Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration
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✏️ Children's Illustrator • WHEN THE SEA LEFT (Tielmour Press ‘25) https://a.co/d/hgt1YkS • #SCBWI Member
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I'm so excited to share!!! 🌙✨
Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
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Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I'm so excited to share!!! 🌙✨
Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
This is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. www.kidlit411.com
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October 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. www.kidlit411.com
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Seek and Find are SO much Fun!! See if you can find everything in this book, When the Sea Left.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Seek and Find are SO much Fun!! See if you can find everything in this book, When the Sea Left.
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Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
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Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I loved illustrating these Safari Lacing Cards for Serabeena, Creative Educational & Learning Toys for Kids.
🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
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🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
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September 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I loved illustrating these Safari Lacing Cards for Serabeena, Creative Educational & Learning Toys for Kids.
🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
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🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
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Book mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙
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September 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Book mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙
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🍂🎃 Happy First Day of Autumn!!🍁🍂
September 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🍂🎃 Happy First Day of Autumn!!🍁🍂
🍂🍁Hello, Fall!🍂🍁
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
September 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🍂🍁Hello, Fall!🍂🍁
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
One does not simply pass by a little free Library without stocking it back up! 📚📘📙 Thank you to the amazing Tielmour Press.
WHEN THE SEA LEFT
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WHEN THE SEA LEFT
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September 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
One does not simply pass by a little free Library without stocking it back up! 📚📘📙 Thank you to the amazing Tielmour Press.
WHEN THE SEA LEFT
a.co/d/8Msz0XT
@littlefreelibrary #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #teachersofinstagram
WHEN THE SEA LEFT
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What if the sea just… left?
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What if the sea just… left?
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). A boy doesn’t listen when warned about tossing trash into the water — and then the sea disappears.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). A boy doesn’t listen when warned about tossing trash into the water — and then the sea disappears.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
🎉 Happy Publication Day to "When The Sea Left". Publishing with @tielmourpress.bsky.social written by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). a.co/d/fsq59Rz
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
September 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🎉 Happy Publication Day to "When The Sea Left". Publishing with @tielmourpress.bsky.social written by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). a.co/d/fsq59Rz
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
Traveling with you is the best kind of adventure. Keep going, we're almost there!!
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
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My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
#scbwidrawthis
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#scbwi
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September 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Traveling with you is the best kind of adventure. Keep going, we're almost there!!
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
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#kidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
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A five-star review!
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
September 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A five-star review!
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland and (illustrated by Crista McGinley) asks what happens when a child doesn’t take care of the ocean… and the ocean simply disappears (with a surprise twist, of course).
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
September 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland and (illustrated by Crista McGinley) asks what happens when a child doesn’t take care of the ocean… and the ocean simply disappears (with a surprise twist, of course).
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
Exciting News! You can now pre-order our newest picture book, 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. Publishing with Tielmour Press on Sept 15!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!
September 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Exciting News! You can now pre-order our newest picture book, 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. Publishing with Tielmour Press on Sept 15!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!
✨Cover Reveal!!✨
I'm thrilled to share the cover of 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me.
This new picture book explores choices, consequences, and the belief that one child can set things right.
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
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I'm thrilled to share the cover of 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me.
This new picture book explores choices, consequences, and the belief that one child can set things right.
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
a.co/d/ebChk0i
September 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
✨Cover Reveal!!✨
I'm thrilled to share the cover of 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me.
This new picture book explores choices, consequences, and the belief that one child can set things right.
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
a.co/d/ebChk0i
I'm thrilled to share the cover of 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me.
This new picture book explores choices, consequences, and the belief that one child can set things right.
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
a.co/d/ebChk0i
A huge thank you to Children's Illustrators for showcasing my illustration of Earth's Incredible Ocean, a delightful puzzle for kids. 🐳🐟🐬🐚
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August 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
A huge thank you to Children's Illustrators for showcasing my illustration of Earth's Incredible Ocean, a delightful puzzle for kids. 🐳🐟🐬🐚
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This is my submission for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators January (Draw This!) art prompt, Fitness. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
Hand illustrated in watercolor
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Hand illustrated in watercolor
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January 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is my submission for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators January (Draw This!) art prompt, Fitness. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
Hand illustrated in watercolor
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#kidlit #kidlitart
Hand illustrated in watercolor
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#kidlit #kidlitart
That's so exciting! Childrens Illustrators. com featured my interview in their newsletter.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:18 PM
That's so exciting! Childrens Illustrators. com featured my interview in their newsletter.
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What book is Lily Belle reading today?
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for November 2024-Nerd.
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My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for November 2024-Nerd.
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
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November 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM
What book is Lily Belle reading today?
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for November 2024-Nerd.
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
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#kidlit #kidlitart
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for November 2024-Nerd.
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
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I'm delighted to announce that WHEN THE SEA LEFT, written by Nadine Holland and illustrated by me, will be published in August 2025! I'm thrilled to collaborate with the amazing Tielmour Press.
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November 14, 2024 at 6:14 PM
I'm delighted to announce that WHEN THE SEA LEFT, written by Nadine Holland and illustrated by me, will be published in August 2025! I'm thrilled to collaborate with the amazing Tielmour Press.
@nadineholland.bsky.social
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
#publishing
#publishingnews
Oooh, it's not so scary down here. There's just a little toad.
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for October 2024-Toad.
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
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#kidlit #kidlitart
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for October 2024-Toad.
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
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#kidlit #kidlitart
October 28, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Oooh, it's not so scary down here. There's just a little toad.
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for October 2024-Toad.
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
👻 cristakathleen.weebly.com
🕷 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#kidlit #kidlitart
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for October 2024-Toad.
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi
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Cheers to the autumn season!
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October 24, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Cheers to the autumn season!
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