‪ Countering our hot, smokey Colorado weather with snow and ice--and kindness is always in season! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day. I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and the children’s book world, is saddened by the news that author, mentor and friend, Jane Yolen, has died. She was 87 and her loss cannot be measured. Please find the full obituary here: www.scbwi.org/remembering-...

Happy 5th anniversary of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator who's always been a dreamer. I love drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Happy Birthday to Dr Maya Angelou (born April 4, 1928)

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day, and happy spring! I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

Happy World Bear Day! With our record-breaking warm weather, the bears are already awake and looking for food. Hoping to see some spring cubs this year! #WorldBearDay

📚💖🌟 I’m excited to share the 1st official #PBStudyBuddy feature in the new 3x3x3 format with: JEONG IS JEONG, A SEASON FOR FISHIN’, and BEFORE I LIVED HERE. Check out these FAB books! 🤩📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

Happy New Year, and happy January #KidLitArtPostcard Day from Colorado where it looks a lot like this outside today! I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing kids, animals and nature. portfolio- bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

This looks so good!

It's a little early, but I wanted to let #kidlit know that our first #KidLitArtPostcard event of 2026 will be Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Happy December #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Beth, an author-illustrator from snowy Colorado. portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

#NationalMemoirMonth! Remember Me, Remember Me Not, an intimate #memoir to aid you to: believe in your choices, accept your range of emotions, find love and insight—is #Free @ #Kindle #Amazon on Fridays in #November 2025. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK44918... #FreeBook #ENDALZ #caregiver #BookSky

Happy November #KidLitArtPostcard Day! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

Look what I found on my deck the other morning! Yes that means it snowed here in the mountains of CO last week. It also means a black bear was hoping to get into my kitchen! (Bear paws have 5 toes--the furthest "toe" to the left was most likely made by a drip from the roof) #nature #Colorado

Informative conversation for NF picture books writers! @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social‬ and @emilystarr.bsky.social discuss how to spark natural curiosity and why it's so important to get young kids turned on to science. youtu.be/Yl7Kk7Jy1kE #STEMbooks #KidLit #picturebooks #STEMeducation #Nonfiction

Recently spotted in the neighborhood: black bear, pine squirrel, mule deer, great horned owl. I love the zoo outside my window! The bears have cleaned out my crabapple tree with only minor "pruning" this year. #Colorado #wildlife #nature

Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard ! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

...And poof! It's fall! How did that happen so fast? This was taken on a family hike the other evening. (photo by Kevin Mehall, kevinmehall.net)

Such an important topic! Congratulations on your book release, Jennifer! I can't wait to read it.

This is tonight! Looking forward to it!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator from Colorado inspired by nature and curious kids! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

When I am here, it is to share something exciting! Do you write STEM-themed nonfiction or fiction? Join me for a deep dive into K-5 science! Attend 1 session or all 5 in this webinar series designed to help #kidlit creators master the seismic shifts in science ed. starrmatica.com/kidlitscienc...

This.

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Look who flew right outside my window this morning! #wildlife #owl

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! It's always so fun to see such wonderful art from so many talented creators! This pair of puddle jumpers have found a bit of magic! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! Hi, I'm Beth Mehall. I love big emotions, cute critters and curious kids! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

The bears are back in the neighborhood, and one of them brought her cubs! #Coloradowildlife #babyanimals

How am I supposed to get anything done when this little cutie is scampering around outside my window!

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! I love seeing all the amazing art from so many talented creators! portfolio- www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

The wild lupine are out early and seem especially gorgeous this year.  #Colorado

Seeing a lot of posts about how Bluesky’s growth has slowed, about how it’s waning popularity is troubling. I was the 523rd person to join, and I am untroubled. Bluesky has never been about waiting for the whole world to show up. It has always been about the portion of the world that’s here.

You never know what you'll find on a quick walk in the woods. #nature

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I especially love to capture emotion and illustrate children, animals and nature. Find more of my work at bethmehall.com #kidlitart #picturebook

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi! I'm Beth. I especially love to draw kids, animals and nature. These little critters were done in a new cut paper effect technique I've been working on. www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

Nothing like a foot of new snow... In April. Gotta love Colorado!

see, book people get it.

SCBWI March Prompt "Wild Things" #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart

OMG, I love this so much: the Super Bowl for unagented PB writers. What a great way to describe #PBParty. 💗

🌟Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Andrea Yomtob, an illustrator and author of picture books from Los Angeles. I'm seeking representation for work on kidlit-related art projects. You can find more of my work at www.andreayomtob.com All my work is hand-painted. Thanks for looking!🌟

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, and Happy New Year! I hope your 2025 is full of magical moments! You can find more of my work at www.bethmehall.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks

✍️💻🥢🎁Want to read my blog post “Behind-the-Swag Breakdown for TRICKY CHOPSTICKS”? It’s about how I created swag to launch my book. If you’re a fellow #Kidlit creator, you may find the info and tips useful! ➡️ kidlitworks.com/blog @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @kidlitworks.bsky.social

Great advice! Here's hoping 2025 will be your "and then" year!

Comic: Santa The Writer #DebbieOhiComics

"Praise their efforts, too. When your child accomplishes something, focus on the process, rather than the result." Great advice from my friend and "Super Duper" author Rachel Funez.

Hello and happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! #kidlitart #picturebooks

If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.

Inspired by real life #kidlit #kidlitart #bears

Lots of bears have been visiting the neighborhood this fall. They are a wonderful source of inspiration!

The one thing I’m certain of this morning #kidlit is that books matter more than ever.