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Jessie Romigh
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Children's book writer & illustrator seeking representation. Finding whimsy & humor with a dash of puns. Illustrations are hand-drawn, inked, & painted with watercolor. SCBWI-Austin Chapter. She/Her
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#FolktaleWeek2025 Day 7
As dawn began, Eleanor Sheep wrapped a pink feather boa around her neck & went outside & danced as the sun came up. Eleanor Sheep wondered what she would do with her day since she had so many of them ahead of her. The sky was the limit.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekdawn
Folktale Week 2025 Dawn Tomorrow (conclusion) Eleanor Sheep grabbed a towel and got cleaned up. Exhausted, she fell into her bed and slept until dawn. As the sun rose over the hills, Eleanor Sheep wrapped a pink feather boa around her neck, thankful for the part the pink feathers played in saving her from Death, and went outside. She danced as the sun came up. Eleanor Sheep wondered what she would do with her day since she had so many of them ahead of her. The sky was the limit. Eleanor Sheep smiled. The End. ----- This year I am adapting and reworking an old Hungarian Folktale about an old woman and death. ----- Folktale Week 2025 and all its magic is brought to you by these talented artists below! @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic **More information about the challenge from @folktaleweek Conjure up your creations, research your favorite folk & fairy tales and get ready to make all your fabulous art! You’re welcome to honor a classic tale or create your own legendary lore based on the following prompts: Nov 17: NIGHT Nov 18: ECHO Nov 19: RAIN Nov 20: BOOK Nov 21: CHARM Nov 22: STORM Nov 23: DAWN #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekdawn #hungarianfolktales #folktales #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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#FolktaleWeek2025 Day 6
A huge bolt of lightning cracked in the sky & thunder shook the cottage. A startled Eleanor leapt from her hiding place in the trunk. Death looked at the strange creature standing by the bed. It was very peculiar, covered with pink feathers.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekstorm
Folktale Week 2025 Storm Tomorrow (continued) While Eleanor Sheep hid in the trunk, it started to storm outside. The wind blew and the rain came down. Thunder could be heard in the distance. Just then, Death burst through the door. He looked around the small cottage for Eleanor Sheep but she was not to be found. Suddenly, a huge bolt of lightning cracked in the sky and thunder shook the cottage. A startled Eleanor leapt from her hiding place in the trunk. Eleanor Sheep looked at Death and Death looked at the strange creature standing by the bed. It was peculiar, covered with pink feathers, and there was some sort of liquid dripping from it. Death was so shocked that he screamed, “Aaagh!” Eleanor Sheep (not realizing what she looked like) was so startled, that she screamed, “Aaagh!” right back. Death, frightened, ran quickly out of the cottage. And he never returned. Eleanor Sheep smiled. ----- Stay tuned tomorrow for the final conclusion of Eleanor Sheep and the story, 'Tomorrow'. ----- This year I am adapting and reworking an old Hungarian Folktale about an old woman and death. ----- Folktale Week 2025 and all its magic is brought to you by these talented artists below! @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic **More information about the challenge from @folktaleweek Conjure up your creations, research your favorite folk & fairy tales and get ready to make all your fabulous art! You’re welcome to honor a classic tale or create your own legendary lore based on the following prompts: Nov 17: NIGHT Nov 18: ECHO Nov 19: RAIN Nov 20: BOOK Nov 21: CHARM Nov 22: STORM Nov 23: DAWN #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekstorm #hungarianfolktales #folktales #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit
November 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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#FolktaleWeek2025 Day 5
Eleanor Sheep climbed out of the honey, dripping with the sweet nectar. Then she noticed the trunk that she kept by her bed. She opened the trunk, which was filled with pink dyed feathers, and climbed inside. She fit completely in the trunk.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekcharm
Folktale Week 2025 Charm Tomorrow (continued) Eleanor Sheep thought and she thought. She could no longer use her charm and wit to keep Death away. She had to hide. In the corner of her cottage was a large barrel of honey. Eleanor climbed inside to hide but her fluffy wool stuck out. “Oh no, Death is too clever to not see me if my fluffy wool is showing.” Eleanor Sheep climbed out of the honey, dripping with the sweet nectar, and completely at a loss. Then she noticed the large trunk that she kept by her bed. She opened the trunk, which was filled with pink dyed feathers, and climbed inside. She fit completely in the trunk. Eleanor Sheep smiled. ----- This year I am adapting and reworking an old Hungarian Folktale about an old woman and death. ----- Folktale Week 2025 and all its magic is brought to you by these talented artists below! @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic **More information about the challenge from @folktaleweek Conjure up your creations, research your favorite folk & fairy tales and get ready to make all your fabulous art! You’re welcome to honor a classic tale or create your own legendary lore based on the following prompts: Nov 17: NIGHT Nov 18: ECHO Nov 19: RAIN Nov 20: BOOK Nov 21: CHARM Nov 22: STORM Nov 23: DAWN #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekcharm #hungarianfolktales #folktales #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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#FolktaleWeek2025 Day 4
