Guess what arrived on my doorstep today? My advanced copy of “How to Calm a Rain Bull!” And I’m speechless. It is SO BEAUTIFUL! I cannot wait to share it with you all! Kristen Rimer Terrette Moon + Bird Watkins Publishing Penguin Random House #book #unboxing #author #illustrator #folktales

Book joy is a review like this. “A great book for reading alone, but an even better one for sharing.” I can’t wait to share “How to Calm a Rain Bull” with you! Moon + Bird Books Penguin Random House #author #illustrator #folktales #kidlit #nature

“Command Performance” Beasts move at her whim. Thrashing. Bucking. Prancing. Her gaze remains steady. Her breath quiet. Brava! Brava! Encore. #illustration #art #pink #woman #horse #alligator #snail #brave

Today is Earth Day. We are all citizens of one earth, a place filled with life and stories. So let’s do our part to protect and preserve our one wonderful planet. Moon + Bird Books #earthday #author #illustrator #folktales #worldwide #myths #nature #seasons #book

Today is International Children’s Book Day, observed since 1967 on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, celebrating a love of reading and the power of children’s books. #InternationalBoardonBooksForYoungPeople #author #illustrator #folklore #ICBD26 #InternationalChildrensBookDay

Beaming with pride! Respected folklorist, creative collaborator of mine, and dear friend, Barry Ancelet had such kind words for my forthcoming book, “How to Calm a Rain Bull.” Published by Moon + Bird Books Rep’d by Kristen Terrette #author #illustrator #folklore #book #collection

I missed International Mermaid Day! Still feeling feisty. So swim on, you majestic creatures. Literary Rep Kristen Terrette Illo Rep Those Three Reps #internationalmermaidday #illustration #mermaid #garfish #illustrator

My heart goes pitter pat! Praise for Rain Bull from the amazingly talented New York Times Bestselling author of “Olivetti.” Thanks, Allie ! Moon + Bird Books Rep, Kristen Terrette #author #illustrator #book #folktale

Book joy! Pre-order Rain Bull at Barnes and Noble! #BNPreorder #howtocalmarainbull #author #illlustrator #folktales

Why Not Burn Brightly, Brightly? Dancing. Whirling. Informed by Every Moment I Have Lived. Denise Gallagher, 2023 International Women’s Day #artist #author

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day. One of my favorite stories as a little girl was “The Bremen Town Musicians.” A fairy tale about a rag tag group of animals who run away to start a band. Here’s my version! I’m an author and illustrator repd by @kterrette See more at denisegallagher.com

“Princess Tilda and Telemachus” Colour Collective color of the week Peach Bud @clr_collective #peachbud #colour_collective #cats #illustration #princess

Year of the Horse. I’d like a pink one, please. With bells and tassels.

The only thing more powerful than hate is love. -Bad Bunny

So excited to share the cover reveal of my new book today! Two years in the making!! @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

It’s up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable. -Barack Obama

Joyeux Noel, y’all! #illustration #illustrator

So proud to be a member of the Moon + Bird family! Check out my new author page. moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/... Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing. Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January! Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette! @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social

It’s World Tamandua Day! Let’s celebrate! #worldtamanduaday #anteater #art #illustration

Illustrations from the Inuit folktale, “The Woman and Her Bear.” #InternationalInuitDay #kidlitart #illustrator #folktale #cricketmagazine

It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day! I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works! I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com #kidlitartpostcard

It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day! I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works! I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com

Happy Halloween!

Demons and snakes and scary roosters! Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.

Are you a #kidlit reader, writer, or educator new to Bluesky? There are many great kidlit starter packs out there to get you going, but may I humbly suggest you start with my own Kidlit Creators? You can click to follow everyone on the list. go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4

Sneak peek! Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection! Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco. Have a great day! #illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit

A little sneak peek! It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic. (And drawing goats!)

May this day be full of pride, peace, and remembrance. Juneteenth

Rainy days and rumbling thunderstorms make me think of dragons! How bout you? Sneak peek at something fun! @moonandbirdbooks @kterrette @book_ramblings @watkinswisdom #illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons

Celebrating book process milestones! 85 illustrations done! 40 more to go! I got this. #author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends

Celebrating book process milestones! 85 illustrations done! 25 more to go! I got this. #author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends

I am thrilled to finally announce this book deal! I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you! Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird

Woman with Aardwolf personal piece in which a rotting pomegranate attracts flies

New art! Album cover for Deviant Folk’s new release “Lover No. Nine.” Working with musicians is such a wonderful task. Listening to their work and gleaning bits of icons and inspiration always leads to such interesting pieces. Oh, and hand lettering!

It’s Earth Day. Our power. Our planet. #earthday #power #illustration #bird #alligator #beast #love #fire #passion #art

Happy National Unicorn Day. Chin up, everyone. 🥹 #nationalunicornday #illustrator #illustration #unicorn #myth

Happy National Unicorn Day. (To those who celebrate. 😘) #nationalunicornday #illustrator #sketch #illustration #unicorn #myth

It’s National Library Week. Consider volunteering, advocating for, or visiting and using its resources, ensuring this vital community hub continues to thrive! #nationallibraryweek #library #books #read #love

Happy Kid Lit Art Postcard Day! I’m an author and illustrator for children. I love animals and whimsy, funky color palettes and honeybees! Repd by Kristen Terrette, Martin Literary Management See more at Denisegallagher.com #illustration #art #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday

Have you ever asked the question, “I’ve Got an Idea for a Picture Book! Now What?” Then this is for you! booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com/ive-got-an-i... #author #illustrator #bookfestival #booktalk #writer #childrensbook #picturebook #publishing #louisiana #literaryfestival

I missed International Mermaid Day! Still feeling feisty. So swim on, you majestic creatures. Repd by Kristen Terrette #internationalmermaidday #illustration #mermaid #garfish #feisty #illustrator

What a wonderful weekend! On Friday I spoke at the LSU Museum of Art about the artists of Little Golden Books. On Saturday I led a workshop on finding inspiration everywhere! #lsumuseumofart #littlegoldenbooks #author #illustrator #workshop #speaker #childrensbooks #childrensauthor #museum

Work in progress! I’ve been busily working on my biggest project yet and I’m excited to share this little sneak peek! I cannot wait to share even more with you over the next several months. Shout out to my publisher Moon + Bird #author #illustrator #childrensbooks #moonandbirdbooks #folklore

I visited the LSU Museum of Art yesterday to get even more inspired for my talk about the artists in the Little Golden Books exhibit on March 21. Getting an up close view of some of my very favorite artists such as Garth Williams and Alice and Martin Provensen was an incredible experience!

For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. International Women’s Day 2025 “Clotilde La Condesa” Denise Gallagher

It’s “Tell a Fairy Tale Day.” Celebrate by reading your favorite! Illustration based on Italo Calvino’s “The Prince Who Married the Frog.” #tellafairytaleday #illustration #illustrator #childrensillustrator #prince #frog

It’s officially Pisces season. Here’s to my fellow dreamy, creative, head in the clouds, anything is possible piscean friends. #pisces #artist #illustrator #mermaid

A little rain can’t stop this Mardi Fool! Photo by @donnygallagher.bsky.social

I was so excited about the announcement of the Maurice Sendak / Stephen King book that I thought I’d admire my collection of Maurice Sendak books! 📕 ❤️📕 #mauricesendak #book #collection @sendakfoundation