Hi! 👋 I’m Alexandra Thompson, Maine based author & illustrator. I’m currently working on a few new manuscripts, but always on the lookout for a great story filled with heart and humor to bring to life. 🎨 #kidlitartpostcard Rep’d by the wonderful Hannah Mann at Writers House.

Calling all illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents: this Thursday is #KidLitArtPostcard day! #kidlit #childrensbooks www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alexandra Thompson and I'm an author and illustrator based in Maine 🌲 Rep'd by Hannah Mann at Writers House. Interested in illustrating picture books and spooky/mystery/magical MG 🥰 #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

Got my first round of proofs from the printer 🥰 I kept pushing off this rainy forest scene because I was so intimidated by its size and afraid I would mess it up. #kidlitart #kidlit

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ It’s here! The cover for my next book, Hazel & Herbert 🦊 🐦 I can’t wait for you to meet these two 🥳 Available for pre-order wherever books are sold 🥰 #kidlitart #picturebook #kidlit

My brain needed a little reset so I broke out some ink and markers. Juliette reminds me to see the excitement and wonder in all things. Kids are pretty cool like that 🥰 ☔️ #kidlitart

#KidLit reminder: Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! Be sure to post with that exact hashtag. I'm going to refresh my info page with art from April's posts, see this page for more info: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Finally finished my newsletter and it’s going out tomorrow 🥳 Ever since I had Juliette I have been absolutely terrible about sending it out regularly 😅 One day I’ll get my ducks in a row again, right?? 😂 🫠 You can subscribe to my newsletter here: alexandracoillustration.ck.page/6305e59750

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For #kidlitart people- did you create a separate account for Flashes? Or did you connect your existing Bluesky account? 🤔

Got the green light on the cover for my book yesterday! 🥳 Adjusting my art to the template and then I’ll print my sketch and transfer it to watercolor paper 🎨 #kidlitart #picturebookprocess

If you see this, post your green art! Spring is coming 🌱 ☔️ 🐸 #kidlitart

If you see this, post a #dragon ✨ Painted this one a while back. Makes me excited for spring 🤗 💐

QRP with something watery 🐳 #kidlitart #sketchbook

I finished the final painting for my book today 🥳 Now to repaint one that’s not working, digitally edit scans, and revise final art that has received notes already. This is my very ✨refined✨ tracking chart 😆 How do you keep track of your progress? #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookprocess

A little detail from my next book 🌼 So close to the finish line! #kidlitart #picturebookprocess #watercolor

0/10 do not recommend getting the flu during the final weeks of your book deadline 🤧🫠

If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.24-Mar.2nd, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find info. Read Guidelines BEFORE replying, thx Pls help boost? Challenging time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky More👇🏼

Reviewing test proofs and working on color mock-ups for my current book. I normally do my color mocks digitally, but this is actually a little easier since I only have my palette to pull from instead of ALL THE COLORS 😵‍💫 #kidlitart #picturebookprocess #kidlit

So proud of the team that brought this book to life! So happy I was able to illustrate Mia’s story 💕 Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social ! 🥳 #kidlit #kidlitart #cybils2024

If you need some last minute printable Valentines, I’ve got these cuties featuring Louie in my etsy shop 💝 littlethimblestudios.etsy.com/listing/7581...

To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation: Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post. (***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***) debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...

If you know of someone with a recently launched #KidLit book or one that's launching in the next few wks, pls ask them to keep an eye on my #KidLitLaunches threads & post their book info? I'm going to keep doing these for another few weeks but if they don't seem to be useful, I'll probably stop. 😁

Snow day means this might be the only drawing I get in today 🌵but drawing with the munchkin is the best 🥰 Using chunky crayons is a great way to loosen up 👏 #kidlitart #drawing

I received a special package just before I left for #scbwi25 📚 🥰 So cool to see the translated title! I am a Masterpiece! Written by Mia Armstrong and illustrated by me 🤗 @randomhousekids.bsky.social #kidlitart

Woohoo! Congrats, @irenafreitas.com ! So excited for everyone to read this book 🥳🥳

If you see this, quote with your night/dark 🌙 #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