“Eleanor Sheep, you have cheated me for the last time! I shall come for you tomorrow.” And with that, Death went & erased the word ‘Tomorrow’ with his sleeve. Eleanor did not smile. She had to think of a new way to outwit death.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekbook
Folktale Week 2025 Book Tomorrow (Continued) The next day, Eleanor Sheep was sitting on her tree swing, reading one of her favorite books. The etching of the word ‘Tomorrow’ had started to fade after the rains the day before. Eleanor hoped Death wouldn’t notice. But she was wrong. Death approached. “Eleanor Sheep, you have cheated me for the last time! I shall come for you one last time, tomorrow.” And with that, Death went to the door of the cottage and erased anything remaining of the word ‘Tomorrow’ with his sleeve and walked away. Eleanor Sheep did not smile. She sat on her tree swing, frightened. Eleanor had to think of a new way to outwit death. ----- This year I am adapting and reworking an old Hungarian Folktale about an old woman and death. ----- Folktale Week 2025 and all its magic is brought to you by these talented artists below! @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic **More information about the challenge from @folktaleweek Conjure up your creations, research your favorite folk & fairy tales and get ready to make all your fabulous art! You’re welcome to honor a classic tale or create your own legendary lore based on the following prompts: Nov 17: NIGHT Nov 18: ECHO Nov 19: RAIN Nov 20: BOOK Nov 21: CHARM Nov 22: STORM Nov 23: DAWN #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekbook #hungarianfolktales #folktales #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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#FolktaleWeek2025 Day 3
“Oh my, Death, can’t you see I am in the middle of finishing this quilt for my bed. You said you would come tomorrow. See, you wrote it yourself on the door. So unless you plan on staying and helping me finish my work, you should leave.”
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekrain
Folktale Week 2025 Rain Tomorrow (continued) It was pouring rain the following day so Eleanor Sheep decided to work on the bed quilt she was sewing. There was a knock on the door. “Come in,” she said, the colorful, half done quilt, draped over her legs. Death came in. “Eleanor Sheep, I am here to take you.” “Oh my, Death, can’t you see I am in the middle of finishing this quilt for my bed. You said you would come tomorrow. See, you wrote it yourself on the door. So unless you plan on staying and helping me finish my work, you should leave.” Death looked over at the door and sure enough was the word ‘Tomorrow’ that he had written. But something seemed familiar about this... like Deja Vue. “Well I suppose, Eleanor Sheep. I will come tomorrow.” And he left in the rain. Eleanor Sheep smiled. Eleanor Sheep smiled. ----- This year I am adapting and reworking an old Hungarian Folktale about an old woman and death. ----- Folktale Week 2025 and all its magic is brought to you by these talented artists below! @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic **More information about the challenge from @folktaleweek Conjure up your creations, research your favorite folk & fairy tales and get ready to make all your fabulous art! You’re welcome to honor a classic tale or create your own legendary lore based on the following prompts: Nov 17: NIGHT Nov 18: ECHO Nov 19: RAIN Nov 20: BOOK Nov 21: CHARM Nov 22: STORM Nov 23: DAWN #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekrain #hungarianfolktales #folktales #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit
November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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#FolktaleWeek2025 Day 2
Death approached. "Eleanor Sheep, I am here for you."
"Oh my, I hate to point this out but you have made a mistake. You said you would come tomorrow. You wrote it yourself on the door."
"Very well, I will come tomorrow."
Eleanor Sheep smiled.
#folktaleweek #folktaleweekecho
Folktale Week 2025 Prompt: Echo Tomorrow (continued) It was beautiful weather the next day and Eleanor Sheep was so happy that she went outside and started singing at the top of her lungs, the melody echoing off the neighboring hills. Death approached. "Eleanor Sheep, I am here to take you." "Oh my, Death, I hate to point this out but you have made a little mistake. You said you would come tomorrow. See, you wrote it yourself on the door." Death looked over at the door and sure enough was the word 'Tomorrow' that he had written. "Very well, Eleanor Sheep. I will come tomorrow." And he went away. Eleanor Sheep smiled. ----- This year I am adapting and reworking an old Hungarian Folktale about an old woman and death. ----- Folktale Week 2025 and all its magic is brought to you by these talented artists below! @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic **More information about the challenge from @folktaleweek Conjure up your creations, research your favorite folk & fairy tales and get ready to make all your fabulous art! You’re welcome to honor a classic tale or create your own legendary lore based on the following prompts: Nov 17: NIGHT Nov 18: ECHO Nov 19: RAIN Nov 20: BOOK Nov 21: CHARM Nov 22: STORM Nov 23: DAWN #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekecho #hungarianfolktales #folktales #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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#FolktaleWeek2025 day 1
The door opened and a hooded figure walked in. I am Death & I am here to take you, Eleanor Sheep. Oh my, Death, this is rather inconvenient. As you can see, I am up to my elbows in dough. If it is truly my time, could you come back tomorrow?
