I’m pretty excited to be attending my first ALA conference next Saturday, June 27th! Stop by the Astra Books for Young Readers booth 2726 from 1:30-2:00pm... I'll be signing copies of On The Air With Dr. Doodlebug, READ, READ, READ! posters, and don't forget to pick up an “I Love Bugs’ sticker!

Join us this fall at our Skipping Stones retreat! Only 28 spots will be available. Registration opens 6/27 @2pm for SCBWI members and 7/20 @7pm EST for non-members. Set your reminder. Tell your creative friends. #skippingstones26 #scbwi_nohio #scbwi

Mark your calendar! The Skipping Stones Retreat has limited seats, so consider registering early so you won’t miss out on this epic event at the beautiful 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. #skippingstones26 #scbwi_nohio #scbwi

Something just for fun! #kidlitart #cutpaper #picturebookillustration #characterdesign

Join us this fall to relax and create Oct. 9–11 at SKIPPING STONES a Writers & Illustrators retreat located at the historical 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. Space will be limited… so be sure to keep an eye out for further updates this June! To find out more about the 577: 577foundation.org

Join SCBWI summer portfolio showcase winner Merrill Rainey May 20th for an evening conversation about his freelance illustration journey and his path to publication. More info. or to reg. -> tr.ee/QzzffYiGsn @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social

Hey SCBWI members, especially illustrators! THIS WED. Merrill will demonstrate an illustration technique he's been developing & discuss creative play & the importance to observe your world. scbwi.zoom.us/j/6395303835 Get a 15 minute Zoom critique 50% off! buy.stripe.com/9B6cN60tUaHw....

Join SCBWI summer portfolio showcase winner Merrill Rainey May 20th for an evening conversation about his freelance illustration journey and his path to publication. More info. or to reg. -> tr.ee/QzzffYiGsn @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social

📚🤓🧡 Looking for assistance w/ your #children'sbook project? Need advice on navigating the #publishing process? The #BookNerds have your back! Book us for a consult today! ⭐ VISIT us at www.thebooknerds.net 😍🙏 THANK YOU, iamchriscarr.bsky.social for the glowing testimonial! @littlerainey.bsky.social

May the 4th be with you! For a limited time... enjoy a FREE download of this #StarWars themed Color-Cut-Play! created for Jack and Jill & Humpty Dumpty magazine 🤗 Download -> tr.ee/YmSuf9I-a2 #colorcutcreate #MayThe4th #papertoys #kidsactıvıtıes

🎉📚 Plan to join @littlerainey.bsky.social + I this WED 2/25 from noon-12:30pm for an "Ask Anything" IG LIVE to launch our new Book Design & Consulting Service! Together we offer: • Children's Book Consultations • Portfolio Reviews • Book Design • Promo Materials Design www.thebooknerds.net #kidlit

Just some purely fun work for the front and back cover of Humpty Dumpty magazine! #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #coverillustration #illustration #scifiillustration

Delighted to have my conference badge signed by @littlerainey.bsky.social, who did the conference art for #scbwiNY26

All the feels! ❤️❤️❤️… Thank you @temikatheartist.bsky.social and @scbwi.bsky.social for the opportunity!! 🤗

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Join us for our 4th Annual NEW YEAR, NEW VISION BOARD event! Learn how vision boards can lead to success. Then, join us for pt. 2 to share your board & goals for 2026. This is a fun, FREE night of support, friendship, and motivation! Jan. 8, 7:30e Register: tr.ee/IL6zfzEsAY

Join us for Cocoa and Critiques this Wednesday, December 17 7:30-9:30 pm. This event is open to all @scbwi members. To register-> tr.ee/aPBZ-K0vcl

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See you this weekend Michigan friends at the @aadl.org Traverwood Branch Library!

It was a wonderful afternoon! Thank you @covertocover.bsky.social for having me back!

We are excited to welcome back author & illustrator @littlerainey.bsky.social on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:00 p.m.! Join us for a fun afternoon with activities. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event/steam-...

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social this Sunday! We will be reading On The Air with Dr. Doodlebug, drawing bugs, and creating nature journals!

An early Happy Halloween to all of my friends who celebrate!! 🎃 Merrill

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I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social on 11/16!

