John Picacio
@johnpicacio.bsky.social
Co-author & illustrator of THE INVISIBLE PARADE, with Leigh Bardugo (released August 26, 2025). 3x Hugo Award Winner. 5x Locus Award Winner. Inkpot Award Winner. Cover Artist. International Man of Lotería. He/him. #DayOfTheDead
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My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands
I’m staring three inches away at original art from SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK by Stephen Gammell. It’s a good day. #MazzaMuseum #ArtSky
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’m staring three inches away at original art from SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK by Stephen Gammell. It’s a good day. #MazzaMuseum #ArtSky
I’ve heard a lot about the fabled Mazza Museum — the world’s largest collection of original picture book art. Looking forward to sharing THE INVISIBLE PARADE as part of the stacked lineup for their November gala this weekend. #kidlit #picturebooks #ArtSky
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I’ve heard a lot about the fabled Mazza Museum — the world’s largest collection of original picture book art. Looking forward to sharing THE INVISIBLE PARADE as part of the stacked lineup for their November gala this weekend. #kidlit #picturebooks #ArtSky
WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky
Last week was busy. The latest issue of @sacurrent.bsky.social features my art on the cover. Check out 100-word horror stories by @comptonwrites.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @hackett.bsky.social @sanfordallen.bsky.social @lphernandez.bsky.social @lorimichelle.bsky.social and more! ✊🏽
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Last week was busy. The latest issue of @sacurrent.bsky.social features my art on the cover. Check out 100-word horror stories by @comptonwrites.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @hackett.bsky.social @sanfordallen.bsky.social @lphernandez.bsky.social @lorimichelle.bsky.social and more! ✊🏽
THANK YOU to everyone who scored THE INVISIBLE PARADE yesterday @ The Twig Book Shop signing. Started the day w/ several tall stacks & almost all sold out. 10 books featured here. As of now, only 8 remain. 👀 All are signed! Get yours TODAY from The Twig. Yes, they ship!
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
November 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who scored THE INVISIBLE PARADE yesterday @ The Twig Book Shop signing. Started the day w/ several tall stacks & almost all sold out. 10 books featured here. As of now, only 8 remain. 👀 All are signed! Get yours TODAY from The Twig. Yes, they ship!
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos
November 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos
TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980...
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980...
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
TONIGHT: I’ll be at Book Passage in Corte Madera w/ the legend herself, @kortizart.bsky.social! ✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead
October 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
TONIGHT: I’ll be at Book Passage in Corte Madera w/ the legend herself, @kortizart.bsky.social! ✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead
Happy #FestWeek — great Monday signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE across #SiliconValley. Act fast this week and score signed books at Kepler’s Books, @booksinc.bsky.social (Palo Alto, Mountain View, SFO Terminal 2) & @hicklebees.bsky.social.
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy #FestWeek — great Monday signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE across #SiliconValley. Act fast this week and score signed books at Kepler’s Books, @booksinc.bsky.social (Palo Alto, Mountain View, SFO Terminal 2) & @hicklebees.bsky.social.
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
It’s #FestWeek & I’m honored to talk art, story & #TheInvisibleParade this Tuesday night w/ the legendary @kortizart.bsky.social! See you soon, #BayArea! Tickets include a 1st-edition hardcover of the book. ✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead www.bookpassage.com/event/john-p...
October 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It’s #FestWeek & I’m honored to talk art, story & #TheInvisibleParade this Tuesday night w/ the legendary @kortizart.bsky.social! See you soon, #BayArea! Tickets include a 1st-edition hardcover of the book. ✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead www.bookpassage.com/event/john-p...
#FestWeek begins.
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#FestWeek begins.
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Coming to #Tucson for #FestWeek — I’ll be discussing & signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE w/ the great @adamrex.bsky.social at Stacks Book Club! Get your tickets now, Arizona. ✊🏽
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
October 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Coming to #Tucson for #FestWeek — I’ll be discussing & signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE w/ the great @adamrex.bsky.social at Stacks Book Club! Get your tickets now, Arizona. ✊🏽
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
SAN ANTONIO. TONIGHT. @marthawells.com at @nowherebookshop.bsky.social. FEW TICKETS LEFT. www.eventbrite.com/e/martha-wel...
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
SAN ANTONIO. TONIGHT. @marthawells.com at @nowherebookshop.bsky.social. FEW TICKETS LEFT. www.eventbrite.com/e/martha-wel...
