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Hey, it’s #portfolioday! I’m Erica, an illustrator and author based in upstate New York. I’ve illustrated several picture books, board books, and covers, editorial pieces, and puzzles for kids magazines.

I’m repped by @literaticat.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

Here’s a wintry doodle from last night. #sketchbook #doodle #kidlitart

This is my newest setup! It’s going to be a shrimp tank; I have red rilis coming from a local breeder soon. Excited to see this tank grow out/fill in!

My obsession, which was reignited early this year after many years away from the hobby, and which has been keeping me sane, is nano freshwater aquariums. This is my new little tank, which will soon be a shrimp home.

Every time I open Bluesky I see lots and lots of cats. Which is GREAT! This is my boy, Sully. But…..

Lucky me.

Hey! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day!

Hi Brian! I’d love to be considered. I’ve created books with Abrams, Dial, Harper & others and frequently contribute to Highlights. Here are a few samples that I think match the look you’re going for. Thank you!!

Excited to share the August ‘24 cover Highlights High Five. Thank you for this assignment, Highlights for Children! 😍 Second image is little Noa checking out the new issue. ❤️ #kidlitart #freelanceillustration #highlightsmagazine

I made this and hung it over my daughter’s bed. It doesn’t work. #gotosleep #kidlitart

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, papas & grandpas out there! This is a spread from a little board book I illustrated, LET’S SAY HELLO (HarperFestival), which shares twelve ways to say hello from around the world. This one was inspired by my visits to Japan. 🤗 #kidlit #konnichiwa #kidlitmegafeed

A little peek inside my latest board book, MAIL DUCK HELPS A FRIEND (Abrams)! There are lots of flaps to lift & even more things to find as Mail Duck & friends collect things that will help their friend Mail Quail feel better. This was named a Best Kids Book of 2023 by Good Housekeeping. 🥰 #kidlit

Sharing something #kidlit adjacent—I often work for Highlights’ magazines and activity books. Here’s a really fun activity I did recently. (Prob should have taken these in better light.) (This is from their MERMAID NEON HIDDEN PICTURES PUZZLES.)

Hi friends! I’m here for a bit of old fashioned #kidlit camaraderie. ❤️ I’m a children’s book illustrator and author repped by @literaticat.bsky.social. I specialize in board books & young picture books.