**Book GIVE AWAY!!** Astra Books for Young Readers is giving away 10 copies of ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG! 🎙️ In a comic-style question & answer format, learning about bugs has never been this fun! Enter now on Goodreads -> www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent... #Kidlit #kidlitart #bookgiveaway

Honored to have been asked by @temikatheartist.bsky.social and @scbwi.bsky.social to illustrate this year’s 2026 NYC Winter Conference art! THANK YOU... THANK YOU 🤗 Link to the SCBWI winter conference in bio :-) #SCBWI #illustrator #Kidlitart #picturebookillustrator @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social

From award-winning creators Susan E. Goodman & Merrill Rainey comes something really fun: a radio show in a book! With terrific repartee & fabulous illustrations, this comic book-style story will enchant bug enthusiasts, their adults, and educators alike. Preorder your copy -> qrco.de/bfuwwH

A couple hours left to register. I hope to see you all there 👇👇👇👇

Event coming up this Saturday morning - portfolio prep help w/ @christiemegill.bsky.social of @thecatagency.bsky.social. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/portf... We still have a couple of open slots for one-on-one VIRTUAL PORTFOLIO REVIEWS via Zoom w/ Christie on 8/27. #kidlit #scbwiohionorth

We still have spaces open for people looking to attend this Saturday’s PORTFOLIO PREP event with @thecatagency.bsky.social agent @christiemegill.bsky.social, both virtually and in-person: www.scbwi.org/events/portf... #kidlit #illustrators

Hard to believe that school is back in session! I’ve been creating these #lunchboxdoodles for my kids for 12 years now. I don’t draw them as often as I use to, but I like to think no matter how old they get, that they still appreciate them 🤗 Wishing you all a wonderful new school year! Rock On!

Reason 4! To join @scbwi-OhioNorth this October!

Check out all of the info for our conference coming Oct 3-4: linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi We have an amazing lineup of faculty attending and available for critiques! #scbwiohionorth #scbwi

Reason #3 you should attend the #SCBWIOhioNorth 2025 Conference! Register: linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #authorevents #writingconference #scbwievent #booksky

Reason #2 you should attend the #SCBWIOhioNorth 2025 Conference! Register: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #authorevents #writingconference #scbwievent #booksky

Reason #1 you should attend the #SCBWIOhioNorth 2025 conference! Register: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #authorevents #writingconference #scbwievent

I’ve been a member of SCBWI for 18 years and this conference has always been (and still is) a game changer in my career! I hope to see you all there 🤗

Honored and humbled to have won the @scbwi Virtual Summer conference portfolio showcase. A BIG BIG THANK YOU to all of the judges!! And congratulations to all of the portfolio showcase winners 🤗🤗🤗❤️

Pitch party prep session with @littlerainey.bsky.social ahead of the @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social fall conference:

There’s nothing better than summer nights and Dr. Doodlebug on the radio! Broadcasting LIVE from STUDIO B, You are ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG!... On The Air With Dr. Doodle Bug releases Oct. 21st. Preorder your copy -> tr.ee/8RXeZfc3wT #ohioillustrators #kidscomics #kidlit #picturebooks

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty: Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Senior Executive Editor, Lee & Low Critiquing: I am willing to critique all categories and genres of kidlit. For more information: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #ohioconferences #booksky

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty: Lindsay Bonilla, Author Critiquing: PB (fiction) For more information: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #ohioconferences #booksky

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty: Joann Hill - @joannhnyc.bsky.social‬, Creative Director, Disney Hyperion. Critiquing: Illustrator Portfolios For more information: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #ohioconferences #booksky

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty: Daria Peoples, Author-Illustrator. Critiquing: PB For more information: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #ohioconferences #booksky

The deadline for our UNDERREPRESENTED DIVERSE VOICES CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP is Friday, JULY 11th! We encourage #Ohio #kidlit writers/illustrators to apply! Open to both #SCBWI members & non-members! For more info or to apply: www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio... #scbwiohionorth #booksky

Learn what to expect, how registration works, and ask any questions you may have about the upcoming #scbwiohionorth conference in October! JULY 8, 7-8 pm! Info & Registration: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #kidlit #booksky #scbwi

It’s time to update our website banner - with a CONTEST! Deadline is MONDAY, JULY 21st! Many thanks to 2023 winner @andreazupcsan.bsky.social for her lovely banner of kids swimming in Lake Erie! #SCBWIOhioNorth encourages #Ohio #kidlit illustrators to submit. INFO: www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio...

Here’s to dreaming about pickup games with neighborhood friends and simpler times! New work for the front and back cover of Humpty Dumpty Magazine! #coverillustration #magazineillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #baseball #sandlotbaseball

5AM SPRINT CLUB - Yep! You read that correctly. 5 AM! Grab a coffee and join peers for some individual "silent" work. It’s a great way to set a short-term goal and make progress. THURSDAY mornings 5-6:15 a.m. via Zoom. Next session 6/12! Members only. Info: www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio...

Join #SCBWI Ohio-North for our April Manuscript Critique Night TUESDAY 6/23. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/june-... It’s good supportive company with positive and constructive input! Offer a manuscript, give feedback or just listen. #scbwi #kidlit