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Christine Almeda ✏️
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illustrator 🇵🇭 I DANCE (Holiday House ‘25), DREAMING OF A QUINCEAÑERA (Scholastic ‘25)
📚 rep’d by Full Circle Literary
available for freelance!
https://www.christinealmeda.com/links
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Happy book birthday to I DANCE! 🎶 🇵🇭

To have Filipino culture be so easily accessible, mixed with dancing, and a book that’s easy to read over and over - what a gift. So happy our book is finally out in the world.

Beautifully written by Diana Rañola, published by Holiday House 📚
October 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Pre-order from Bel Canto Books for a free sticker sheet with your book! Or request I DANCE from your local indie bookstore or library 📚
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Pre-order I DANCE from Bel Canto Books to receive a free sticker sheet and thank you notes from the author + illustrator! Order now, limited supply! Ships with the book on release day, October 28th, 2025
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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I DANCE is available NEXT WEEK on 10/28!!! 🙌 So grateful for these wonderful reviews!
"Set against natural landscapes, Almeda's bright, cheery artwork merges flashes of movement with hints of the fantastical, making each dance leap off the page... A pleasant and persuasive primer that also asks readers to get up and dance." Kirkus Reviews "Costumes, backgrounds, and featured dancers come alive with bright colors, allowing the large black text to stand out. Children will hopefully try to mimic the dance. A great introduction to and celebration of Filipino culture." School Library Journal
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Hello #PortfolioDay 🌟 I’m Christine, a kidlit illustrator open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! I love working on cozy and bright stories, let’s work together!

🌟 www.christinealmeda.com
🌟 www.instagram.com/eychristine
October 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Pre-order I DANCE from Bel Canto Books and receive a free sticker sheet with your book! ✨ belcantobooks.myshopify.com/products/pre...
October 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Happy #FAHM and #kidlitartpostcard day! 🇵🇭 Here’s a preview from my next book, I DANCE, coming 10/28! They’re dancing the Tinikling 🎶

I’m open for new picture book, chapter book and cover projects. Let’s work together!

🎶 www.christinealmeda.com
A group of dancers from the Philippines dancing the Tinikling, a traditional Philippine folk dance. The Tikling bird is hopping with them.
October 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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BOOK COVER ARTISTS

QRP with your book covers 📚
#kidlitart
September 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Saying farewell to summer with this #kidlitartpostcard 🐠 I’m open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! Let’s work together!

🐠 www.christinealmeda.com
🐠 Rep’d by Full Circle Literary
Girl in the ocean surrounded by seaweed, saying hello to fish, turtle, crab, and jellyfish
September 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Okay…. I need opinions… is this cute or not???
August 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Order from Belcanto here: belcantobooks.myshopify.com/products/pre...
August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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COVER REVEAL 🎶 I DANCE written by Diana Rañola illustrated by me!

Comes out 10/28 from Holiday House and you can get a free sticker sheet when you order I DANCE from Belcanto Books ✨

Each spread features a different traditional Philippine dance 🎶 Excited to share more soon!
Girl and boy dancing together in traditional Philippine clothes. Cover for I DANCE written by Diana Rañola and illustrated by Christine Almeda.
August 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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A birthday themed #kidlitartpostcard since it’s my birthday month! Wanted a 90s party vibe.

I’m open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! 🎂

🎁 Rep’d by Full Circle Literary
🎁 www.christinealmeda.com
Kids at a birthday party, surrounding the birthday girl, getting ready to blow out the candles on her cake
August 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Some thoughts from a few months back (and every now and then) #comics #illustration
Comic about artist having insecure thoughts about making art
August 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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How to eat Lychee Jellies 🌞 My personal advice on how to eat this summer treat! #comics #illustration
July 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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A little snapshot of toddler life lately 👟 She’s so strong when she pulls my hair but I love the way she leans on me haha #illustration
Illustration of toddler getting help putting on her shoe by pulling mom’s hair for balance
July 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Hello #PortfolioDay ✌️ I’m Christine and I’m open for new children’s book projects, character design & editorial work! Looking forward to working with you!

☀️ christine.almeda@hotmail.com
☀️ www.christinealmeda.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Take a look behind-the-scenes at my new picture book DREAMING OF A QUINCEAÑERA! (Written by Yamile Saied Mendez & published by Scholastic) See character sketches, thumbnails & cover ideas!
🎈 Blog: www.christinealmeda.com/blog/at-my-d...
🎈 Substack: open.substack.com/pub/christin...
July 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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coasters for the Nucleus Portland SALUT 10 show that opens today! piña cloth + sampaguita theme, done with gouache, watercolor, colored pencil and posca 🍍
#illustration
June 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Hello June #kidlitartpostcard! 🌞 Been thinking about fireflies and cool summer nights.

I’m open to new picture book, chapter book, and cover work!

🌞 Rep’d by Full Circle Literary
🌞 www.christinealmeda.com
Illustration of four kids and a dog, playing around a tree and catching fireflies as the sun goes down. They’re surrounded by plants, flowers and the sunset.
June 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Take the fictional characters quiz and post the first four you know:

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This checks out
May 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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My Etsy shop is 10% off + free shipping for #aapimonth until I close it on 5/24 for Memorial Day weekend!
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May 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Happy Mother’s Day 🤍 Been thinking of this old photo with my mom a lot lately #kidlitart
May 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Today is the 1st birthday of Box of Dreams! 📦 ☁️ So grateful for all the support shown to our book this past year. Beautifully written by Faith Kazmi, published by @harperkids.bsky.social #kidlitart
May 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Hello May #kidlitartpostcard 📖 I’m open to new PB and chapter book projects, I’d love to work with you!

Here’s a little preview from my upcoming (and first!) board book - GOLF BABY ⛳️ written by Diane Adams, publishes May 27th
Boy tries to hit golf ball with the golf club but realizes he keeps missing
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🌼 I’m Christine and I’m looking for work in picture books, chapter books and covers! I’d love to work with you!

🌼 www.christinealmeda.com
🌼 Rep’d by Full Circle Literary
Two sisters fist bumping while sitting in bed. Art from DREAMING OF A QUINCEAÑERA written by Yamile Saied Méndez, publishes April 15th 2025 from Scholastic
April 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM