Join me next Saturday at Porter Square Books @porter_square_books at 11am for storytime. I’ll be reading, drawing, showing originals, and of course signing books for my newest release PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY #booksigning #bookrelease #portersquarebooks #childrensbookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart

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🍓Artists, if you see this, post something RED!❣️ #kidlitart #illustration #artshare #ifyouseethis #qrp #artists #illustrators #collage #art

🤖 If you see this, post a robot 🤖 @acidlich.bsky.social I’ll see your Crow, and raise you one! #kidlitart #mst3k #mst3kart #illustration #artshare #qrt #gallery1988 #mysterysciencetheater3000

🎨 It’s a Draw This In Your Style! Create your own version of this image. I'll pick a favorite on Sept 30th & send the artist a signed and personalized copy of my new book PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY! Rules in the comments ⬇️ #dtiys #drawthisinyourstyle #artchallenge #artprompt #illustration #kidlitart

It’s time for another Draw This in Your Style challenge! The clear winner of the poll was the boy and bird. Contest Details on insta. #drawthisinyourstylechallenge #dtiys #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #KidLitIllustration #birdillustration #dtiyschallenge #dtiyschallenges

✍️Help! I want to have #DTIYS challenge, but I don't know which piece to choose. Which one would you want to draw in your style? 📘🖊️You can win a signed copy of PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY! #kidlitart #drawthisinyourstyle #illustration #artprompt #artprompts #artchallenge #artchallenges

🧢What do you think I made the hat out of? To celebrate the release of PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & me, I painted my own “Piggy” bank 🐷This is a shortened version (see the full one on my Insta or YouTube. Don’t worry it speeds up!) #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #art

🚨Tomorrow the 11th! 2PM ET! Instagram Live! I’ll be joined by the super duper star Chris Chatterton on Gab ‘n’ Doodle, to chat & make art 🎨Chris is a prolific #kidlit author/illustrator and the King of Cute! 🎥 I’ll be on until 6. Chris can stay on as long as he likes #illustration #kidlitart #art

❗️Tomorrow the 11th at 2PM ET, on Instagram Live, I’ll be joined by the super duper #kidlit author/illustrator Chris Chatterton on Gab ‘n’ Doodle, to chat & make art 🎨Chris can turn anything ridiculously cute version with the wave of his artistic hand. It’s pure magic. 🗣️Join us & ask us anything!

🧑‍🏫 Class is in session! I’ve been a professor for over 2 decades & I’ve learned a few things in my day. Every bit of wisdom has a big ol’ but. 🎨 I’ll be sharing some buts on here from time to time. ❓What’s the best art/illustration advice you’ve gotten? #Illustration #KidLitArt #illustrators #art

Elemental art share featuring water🌊 If you see this, post something watery! #KidLitArt #Collage #Illustration #ArtShare @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

How sneaky are you? What’s the sneakiest thing you’ve done? I would be more sneaky if I was more nimble and shorter. I made this piece on Gab ‘n’ Doodle. You can see it on my feed. #collageart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #castleart #wolfillustration

If you see this, post a vampire! #kidlitart #illustration

🗓️ On this week’s Gab n Doodle on Instagram Live, I’ll be joined by super duper #kidlit author/illustrator Chris Chatterton. We’ll chat & make art together! 😻Chris has the amazing skill to turn anything, into a ridiculously cuter version with the wave of his artistic hand! #illustration #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social with @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #cuteanimals #animalillustration

‼️TOMORROW Thurs 9/4 at a SPECIALTIME 11AM ET! Instagram Live! Join me & my pal/former coworker, #kidlit and #surfacedesign artist Lauren Lowen, for a lively chat and some art-making. 🤔 What should we make tomorrow?? 🗣️ Join us & ask questions! #kidlitart #illustration #art

🐭 Are you a city mouse or country mouse? I’m a suburbs mouse, if that’s even a thing! 🎨🎥 I made this on Gab ‘n’ Doodle when my lovely guest was @miriambos.com You can watch the whole thing on my YouTube channel or my Instagram (both @studiohoffmann) @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #art

🦸Who’s faster than a speeding bullet? More powerful than a locomotive? Not a piggy bank! But he sure can learn to save coins! Soaring into stores today: PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & me! 📘Learn more: bookshop.org/p/books/pigg... #kidlit #PictureBooks #kidlitart #booksky

This Thursday at 11AM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the tremendously talented Lauren Lowen @laurenmincolowen on Gab ‘n’ Doodle #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists

SAVE THE DATES!!! School is back in session and so is Gab ‘n’ Doodle. You’ll learn lots this September from our fantastic guest illustrators on insta. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists #illustration

🍊Artists, QRP with your orange art! 🧡 #kidlitart #illustration #qrp #ifyouseethis #art #artshare

🐷 I’m squealing with delight cuz PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY got a great review from Kirkus! 📘 It hits the shelves this Tue, Sept 2nd! 💰It’s the 4th in the popular pun-ny money series by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & me! #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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🚨 TODAY 2pm ET on Instagram Live, I’ll be joined by the ridiculously talented Matt Hunt on Gab ‘n’ Doodle 🎨 We’ll chat while we make whatever kind of art we want! Join us & ask us anything! 🎥 I’ll be on for 4 hrs. Matt can stay as long as he likes #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

