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Erin McGuire
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Illustrator • Author • Teacher • Art Director
The Spy in the Museum -> Available for preorder!
http://erinmcguire.com
Clients- Disney, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Chronicle Books, Penguin Random House
Agent- Lindsay Auld, Writers House
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Also lol when I forgot what an axolotl was called
many mispellings of "axolotl" inclusing "xocolatl"
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Looking through old screenshots, and Lol I forgot I had to do my labor/pregnancy classes online during the 2020 pandemic, this was not a helpful acronym you guys
"select a letter to remember the positive aspects of labor pain"
October 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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What's up #internationalcatday! A new piece, part of a WWII middle grade I'm working on. My cat Loki was a reluctant model 😬
a colored pencil drawing of a girl hiding in a corner holding a cat. around her are bars of light that are shining in from outside
August 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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QRP! Water-mode! 🐠 #kidlitart
an illustration reminiscent of the little mermaid, with a woman transformed into a human surrounded by fish
March 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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7k?! Nice! I think this Ursula piece is my current favorite. Thanks! 😊
Book cover illustration of Ursula le guin
March 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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I took a video of my cat snoring and Lol at this auto transcript
a screenshot of a transcript from a cat snoring. the transcript reads "hm. ok. i hm. hm."
February 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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When I see these art mills popping up, it grosses me tf out. Not just the garbage art, the insulting prices, and the complete disregard for young readers, but knowing these places are preying on authors too, who think this is how books are made. It isn't.
a screenshot from a site that undercharges for children's book illustrations, offering prices as low as $60 for an illustration, whereas a real illustrator shouldn't even get out of bed for so little. Guessing they're partially AI generated too? Idk. it's gross
February 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Snow day no.2
Sketching my backyard
A sketch of a play set on a snowy hill
February 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Cupid
Illustration of a woman holding an arrow as an homage to Cupid
February 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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For young readers ready to learn about censorship, the dangers of fascism, and the importance of what one person can do in the face of oppression, The Spy in the Museum is my answer to our chaotic world.

Press Kit and more art available on my website emcguire.net/spy-press-kit
a picture book spread showing rose valland writing in her notebook. small illustrations of rose also show her presenting an ID card, running, and looking fierce. in the background, numerous pieces of art fly behind her.
February 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Thrilled to announce my author/illustrator debut:
The Spy in the Museum

Available for preorder, in stores Sept 16th, 2025.

This picture book biography tells the true story of Rose Valland, a museum curator-turned-spy who saved thousands of works of art during World War II.

More at emcguire.net
cover for the spy in the museum by erin mcguire. a woman, rose valland, stands next to a large wooden crate, writing in a notebook, in front of a gold background. the title of the book is stenciled on the crate
February 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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“ICYMI” lol oh no how did I miss this the first time?!
February 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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The thrilling conclusion of #hourlycomicday2025 will have to wait (groceries! Mariokart!) because trying to draw and do weekend childcare is no joke. Seeya around on erinmcguire.substack.com 😘
#hourlycomicday
February 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Hourly comic day batch 3 #hourlycomicday #hourlycomicday2025
comic that says: 10 am, coffee and spidey. a mom and son are watching spidey on tv comic that says 11 am: shower time. after reading atomic habits i've found success with habit stacking. basically, pair something you already do- take a shower- with a habit you want to create- make my bed every day. so while the water heats up, i make my bed.
February 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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HCD batch 2
#hourlycomicday #hourlycomicday2025
Comic that says: my husband says it's time to get up. lots of scowls and grumbles from me. comic that says: meanwhile, my kid says the 8 most beautiful words- "mama, I think you should stay in bed" my heart melts. omg i love you so much. comic that says: i go back to sleep, i don't remember dreaming. i finally get up and get downstairs. drew is making himself breakfast. my son is listening to andrew wk
February 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Hourly Comic Day batch 1
#hourlycomicday #hourlycomicday2025
Comic that says: Midnight. I get in bed at a good time, but can't fall asleep. I lay awake for a while and think about work, life, all the normal worries. A woman is laying in bed awake. A comic that says: 3 am, I wake up and find my 4 year old next to me. this happens most nights. i don't mind, it's very comforting for both of us 5 am. i wake up to pee. i have not slept well tonight
February 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Hourly comic day begins!
#hourlycomicday #hourlycomicday2025
A drawing of me holding an ornate banner that says hourly comic day 2025
February 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Yo southwest airlines can i get this but for memories of middle school?
a screen shot from southwest airlines that says "stop remembering"
January 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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My newsletter is the best place to see my new work. Thanks for checking it out! open.substack.com/pub/erinmcgu...
Thumbnail image showing Erin McGuires website and newsletter, a bunch of illustrations from a website screenshot
January 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Hello #PortfolioDay!
I make picture books & book covers
I love pb biographies, magical realism MG, and historical fiction. Always looking for a new project to sink my teeth into.

❇️ Portfolio emcguire.net
💟 Newsletter- erinmcguire.substack.com
🛃 Agent- www.writershouseart.com/erin-mcguire/
an illustration by erin mcguire of a mermaid transformed to a human. she is surrounded by fish swimming all around her in a spiral an illustration of ursula k le guin by erin mcguire. ursula sits on a monumental chair while a sparkly magical dragon swirls around her an illustration of rose valland from the spy in the museum by erin mcguire. rose valland is shown multiple times in a gallery full of different types of artwork.
January 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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January 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Holiday Wreath no.23. Colored pencil & PS
An illustration of an evergreen wreath
December 23, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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Holiday Wreath no.17 Vellum experiment. Spooky edition 🤍
Drawing on vellum of a girls head surrounded by wreaths and flowers Drawing on vellum of a girls head surrounded by wreaths and flowers
December 17, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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Holiday Wreath no.12
December 15, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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Holiday wreath no.11
Cut paper and collage ✂️
Cut paper and collage illustration of a holiday wreath
December 11, 2024 at 10:22 PM