#folktaleweek #folktaleweeknight
Tomorrow Eleanor Sheep was no longer a young lamb. She was getting on in years. But Eleanor was still vibrant and active and had all of her wits about her. One night, Eleanor was baking bread. She had a couple loaves done, one in the oven, and was preparing the next. There was a knock at the door. "Come in." she said, her hooves elbow deep in dough. The door opened and a hooded figure walked in. "I am Death and I am here to take you, Eleanor Sheep." "Oh my, Death, this is rather inconvenient. As you can see, I am up to my elbows in dough. Once I am done kneading the dough, I have to let it rise, knead it again, form loaves, let it rise again, and then bake it. If it is truly my time, could you come back tomorrow?" "Very well," said Death. And then he wrote 'Tomorrow' on the door with his bony finger. "I will return tomorrow." And Death left Eleanor Sheep to her baking. Eleanor Sheep smiled. #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #hungarianfolktales #folktales #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Rosie and Sara have come to say hi to their friend Carl Canvasback Duck and show him her new knitted sweater. But all Carl can do is go 'SQUAAWK!!'
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November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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A little mid-week Hedge-Hug to brighten your day. 🥰

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November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Bekah and Bert Bunny get cozy by the warm fire and sip their steaming cups of tea after an entertaining game of checkers.
#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookillustration #picturebookartist #kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Bearnard is on the search for honey on the next PAW of his foodie trek! He has a BEE LEAF that if he follows the bees, they will lead him to the honey hive! 🍯 (A trick he picked up by watching a show hosted by the late and great Anthony BEARdain!) #kidlit #picturebookillustration #kidlitart
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Harriett Hedgehog wants so badly to be a woodland fairy. So much so that one starry night, sweet Harriett decides to make her own fairy costume so she can join them in the forest. The first thing she needs are wings!
#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookillustration #picturebookartist #kidlit
November 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Jessie, a #childrensbook author/illustrator seeking representation. I focus on filling my work with whimsy & joy... we could use a little more of that in today's world. All my illustrations are #handdrawn, #inked, & painted with #watercolor. #kidlitartist #scbwi
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Very excited to be joining @folktaleweek.bsky.social this year! Adapting a Hungarian Folktale about an old woman who outsmarts death. In my version, entitled 'Tomorrow', Eleanor Sheep will be the main protagonist.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek #kidlit #hungarianfolktales #picturebookillustration
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Saffron the tiny elephant is at it again! This time she is trying to hide in the sea (with the help of her floaty). Our shy little elephant has definitely turned blue. But despite what you might think, Saffron's toes stay pink!
#kidlit #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookillustrator #kidlitart
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Here’s a wrap up of my Haunted Mansion Series. Instead of doing individual #kidlit illustrations, I chose to create a large challenge for my own creativity by combining 20-45 art prompts in each work. I did 5 illustrations specific to this series.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Critter Kiddos have sleepover fun in the vacant attic. Is that King Reginald Raccoon's ghost billowing into the sphere?
#ABLArtfest The Crystal Ball Reveals @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#scbwiartober25 Attic, Maze, Billow, Sleepover, Bones
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October 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Barnaby the Vampire Bat bewitches Baxter Bunny in the bookstore while a boogeyman beholds from beyond! This is the last time Baxter bumbles his way into a black magic bookstore. What a blunder to beware of!
#handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #picturebookillustrator #picturebookauthor #halloweenart
October 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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The annual Critter Costume Celebration & Rosie has brought her brother Gus to join in on the Halloween festivities!
Entry for the #CRAZYHalloweenParty by
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October 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Dinah Duck prepares a Fall Harvest Feast while two young bear cubs play on the kitchen floor.
#ABLArtfest prompt Fall Festivities @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#scbwiartober25 prompts Harvest, Calico, Mushroom, Tangle, Leaves, Strange, Pie @scbwi.bsky.social
#kidlit #scbwi #handdrawn #inkwatercolor
October 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Two raccoon kits know the ghost story of King Reginald Raccoon. So they decide to conjure him in a field under the full moon. What they didn't realize is that he is already haunting the halls of the mansion on the hill! #ABLArtfest Chats by the Cauldron hosted by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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October 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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We interrupt your programming for a special news story from Anchorman Jack Pumpkin🎃Pumpkin Spice Farms all over the world are being hit by those wanting to drain these pumpkins of their spicey goodness. @scbwi.bsky.social prompt Harvest #artober2025 #scbwi #kidlit #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn
October 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Geraldine Crocodile was fed up being the witch's familiar. So she ate her. All that remains is a pile of robes. So now Geraldine walks the forest with her pet skunk, Millie.

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October 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Oh no! There is a trick sitting in front of Rosie & Sara's treat!

#ABLArtfest prompt Ghostly Encounters (2nd entry) hosted by
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#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #kidlit #kidlitartist #authorillustrator #scbwi #picturebookartist #picturebookauthor #animalalliteration
October 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Working on this piece for #scbwidrawthis reptile prompt and a spin of a #dtiys. The original has a witch walking the crocodile. Imagine... what if the crocodile, named Geraldine, ate the witch & carried on in her place. Ink work & watercolor done by hand. Still painting. #afterwhilecrocodile #kidlit
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM