I'm rereading a few pieces I wrote in college to use as examples of my history in an upcoming presentation for tweens. I honestly can't remember most of the pieces I wrote. Honestly? They're quite good. I can't believe I wrote them!

Hi #kidlitartpostcard Day!👋 I'm Claire Lordon, an illustrator, designer, and author and I'm available for PB, GN, board books, and early readers. 🤩 website: clairelordon.com agent: @mccarthylit.com Dream projects: Dogs, ocean, penguins, space, camping #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

My work is featured in the childrensillustrators.com newsletter!! I only joined last week! 🥳

I just learned that my website was not connecting new subscribers to my newsletter for the past THREE YEARS!! It's in the process of syncing now. I'm so sorry!

Update! Hugo's biopsy results came back and he does not have cancer!! Unfortunately, he's still sick, but we know what's going on. He will be on medication for about a year and should live a normal lifespan. BEST NEWS EVER!

NEW - just added another set of paint texture sheets for you to get free on gumroad! ⭐️ Use these as layers on your digital illustrations to add a cool look and interest. heycrystalsmith.gumroad.com #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #art #picturebooks

If you are familiar with my work you may remember the comics I have created of my dog Hugo . I have been working on this new project and while it's not fully complete I wanted to post it now.

I'm excited to announce a redesign of my website www.clairelordon.com! I realized that my old website was very minimal and lacking in personality. The rebranding took more time than I anticipated, but I'm very pleased with the outcome. It now feels more like an extension of myself and my artwork⭐ 🧡

Newsletter alert! I had my newsletter/periodical update email go out today. If you'd like to view it you can do so here: mailchi.mp/d91b735e87e5...

Reading Dog Man by @davpilkey.bsky.social for the first time (I know I should hav read this sooner) and I have so many thoughts! Spoilers ahead!

I'm creating a brand guide for my website and my online presence, and I thought I'd share a cool tool I came across. Coolors is a fun color palette generator coolors.co

Ten (!!!) years ago my first book deal was announced. I can't believe I've been in the kid lit industry for a decade!

I had fun this past weekend drawing three dog illustrations for @wamal.bsky.social! They have a fundraiser every year where you can get your pet poorly (or not so poorly) drawn. Here are the three dog illustrations I made as a volunteer.

It's always disappointing to get book reviews that have to do with the condition of the physical book. I have no control over this and it hurts the book's rating :( If this happens to you please contact support before leaving a one star review.

Voted (by mail) for my first Canadian federal election. So happy to call this country home!

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is on Saturday, April 26! Find a local indie bookstore & check their socials for specials on this day! www.indiebookstores.ca/bookstores/ #cibd2025 #books

In honor of National Poetry Month, here is a poem I wrote when I was young: It Looks Great to Go Snowboarding! Snowboarding <- my poem Snowboarding is fun, you do tricks, hang with friends, & do it over again. Toeside, sideslipping, & lots, lots more! It's fun to explore when you're on a board!

I’ve told myself for years (!!) that I’ll take a pottery class. I finally took the plunge. I’m very proud of myself.

It’s #NationalLibraryWeek - support your library and get a free audio book ⬇️

Went to Costco and only bought what was on my list! 🙌🏻🏆

Win at Book Promotion 📕 JJK’s Vlog youtu.be/JXMslrIcvrE

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Claire, an illustrator who creates art for kids and kids at heart. I have illustrated and/or written 8 books for kids including 6 picture books and 1 YA graphic memoir. I'd love to work on all sorts of projects! Agent:@mccarthylit.com Website: www.clairelordon.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's finally spring here in Vancouver which means rain and cherry blossoms! I'm an author-illustrator who would love to work on picture books, early readers, and graphic novels. My wonderful agent is @mccarthylit.com My website is www.clairelordon.com #kidlitart

I finally set up Flashes!

This Thursday!!

I need to head out #kidlitart chat! It was wonderful catching up and meeting new people! Best wishes chasing those dream projects!

Seen in a restaurant 🤭

Woot! I reached 1000 followers! Thanks to you all! 🤩

I only need six more followers to have half the amount from "the old platform" !!!

Great advice!

Happy #InternationalForestDay! To new and fallen trees and all the life they nurture in our precious forests. #nurselogs #forest #kidlit. WHEN A TREE FALLS -- a nonfiction love letter to fallen trees is out now! @chroniclebooks.bsky.social @theremaybecats.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social

The Canadian 🇨🇦 KidLit Artists & Illustrators Starter Pack is up! Pls check it out and share! #kidlit #kidlitart #starterpack

🇨🇦Canada!🇨🇦 NOW is the time to support your local bookstores and authors.

One of my goals for this year is to learn a 3D software. Here is my first project! I followed a tutorial.

Going through some older work and I found this piece that always makes me laugh. I had the best time figuring out how to place belts and hard hats on these snakes. #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustrator #ilovepuns

I’m teaching an intro to illustration class for 6th and 7th graders. This is my example project for playing card design for the latest project we worked on.

Heads up!

I wrote an awful first draft of a picture book this week. It’s seven hundred words and only dialogue. But I did it!! I’ve been putting off doing my first draft for months. It feels so good to have the first draft out of the way. Now time for tons of edits!

Tonight! @cwillbc.bsky.social

⭐PB Rising Stars Mentee apps are officially OPEN now - March 21 at 11:59 PM ET!!! Are you an unagented OR agented PB author, illo, or author-illo without an agent-repped PB deal? Then this is for you!! Apply: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #kidlitart #pbrisingstars #pbparty

We have a PHENOMENAL lineup for our debut R.I.S.E. Fest! Tickets are available now, but they are limited—so please think about picking them up on the earlier side. #yalit #kidlit #northamptonma

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a published American-Canadian illustrator and author. I love fun, colorful, and whimsical characters with heartfelt and silly stories. Bonus points for penguins or dogs! website: www.clairelordon.com agent: @mccarthylit.com

One week today! Join us to find out from our panel of insiders about the ins and outs of working in #kidlit.

Eleven years ago today I joined @scbwi.bsky.social !

Hey friends! This was shared with me and I got permission to share. Please help a fellow #kidlit author if you can 💛 gofund.me/5b32411f

I’m co-hosting a #DTIYS challenge in honour of my friend Sarah, who passed away in 2024. Create your version of her Ginkgo Fairy, use the hashtags #SarahWhiteheadDTIYS and #DTIYSForSarah, and tag the hosts (see the comment) so we can share it. Let's celebrate Sarah 🤍 #kidlit #kidlitart

I just realized I never shared the updated version of my penguin character named Pinto! Some fun facts about him: he is a loyal friend, he is really bad at taking photos, and he hates bath time. #illustration #kidlitart

Hi! We're Skype a Scientist! We're a free program that matches scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries, & other groups for Q&As all about science. Get matched with a scientist for a virtual conversation! We have 30+ types of scientist & match weekly. www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

Vancouver area Comic artists! In light of VanCAFs absence this year, it looks like there is going to be another comic creator focused event this may called Rain City Comic Con! I just applied--lets help more local art events flourish! raincitycomiccon.com