Reading ‘That’s Not My Name!’ by @anooshasyed.com & discussing the importance of people saying our names correctly Lesson comes from @antiracistarted.bsky.social #EduSky

Have you listened to our latest episode? It features the "Love like Salt" Trope which is when a princess gets exiled for telling her father she loves him like salt. One of our inspirations came from @anooshasyed.com's retelling of the Pakistani version in her book "The Salt Princess."

Educator and #PenguinClasroomPartner Nawal Qarooni shares why @anooshasyed.com's THAT’S NOT MY NAME is a must-have #BackToSchool picture book for your classroom or library! #ad

This is Lesson #1 in my new series “10 Lessons from 10 Years”; a look back at the messy, non-linear career journey that got me to where I am now.

I made a video walking you through my entire TEN YEAR career journey year by year. From my first book deal to burnout, creative pivots, and figuring out how to be an artist and a parent at the same time. Watch here: youtu.be/QzfOuBQqJD0

Every artist has their own journey, and I want to share mine with you. In this new Youtube video, I go over my 10 YEAR art timeline and all its ups and downs. From graduating school in 2015, to now as an award-winning #illustrator of 40 books. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzfO...

Follow and check out people who are currently in the field to see what they’ve experienced! @anooshasyed.com has a super useful YT channel in which she gives so many amazing tips about the kidlit industry, like how to organize a portfolio, how to choose an agent, and many more! (3/4)

My book LOST STICK won the Blue Spruce award of the Forest of Reading; Canada’s largest recreational reading program! ✨✨✨ I was told that 10k schoolchildren across Canada voted for my book. Thank you kids and the Ontario Library Association! I am now a multi-award winner hehe

Really enjoyed the webinar by @anooshasyed.com today offered by @scbwisfneb.bsky.social ! When I grow up, I want to be a successful freelance illustrator 🤩 #kidlit

Say hello to my new portfolio!! 🙌 A hub for everything Anoosha, all my creative work, and my free accessible art resources! Check it out at anooshasyed.com

Say hello to my new branding! #illustration

A Pakistani #picturebook folktale from @anooshasyed.com proves that being true to oneself is always best. THE SALT PRINCESS from @harpercollinsca.bsky.social is as vibrant in its storytelling as it is in its artwork. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-...

🌙 Check out our robust collection of children's books about #Ramadan, including these brand new titles! www.bookelicious.com/search/?q=ra... @marziehabbas.bsky.social, @anooshasyed.com, Inda Ahmad Zahri, Wahab Algarmi, Razeena Omar Gutta, Zayneb Haleem #RamadanMubarak #kidlit #edusky

Thursday at 8PM EST, I’ll be joined by the astounding Anoosha Syed @anooshasyed.com live on insta #anooshasyed #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists

👋 Every week I have a “Gab ‘n’ Doodle” on Instagram Live. I have on guest kidlit illustrators and we chat while we make art. Afterwards, they’re posted to my Instagram and my YouTube: youtube.com/@studiohoffm... 👀 This Thursday at 8pm ET, I’ll welcome @anooshasyed.com !

UPDATE on Mahmoud Khalil from his lawyers and his wife: "Today I spoke to Mahmoud and he is healthy and his spirits are undaunted by his predicament." (Legal team now includes ACLU, CCR.)

My friend Qusay is 18 years old and living in Gaza, Palestine. Because of israel’s genocide, prices for basic necessities continue to skyrocket. Please contribute and share to help. gofund.me/ec041047

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 I pray that everyone has blessed month of peace, self-improvement, spiritual growth and forgiveness. I have such FOMO since I am not able to fast this year again but hope to make the most of Ramadan in the ways that I can.

Google Calendar has removed key cultural events from their site including: • Pride Month • Black History Month • Holocaust Remembrance Day • Jewish Heritage • Hispanic Heritage • Indigenous People Month

Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork. Thread: #kidlit

The Children’s Book Council has announced the four winners of its inaugural CBC Graphic Novel Advocate Award

♥️My new book THE SALT PRINCESS is on sale until 2/7!♥️ Use code PREORDER25 at Barnes&Noble for a 25% discount on all upcoming books, plus another 10% off for Premium members! This is a great time to preorder all your favourite new books :) Find it here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-salt-p...

