Kristin Varner
@kristinvarner.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator, author and graphic novelist based in the Seattle area. DOG TROUBLE (First Second) out now! Horse nerd. Cheese enthusiast. Rep’d by Teresa Kietlinski at https://bookmarkliterary.com/
https://www.kristinvarner.com/
https://www.kristinvarner.com/
Had a blast with my workshops and the kids in Sequim and Port Angeles for the North Olympic Libraries! Thanks for having me!
#graphicnovels #graphicnovelist #comicworkshop
#graphicnovels #graphicnovelist #comicworkshop
August 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Had a blast with my workshops and the kids in Sequim and Port Angeles for the North Olympic Libraries! Thanks for having me!
#graphicnovels #graphicnovelist #comicworkshop
#graphicnovels #graphicnovelist #comicworkshop
I’m honored and thrilled that Dog Trouble is getting some love and acquiring some fabulous State Book Awards! Thank you to the Kansas readers -the Kansas NEA Reading Circle Junior List has just been added!
#graphicnovel #kidlit
#graphicnovel #kidlit
May 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’m honored and thrilled that Dog Trouble is getting some love and acquiring some fabulous State Book Awards! Thank you to the Kansas readers -the Kansas NEA Reading Circle Junior List has just been added!
#graphicnovel #kidlit
#graphicnovel #kidlit
Great times meeting with fabulous librarians and hanging out with my favorite kidlit people at #WLA2025!
#kidlit
#authorcommunity
#kidlit
#authorcommunity
April 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Great times meeting with fabulous librarians and hanging out with my favorite kidlit people at #WLA2025!
#kidlit
#authorcommunity
#kidlit
#authorcommunity
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristin, an author, illustrator and graphic novelist living in the Seattle area. I’m up for picture book, middle grade and comic book projects of all sorts!
rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#kidlit #childrensbookart
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#kidlit #childrensbookart
April 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristin, an author, illustrator and graphic novelist living in the Seattle area. I’m up for picture book, middle grade and comic book projects of all sorts!
rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#kidlit #childrensbookart
rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#kidlit #childrensbookart
Got this super sweet picture and note yesterday! I’ll overlook the name misspell 😊
“I had an assignment in library to pick an author that lives in Washington and make a poster about them, so I chose you.📕🐴📗🦮”
#authorillustrator #kidlit #graphicnovelist
“I had an assignment in library to pick an author that lives in Washington and make a poster about them, so I chose you.📕🐴📗🦮”
#authorillustrator #kidlit #graphicnovelist
April 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Got this super sweet picture and note yesterday! I’ll overlook the name misspell 😊
“I had an assignment in library to pick an author that lives in Washington and make a poster about them, so I chose you.📕🐴📗🦮”
#authorillustrator #kidlit #graphicnovelist
“I had an assignment in library to pick an author that lives in Washington and make a poster about them, so I chose you.📕🐴📗🦮”
#authorillustrator #kidlit #graphicnovelist
That’s a wrap on on Emerald City Comic Con! Holy Smokes, so tired, but soaking in all the good feels after meeting so many amazing people!
#ECCC #graphicnovels #comiccon
#ECCC #graphicnovels #comiccon
March 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
That’s a wrap on on Emerald City Comic Con! Holy Smokes, so tired, but soaking in all the good feels after meeting so many amazing people!
#ECCC #graphicnovels #comiccon
#ECCC #graphicnovels #comiccon
March 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristin, an illustrator, storyteller and graphic novelist living in the beautiful PNW! I’m currently working on middle grade graphic novels but open to any fun, kid-stuff projects! I’m represented by the lovely and talented @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristin, an illustrator, storyteller and graphic novelist living in the beautiful PNW! I’m currently working on middle grade graphic novels but open to any fun, kid-stuff projects! I’m represented by the lovely and talented @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
Congratulations @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social on Speechless! Fun event yesterday with @wordnerd153.bsky.social at Island Books!
#kidlit #graphicnovel
#kidlit #graphicnovel
March 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Congratulations @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social on Speechless! Fun event yesterday with @wordnerd153.bsky.social at Island Books!
