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Kerry McQuaide
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#SCBWI Regional Advisor, Eastern New York | Writer | Illustrator | she/her https://www.kerrymcquaide.com/
@kerrymcquaide everywhere else
Big fan of the warm and fuzzies.
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When I read George Orwell’s 1984 as a teenager, I thought it was absurdist fiction. Now, it is an all too possible reality.

Exercise your freedom this week:
read a banned book and join the fight uniteagainstbookbans.org/take-action/

#BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984 #UniteAgainstBookBans
October 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator.❤️ Repped by Kerry Sparks @lgrlit

See more of my work at:
✨kerrymcquaide.com✨
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October 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Kerry McQuaide, a children’s book author/illustrator based in New York. ✏️ I love to illustrate people, nature, and movement.❤️ Repped Kerry Sparks @lgrlit

See more of my work at:
✨www.kerrymcquaide.com✨

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August 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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🎉I signed with LGR Literary!🎉

I’m so pleased to announce that I am now represented by literary agent, Kerry Sparks @lgrlit (Kerry & Kerry❤️)

I’m excited by Kerry’s energy & ideas, and by the incredible reputation of LGR.
July 28, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator based in New York. ✏️

See more of my work at:
✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨

#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitartpostcardday
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookart #picturebookartist
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July 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Win a FREE copy of The Biggest, Highest Wave!

Leave a comment on the Debut Tuesday feature of @susannalhill ‘s wonderful blog:

susannahill.com/2025/05/06/t...

#kidlit #picturebook #giveaway #picturebookdebut #surfing #wave
May 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Thank you @oblongbooks.bsky.social and everyone who came to the launch of The Biggest, Highest Wave! It was so much fun.❤️

Oblong Books has signed copies here: www.oblongbooks.com/book/9781441...

#picturebookdebut
#JLGSelection
#goldstandardselection
#JLGgoldstandard
#juniorlibraryguild
May 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator based in New York.

I love to illustrate people, nature, and movement.❤️ Seeking representation.

See more of my work at:
✨kerrymcquaide.com✨

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May 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The countdown is on! I’m excited (and nervous 😬) But looking forward to it.

I will be at @oblongbooks Sunday, May 4th at 4pm for a launch event:

6422 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY

You can preorder your signed copy from the Oblong direct link on kerrymcquaide.com/books
April 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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I’m so thrilled and honored to announce that THE BIGGEST HIGHEST WAVE is a Junior Library Guild selection!

Coming soon from @peterpauperpress 🌊

kerrymcquaide.com/books

#juniorlibraryguildselection #picturebookbuzz #picturebook #kidlit
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection with the jlg gold sticker: picture book cover, THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE.
April 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator. ✏️ My #pb, The Biggest, Highest Wave comes out on May 1st! @peterpauperpress

✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨

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April 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Coming soon! THE BIGGEST HIGHEST WAVE is now available for pre-order! kerrymcquaide.com/books

I will be at Oblong Books Sunday, May 4th at 4pm for a launch event:

6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY

Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, Inc.
ISBN 978-1-4413-44885 

#picturebook #coverreveal
#kidlit
Picture book cover for THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE a girl surfs a big wave
March 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator. My picture book, The Biggest, Highest Wave comes out on May 1st! @peterpauperpress

✨kerrymcquaide.com✨

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March 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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✨A big takeaway from this very interesting panel moderated by @temikatheartist 🥰 : the need for bravery and community for creators to make it in #kidlit publishing.✨

SCBWI New York virtual conference
#scbwiNY25
@scbwi
#scbwi
February 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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#SCBWIDrawThis #cycle

February SCBWI Draw This “Cycle”

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#scbwiArtober
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwifeaturedillustrator
February 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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See a hug, post a hug
#Kidlitart
February 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Sweat pants? ✅
Cozy socks ✅
Fire in the woodstove ✅
Virtual @scbwi conference ✅

I have to say, when it’s this cold out a virtual conference is a delight!❄️

SCBWI New York virtual conference #scbwiNY25
#scbwiwinter25
@scbwi
#scbwi
#kidlit
#childrensbookillustrator
February 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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I just finished ruthlessly culling my website of older work. Why is that so hard to do?

But I’m so happy I did it, like Marie-Kondoing a closet!

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#picturebookart #picturebookartist #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit
Picture book illustration, double page spread, showing a girl on roller skates, a boy on a scooter, a dog, and a dad with kid in a bike seat.
February 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Can you believe this adorable Valentine by the very talented Susanne Lamb!? It made my day!❤️❤️❤️ Just a reminder that a small gesture, something beautiful or funny, something kind (something “heart-felt!) can make a difference. ❤️❤️❤️

susannelamb.com

#valentine #kindness
February 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Thanks, Debbie!
Hello, I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book illustrator based in NY.✏️ My picture book, The Biggest, Highest Wave comes out on May 1st!

I love to illustrate people, nature, and movement.❤️ Seeking representation.

See more of my work at:
✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨
February 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator based in New York. ✏️ My picture book, The Biggest, Highest Wave comes out on May 1st! @peterpauperpress

I love to illustrate people, nature, and movement.❤️ Seeking representation.
Children’s book illustration of people ice skating on a frozen pond. A little girl in a pink coat has lost her blue hat and a kid in a green jacket is calling out to her and picking it up.
February 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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And #2 “Take tiny steps.” Just keep breaking it down to smaller and smaller steps.

Thanks, Debbie! Great session. ❤️ @debbieohi.com

SCBWI New York conference #scbwiNY25
February 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Eastern Up! member and Critique Coordinator, John Ebbert, was selected to participate in an exhibition curated by local artist and children's book illustrator. James Ransome (James goes by ransome on social media and for his fine art.)

www.newpaltz.edu/museum/exhib...
January 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Thanks, Debbie!

I’m Kerry McQuaide, a picture book writer and illustrator seeking representation. I love to draw families and siblings, nature and action! My debut picture book The Biggest, Highest Wave is coming out April 2025. My portfolio is www.kerrymcquaide.com
November 12, 2024 at 10:44 PM
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These October drawing challenges are a great way to shake up your art practice, draw subjects or styles you’ve been meaning to explore—all with a feeling of community. ❤️

#scbwiArtober2024

#ABLArtFest day 12: On the go!
#ablartfest2024

#scbwi

#kidlit #kidlitart
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October 23, 2024 at 12:44 PM