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Hilary Leung
@hilaryleung.bsky.social
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Proud dad and picture book maker. Repped by Alex Penfold.
website: hilaryleung.com
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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · Dec 4
Creating the cover art and working with this class has been a wonderful journey. Inspired by the beautiful facilities nestled in a magical forest by the waterside, I aimed to capture the spirit of exploration and creativity that blossomed during our time together.
A book cover for an anthology by a group of young authors, entitled, “Whispers from the Story Tree”. Three diverse children stand in front of a big tree with an owl sitting in the tree nook. The cover is primarily autumn colour palette used is golden yellows, oranges, and browns.
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parentclub.bsky.social
Boosting for #Canadiankidlit
February 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The Warmest Blanket in the World ( @secondstory.bsky.social ) written by Tamara Levine, Illustrated by @elliearscott.bsky.social
Out Feb. 11th!
Find it secondstorypress.ca/products/the...
#kidlitlaunches #kidlitart #cankidlit
📚🎂 week, yay!!!
Image of a young girl with curly red hair held back with a turquoise band and her great grandma, with soft grey hair in a bob cut wearing blue glasses on a chain. They are snuggled close together under a grape purple hand knit blanket looking at each other chatting. Their hands are pulling the edge of the blanket up close. The image is cropped tight to the characters with their heads at the top third and the blanket taking up the bottom two thirds. The title The Warmest Blanket in the World is hand lettered to look like ochre yarn which contrasts on top of the purple blanket. The background is a pale blue watercolour with darker blue soft pastel shading and a pale green leafy vine in a vertical pattern.
February 13, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.10-16, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, LINK where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to launch books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

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Promo for children's books launching the week of Feb.10-16, 2025, with instructions to reply with book info. Background illustration shows books joyously exploding into the air, with a blue heart in the corner with the week dates. Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
February 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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I can’t stop staring at my students’ Alien Mummy Cats. These are simply fantastic! 🛸😻
Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat by an 8 year old student. Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat with a mouse sitting on the cat’s back by an 8 year old student. Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat, ice cream cone, and space ship by an 8 year old student.
January 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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January 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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This week on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/20/f...
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Fox All Week by James Marshall
This week on the podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me.
afuse8production.slj.com
January 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
hilaryleung.bsky.social
Eagerly waiting for this Unicorn-man's debut picture book! NOT TO BE MISSED!
jerroldconnors.bsky.social Jerrold Connors @jerroldconnors.bsky.social · Jan 17
What better way to celebrate a cover reveal than with... homework!!! YES! Take JERROLD'S @fuse8.bsky.social INTERVIEW QUIZ and become eligible for a 🖋️✨FREE SIGNED COPY✨🖋️ of my debut picture book, the long-awaited JAMES MARSHALL biography!!!

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Graphic advertising a free book offer. Right half of image is a photograph of an adult man wearing a pink unicorn onesie. He is standing over a table with a broad smile on his face as he pulls a book from a cardboard envelope. Text on the right side reads: “Read a Fuse Eight Production exclusive spotlight: All eyes on JIM! A Jerrold Connors Q&A on James Marshall then take Jerrold's INTERVIEW QUIZ and be eligible to win a free copy of JIM! SIX TRUE STORIES ABOUT ONE GREAT ARTIST: JAMES MARSHALL! That man in the unicorn onesie really wants to send you a free book!”
January 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Wishing you and yours the happiest holiday! 💛
December 24, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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Some incredible work here. The Best Book Covers of the Year over at the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/b...
The Best Book Covers of 2024 (Gift Article)
A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression.
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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fuse8.bsky.social
Day 17: 31 Days, 31 Books - Unconventional Children's Books. Some books today could easily be called "weird" but you're also going to see a number of titles that upset our conceptions of what a children's book published in America can even be. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/17/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Unconventional Children’s Books
Some books today could easily be called
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December 17, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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The good people at Brawl Stars tapped me to do another promo piece. The goal was to give this one an Adventure Time vibe. Hope I did the direction justice:)
December 10, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas, is part of the Best History Past & Present 2024 List for the Bookstagang Awards! Thank you to all who took part and voted. #Bookstagang
December 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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During lockdown, my kids and I illustrated every houseplant in our home. This one is by my 10yo housemate. We've uploaded this one to Society6, in case you wanted to order a print. 40% Off Sale!