#kidlit #graphicnovel
#kidlit #graphicnovel
Got a chance to visit Saltwater Bookshop in Kingston,WA today. Happy to see Dog Trouble among friends, and finally got my grubby hands on @artbyvikram.bsky.social new book! Beware the Dragon and the Nozzlewock! There’s still a few signed copies at the store!
#GraphicNovels #kidlit #childrensbooks
#GraphicNovels #kidlit #childrensbooks
February 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Got a chance to visit Saltwater Bookshop in Kingston,WA today. Happy to see Dog Trouble among friends, and finally got my grubby hands on @artbyvikram.bsky.social new book! Beware the Dragon and the Nozzlewock! There’s still a few signed copies at the store!
#GraphicNovels #kidlit #childrensbooks
#GraphicNovels #kidlit #childrensbooks
I finished all three books of Hakim’s Odyssey by @fabientoulme.bsky.social a while back. They are phenomenal! Thanks to @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social for the recommendation!
#graphicnovels #bookrecommends
#graphicnovels #bookrecommends
February 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I finished all three books of Hakim’s Odyssey by @fabientoulme.bsky.social a while back. They are phenomenal! Thanks to @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social for the recommendation!
#graphicnovels #bookrecommends
#graphicnovels #bookrecommends
Posting an old(ish) Valentines image, which felt very appropriate cause I'm heading off to Canada tomorrow on a ski trip! Whooooo! Happy Valentines Day! 💝
#valentinesday #kidlit #ski
#valentinesday #kidlit #ski
February 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Posting an old(ish) Valentines image, which felt very appropriate cause I'm heading off to Canada tomorrow on a ski trip! Whooooo! Happy Valentines Day! 💝
#valentinesday #kidlit #ski
#valentinesday #kidlit #ski
I’m delighted to share that Dog Trouble had made ALA’s official 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. I’m so honored to be among the fantastic titles on this list. Yippee!
#kidlit #graphicnovel
#kidlit #graphicnovel
February 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I’m delighted to share that Dog Trouble had made ALA’s official 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. I’m so honored to be among the fantastic titles on this list. Yippee!
#kidlit #graphicnovel
#kidlit #graphicnovel
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
Hi, I’m Kristin, a kidlit illustrator and author of graphic novels (usually showcasing my fav animals)!
Featured art here is from a zine at the upcoming #ECCC in Seattle this March. Come find me there!
Rep:
@bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: kristinvarner.com
Hi, I’m Kristin, a kidlit illustrator and author of graphic novels (usually showcasing my fav animals)!
Featured art here is from a zine at the upcoming #ECCC in Seattle this March. Come find me there!
Rep:
@bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: kristinvarner.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
Hi, I’m Kristin, a kidlit illustrator and author of graphic novels (usually showcasing my fav animals)!
Featured art here is from a zine at the upcoming #ECCC in Seattle this March. Come find me there!
Rep:
@bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: kristinvarner.com
Hi, I’m Kristin, a kidlit illustrator and author of graphic novels (usually showcasing my fav animals)!
Featured art here is from a zine at the upcoming #ECCC in Seattle this March. Come find me there!
Rep:
@bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: kristinvarner.com
Didn’t get a chance to do my Lunar New Year sketch yesterday so did a quick one on the airplane today. Wishing all a peaceful and prosperous New Year! #Yearofthesnake #LunarNewYear #kidlitart
January 31, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Didn’t get a chance to do my Lunar New Year sketch yesterday so did a quick one on the airplane today. Wishing all a peaceful and prosperous New Year! #Yearofthesnake #LunarNewYear #kidlitart
Hi, I'm Kristin Varner, a kidlit illustrator, writer and graphic novelist living in the beautiful PNW! My published works include Horse Trouble, Dog Trouble and Pink Cupcake Magic - all available at your local library or wherever books are sold!
January 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Hi, I'm Kristin Varner, a kidlit illustrator, writer and graphic novelist living in the beautiful PNW! My published works include Horse Trouble, Dog Trouble and Pink Cupcake Magic - all available at your local library or wherever books are sold!
Howdy folks! My first post here. I’m a kidlit author/illustrator living in the PNW- just looking to connect with my people!
January 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Howdy folks! My first post here. I’m a kidlit author/illustrator living in the PNW- just looking to connect with my people!