Thinking about illustrating children’s books but not sure where to start? Here are 6 ways to work as a children’s illustrator ✏️📚 #kidlit Thread:

I’m so lucky that I have online friends spread out in the animation, kidlit, comics and YouTube spheres! I haven’t been in touch much with my animation pals since shifting more to publishing, and especially since leaving twitter, so it’s so nice to see everyone here again and how they’ve been 🥹

We stand with Canada and Mexico!

In the middle of client work, I’d fantasize about all the personal art I’d create when I’d finally have time. Whenever my schedule miraculously cleared I’d find myself doing literally ANYTHING but art.

I do commissions and I'm told that I underprice my stuff. I understand what they mean but was unsure about raising prices out of fear of losing potential customers. But this is starting to remove that fear. 😄 If you do commissions, I highly recommend you read this! Thanks @anooshasyed.com 💛

All right y’all, so here’s the deal. We’re struggling. Our monthly goal is to sell 1500 books. This month, we’ve sold less than 400. We need your help. We HAVE to sell 1500 books by the end of Feb to keep our doors open. This was supposed to be a video, but Bluesky can't do 2 mins of video(Thread)

Finished watched Elementary; ugh this show was amazing and I love these two. Def my favourite Sherlock adaptation Now I need another easy-going show to watch!

Are you undercharging for your work? ✏️Here are 5 signs it’s time to raise your rates. Scroll to see the key signs you’re undercharging and what you can do about it. #arttips

A page from Sari Sisters 👯‍♀️ #picturebooks

January is #MuslimHeritageMonth and it is all about celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Muslim communities. Here are some books I love from Muslim creators (including myself!) #kidlit ⬇️🌙📖

Wohooo!! So happy @anooshasyed.com and my book won the Muslim Book Award 2024! Can't wait for our shiny new stickers to arrive!

I’m so happy to I get to share this simple rhyming text with the youngest readers. Full of joy and Muslim and Pakistani traditions! This and Friday Fun make great 🎁s too! #kidlitauthor #marziehabbas @littlebeebooks #anooshasyed #boardbook #booklove #muslimlit #muslimbooks @anooshasyed.com

✨ My 2024 Artist Salary Breakdown ✨ This year was a unique one for me as I was navigating maternity leave while continuing my career as a freelance author/illustrator. With half the year off, I expected a major dip in income. But surprisingly, I still reached six figures. Here’s how:

$1,131,794,901 That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns. Well, the planet is burning. Don't let them look away.

Here’s what I got up to in 2024 as an illustrator and new mom! 🎒✏️

Happy holidays everyone!!! ✨#illustration

#artvsartist Between pregnancy, maternity leave, and my move to Texas, I didn’t do any personal art this year! I had four book releases and did some diary comics but hope to do more experimental stuff next year! See my past years below ✨

What an exciting morning with @scbwi.bsky.social SoCal! Thank you @anooshasyed.com for the presentation and for taking the time to answer all our questions! 😍 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #author #illustrator #childrensbook

little studies #characterdesign

Yippee! LOST STICK was accepted into the SOI annual exhibit 🥰 #kidlit

Just two sleeps before the release of Friday Fun, I thought it would be cute to doodle a mini-me and my over-the-top excitement! Also, it’s illustrated by @anooshasyed.com (a dream come true) and my publisher is amazing @littlebeebooks 🎈

Some picture books have a second ‘secret’ cover under their jacket… here are the two covers for my book LOST STICK! #kidlit

If you’ve ever wanted to purchase an original painting or print from me, now is your chance! 🌸🙌 @gallerynucleus.bsky.social has their Black Friday sale from now until Dec 2nd. Use code THANKS20 for 20% off! gallerynucleus.com/artists/anoo...

Did you know it’s #nationalillustrationday today? I’ve been illustrating for almost a decade, and while I mostly do children’s books, I also dabble in editorial and surface illustration!