I love drawing scenes like this. My favorite stage of the hero's journey has always been--and will probably always be--Crossing the Threshold 💫

When you love a tree and it becomes a huge part of your life, what do you do when it starts to die? 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2026/03/20/s...

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 MORE THAN A TREE written & illustrated by Sarah, published by Rocky Pond Books & @penguinkids.bsky.social is out now. Find it and many more here: buff.ly/3yFoAxe #kidlit #12x12PB

Today’s the day! MORE THAN A TREE (Rocky Pond Book / Penguin) is officially out in the world. Hooray! Find it here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736837...

Love this book ❤️

Resolutions | Lucky Bug comic no. 15 If you'd like to receive Lucky Bug comics in your inbox, sign up for my email newsletter, Say It with Pictures: sarahkurpiel.substack.com

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Professional | Lucky Bug comic no. 13 🕸 Read the full post: sarahkurpiel.substack.com/p/lucky-bug-... #kidlitart #comicstrip

Congrats @stephlaubooks.com on your funny/heartwarming/sparkly debut!! ❄️🩰

Leaves 🍂 #autumnart

Frost | Lucky Bug comic #11 🐞

Happy Halloween 🎃

#NoKings 💙

New LUCKY BUG comic today over on my Substack newsletter 🐞 ✏️ #kidlit #comics

🍂 | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 13: Rustle

Fall newsletter posted! Book news + new kidlit recommendations 📚

Knitting break | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 7: Fuzzy 🧶

Read more. Ban less. #BannedBooksWeek ##FreedomToRead

Midnight | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 6: Candle 🕯

😶 | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 5: Eyes

In Illinois, we will do everything within our power to look out for our neighbors, uphold the Constitution, and defend the rule of law.

I want to be clear: there is no need for military troops on the ground in the State of Illinois.

Chicago Ald. Jessie Fuentes was handcuffed and briefly detained by federal agents inside a hospital on Friday while asking about a patient's ICE arrest warrant. Fuentes said “We have constitutional rights,” as the agent repeatedly states “No.” https://to.wttw.com/3Kvoilz

Hello! | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 3: Phantom

Into the woods | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 2: Night Light

Neighbors | #scbwiArtober2025 Day 1: Squash

Mychal being named the new host of Reading Rainbow is the best news and it's the best news that we all deserve. bookriot.com/new-host-of-...

Congrats to our 2025 #CrystalKite winning #12x12PB members! We are so proud of you, @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social, @evawongnava.bsky.social, @steenahernandez.bsky.social, @writerjolene.bsky.social, @cwrobinson.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, & Anita Yasuda! #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit

Finishing the important things 🍨🍨 #kidlitart #kidscomics

A new newsletter post (finally!) 📚🎉

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth. Discover Schneider Family Book Award winning titles and more reads that celebrate and that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience for children and teen readers.

#NoKings Be safe out there ❤️

"Democracies are not to be taken for granted, and the institutions that support democracy should not be taken for granted." #FreePeopleReadFreely Spectacular interview with Dr. Carla Hayden on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social today. www.cbsnews.com/news/former-...

💸🧠AUCTION LIVE: Bid on a signed copy of Award-winning picture book A Little Like Magic by @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social champ.ly/YeBv9aNM #ndkid#ndkidlitauction #picturebooks #diversebooks #childrensbook #autism #autismacceptance #writingcommunity #booksky #actuallyautistic #charity #nonprofit #donate

Libraries & museums are essential pillars of our communities, and this is devastating. bookriot.com/imls-gutted/

Happy Valentine’s Day 🐞 #kidlitart

Antarctic summer travel ☀️ #kidlitart

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

YAHOO!! Congratulations to #12x12PB member @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social on her Schneider Family Honor award for A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC! So, so delighted! #ALAYMA #kidlit #picturebooks

We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th. Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza... Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

This print - a silkscreen hand-printed by the artist (in this case, me) is up for auction right now to benefit the victims of the LA fires. 100% of the sale will go to charity. Please consider bidding and thank you for taking a look! www.32auctions.com/organization... @kidlitforla.bsky.social

The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is NOW OPEN! We have more than 340 INCREDIBLE items from top authors, illustrators, editors, agents and publishing professionals. You don’t want to miss out! Go bid here: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Auction runs Jan 20th - Jan 26th. #kidlit

A cozy picture on this cold, cold weekend #kidlitart

Building confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, ice sculptures, & magical moments come together in A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC by @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social . Interview with the author and educator resources on Children’s Book Corner blog. www.judybradbury.com/social-emoti... #EduSky 🍎 #KidLit 📚 👍

Starry flight ✨️ #kidlitart

I hope the new year brings you favorable winds and new adventures ❤️ #kidlitart

Reindeer ✨️ #kidlitart

Hoppy Friday #kidlitart