Reggie Perez
@reggieperez.bsky.social
Children's book author/illustrator and Librarian
November 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Tribute to Jane Goodall <3 Thank you for inspiring me to work with chimps and now to share their stories <3
#janegoodall #bethechange #kidlitart
#janegoodall #bethechange #kidlitart
October 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Tribute to Jane Goodall <3 Thank you for inspiring me to work with chimps and now to share their stories <3
#janegoodall #bethechange #kidlitart
#janegoodall #bethechange #kidlitart
In honor of one of my heroes, Rest in peace and I hope all your chimp friends greet you in the sky <3 I will work to help carry on your legacy. I was a zookeeper, & now artist and librarian. Now working on writing books about the creatures I love #kidlitart #janegoodall #chimpanzee #kidlitpostcard
October 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In honor of one of my heroes, Rest in peace and I hope all your chimp friends greet you in the sky <3 I will work to help carry on your legacy. I was a zookeeper, & now artist and librarian. Now working on writing books about the creatures I love #kidlitart #janegoodall #chimpanzee #kidlitpostcard
Went to an inservice training for my day job at the library, they gave us a box of crayons and I felt like they gifted me the rainbow! :D Soooooo this was made haha
September 20, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Went to an inservice training for my day job at the library, they gave us a box of crayons and I felt like they gifted me the rainbow! :D Soooooo this was made haha
Happy world chimpanzee day! 65 years ago Jane Goodell made it to Africa and redefined humanity as we know it. #kidlitart #chimpanzee #janegoodall #worldchimpday
July 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy world chimpanzee day! 65 years ago Jane Goodell made it to Africa and redefined humanity as we know it. #kidlitart #chimpanzee #janegoodall #worldchimpday
May 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Happy #kidlitpostcard day! Hi I'm Reggie :D Former zookeeper and now author/illustrator. I have so many stories of all the animals I've worked with and cannot wait to share!
I'd love to work on picture books, board books and cover design.
Seeking Representation :D
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator
I'd love to work on picture books, board books and cover design.
Seeking Representation :D
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator
May 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcard day! Hi I'm Reggie :D Former zookeeper and now author/illustrator. I have so many stories of all the animals I've worked with and cannot wait to share!
I'd love to work on picture books, board books and cover design.
Seeking Representation :D
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator
I'd love to work on picture books, board books and cover design.
Seeking Representation :D
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator
What April has been like for me… that asthma life. Time for the daily roar!
#scbwiuniversity #scbwi #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
#scbwiuniversity #scbwi #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
April 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
What April has been like for me… that asthma life. Time for the daily roar!
#scbwiuniversity #scbwi #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
#scbwiuniversity #scbwi #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
Starter pack of meeeee! With my loves: books, art and animals (specifically my fur babies) haha
#supportartist #illustration #starterpack #screwai #noai
#supportartist #illustration #starterpack #screwai #noai
April 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Starter pack of meeeee! With my loves: books, art and animals (specifically my fur babies) haha
#supportartist #illustration #starterpack #screwai #noai
#supportartist #illustration #starterpack #screwai #noai
Happy #PortfolioDay :D About me: A zookeeper for over 10 years and worked with all kind of critters. Been collecting stories and ready to share them with the world! :D Open to book covers, and picture book illustrations. #kidlitart
April 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Happy #PortfolioDay :D About me: A zookeeper for over 10 years and worked with all kind of critters. Been collecting stories and ready to share them with the world! :D Open to book covers, and picture book illustrations. #kidlitart
Happy #kidlitpostcard day! :D Looking for representation, here is a character facial expression sheet :D
#kidlitart #kidlit #chimpanzee
#kidlitart #kidlit #chimpanzee
April 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcard day! :D Looking for representation, here is a character facial expression sheet :D
#kidlitart #kidlit #chimpanzee
#kidlitart #kidlit #chimpanzee
Peekaboo!! Here is my son for smiles 🥰
March 27, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Peekaboo!! Here is my son for smiles 🥰
I applied! :D Thank you @brookebaum.bsky.social and @boringstorybook.com for encouraging me :)
#pbrisingstars
#pbrisingstars
March 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I applied! :D Thank you @brookebaum.bsky.social and @boringstorybook.com for encouraging me :)
#pbrisingstars
#pbrisingstars
If you see this, post a #dragon
And so excited for @charlenedraws.bsky.social book coming out in June! :D
#kidlit #kidlitart
And so excited for @charlenedraws.bsky.social book coming out in June! :D
#kidlit #kidlitart
March 12, 2025 at 2:59 AM
If you see this, post a #dragon
And so excited for @charlenedraws.bsky.social book coming out in June! :D
#kidlit #kidlitart
And so excited for @charlenedraws.bsky.social book coming out in June! :D
#kidlit #kidlitart
February 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
