Em Alaġbary. Kidlit, Art, Design
@emalagbary.bsky.social
Picture book maker since 2014. Designer since 2007. Artist since ever 🍄 Stone collector, cloud gazer, AuDHD 💛 Lover of yellow, coffee, cacti, fungi, and this one Yemeni guy 🌵 Kiwi in
NZ via Chicago ✨ http://enchantmintstudio.com
NZ via Chicago ✨ http://enchantmintstudio.com
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The British automotive industry contributes £22bn to the UK economy.
The creative industries contribute £124bn.
Fucksake.
Stop AI copyright theft.
The creative industries contribute £124bn.
Fucksake.
Stop AI copyright theft.
"My choice in these volatile times is backing British brilliance," says Keir Starmer, who promises to deliver "British cars for British workers"
April 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The British automotive industry contributes £22bn to the UK economy.
The creative industries contribute £124bn.
Fucksake.
Stop AI copyright theft.
The creative industries contribute £124bn.
Fucksake.
Stop AI copyright theft.
Hi Bluesky, when I was 5 my beloved old teacher used to tell us not to start our stories with “Well Mrs Foster…”, I was about to start my tweet with “well” when I remembered her voice. So I’m not going to start with that… 1/2
February 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Hi Bluesky, when I was 5 my beloved old teacher used to tell us not to start our stories with “Well Mrs Foster…”, I was about to start my tweet with “well” when I remembered her voice. So I’m not going to start with that… 1/2
Hi Bluesky, I thought you all might need to see something beautiful today, and it happens to be the short time in the year when the red hot poker flowers in the front paddock bloom. Aren’t they spectacular?
February 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Hi Bluesky, I thought you all might need to see something beautiful today, and it happens to be the short time in the year when the red hot poker flowers in the front paddock bloom. Aren’t they spectacular?
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Speaking of comics:
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Graphic Novels for Black History Month
Graphic novels created by Black authors/artists, and/or centering Black stories and culture.
bookshop.org
February 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Speaking of comics:
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Whether this new administration “observes” it or not, it’s still Black History Month.
Here’s a list of great comics by Black creators, and/or centering Black characters & stories 🕊️ 📚
bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
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Hi Bluesky, it’s hard to post pretty things when the world is sort of terrible. But we have to keep the magic alive, keep showing each other that there is beauty in the world and there are good things, and in our little ways we can be those things ourselves. Anyway, I saw this today.
February 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Hi Bluesky, it’s hard to post pretty things when the world is sort of terrible. But we have to keep the magic alive, keep showing each other that there is beauty in the world and there are good things, and in our little ways we can be those things ourselves. Anyway, I saw this today.
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Just seen a big celeb (who I LOVE) post a lovely video about their new picture book with the artwork from the book swirling in the background. Beautiful! However, the illustrator wasn’t mentioned once and they weren’t tagged or credited. Authors - picture books are a joint effort!
#KidLit #BookSky
#KidLit #BookSky
January 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If you see this, post a GIF from one of your comfort shows.
February 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
If you see this, post a GIF from one of your comfort shows.
Earth imp for day 1 of #forestfloorfunguary #fffunguary #funguary Fly Agaric + Ladybug (known as Ladybirds in NZ).
February 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Earth imp for day 1 of #forestfloorfunguary #fffunguary #funguary Fly Agaric + Ladybug (known as Ladybirds in NZ).
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
How gorgeous is this!
Happy Lunar New Year -- I started drawing this snake lady, some may call her Medusa, yesterday in celebration of the Year of the Snake beginning. I haven't enjoyed relaxing to pencil drawing for a while. Art therapy.
#medusa #snakelady #illustration #art #kidlitart #characterart #pencildrawing
#medusa #snakelady #illustration #art #kidlitart #characterart #pencildrawing
January 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
How gorgeous is this!
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OpenAI says it has proof that Deepseek used its work without permission to create something meant to undermine and destroy its product.
