It’s August! I can’t believe how fast summer is going. I’ve been working on a new story that I’m so excited about. Here’s a background for a scene. Can you tell where it takes place?? 🧡🚀🔭👽🧑🏻‍🚀 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #pb

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Im Laura Sprtel, children’s book author/illustrator. I love illustrating make believe play! I’m available for board books through middle grade covers. This is a scene from my #pb about bravery, SIR MAX AND THE BASEMENT OF DOOM. 🐉🗡️👑 #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator

And speaking of birthday parties—if Nathan breathed fire, he could never blow out birthday candles ever again! No. More. Birthday. Wishes. A scene from my story, BREATHING FIRE. 🔥 #laurasprteldraws #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #pb

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, author/illustrator from Wisconsin. I love creating sweet, colorful artwork that captures the joys in the small moments of childhood. I’m available for illustrating all kidlit projects, and I’m seeking representation. ❤️ www.laurasprtel.com ❤️ #pb

My daughter and I made our own cake to celebrate Three Kings Day. We were inspired by reading THE LAST SLICE by @melissaseronrichardson & illustrated by @monicarnaldo. She even found the baby Jesus! 😉 it was delicious! I think this is going to be a new tradition for us! #kidlit

It’s the first #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025! My kids and I built a snowman last week and it inspired me to create this snowy piece! I’m available for illustration projects especially #pb, board books, or covers. I’m also #seekingrep laurasprtel.com #authorillustrator #kidlit

I colored this sketch that I created for #doodleadaymay. I imagined this little girl gathering a bouquet of daisies on her way to stay at Grandma’s house! I’ve been working on a couple book dummies a lot lately and it was fun to take a break with a little piece just for fun! #kidlitart

Day 5, 6 and 7 of #doodleadaymay - ceramics, rug and fern. I’d love to be spending my day sipping coffee and reading in a plant-filled, and likely sunny, room. I also like combining prompts from a couple days into a fun scene. I have a good idea down the next couple days. Stay tuned… #kidlitart

Day 3 and 4 of #doodleadaymay - Utensil and Galaxy. This was a sketch of my daughter eating breakfast. Both of my kids love looking at books while they eat (and any other time!). I might have to do a sketch of my son eating his breakfast too to preserve this precious memory. #kidlitart

Day 2 of #doodleadaymay - Mermaid (the #Mermay prompt was hula so I combined those challenges!). I could definitely see this doodle becoming a portfolio piece or even an idea for a story! #kidlit #kidlitart #mermaid

Day 1 of #doodleadaymay - Pansies. #kidlitart #illustration

I’m so excited to share that I am a part of the #pbparty illustration showcase! Thank you to my CPs for all of your help and the judges- I know there were a lot of amazing entries to go through. Congrats to all of the other finalists!! 🎉 #kidlit #kidlitart

I entered #PBparty! Yahoo! Such a great opportunity and even just entering gave me push to brush up my manuscript, wrote a solid query letter and get two finished portfolio/dummy pieces ready. Good luck to everyone who entered and thank you to the organizers!! @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, #kidlit author/illustrator, available for #picturebooks #boardbooks, #chapterbooks and covers. I love creating bright, sweet imagery that captures the ✨magical moments✨of childhood. Seeking representation. www.laurasprtel.com 💕

My parents dropped off a box of my old things and I found the very first book I wrote and illustrated! KEEP A GOOD BOOK HANDY by Laura Rieckmann (Sprtel) 😂📚 #kidlit #kidlitart #pb

A little illustration of the MC, Hannah Swensen, from my favorite cozy mystery series by Joanne Fluke. I love listening to audiobooks while drawing at night after the kids have gone to bed. Any suggestions on other #cozymystery series I should check out? #kidlit #kidlitart 🍪🔪🐈

It’s the first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2024! I had fun creating this winter ice skating piece inspired an ice skating rink in my hometown. My kids have been begging me to go skating. We’ll have to give it a try! Cheers to 2024!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! I hope your holiday season is filled with peace and joy. 🎄 #kidlit #christmascard #kidlitart

A really quick sketch this morning while my daughter colors next to me. Then onto cooking for the holidays!! #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator

Another great giveaway!!

A great opportunity to win a PB MS critique! #pb #kidlit

It’s #kidlitpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, #kidlit author/illustrator, seeking representation. You can check out my portfolio at laurasprtel.com 😊 #kidlitart

Adding a few more pieces to my portfolio before the SCBWI-Illinois Prairie Writers and Illustrators Day conference in two weeks. Anyone else going?? #kidlit #kidlitart

Hello everyone! I never properly introduced myself now that I’m on Bluesky. I’m Laura Sprtel (rhymes with hotel, not 🐢). I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator seeking representation. I love creating stories and illustrations that are sweet, colorful, and capture the wonder of childhood! 😊 #kidlitart #pb

Working on a draft of a #picturebook with a working title of, “The Year of the Square Pumpkins.” And yes, it’s a true story! 🎃 #kidlit #amwriting

My entry in the illustrator contest for the @scbwi.illinois Prairie Writers and Illustrators Day conference. The prompt was: After their walk Harper took a closer look. 👀🦜🌿#kidlit #kidlitart #pwid