CONGRATS to my pal @crobertcargill.bsky.social, co-writer of the current #1 US film, BLACK PHONE 2! Loved seeing some of my Lotería Grande Cards make a very cool cameo. Did you spot any others? El Mundo & El Venado are sold out. Get the others before they’re gone! 1/2 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
October 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
CONGRATS to my pal @crobertcargill.bsky.social, co-writer of the current #1 US film, BLACK PHONE 2! Loved seeing some of my Lotería Grande Cards make a very cool cameo. Did you spot any others? El Mundo & El Venado are sold out. Get the others before they’re gone! 1/2 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
Tickets scored for #BlackPhone2. I’m hearing my #Lotería card art is featured in the film. No, I haven’t seen clips. Yes, @crobertcargill.bsky.social asked permission. Yes, I draw my art by hand in graphite. Yes, you can still get some of my Lotería Grande Cards. ✊🏽 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
October 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tickets scored for #BlackPhone2. I’m hearing my #Lotería card art is featured in the film. No, I haven’t seen clips. Yes, @crobertcargill.bsky.social asked permission. Yes, I draw my art by hand in graphite. Yes, you can still get some of my Lotería Grande Cards. ✊🏽 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
GOOD NEWS! Mr. Adam Rex (@adamrex.bsky.social) just joined my Fest Week booksigning slate for THE INVISIBLE PARADE, along with the Legend, Ms. Karla Ortiz (@kortizart.bsky.social). Signed First Editions available from @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social but only ‘til 10/24!! 🙌🏽 linktr.ee/johnpicacio
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
GOOD NEWS! Mr. Adam Rex (@adamrex.bsky.social) just joined my Fest Week booksigning slate for THE INVISIBLE PARADE, along with the Legend, Ms. Karla Ortiz (@kortizart.bsky.social). Signed First Editions available from @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social but only ‘til 10/24!! 🙌🏽 linktr.ee/johnpicacio
Pan de muerto — Oranges, anise, vanilla + butter. And cinnamon. Because churros. And lots of copal. Because how else are the spirits gonna get here by November 1st?
October 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Pan de muerto — Oranges, anise, vanilla + butter. And cinnamon. Because churros. And lots of copal. Because how else are the spirits gonna get here by November 1st?
Día de Muertos is coming soon. ‘Tis the season of THE INVISIBLE PARADE. Throughout the last week of October, I’ll be commemorating #FestWeek, including in-store appearances at Book Passage, Stacks Book Club & @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social! Tickets are limited — get ‘em NOW. 1/2 linktr.ee/johnpicacio
October 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Día de Muertos is coming soon. ‘Tis the season of THE INVISIBLE PARADE. Throughout the last week of October, I’ll be commemorating #FestWeek, including in-store appearances at Book Passage, Stacks Book Club & @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social! Tickets are limited — get ‘em NOW. 1/2 linktr.ee/johnpicacio
BLACK PHONE 2 has more Lotería Karma than any film ever. Word on the streets is my Lotería Grande Card artworks are featured in the film, opening Oct. 17th. 😮
If you want any of my remaining card singles, get ‘em now. johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
Bonus Karma to @crobertcargill.bsky.social. ✊🏽
If you want any of my remaining card singles, get ‘em now. johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
Bonus Karma to @crobertcargill.bsky.social. ✊🏽
October 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
BLACK PHONE 2 has more Lotería Karma than any film ever. Word on the streets is my Lotería Grande Card artworks are featured in the film, opening Oct. 17th. 😮
If you want any of my remaining card singles, get ‘em now. johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
Bonus Karma to @crobertcargill.bsky.social. ✊🏽
If you want any of my remaining card singles, get ‘em now. johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
Bonus Karma to @crobertcargill.bsky.social. ✊🏽
Hey, Northern California — my debut storybook is back in stock right now at @wordhorde.bsky.social. Thank you, @lossrockhart.bsky.social! And for those who live in the #BayArea — lemme know if I should come do a book signing in your region. It’s being considered, so let’s hear from you. 👀 #goth
October 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Hey, Northern California — my debut storybook is back in stock right now at @wordhorde.bsky.social. Thank you, @lossrockhart.bsky.social! And for those who live in the #BayArea — lemme know if I should come do a book signing in your region. It’s being considered, so let’s hear from you. 👀 #goth
You feel like that lately? Yeah, me too.
That’s why I created this cover art, which gained a new generation of readers for Jack’s story — also available as a beautiful 24” x 36” signed Deluxe Giant archival print. Still one of my favorite cover artworks. /4 #artsky
johnpicacio.com/store/invasi...
That’s why I created this cover art, which gained a new generation of readers for Jack’s story — also available as a beautiful 24” x 36” signed Deluxe Giant archival print. Still one of my favorite cover artworks. /4 #artsky
johnpicacio.com/store/invasi...
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
You feel like that lately? Yeah, me too.
That’s why I created this cover art, which gained a new generation of readers for Jack’s story — also available as a beautiful 24” x 36” signed Deluxe Giant archival print. Still one of my favorite cover artworks. /4 #artsky
johnpicacio.com/store/invasi...
That’s why I created this cover art, which gained a new generation of readers for Jack’s story — also available as a beautiful 24” x 36” signed Deluxe Giant archival print. Still one of my favorite cover artworks. /4 #artsky
johnpicacio.com/store/invasi...
When I was assigned the cover job, I experienced a story written in the ‘50s about humans just like you and me who feel like forces greater than themselves threaten their identity, their rights, and their very existence. They’re desperately trying to hold on, lest they fade away. 3/
October 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
When I was assigned the cover job, I experienced a story written in the ‘50s about humans just like you and me who feel like forces greater than themselves threaten their identity, their rights, and their very existence. They’re desperately trying to hold on, lest they fade away. 3/