This was my first time test driving watercolor pencils, so I thought I'd make a making-of video for my latest drawing! --- #kidlitart #drawing #art #illustration #autumnvibes🍁 #queerartist #kidlitartist

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Tate, a kids author/illustrator. Learn more about me at tatecartoons.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel steelworksliterary.com

In Book Two we'll get to meet Nick's hip-hop hero, the famous DJ French Toast! Sweet necklace, right? #graphicnovel #kidlitart

Happy Halloween from your friends in New Leaf! #kidlitart

Fun in the pool! Can't believe Book Two launches in just 4 months! #graphicnovel #process #illustration #kidlitart

In Book Two we'll get to meet Sy's dad! Can't wait for release day February 24th 😀

Happy #KidLitPostcard Day! Today I'm sharing a panel from my MG graphic novel, Operation: Cover-Up. Book two comes out in February! You can learn more about me on my website: tatecartoons.com

Book two comes out five months from today! Here's Sy leaping off the diving board. He's got style.

Happy Monday! If you've read Operation: Cover-Up, first off, thank you! And second off, please consider rating/reviewing it on Goodreads or other platforms. It helps a ton!

Ready for fall #kidlitartpostcard

The proof pages for Operation: Make a Splash arrived! I'm super pleased with how they turned out and grateful to be working with the terrific folks at @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social I can't wait for this book to come out in less than 6 months! #comics #graphicnovel #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Sad to say I've never driven a tractor before. I also don't live in a mushroom house, but we all can dream.

Pals 🙂 #kidlitart

Hope you all have a great Friday! #kidlitart

Out for a cruise #kidlitart

As you can see, Nick has pretty impressive hops. He is a bunny, after all. Hope you all have a great Friday! #kidlitart

Summer vibes ☀︎༄.° #kidlitart

Today I got to visit a summer camp thanks to a local organization called Chatham Reads. I had a great time talking to the kids about graphic novels and storytelling, and one of the campers was kind enough to give me these cards. It's days like today when I feel lucky to be a #kidsauthor!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an illustrator and cartoonist who loves drawing fun stories for young and reluctant readers. I'm also sad to say I've never gone kite surfing. Hopefully one day!

Cover reveal! I'm so excited to announce that book two of the Operation series, Operation: Make a Splash, will release 2-24-26! Thanks so much to my agent, Lori Steel, my editor, Erinn Pascal, and the whole team @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social for helping make this book a reality. #graphicnovel

Squad! #kidlitart

I'll be attending the ALA Annual Conference at the end of this month! On Monday the 30th at 9:30 I'll be joining a panel discussing humor in graphic novels in booth 2062, and I'll be signing copies of Operation: Cover-Up at 11 in booth 414. If you'll be there, I hope we can meet. Super excited!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

Lazy Sunday ૮ – ﻌ–აᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 #illustration #kidlitart

Happy Friday! I don't know how to skate, but I love drawing characters on skateboards. Hope you all have a good one! #illustration #kidlitart

Climb on! #graphicnovel #comics #kidlitart #illustration

Best pals #illustration #kidlitart #cartoon

Sy takes the lead! #graphicnovel #comics #kidlitart #illustration

A lazy afternoon (ᴗ˳ᴗ) zZ #kidlitart #illustration

Make a wish #graphicnovel #comics #kidlitart #illustration

A little rain can't keep these two off the trail #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #ChildrensBookWeek ! To celebrate, I made this illustration of Sy, Nick, and Violet inspired by the theme of this year's event: #StoryOcean I hope you all join me in celebrating and have a great Thursday! #graphicnovel #kidlitart

Sy, Nick, and Violet reach the top of New Leaf Knob! I hope you all accomplish your goals today. #graphicnovel #comics #kidlitart #illustration

Don't be ridiculous #comic #webcomic #comicstrip

Happy Monday! Here's Sy's mom in her element. Hope you all have a good one! #graphicnovel #comics #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I wish I could've blown a bubble like this as a kid. I'm repped by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

It's hiking weather! I hope you're all getting the chance to enjoy the outdoors 🙂 #graphicnovel #kidlitart #comics

That worked?

How Sy feels playing his favorite video game, Dragon Clash! Hope you're all having a great day 🙂 #graphicnovel #kidlitart #comics #illustration

The only thing Moe loves as much as sculpting is coffee ☕ #graphicnovel #kidlitart

Violet colors the cover of Treehouse Heroes issue 2! Drawing the first issue was one of my favorite parts or making Operation: Cover-Up. Hope you're all having a good one!

It's been three months since Operation: Cover-Up hit the shelves! Time has flown by and I'm so grateful for all the support. Here's Sy playing his fav game, Dragon Clash. I hope you all have an awesome day! #kidlitart #graphicnovel #kidsbooks

Dreams do come true #comic

We don't get to see her play in Operation: Cover-Up, but Annabelle is an avid soccer player. She's the star forward on her travel team, the New Leaf Rakers! #kidlitart

Cat people

Not even mad

Sole food

Off the hook

Favorite pastime