February 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Just enjoying traditional art today playing with watercolors, ink and pastels
#kidlitart #uplift #arttherapy #sketchbookplay #sketchbook
#kidlitart #uplift #arttherapy #sketchbookplay #sketchbook
February 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Just enjoying traditional art today playing with watercolors, ink and pastels
#kidlitart #uplift #arttherapy #sketchbookplay #sketchbook
#kidlitart #uplift #arttherapy #sketchbookplay #sketchbook
Happy #kidlitartpostcard for February! :)
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Have a wonderful month everyone From Ziggy and Reggie <3
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#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustration #scbwi #illustrator
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Have a wonderful month everyone From Ziggy and Reggie <3
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#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustration #scbwi #illustrator
February 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard for February! :)
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Have a wonderful month everyone From Ziggy and Reggie <3
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#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustration #scbwi #illustrator
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Have a wonderful month everyone From Ziggy and Reggie <3
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#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustration #scbwi #illustrator
It's been a while since I have introduced myself :) I am Reggie, I am a children's book author/illustrator and librarian. However, I was a zookeeper for over 10 years! Worked with a bunch of different animals and it was a wild experience! I cannot wait to share their stories with you :D
#kidlitart
#kidlitart
August 28, 2024 at 7:16 PM
It's been a while since I have introduced myself :) I am Reggie, I am a children's book author/illustrator and librarian. However, I was a zookeeper for over 10 years! Worked with a bunch of different animals and it was a wild experience! I cannot wait to share their stories with you :D
#kidlitart
#kidlitart
Heart beat of a story and as an illustrator you can pace the story and find those impactful key scenes. Thank you #scbwi for this amazing conference!
#scbwi1thing #scbwisummer24 #scbwinotes
#kidlit #kidlitart
#scbwi1thing #scbwisummer24 #scbwinotes
#kidlit #kidlitart
August 4, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Heart beat of a story and as an illustrator you can pace the story and find those impactful key scenes. Thank you #scbwi for this amazing conference!
#scbwi1thing #scbwisummer24 #scbwinotes
#kidlit #kidlitart
#scbwi1thing #scbwisummer24 #scbwinotes
#kidlit #kidlitart
Scary times we live in, where everything is feeling chaotic and out of focus. Sometimes all I can do is pray and hope for the best <3
#kidlitart #spreadpeace #hope #scbwiillustrator #scbwi #kidlit
#kidlitart #spreadpeace #hope #scbwiillustrator #scbwi #kidlit
July 21, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Scary times we live in, where everything is feeling chaotic and out of focus. Sometimes all I can do is pray and hope for the best <3
#kidlitart #spreadpeace #hope #scbwiillustrator #scbwi #kidlit
#kidlitart #spreadpeace #hope #scbwiillustrator #scbwi #kidlit
To my dear Mr. Wonky toes <3 A duck that has forever changed my life, he had quite an attitude but for some reason he chose me to be his keeper and would let me scratch him and would come to say hi to me every day :)
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#kidlitart #duck #scbwiillustrator #illustration #zookeeper
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#kidlitart #duck #scbwiillustrator #illustration #zookeeper
July 18, 2024 at 1:25 AM
To my dear Mr. Wonky toes <3 A duck that has forever changed my life, he had quite an attitude but for some reason he chose me to be his keeper and would let me scratch him and would come to say hi to me every day :)
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#kidlitart #duck #scbwiillustrator #illustration #zookeeper
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#kidlitart #duck #scbwiillustrator #illustration #zookeeper
#childhoodweek #kidlitart #care #scbwi #illustrator
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To my dear Bonita who not only did I care so much for her growing up, but she also was my protector and source of comfort as well :)
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To my dear Bonita who not only did I care so much for her growing up, but she also was my protector and source of comfort as well :)
July 15, 2024 at 3:41 AM
#childhoodweek #kidlitart #care #scbwi #illustrator
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To my dear Bonita who not only did I care so much for her growing up, but she also was my protector and source of comfort as well :)
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To my dear Bonita who not only did I care so much for her growing up, but she also was my protector and source of comfort as well :)
Dreaming of a better future...
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #illustration #digitalart #kidlit #kidlitart #childhood #dreaming #procreate
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #illustration #digitalart #kidlit #kidlitart #childhood #dreaming #procreate
July 1, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Dreaming of a better future...
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #illustration #digitalart #kidlit #kidlitart #childhood #dreaming #procreate
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #illustration #digitalart #kidlit #kidlitart #childhood #dreaming #procreate