Molly Cranch
@mollycranch.bsky.social
Children's Book Author Illustrator, Artist, Educator. Chicago SCBWI Illustrator Co-Coordinator. MA in Illustration, Falmouth University, 2025. HIDE-AND-SEEK (Clavis) 2024. Notebaert Nature Museum Solo Exhibition, January-May 2025.
www.mollycranch.com
www.mollycranch.com
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum until May 4! #natureartist ##notebaert
April 18, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum until May 4! #natureartist ##notebaert
I will be giving an artist talk on Friday April 18th at the Notebaert 'Nature on Tap event" (5-7 pm)! #biodiversity #notebaert #artisttalk #paintings
April 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I will be giving an artist talk on Friday April 18th at the Notebaert 'Nature on Tap event" (5-7 pm)! #biodiversity #notebaert #artisttalk #paintings
What an honor to share my book at the Illinois Reading Council Conference, birth to 3 category panel. To be in the company of so many authors and illustrators that I admire was amazing. #ilreadcouncil
March 16, 2025 at 2:35 AM
What an honor to share my book at the Illinois Reading Council Conference, birth to 3 category panel. To be in the company of so many authors and illustrators that I admire was amazing. #ilreadcouncil
Today is the day to submit to #50preciouswords. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for creating such a fun opportunity. #kidlit #authorillustrator #steam #illustrator
March 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Today is the day to submit to #50preciouswords. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for creating such a fun opportunity. #kidlit #authorillustrator #steam #illustrator
This was exciting to see. The exhibit will take place from January 18-May 4, 2025 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago, Illinois. #naturepainting #birds #wildflowers #biodiversity
January 10, 2025 at 5:39 AM
This was exciting to see. The exhibit will take place from January 18-May 4, 2025 at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago, Illinois. #naturepainting #birds #wildflowers #biodiversity
January 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Illinois Teachers: Did you know you can sign up for free author visits for ReadALOUD Illinois Day? I will be participating and so will others.
Sign Up By Monday, December 2nd
Choose from the linked list of and schedule via the provided emails.
#readaloudillinois #scbwiillinois #readlocalillinois
Sign Up By Monday, December 2nd
Choose from the linked list of and schedule via the provided emails.
#readaloudillinois #scbwiillinois #readlocalillinois
November 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Illinois Teachers: Did you know you can sign up for free author visits for ReadALOUD Illinois Day? I will be participating and so will others.
Sign Up By Monday, December 2nd
Choose from the linked list of and schedule via the provided emails.
#readaloudillinois #scbwiillinois #readlocalillinois
Sign Up By Monday, December 2nd
Choose from the linked list of and schedule via the provided emails.
#readaloudillinois #scbwiillinois #readlocalillinois
November 23, 2024 at 10:45 PM
I am working on paintings for a solo exhibition at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Musem. Here is a peek at one of purple wildflowers. #fineart #painting #wildflowers #natureart
November 23, 2024 at 12:22 AM
I am working on paintings for a solo exhibition at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Musem. Here is a peek at one of purple wildflowers. #fineart #painting #wildflowers #natureart
IHide-and-Seek was selected for the Illinois Reads 2025, birth to 4 category! I will get to share the book at the IRC Conference, State Fair and Family Reading Nights! #stempicturebooks #kidlit #Illinoisreads #clavis ##pbartist
November 11, 2024 at 4:48 PM
IHide-and-Seek was selected for the Illinois Reads 2025, birth to 4 category! I will get to share the book at the IRC Conference, State Fair and Family Reading Nights! #stempicturebooks #kidlit #Illinoisreads #clavis ##pbartist
Come join me for storytime at Barnes and Noble in Lincoln Park (651 W. Diversey in Chicago) on Saturday August 31 at 3 pm! #stem #kidlitart #picturebookgold #scbwi #storytime
August 20, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Come join me for storytime at Barnes and Noble in Lincoln Park (651 W. Diversey in Chicago) on Saturday August 31 at 3 pm! #stem #kidlitart #picturebookgold #scbwi #storytime
Today was book's first outing! Thank you #ryersonwoods and #brushwoodcenter for hosting a booktalk and storytime. It was the perfect setting! #pbartist #kidlit #clavis
July 28, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Today was book's first outing! Thank you #ryersonwoods and #brushwoodcenter for hosting a booktalk and storytime. It was the perfect setting! #pbartist #kidlit #clavis
My author copies / English version arrived today. I am thrilled. Release date July 23. #picturebookgold #kidlit #clavis
June 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM
My author copies / English version arrived today. I am thrilled. Release date July 23. #picturebookgold #kidlit #clavis
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Hide-and-Seek (July 23). Today I learned that 40,000 copies will be distributed by a bookstore chain in China! As the book has math, science, and SEL components, it's perfect for ELLs! #kidlit #kidlitartist #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity #clavis
June 14, 2024 at 8:14 PM
I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of Hide-and-Seek (July 23). Today I learned that 40,000 copies will be distributed by a bookstore chain in China! As the book has math, science, and SEL components, it's perfect for ELLs! #kidlit #kidlitartist #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity #clavis
Thank you for this opportunity!
February 13, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Thank you for this opportunity!
December 28, 2023 at 8:42 PM
December 23, 2023 at 2:20 AM