Loved reading Mistacos by @elizakinkz.bsky.social! So funny, and full of family and love. Finally - a good & healthy way to eat your feelings! 🤣 #kidlit #kidlitart

Curious to see what hilarious bits ended up in the wastebasket for my picture book ¡MISTACO! ? Now's your chance!

Really EXCITED about the great reviews my author debut is getting.

Success isn't about avoiding mistakes - it's about getting back up, trying again, and embracing the joy in every attempt, experiment, and discovery. Celebrate mistakes in your class or library with these great picture books.

'This was because (authors take note) she didn’t overload me with specific art notes; she trusted me to interpret the text visually.' Loveeeeeeee the above quote from K-Fai Steele, and the addition by @fuse8.bsky.social

OMG GO @elizakinkz.bsky.social !!!!!!!!! /points proudly/ That's my bestie!!!!!!!!! 😭❤️‍🔥😭❤️‍🔥😭❤️‍🔥

¡Mistaco! by @elizakinkz.bsky.social Of COURSE this book is hilarious and energetic and goofy but it’s also empathetic and practical and sweet. It also has, like, the best opening line I’ve read this year, and I want to spoil it for you but I WON’T. Go read it! #eloisereads

One of those days requiring too much thinking ughhhh. Makes me want to bury my head between the cushions of my couch!! Luckily I am able to resist, because of the depth of goldfish crumbs that exist there...

La La LAaaaaa #kidlitartpostcard

Getting in the spirit! #kidlitart

The laughs continue for #picturebookmonth! Educator @colbysharp.bsky.social book talks the hilarious MISTACO: A TALE OF TRAGEDY Y TORTILLAS by @elizakinkz.bsky.social and why it’s a great read for classrooms (and is a great book for celebrating mistakes!). #EduSky

Made my day that @literaticat.bsky.social praised MISTACO! She's an absolute gem of wisdom for the Kidlit community, and I have been so thankful of her honest advice for years now.

HEY! Everyone listen!!! The WISEST person in the picture book biz, @fuse8.bsky.social has something to proclaim!! (And super gracias Betsy for your support always ❤️)

Hey hey #kidlitartpostcard

Here's my #TXLA25 schedule!! Come out to my birthday party to see my MISTACO Truck in person!!

You can get a free art print when you pre-order MISTACO at my awesome local bookstore! shop.blackpearlbookstore.com/item/ZoOPMvN... A very rare opportunity as I hate selling art prints!!

I’m excited about the possibilities of this new app! Will be posting more when it’s available on android.🙃 #kidlitartpostcard

Just soooooo...

Don't ever let anybody tell you that being a cartoonist/graphic novelist isn't one of the most demanding jobs ever. Here are all the jobs it takes to make a graphic novel: 1) Script Writer 2) Casting Director 3) Costume Designer 4) Actor (all of them) 5) Storyboard Artist 6) Background Designer ...

This is me every day on everything lately.

¡MISTACO! my author debut is coming out hot on April 1st!! Pre-order your copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744327...

Ahhh I CAN NOT Wait!!!

#hourcomicsday Catching up

Morning Play, and ESCAPE!

Authors of #booksky, explain your story badly: Kid makes mistake tortilla, and Grandpa eats it. MISTACO!!

@rivkahlafille.bsky.social made THE thing!!

If you want to visit my Casa Club Substack, please repeat the following.... I pledge to allow myself to play again. I pledge to do Art that makes me happy. I pledge to give Eliza a bite of all future cookies.

I seeeee MISTACO!

@kidlitforla.bsky.social organized auctions to help raise funds for LA communities impacted by the wildfires. I donated original picture book art, which is rare for me as I love my art so much. But I love so many people in LA more. ❤️ Amazing Auctions here ⬇️ www.32auctions.com/organization...

Take me too, weird turtle!

Ditto Candle, DITTO!

#portfolioday I'm so happy I haven't had to make a real portfolio in a while, but I'm still proud of my old one with the tulip covers.

A friend dealing with the SoCal wildfires requested 'A sentient taco on glitter roller skates' AND here I am to the rescue!

One of my favorite #picturebooks of 2024 (we read the Spanish edition) recommended! @elizakinkz.bsky.social @jesustrejo.bsky.social

Are you attending my #scbwiNY25 my Illustrator Intensive at the @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference in NYC? I'm looking for 2-3 case studies to use in my session "Marketing Boot Camp For Busy Illustrators: Promoting Your Art & Your Books Without Burnout." cont'd #KidLit #KidLitArtists

Always over the moon to be on one of @fuse8.bsky.social 31 days lists, BUTT especially the funny one. And especially when there is mention of my killer endpapers!

If you want to make an author or illustrator's day, just let us know a book of ours brought you joy!!! ❤️ And if it didn't.. you can only let us know by delivering a fancy cookie bouquet. As those are the publishing rulez.

Whatever ridiculousness is on my desk always makes my day.

My friend texted me a pic of my author debut at NTCE this past weekend, and it made me so feliz people were already enjoying a MISTACO out there!

My kids, and I made these Turkey cookies by combining a flamingo cookie cutter, and a star cookie cutter. Hope they bring you as MUCh joy as they did us!

Lady Muskrat can resist anything, except a really good Brunch. And the prompt was 'Gate' for #folktaleweek

I'm doing #folktaleweek as it's giving me the opportunity to play with some inks I got! This prompt was MIST.....

Here is my #alaa24 schedule! Excited to see some of you there, and excited about all the cookies you will surely bring me!

Hi, #kidlit artists! I'm seeking a MG (ages 9-12) illustrator for a coming-of-age mystery story featuring friendship, adventure, and an elusive white wolf. Would LOVE to find an Indigenous NA illustrator. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents welcome to email.

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