Extra special congrats to my great pal @littledrawings.bsky.social for winning bronze at the showcase 🥳 Her work is ✨incredible✨ and her books Wheels, No Wheels and Sparkles, No Sparkles are nightly reads in this household 📚 #scbwiny25

Home after #scbwiny25 Feeling grateful that I got to spend time with my #kidlit people. Especially my ‘17 mentees @diandramae.com @littledrawings.bsky.social @amberalvarezart.bsky.social and Heidi 🥰 We missed you @irenafreitas.com ! More to share, but I need to head back to my final art cave 😆 🎨

I wish I had more time to see all the beautiful artwork last night! I only made it through half the tables 😅

Trying to sketch from memory all the cute doggos in little coats and booties that I saw in Central Park today 🥲 🐕 #kidlitart #sketchbook

Great first full day in NYC. Reunited with kidlit pals @diandramae.com and Heidi. Got to go to the MET, meet up with my brother, and pose with my plaque 😆 Looking forward to the arrival of the rest of our crew. #scbwiny25

Days like today make me miss living in Boston when I was only a 15min drive from the airport 😅 2hours on icy roads, but I made it! #scbwiny25 here I come! 🥳

I’ve got the pre-travel jitters 🫨. Getting everything packed for #scbwiny25 Can’t wait to hug my friends 🤗 Who will I see there??

Introduce yourself with 4 movies 🎥 🍿

Do you sketch daily even in the homestretch of final art? Whenever I’m in the final art crunch for a book, daily sketchbooking goes out the window. BUT miraculously I had time for coffee and sketching before my daughter woke up 🥳 #kidlitart #sketchbook

I’m not sure how I decided after only ever having done a few small studies in watercolor that I would do a WHOLE picture book this way. Been sweating my way through 🤣 I’m constantly telling myself, “Don’t touch it, DON’T TOUCH IT! Let it dry!!” #kidlitart

We borrowed Pig Town Party by @liantomato.bsky.social from the library on Saturday and we’ve already read it at least 20 times. I think it’s my 2yo (and my) new favorite book 🐷 💕 Hilarious and adorable ✨

It's time to bid on #KidLitforLA auctions for wildfire relief! Heads up for MG writers - I'm offering a FULL novel critique and a skip-the-slush-pile pass with Bloomsbury Kids publishing director Mary Kate Castellani. Check out all the details & bid here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

Bid for a great cause. Raising money for the LA fires. Thank you @kidlitforla.bsky.social organizers ❤️🙏🏼📚 So many great opportunities! Be sure to check out the auction and share please ❤️ www.32auctions.com/organization... #kidlit #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #kidlitforla #kidlitforlosangeles

I received test proofs today for my forthcoming picture book. Feels amazing to finally be at this point after YEARS of this book taking a back seat 🥲💖 #kidlitart #picturebook

In this semi-autobiographical story, we get to see the world through the eyes of Mia, a girl with Down syndrome. Readers will enjoy the day-to-day fun and artistic thinking that leads Mia to realize, “I Am a Masterpiece!” @alexandradraws.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social 3/8

This sweet story was inspired by a real life little red chair is brought to life with detailed, gentle illustrations, this story will be a hit with those that see the beauty within. @cathyso.bsky.social @alexandradraws.bsky.social 6/8

So excited to attend the winter conference! Haven’t been to an SCBWI in-person conference since 2019. Who else is going? #kidlit #kidlitart

If you see this, post some cat art 🐈 💗 #kidlitart

If you see this, post a vampire and pass it on 🧛🏻‍♂️🖤 #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alexandra Thompson and I'm an author and illustrator based in Maine 🌲 Rep'd by Hannah Mann at Writers House. Interested in illustrating picture books and spooky/mystery/magical MG 🥰

I thought it would be fun to share a materials snapshot for my current book. I’ve got lots of color recipe swatch sheets strewn about the studio. The tray with pencils is for the colors that I’m using (I keep the rest sorted by hue in jars). QRP what you’re working with today 🤗 #kidlitart

I would love for you to pick up one of my books this holiday season (books make the best gifts🤗), but don’t forget there are FREE ways to support your fave #kidlit authors/illustrators too 🥰✨ #kidlitart If you are looking to gift 📚 , you can find my books here: bookshop.org/shop/alexand...