Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! . ✨Portfolio site at www.annastenger.com✨ #kidlitpostcardr#kidlitpostcarddaya#kidliti#kidlitartr#kidlitpostcardr#picturebooko#familypete#bigfeelingsg#firstlosss#sorrowow

Hi #portfolioday ! I'm Anna Stenger, an author/illustrator looking for work in children's books. Having worked as a graphic designer, I love composing images based on shape and contrast, then sprinkling in details to bring the story to life. www.annastenger.com [email protected]

I sent out my March newsletter this week so now I’m 3/3 in 2025 and I’m not sure I’ve ever felt this successful 😂

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! . ✨Portfolio site at www.annastenger.com✨ #kidlitpostcardr#kidlitpostcarddaya#kidliti#kidlitartr#kidlitpostcardr#picturebooko#secretst#sneakyk#puppyp#backpackck

I love the idea of this piece but I think it’s time to put this color palette to rest… The saturation distracts me. Thoughts? #kidlitart #picturebook #wip

The clipping of this image has got a great response from, I assume, fellow parent-illustrators, so I’m sharing the entire image here for the full effect :) #kidlit #kidlitart #parenting #toddlerlife

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! . ✨Portfolio site at www.annastenger.com✨ #kidlitpostcardr#kidlitpostcarddaya#kidliti#kidlitartr#kidlitpostcardr#picturebookok

My February newsletter went out this morning! I’m pretty proud of myself for hitting 2/2 months of 2025 so far 💪 Subscribe if you want a little update on what I’ve been creating… I promise you’ll only get one email per month. I know our inboxes are jam packed!

I wrote a small blurb on my Substack about James Gurney’s Windmill Principle and how I live and die by this concept 🤪 only half joking…

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! . ✨Portfolio site at www.annastenger.com✨ #kidlitpostcardr#kidlitpostcarddaya#kidliti#kidlitartr#kidlitpostcardr#picturebookok

Made a new illustration this weekend and wrote a little bit about my process on Substack 👍

The world is upside down. Books are right side up.

Wow, experiencing major FOMO for the SCBWI NY conference…

With the extreme volume of books that I oversee I'm sometimes able to triangulate subtle shifts in the design zeitgeist. This will be obtuse, so do with it what you will, but my gut is telling me: gradients are out. Perhaps because within this era of gray areas, concrete positions are required.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’ve been working on some new stuff that is no where near ready to share, so enjoy this garbage picture from 2024 😁 . ✨Portfolio site at www.annastenger.com✨ #kidlitpostcardr#kidlitpostcarddaya#kidliti#kidlitartr#kidlitpostcardr#picturebookok

I’ve been attempting to keep up with all the October art challenges this year and here was my first quick piece, combining Inktober (backpack) with SCBWI’s Artober (whispers). #scbwiartober2024 #inktober2024 #whispers #backpack Yes I made up my own rules 🤓

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! . Sharing something festive for October! 🍁🎃 . ✨Portfolio site at www.annastenger.com✨ #kidlitpostcardr#kidlitartpostcardr#postcarddaya#halloweenartr#witchese#dancingcata#picturebookartrt

Experimenting with traditional media and polishing off with digital details…

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I love telling silly or endearing stories with vibrant characters through pictures full of textured shapes and limited color palettes. Check out more here: Www.annastenger.com #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart

Chiming in for my first #kidlitartpostcard on Bluesky ! I'm Anna Stenger, a picture book maker from suburban Chicago. I love a quiet story with clever pictures and endearing characters. Portfolio at annastenger.com Currently seeking representation. #kidlit   #kidlitart   #picturebooks