🚨TOMORROW! Instagram Live! One of my favorite #kidlit author/illustrators will join me to chat and make art! 🎥🗣️Watch us live & ask us anything, such as, “Matt, how is your art so elegantly crisp & beautifully loose at the same time?” #kidlitart #picturebooks #illustration @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Post a witch if you wish 🧙‍♀️ . #kidlitart #illustration #ifyouseethis #qrp

My silly pooches. Happy #NoodleTuesday #littledogs #cutedogs #funnydogs #chugdog #chuglife #chiweenie #labrahuahua

🐷Get ready to squeal, just 1 WEEK until PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY hits shelves! Please consider preordering from your fave indie bookstore 📘It’s the latest in the funny punny-money series by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & yours truly, teaching kids financial literacy #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

Congress is deciding right now how much funding IMLS will receive—and your voice matters. Join thousands of Americans calling on our elected officials to fully fund IMLS and protect the programs that empower millions every day. bit.ly/4m7g8h9 via @everylibrary.bsky.social‬

If you see this, quote post your cat art 😸🎨 #kidlitart #cats #illustration #ifyouseethis #catart

🌻My beautiful dog, Mayo 😍 #CuteDogs #ChugDog #ChugLife #littledogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsofbs #chugdogs

This Thursday at 2PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the ridiculously talented Matt Hunt @mathunt on Gab ‘n’ Doodle #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists @nosycrow.bsky.social

Who can relate? What interrupts you when you’re trying to work? Check out the full video and see the silly ending: www.instagram.com/share/BAboPU... #artists #illustrators #artistproblems #illustratorproblems #artistlife #illustratorlife #designers #designerlife #kidlitart #kidlitartists

Think way back…Was the first day of school scary? Painful? Exciting? Full of surprises? Were there dinosaurs? I made this piece on Gab ‘n’ Doodle when my guest was Nila Aye. #collageart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #firstdayofschool #dinosaurart #dinosaur

🚨TODAY (Wed 8/20) on a SPECIAL DAY, join me & superstar #kidlit author/ illustrator @miriambos.com on Instagram at 2pm ET/8pm CEST (I’ll be on for 4 hrs. Miriam can stay on as long as she likes) 🗣️Ask us anything as we chat and make art! #illustration #kidlitart #art #childrensbooks #picturebooks

🚨Tomorrow (WED 8/20) on a SPECIAL day, join me & superstar #kidlit author/illustrator @miriambos.com 🎨LIVE on Instagram at 2pm ET (8pm CEST) 🗣️Ask us anything as we chat and make art on the theme of “city life”! #illustration #kidlitart #art #childrensbooks #picturebooks #artlovers

Let’s make some art!!! This Wednesday at 2PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the super talented Miriam Bos @miriambos.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists

‼️TODAY‼️ 2pm ET/7pm BST‼️ Instagram Live! Join me & the #kidlit illustrator Nila Aye for live art-making and chatting 🗣️Ask us anything! I’ll be on for 4 hours. Nila can stay on as long as she likes! #illustration #kidlitart #picturebooks @hachetteuk.bsky.social @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social

‼️TODAY‼️ 2pm ET/7pm BST‼️ Instagram Live! Join me & the supremely talented Nila Aye for some live art-making and chatting. 🗣️Ask us anything! 😻Nila’s artwork is so precious and adorable, how does she do it?? Join us & find out! #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks @hachetteuk.bsky.social

🐷Coming Sept 2! Preorder Now! 📚The latest in the punny-money series by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & yours truly, which teach early financial literacy 🙏 Preorders make a huge difference to how well a book does! #kidlit #picturebooks #elementaryteachers #teachersofbluesky #kidlitart

What’s an old timer job you’d have enjoyed? River boat captain? Snake oil salesperson? I made this piece on Gab ‘n’ Doodle when my guest was @gordyjwright and you can watch me make it on insta. #birdillustration #birdart #riverboat #collageart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Who’s ready for a good chat?!!! This Thursday at 2PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the spectacular Nila Aye @nilaaye #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists @hachetteuk.bsky.social

🚨Starting NOW on Instagram Live! Join me & @gordywright.bsky.social as we chat and make art. Ask us anything about #kidlit , #illustration or anything! I’ll be live til 6pm ET, and Gordy can stay on as long as he likes! This continues my summer series of chatting with European guests! #kidlitart

Are you a busy little bee? Are you too busy? On scale of 1-10, how busy are you? Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

Ironically the AI pushers keep telling us resistance is futile in academia, and that this is how mathematics teachers reacted to the introduction of the calculator, to which I would say, AT LEAST THE CALCULATOR DOESNT MAKE SHIT UP

⛰️🌲🎒Ready for an adventure?!!! This Thursday at 2pm ET/7pm BST, over on Instagram Live, I’ll be joined by the exceptional Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social for art-making and chatting. 🗣️We love questions. Ask us anything! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #childrensbooks

Ready for an adventure?!!! This Thursday at 2PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the exceptional Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists

SAVE THE DATES!!! Gab ‘n’ Doodle is bringing in the August heat is a line up of super stars on insta. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists #illustration