I dreamed I put my paintbrush in my mouth as my plan was to paint with my soul. Aka spit paint on my painting. I woke up, and immediately spit in a Kleenex.

Busy busy weekend with a huge picture book deadline on the horizon. But I can't complain with these colors keeping me company.

Some pan dulce to get you through the weekend! Color inspiration for my picture book, or fuel to paint it? Hmmmmmm

These purples I'm mixing are making me giddy

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! If you're wanting to support a black woman owned bookstore, a Latina author/illustrator, and a Texas Title 1 School... Buy a book for my upcoming School Visit as it will go to a kid who needs it! shop.blackpearlbookstore.com/gift-registr...

Found this tiny kid drawing, and have soooooo many picture book ideas from it.

Feeling so feliz in my artwork this evening.

I think the nicest thing you can do for an author or illustrator is email them to tell them you love their book ❤️ (Maybe don't mention Smooch City unless you reallyyyyyyy love the book, and bought 100 copies though...)

True Story!

Current mood after doing a ton of research for my graphic novel.

As I was looking at picture books last night for inspiration, it just made me feel so lucky to be among so many amazing picture book authors, and illustrators these days. (Feeling like this bulldog from a James Marshall painting)

I made this in Art School, and just found it in a box recently. Two things are true here... My sense of humor has not changed a bit, and tampons need tiny top hats.

We've had a day to pull a few things together, so here's a thread some more targeted info opposing the potential national book ban just proposed in the House of Representatives.

This morning my kid asked me if the song from the Nutcracker is 'Revenge of the Sugar Plum Fairy' And now I believe it should be.

I think everything would be better in the world if we created one currency... and it was Cinnamon Rolls.

What can you do with rutabagas that tastes good? I get them sometimes in my csa, and stumped for recipes.

I asked a kid what their favorite animal was and they responded... "Hippo..snake..spiderman.."

My 9 year old and I have discovered the key to happiness is simply changing the lyric 'Don't go breaking my Heart' to 'Don't go poop in my Car'

Austin!!! DON'T miss this at @bookpeople.com

I drew this request for my child and now can't remember what it was about.... But I LOVED opening my iPad to it.

Check out the amazing teachers coming up at @lindentree.bsky.social Lucky kids to get @stephlaubooks.com and @jendeoart.bsky.social and more!!

I always always ALWAYS feel so good helping other creators find their way. Especially my dear fellow Latiné ones. This kid's drawing of me is extremely accurate at the moment.

Feeling so proud of my messy studio floor as I turned in some art. 🌞

Donated a picture book critique to the Publishing for Minnesota Auction. But there are soooo many other amazing items as well! Check it out!! www.32auctions.com/organization...

AUCTION LIVE: Thursday 1/29 - Friday 1/30 #publishingforminnesota Bid on offers from authors, illustrators, agents + editors who believe the time is now for collective action in response to ongoing ICE raids and federal actions causing harm. LINK: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

The Publishing for Minnesota auction goes live this THU (1/29, 12:00am EST) - FRI (1/30, 11:45am)! You can bid on lots of stuff, incl. a digital Pet Portrait (your pet, illustrated) or a digital TTRPG Pet Portrait (your pet, the Bard or Cutter) tinyurl.com/3kce9yxz

Donated a picture book critique to the Publishing for Minnesota Auction. But there are soooo many other amazing items as well! Check it out!! www.32auctions.com/organization...

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.