There's something special about seeing an eagle in the wild. It's the second time in two days...I have to believe this a sign of better things to come. Happy birthday, USA 💕

An exceptional explanation of 'good art' by the main character in THEO OF GOLDEN by Allen Levi, for those who may be doubting their 'talent'...keeping making good art, people. The world needs it now more than ever. (And the book is truly 'good art' too! Loving it!) 🥰

A little late to the party, but happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Working on a project and hoping it hops into someone's heart...(like, ya know, an editor or agent...just puttin' it out there.) 😁

Happened upon a Pride event while traveling through Ohio and could not resist purchasing this shirt. LOVE the message!

Took my 5-year old (husband) for a ride on the 765 Steam Locomotive in Independence OH - super cool, from the opening New Orleans-style band to the open air Cigar Car); then visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Wings exhibit is fantastic (as is everything else, as always!) Go if you can!

This morning, I noticed a strange clustering of dandelions in our yard. Upon closer inspection, I saw it was a rock concert. They were doing covers of the Stones, from their brilliant Flowers album.

Yesterday was World Turtle Day...so I decided to draw a turtle. Who knew he'd be photo-bombed by his crabby friend?* *aka because I can't leave well-enough alone. Mixed media: colored pencil, watercolor, gouache, ink and Posca pen.

Happy #NationalBrothersDay! In When a Dragon Moves In Again, a boy isn’t so sure about his new baby brother, especially since the baby cries A LOT! But could having a little brother be pretty special after all? flashlightpress.com/when-a-drago... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social

Priorities. #vote!

I'm taking a fabulous course through @scbwi.bsky.social (Inside the Illustrators Studio.) In our 1st of 3, the brilliant Marla Frazee encouraged us to have a specific emotion or 'word' in mind when figuring out each page. What do we want our readers to feel? Totally resonated with me!

Me: My bookshelves are overloaded. I can barely squeeze in another piece of paper. And the to-be-read pile by my bed? Don't even get me started... Also me: *lugs back five overflowing bags of books from AAWU Used Book Sale* They needed a good home. 😆 (Hey, some of the bags were my husband's...)

A happy little quokka to wish you all a great week! 🥰 #coloredpencil #animalart #noai

When you find out - on When a Dragon Moves In's 15th birthday! - that one of your awesome friends (who's also a brilliant teacher!) has shared some Dragon love with children at Barnes & Noble!🥰 Thank you, Chad Rockey - you're the bestest! ❤ w @flashlightpress.bsky.social

When you're working on a sunset in class and your pink paint gives you a little encouragement. 😁

"If I fits, I sits." 😁 And on a (WONDERFUL) side note, excited to welcome Linh Mai, the new African baby elephant born on Earth Day at the Smithsonian! (Colored pencil and pastel)

Okay, I'll play...hey artists, if you see this, post a dog 🐾 #coloredpencils

I thought today needed a whimsy, wispy wiener dog with TEEF. #coloredpencil #watercolor #illustration

Apparently, I have a weakness for the whimsy and wispy. 😆 #coloredpencil #watercolor #illustration

I grew up with Dobies and Shepherds. Always loved how the Shepherd's ears would kind of help each other stand up. 🥰 This was originally done w traditional colored pencil & watercolor, but I lost definition, so I used Procreate to lighten up the beige parts. It's a learning process!😊

When I was a child, I believed the rays coming down from the clouds were stairways to heaven. Maybe I still do.

A little fuzzy pup in progress, inspired by the work and technique of the amazing @catherinerayner.bsky.social using colored pencils and watercolor. (If you're not following her here...you should be!)

