Hi #authorillustrators #editors #artdirectors #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity @brianlarossa.com When it comes to making dummy books, do you make a cover or do you keep it plain? Would love some advice! Thank you!

BOO! Since it’s the start of spooky season I’ve chosen this little illustration for my October #kidlitartpostcard 👻 🎃 #booksky #kidlitart #scbwi

Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here but I wanted to pop up for #kidlitartpostcard day. Here in the southern hemisphere we can sense summer is on its way and I am certainly looking forward to some warmer days. #booksky #kidlitart #ukkidlit

I have a new book baby on the way. It’s available for pre-order now here: imagnaryhouse.com/products/ode... It has fun fold out sections including river facts too. I can’t wait to share it with the world 🌍 📕 #readingforpleasure #kidlit #booksky #readingtogether

Looking for a great picture book for #EarthDay ? Earth Takes a Break is available in #English & #Spanish and there’s a free teaching resource on my website too. #readingforpleasure #ukkidlit #kidlit

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed about my work on The Book Tree Podcast. Something like this is way out of my comfort zone but Corinne was a fabulous host and instantly put me at ease. Find it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts #childrenspublishing #kidlit #podcast #kidlitart #scbwi

Printed a few postcards of my art to go alongside my portfolio at the #scbwi winter conference this weekend. Anyone else going? #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

I asked a child what their fave book from last year was and their answer was a series that was published about a decade ago. A good reminder that a book is always new to a child who hasn't read it. The constant publishing hustle for novelty has nothing to do with what children want. #KidLitUK

A random #haiku memory I just stumbled upon! The small boy was my son! #kidlit #writing #memories #poetry

I can't believe it's the last #kidlitartpostcard of 2024. Time to dig out the christmas lights! Please reach out to my lovely agent, Erzsi Deàk at @henandinkliterary if you'd like to work with me in 2025 #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #picturebooks #picturebookart

Yes, to suspire is to utter a deep sigh. It’s all about breath, as are ‘inspire’ (to breathe life into an idea/person), ‘expire’ (breathe out), ‘perspire’ (to breathe through), ‘conspire’ (to breathe together), and ‘spirit’, because the ancients believed the spirit was breathed into the body.

I shared the story Earth Takes a Break by @emilyhouse.bsky.social with everyone in school this week. It fitted in nicely with this week's Picture News, then this popped up.

Question for physical portfolios. Do you use a landscape or portrait format? Do you mix it up so the viewer has to physically turn the portfolio show you can use the full page if it’s a portrait image in a landscape portfolio?! I can’t decide! #illustrators #kidlitart #portfolio #ukkidlit

Happiness is… when your friend messages you to say they’ve purchased your book to give as a birthday gift. #booksky #kidlit #readingforpleasure #scbwi #bookcover #picturebook #kidlitart

How do you manage a work/life balance? So weird how I spent a lot of the weekend working but still feel guilty taking a weekday to do personal stuff. I’ve been helping my 16yo pack for a 10 day trek in the South African wilderness. So jealous!!! #worklifebalance #creativelife #kidlit #southafrica

Earth Takes a Break is a #picturebook I wrote and illustrated. It's a modern fable told from Earth's perspective. uk.bookshop.org/p/books/eart... #ukkidlit #edusky #eduskyuk #kidlitart #booksky

Wonderful to see so many folks joining this platform. It truly feels like a haven and I hope it stays that way. Here’s a new #illustration from a picture book I’ve just finished. I figured it had the Friday Feels! #kidlit #kidlitart #ukkidlit

Here’s a little Monday thought inspired by my upbringing in Norfolk where you can still see road signs featuring traditional Norfolk dialect: Slow You Down, rather than Slow Down! Just like this Dodman (aka Snail!) . . . #normalfornorfolk #norfolkdialect #kidlitart #ukkidlit

Another month, another #kidlitartpostcard :-) I’m an author and illustrator looking to connect with editors and art directors in the children’s picture book and middle grade markets. I’m represented Hen & Ink #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Emily, an author and illustrator and I’m open for new projects. Please contact Erszi Deak at Hen and Ink Literary Studio 🐱 #kidlitart #kidlit #cat

Today I am determined to have a good day, so I’ve written just that on my to-do list! Yesterday was a such a rubbish one so hopefully it can only improve!! I find it so hard to get out of a slump when I’m working alone. What are your strategies? #ukkidlit #kidlit #kidlitart

There’s a cute new read aloud of my picture book on the Stories by Shelley YouTube channel: youtu.be/oNBeYrI-KnQ?... #kidlit #picturebook

📣 I have some egg-cellent news! I’ve signed with a literary agent and am now represented by the fabulous Erzsi Deak at Hen & Ink Literary 🐤. I'm beyond excited to move into this next chapter of my publishing career with Erzsi's wisdom and expertise by my side. #ukkidlit #kidlitart #kidlit

Just received my illustrator copies for some recent chapter book work for Penguin Random House South Africa and LAPA Uitgewers. It was a fun project to work on and the book came out so nicely.✨ #childrenspublishing #childrensbooks #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrator

It’s #kidlitartpostcardday and I’m here to say hello! I’m an author and illustrator seeking representation and would love to connect with agents, editors and art directors. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #seekingrepresentation

Hey kidlit illustrators, I’d like to gift a free, one-hour, portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1) reply with a sample of your art. 2) repost this message. I’ll pick a winner at random from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply. 💙❤️