On behalf of all the authors whose novels and stories were taken as training data, oh no that must be so hard for you.
On behalf of all the authors whose novels and stories were taken as training data, oh no that must be so hard for you.
January 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
OpenAI says it has proof that Deepseek used its work without permission to create something meant to undermine and destroy its product.
On behalf of all the authors whose novels and stories were taken as training data, oh no that must be so hard for you.
On behalf of all the authors whose novels and stories were taken as training data, oh no that must be so hard for you.
Happy Chinese new year! This is my earth imp (who doesn’t have a name yet), I chose her for this because it’s the year of the Wood Snake #yearofthesnake #impsbyem
January 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Happy Chinese new year! This is my earth imp (who doesn’t have a name yet), I chose her for this because it’s the year of the Wood Snake #yearofthesnake #impsbyem
Use a Star Trek gif to describe how you feel.
January 30, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Use a Star Trek gif to describe how you feel.
Hi Bluesky, look at this stunning bag created by a family friend and master leather worker more than 20 years ago. Mum had one when I was a kid and I got one when I was a teenager. I’ve just cleaned it and put leather conditioner on it and it is looking glorious 😍
January 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Hi Bluesky, look at this stunning bag created by a family friend and master leather worker more than 20 years ago. Mum had one when I was a kid and I got one when I was a teenager. I’ve just cleaned it and put leather conditioner on it and it is looking glorious 😍
Hi Bluesky! It’s the last couple of days before my kids start returning to school so we’re busy filling it with as much fun as we can. Here’s a teeny adorable little sea snail we saw at the beach today 🥰 Seen any cute little creatures lately?
January 28, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Hi Bluesky! It’s the last couple of days before my kids start returning to school so we’re busy filling it with as much fun as we can. Here’s a teeny adorable little sea snail we saw at the beach today 🥰 Seen any cute little creatures lately?
Hi bluesky, im trying to upload some #birbfest imps but sadly they’re not attaching to my bluesky post (what are we calling them? Like tweets?) or showing up on my phone when I airdrop … so… here’s the Instagram post of them for now www.instagram.com/p/DFTkWSETNp...
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January 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Hi bluesky, im trying to upload some #birbfest imps but sadly they’re not attaching to my bluesky post (what are we calling them? Like tweets?) or showing up on my phone when I airdrop … so… here’s the Instagram post of them for now www.instagram.com/p/DFTkWSETNp...
Hi Bluesky, I’m almost done with my website update and am hoping to start working on the illustrations for my next book! Had hoped to have my daughter return as illustrator but not to be this time. Ate gelato from our fav place, Tiramisu flavor, second only to Lemon Meringue. How are you all doing?
January 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Hi Bluesky, I’m almost done with my website update and am hoping to start working on the illustrations for my next book! Had hoped to have my daughter return as illustrator but not to be this time. Ate gelato from our fav place, Tiramisu flavor, second only to Lemon Meringue. How are you all doing?
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THE meme of 2025 for me.
January 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
THE meme of 2025 for me.
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Welcome to 2025 Author sponsor @rahanabanana.bsky.social with @childsplaybooks.bsky.social ! Her illustrations are mainly a narrative of black and brown people, full of color and world building.
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January 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Welcome to 2025 Author sponsor @rahanabanana.bsky.social with @childsplaybooks.bsky.social ! Her illustrations are mainly a narrative of black and brown people, full of color and world building.
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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#ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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Beginning with the 1st term of #notmypresident, I have been involved in book projects that have celebrated the border and the important role immigrants play in our communities. All of them push back against the doubt, fear and hate that are weaponized by those craving power.
Let me share them.
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Let me share them.
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January 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Beginning with the 1st term of #notmypresident, I have been involved in book projects that have celebrated the border and the important role immigrants play in our communities. All of them push back against the doubt, fear and hate that are weaponized by those craving power.
Let me share them.
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Let me share them.
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