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A coloured pencil drawing of a leafy houseplant inside a light blue cylinder flower pot. A photo of a living room with a grey sofa couch and bronze side table. There are books on top, two water glasses, and a vase sitting on the table . A framed print featuring a coloured pencil drawing of a leafy houseplant inside a light blue cylinder flower pot is hanging on the wall. A coloured pencil drawing of an orchid plant inside an orange flower pot.
December 5, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Okay revised the starter pack description to make it clearer.

If u r a designer or illustrator please boost this to help me find other hiring directors.

If u r an art, design, or creative director who hires designers and/or illustrators, raise your hand—I’ll add u.

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December 4, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶
fuse8.bsky.social Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · Dec 1
Day 1 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: The Best Board Books of 2024. We've the greatest 2024 titles for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers on display. Be the star of the next baby shower you attend and give some of THESE! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/01/3...
December 4, 2024 at 3:51 PM
hilaryleung.bsky.social
Creating the cover art and working with this class has been a wonderful journey. Inspired by the beautiful facilities nestled in a magical forest by the waterside, I aimed to capture the spirit of exploration and creativity that blossomed during our time together.
A book cover for an anthology by a group of young authors, entitled, “Whispers from the Story Tree”. Three diverse children stand in front of a big tree with an owl sitting in the tree nook. The cover is primarily autumn colour palette used is golden yellows, oranges, and browns.
December 4, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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stormsy.bsky.social Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · Dec 2
Time to start thinking about Christmas presents for the little ones! Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be the moon? Or perhaps you'd rather be the sun? Beautiful illustrations by Milan Pavlovic and lyrical words by Patricia Storms. Wonderful bed-time stories! #moon #sun #kidlit #kidlitart
December 2, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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jacobsouva.bsky.social
Wrote a bit about thankfulness and a helpful POV when creative #kidlit #kidlitart work feels heavy.

✨ open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou... #substacksky
Thankfulness
A helpful attitude in making art when it's hard
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November 29, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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Our indie bookstore friends rely on their sales during the holiday season to support them through the year 💛 Let’s show them love and support so they stay in our communities for years to come! 📚
Illustration of the bookstore BookPeople in a snowglobe with books underneath that read Shop independent bookstores
November 29, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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debbieohi.com
Yikes, so many impersonator accts popping up.

If you have a website (esp if you are a med- high- profile individual), consider self-verifying by setting your website as your username. Instructions: bsky.social/about/blog/4...

More #BlueSkyTips:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/im...
Impersonator or Imposter Accounts - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Impersonator or Imposter Accounts on Bluesky As Bluesky grows in popularity, so are the number of trolls, spammers, and impersonator accounts. Happily, there are many ways to Control What You Do (& D…
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November 29, 2024 at 5:17 PM
hilaryleung.bsky.social
Hi friends! Society6 is having their annual #BlackFridaySale. Perfect time to support your fav kid lit artist and gift some #kidlitart this holiday!

society6.com/a/artists/hi...
November 29, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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#Toronto Parents! I'm facilitating a PA Day Workshop tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 29). Bring your kiddos down to Story Planet and make a great gift for the family to enjoy! www.eventbrite.ca/e/doodle-clu...
A banner featuring 6 hand drawn artwork of plush toys by kids for a card game that promotes a drawing workshop in Toronto.
November 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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kidlitchat.bsky.social
TOPIC: Tonight, we're thanking those individuals who have meant the most to us in our careers: a mentor, a critique partner, a reader who wrote a glowing review, a professor who pushed us to succeed, a spouse who never stopped believing, or... you tell us! #kidlitchat
November 27, 2024 at 2:00 AM
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QRP with your skull art 💀
#ArtShare

#Illustrartion

#KidLitArt
A cartoon skeleton is sitting in a rocking chair and knitting a green sock, while an adorable black kitten is playing with the same ball of yarn.
November 28, 2024 at 6:31 AM
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November 22, 2024 at 4:32 PM