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Ioana Hobai
@ioanahobai.bsky.social
Picture books writer and illustrator.
Rep’d by Root Literary.
www.ioanahobai.com
If you live close to the University of Hartford Art School, you may want to check out the MEANDERS art show at the Silpe Gallery, beautifully curated by @imbarac.bsky.social. I was honored to participate, as part of the Romanian Artists Connection group. Artist talk on June 21, 2.30-4.30pm.
June 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Celebrated Independent Bookstore Day by drawing stuffed animal portraits with @priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social to help raise money for the Porter Square Books Foundation.
Now more than ever, please donate to help get books into the hands of young readers!
www.portersquarebooks.com/porter-squar...
April 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Hi Brian, I'm not sure if this fits the bill, but I thought to try nonetheless. I can draw interiors, as I used to work as architect. :) Thanks for looking!
www.ioanahobai.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I’m feeling emotional, thrilled, and beyond grateful to see this announcement today.
Thank you, @nancyrosep.bsky.social!
December 18, 2024 at 1:00 AM
I wrote this story a while ago, for both children and adults.
Because all of us, young or old, have made mistakes and, at times, a particular mistake felt completely overwhelming, growing, and growing… until it reached the size of a whale…

#SELbooks #mistakes #seflgrowth #teachers #librarians
September 30, 2024 at 6:22 PM
“Picture the Story” an exhibition of art for and from children’s books, opens October 4, 2023 at the 6 Bridges Gallery, 77 Main St Maynard, MA.
Reception on October 21st, 3-5pm.
@priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social
@sarahsbrannen.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration
September 22, 2023 at 1:50 AM