!! 👻
#kidlitart #chapterbooks #halloween #kidlit
Happy Halloween! And what’s more terrifying for an illustrator than experimenting with a new style! OOOoooooOoOo!! 👻 #kidlitart #chapterbooks #halloween #kidlit
October 15, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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In solidarity with my cohorts across the pond celebrating #NationalPoetryDay2023 #nationalpoetryday
A poem I wrote A poem I wrote
October 5, 2023 at 7:08 PM
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I read about it. Heard about it. Expected it.. and that emergency alert still scared the crap outta me.
#emergencyalert
October 4, 2023 at 8:19 PM
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The kid and I are doing “market research” at Barnes and Nobles.. (these brownies a tax write off then right?) #kidlit #kidlitart
My daughter reading at Barnes and Nobles
September 30, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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A character design for a course I’m teaching: “Creating your own Fantasy World”
A character design
September 28, 2023 at 4:08 PM
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Some warm up sketches for an online class I’m teaching.
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Some warm up sketches for an online class I’m teaching. Two little girls from the 1940s
September 26, 2023 at 10:20 PM
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There’s a very specific Aphex Twin song I hear in my head when I read this.. hope y’all like it! #kidlit #kidlitart #poetry #childrensbooks
Something when I walk Reminds me of a clock An incessant hollow tickety sound A quiet little knock As I wander up the block With no cause that could ever be found. I feel numbers on my face. That emerge with every pace And every hour I let out a chime. The noise may seem poor taste. But if I’m invited to your place. At least you know I’ll show up on time.
September 26, 2023 at 3:58 AM
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Greetings Blue Sky! Hoping to find a community of poet artists round here! 😀
The Land Between There’s a kindly old gnome. Who lives in a tiny home. Between awake and the land of sleep. And in this snow driven land. You can visit the little man. When you need some company to keep. The house smells of his pipe. And the candles he lights. That give off a warm gentle glow. Then if you desire. As you sit by his fire. He’ll Tell you stories from long ago. As you prepare to depart. And grab your hat and scarf. “Sweet Dreams” the old gnome will always say. Then as your dream grows near. The foul weather will clear. And you’ll go along your merry way.
September 23, 2023 at 6:57 PM