It’s #NationalIllustrationDay2025 with @qbcentre #nationalillustrationday I’m near the end of a big #picturebookdeadline, so other #illustrators will know the feeling of being buried in the ‘cave’! Celebrating by sharing Finding Forgiveness, written by @rebeccagardynlivington, by @macbookkids

Today is the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. For all those celebrating the holiday traditions, I hope you find forgiveness and enjoy the new beginnings. This image from Finding Forgiveness, a beautiful story by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Author @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social discusses her new #picturebook Finding Forgiveness (w/ @dianamayoillo.bsky.social art) sharing tips for picture book writers about rhyming + more in an interview w/ @janalyssa.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg #kidlit #authorsofbsky wp.me/p3X25n-bhT

Here is big sister, Finding Forgiveness with her sibling. Published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social #illustration #picturebook #kidlit #childrensbook #kidlitart

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, a children’s book illustrator and I have a new picture book out! Here’s a new piece from Finding Forgiveness, written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published @mackidsbooks.bsky.social This is a story about sisterhood, during Rosh Hashanah

Finding Forgiveness, a story set during the ceremony of Tashlich, during the Jewish New Year. Two sisters symbolically cast away their regrets from the previous year by throwing pieces of bread into water, reflecting on their past mistakes @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

FINDING FORGIVENESS is out in the world TODAY! 🎉 A book about sisterhood, making amends & forgiving ourselves, all set against the backdrop of Rosh Hashanah & Tashlich. TY @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social, @dianamayoillo.bsky.social & @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social.🥳

“Finding Forgiveness is a loving, heartwarming picture book about empathy, sisterhood, and finding the courage to ask for forgiveness—and having the grace to give it—both to others and to ourselves.” Beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

It’s publication day! Finding Forgiveness is out now on the US! Written by the fabulous @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social. Look at the gloss in that cover! #illustration #newbook #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook

Today is National Sisters Day! (Who knew?!) Thankful for my own sis who I don't get to see as often as I'd like (love you, D!)❤️ And just a reminder that FINDING FORGIVENESS comes out THIS TUESDAY 8/5! 🎉 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social @dianamayoillo.bsky.social

Such a great review- thanks for sharing, Rebecca!

Continuing the tree theme…! #illustration #kidlit #folktaleweek #tree #childrensbook

Been busy in the #garden this week🌱🐝 #illustration

Another little old #mermaid for #mermay! #illustrator #illustration #kidlitartist #childrensbooks #picturebooks

Little old #mermaid for #mermay! #illustration #illustrator #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #dianamayo

A wonderful Kirkus review for Finding Forgiveness! Gardyn Levington’s rhyming couplets skillfully capture the narrator’s emotional journey, while Mayo’s deftly illustrated, light-filled spreads and pastel colors convey the joy of the holiday @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

TY Kirkus Reviews for this review of FINDING FORGIVENESS by me & the fabulous @dianamayoillo.bsky.social 🥳 Out on 8/5/25 & avail for pre-order now! 😊). Read the full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

You can preorder Finding Forgiveness from today until Friday with 25% discount! @Barnesandnoble have a 25% discount on ALL preorders, when you use code PREORDER25 at checkout Exclusive to B&N members it includes an add10% discount for Premium members #BNPreorder @mackidsbooks @rebeccagardynlevington

Phew! It’s a GOOD day. I’ve just completed the artwork for a #picturebook! 🥳 I’ve really enjoyed painting this project - but you’ll have to wait a year till I can show you the fruits of my labour! 😅 For now, a rest… @shannonstocker_ @randomhousekids #illustration

It’s #worldbookday #worldbookday2025 I’m grateful to be creating books each day, painting pictures for little people. It’s also #kidlitartpostcard day - I’m Diana Mayo, currently working with @randomhousekids @mackidsbooks @fsgbooks Contact Andrea Morrison at #WritersHouse #illustration

Feel like I’m in an illustration mind bubble…#deadlines #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #picturebook From #mollyonthemoon @maryrobinettekowal.com @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Wishing you all love in #Valentinesday #illustrator #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlit

This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this. www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...

ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta... there is also a survey that can be filled in on the gov site, too. it's very long and a pain to fill in, but will hopefully be taken into consideration. closes 25 feb

US FOLKS! Finding Forgiveness is available to pre-order today at Barnes & Noble with 25% discount on ALL preorders! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. Exclusive to B&N members + extra 10% discount for Premium @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #illustration @barnesandnoble.com

Happy Monday folks! #mondaymorning #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #picturebooks

This wintry snap is continuing here in the UK… #snowghost, written by #to Mitton, published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #illustration #kidlit #picturebooks #illustrator

After what seems like one of the world’s most tumultuous years, certain that I can remember, let’s wish for fresh hope and new beginnings. Happy New Year Everyone! #illustration #kidlitart #happynewyear

Wishing you all a very happy and restful Christmas! 🤶 🎄👼 #illustration #kidlit #angels #picturebooks #childrensbook

Happy Friday all! Detail from Snow Ghost, written by Tony Mitton, published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #snow #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlit #picturebook

It’s VERY windy here in the UK - take care folks! #illustration from #snowghost written by #tonymitton published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

Hello! 👋 My name is Denis, and I'm a children's book illustrator based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I like bold lines, wonky shapes, crooked perspective, and limited palettes. You can check out more of my work at www.denisillustrates.com #kidlitart #art #illustration

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day - Hi, I’m Diana, an illustrator living just outside London, UK. I’m busy working on picture books with @randomhousekids.bsky.social & @mackidsbooks.bsky.social but I’m always open to conversations for the future! Please contact Andrea Morrison at Writers Writers House

Checking exciting proofs today! 👀🤓 @rebeccaglevington.sky.social #illustration #illustrator #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebooks

It’s #nationalillustrationday! I’m suitably swooping into London Town to do some #illustration hot-desking! This one from #snowghost, written by #tonymitton published by @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebook

Thanks for sharing your original and funny work here, Nicola, and being a #folktale champion here on #bluesky!

It’s the last day of #folktaleweek - Blossom “Tree fairy found the lock, put the key in and turned. At last, Spring began again!” Thanks to all the hosts - I’ve had a blast!

Day 6 #folktaleweek- BONE “Finally, Tree Fairy arrived at the core, the very bones of the tree and there she found a key…” #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekbone #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator

#folktaleweek2024 day 5 - DEPTH “The tree was dormant and dry, but still she followed the trail down. Downwards towards the deepest, darkest depths beneath.” #folktaleweek #folktaleweekdepth #illustration #kidlit #kidlitillustrator #childrensbooks

#folktaleweek day 4 - #TRAIL “Tree Fairy wandered on and then noticed a trail of seeds. She followed them all the way to the bottom of a large tree…” #kidlit #kidlitart #folktaleweektrail #folktaleweek2024 #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration

It’s #folktaleweek day 3 - BLIGHT “But she felt blighted on seeing that all the trees looked the same.” Thanks again to all the hosts (who don’t see my o be here yet!) #illustration #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekblight

It’s #folktaleweek day 2 - GATE . “Then, in the distance, she saw hope through a gap in the trees and pushed through a gateway.” Thanks to hosts @kalyquarles.bsky.social @jennifermpotter.com @debrastyer.bsky.social @louvedraws @matejalukezic.bsky.social @rachaelschafermakes

The Folktale Week feed is doing its job and pulling in everyone's posts. Have a browse of prompt 1: MIST bsky.app/profile/did:... #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #kidlitart

Thanks Jameela!

It’s #folktaleweek day 1 - MIST “Tree Fairy had wandered lost and alone for a while. She couldn’t see or feel clearly through the wintry mists that surrounded her.” I’ve written a simple #folktale of my own this year-just a little tale to weave prompts together. #folktaleweekmist #folktaleweek2024

Another brilliant list! Yes, please do add me in me in, ta !

Great lists - thanks Marianne! I’m getting newly acquainted over here - please could I be added?!

Have you seen the gorgeous ’beaver’ super-moon out tonight?! This one’s from Molly on the Moon, @maryrobinette.bsky.social @mackidsbooks #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook

Sooo many lovely authors & illustrators on this platform to follow. Will post more soon but for now: @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social @sophyhenn.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @hannahgold.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social

Just finished a little pile of paintings for #folktaleweek over on Instagram. Anyone else sharing their work next week - looking forward to seeing what everyone’s been making 🤓