Last week's warm weather had me craving ice cream. Oh, who am I kidding? I'm ALWAYS craving ice cream! 😆 #cows #noai #watercolor

Early praise for Set Sail for School! "I had the great honor of reading Set Sail for School early...and please, allow me to GUSH!....This book is a true treasure–highly recommend!" www.writerjodimoore.com/post/a-treas... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social @dlkgotts.bsky.social #bookreview

WOW! This is such an honor, & Dragon (soon to be 15 yrs old!) is among such amazing company! 💕 to my fabulous editor Shari Dash Greenspan/Flashlight Press, brilliant illustrator Howard McWilliam, teachers, librarians, parents, readers of all ages, & esp my family - who believe in Dragons...and me. 🥰

I have learned that the act of creating makes me feel good. Surprisingly (to me, anyway), I've also learned that the end product itself has no bearing on the calm, centered, joy I feel afterwards. The act itself does. #art #watercolor #ink #lion

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

Testimony only possible to be entered tomorrow, 2/16! Instructions in the very short thread below!

Valentine’s Day is this Saturday! 💕 Celebrate the people you love, just like the boy and his dragon pal in the sweet board book I Love My Dragon. flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social #ValentinesDay #valentinesdaygiftideas #ValentinesDay2026 #kids

Happy Superb Owl to those who celebrate! 😆 #noAI

This, this. So much THIS.

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? ❤️ I Love My Dragon is a sweet and playful board book that’s sure to steal hearts this February 14th! flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social #valentinesday #valentinesdaygiftideas #boardbooklove #giftforkids

Aw, my heart is happy to see kids (of all ages!) still sharing - and enjoying - a little Dragon love! <3

Love to see the Sedgwick County Zoo putting out a good explainer on why GenAI slop videos of animals are a problem & how to identify them! It’s succinct, easy to read, and doesn’t shame people for not knowing better. A+ useful link to share with family and friends. scz.org/blog/the-rea...

Paying homage to the brilliant author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton in this colored pencil/pan pastel/collage piece, who was my collage instructor at Storyteller Academy and inspired me to follow my heart and pursue my art! (Vanessa designed this wrapping paper for Target!) 🥰

It takes a lot of layers (colored pencil) on black paper, but I really am enjoying the process. Learning so much from all of my uber-talented artist friends at the Art Alliance of Central PA! And I do so love drawing kitties. Happy fall, y'all 🥰

So, we were unpacking Halloween decorations and I inadvertently placed these three into a basket before we decided where to put them. But now, they look like they're having so much fun together, I hesitate to separate them. 😆

Today's the day! Happy book birthday to SOME DAYS I'M THE WIND, written by me and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova ! 🥳 Thank you to everyone at @barefootbooks.bsky.social and to my wonderful agent, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for being my biggest champion in all ways on all days!🥰

Look at this precious little darling who fell asleep, cuddling the middle of the flower (Rose-of-Sharon.) 🥰 (Yes, it was alive, and lazily waved me away when I checked.) 💕

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

#collage is fun, y'all. You should do it. 😁 (Made during a class called Paper Portraits as part of the Summer Creative Retreat, hosted by the fabulous artist Peggy Dean - of The Pigeon Letters fame and taught by the amazing Claudette Hasenjager.)

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree, eating all the gumdrops he can see...😁 having fun with #coloredpencil #pastel #poscapens

Beautifully said. 💕

Sometimes the early bird simply wants to go back to bed. 🙃 (Colored pencil w pan pastel background - first time trying these out!) Powered by Human Art, no AI. Admittedly wanted to pay a little homage to Sesame Street too. I love that show. *sniff* #birds #coloredpencils

Whew! I did it! 🥰 Thirty #bookspines #poems for #NationalPoetryMonth...here's today's:

Today's #NationalPoetryMonth #bookspines #poem. Please be kind. You never know what's happening in someone's 'secret side of empty'.

Today's #bookspines #poem for #NationalPoetryMonth celebrates a full home is a happy home. Everybody's welcome!😁🥰

Today's #bookspines #poem for #NationalPoetryMonth. 🥰

Just a silly spooky #bookspines #poem for #NationalPoetryMonth today. 😁

Today's #bookspines #poem for #NationalPoetryMonth because muppet monsters make the bestest friends. 🥰

Today's #bookspines #poem for #NationalPoetryMonth.