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Sarah Kurpiel
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Picture book author/illustrator. A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC (2024). MORE THAN A TREE (March 2026). ♿ She/her.
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Congrats @stephlaubooks.com on your funny/heartwarming/sparkly debut!! ❄️🩰
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Leaves 🍂 #autumnart
4 panel comic. After watching an autumn leaf fall, ladybug Penny walks up a tree and across a branch, and then takes a ride on a falling leaf.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Frost | Lucky Bug comic #11 🐞
Comic. When ladybug Penny overhears a bird say everything will be frosted over by tomorrow, she tells her pals the big news. The next morning, standing in cold frosted grass, spoons in hand. "Where's the frosting?"
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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#NoKings 💙
Drawing of protesters
October 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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🍂 | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 13: Rustle
Drawing of a mouse and ghost playing in the fall leaves.
October 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Knitting break | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 7: Fuzzy 🧶
Drawing of a ghost and a mouse knitting.
October 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Read more. Ban less. #BannedBooksWeek ##FreedomToRead
Drawing of people reading. Text: "Read banned books"
October 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Midnight | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 6: Candle 🕯
Drawing of dancing ghosts and a mouse. Nightime. Floating candles. Three ghosts playing instruments.
October 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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😶 | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 5: Eyes
Drawing of a worried mouse surrounded by ghosts
October 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Hello! | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 3: Phantom
A smiling ghost startles a mouse walking in the woods. A broken lantern on the ground.
October 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Into the woods | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 2: Night Light
Drawing of a ghost following a scared mouse through the forest.
October 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Neighbors | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 1: Squash
Drawing of two neighborly mice waving to each other in front of their squash and gourd houses. Cozy fall vibes.
October 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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#NoKings Be safe out there ❤️
Drawing of protesters under text "No human is illegal."
June 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Happy Valentine’s Day 🐞 #kidlitart
February 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Antarctic summer travel ☀️ #kidlitart
Drawing of penguins walking. One is wearing a winter coat, hat, and scarf and pulling along luggage.
February 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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What a morning!! A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC (Rocky Pond Books) has received the Schneider Family Book Award! I'm deeply grateful to the award committee, Schneider family, & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social for this honor.

Thank you to Lauri Hornik, Lily Malcom, Allie Levick & Rebecca Sherman! ❤️

#alayma
Slide announcing the Schneider Family Book Award Best Young Children's Book: A Little Like Magic
January 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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A cozy picture on this cold, cold weekend #kidlitart
Drawing of a moose and a mouse working on a puzzle in a cozy kitchen.
January 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Starry flight ✨️ #kidlitart
Drawing of a young girl riding on a large bird flying in a starry sky
January 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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I hope the new year brings you favorable winds and new adventures ❤️ #kidlitart
Drawing of a rabbit on a ship looking out at the sea with a smile on their face and wind in their fur.
January 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Reindeer ✨️ #kidlitart
Drawing of a kid bringing a gift to a reindeer resting on the snow
December 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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Hoppy Friday #kidlitart
Drawing of a smiling toad.
December 13, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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My November newsletter is (finally) posted! If you're interested, you can read it here: sarahkurpiel.substack.com/p/a-little-l... #kidlit
Text reads "A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC Printable Coloring Pages & More". In the background are activity sheets.
November 22, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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I drew this little rabbit last night. I wonder where she's headed. #childrensillustration
Drawing of a rabbit in a coat and scarf hiking up a rocky landscape as snow starts to fall.
November 18, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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A small piece I drew last night.
Drawing of a girl daydreaming about a clock, a bird, and flowers.
November 16, 2024 at 12:10 AM
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A little witch with the most perfect glasses #halloween #doodle
Drawing of a kid dressed up like a witch
October 26, 2024 at 10:21 PM