a new book… petitemayat.substack.com/p/mini-comic...

happy new year!

It's Bigger Than Alex Graham's Comic: An Instagram post has stirred up a hornet's next of controversy by suggesting that comics by marginalized groups are overrated

!!!!!! @galegalligan.bsky.social thank you for the shout out of mole & otter 😭 but everyone MUST read their graphic novel FREESTYLE!! the charming art, creative panels, fun/energetic story… what more could you ask for? only another book by them, FRESH START! (which is still on my tbrl 🫣)

My first time doing this #artistsearch, but we’re looking for an #inker to help out with the second book in a middle grade #graphicnovel series. The style leans scribbly and cartoonish for a young audience. Please reply here with image samples and a link to your portfolio!

i always feel awkward asking to sign copies of my books at stores but it’s easier doing it with a friend. not sure how many copies are left, but i’ve stopped by brookline booksmith, carle museum, and high five books. also one of the wordle words this week was otter… it’s a sign! 🦦

letting little otter go out in the world today…

if you’re curious about why i wrote my next book* petitemayat.substack.com/p/mini-comic... *spoilers included if you want to wait until after next week

happy new year! (still waiting for my postcards to arrive so i can mail them…) thinking of posting here mainly now (not that i really do social media much in the first place) but the instagram grid no longer being squares is the last straw

i barely post on social media but thought i should mention this happened over the summer. Always looking to expand my list of illustrators for picture books & graphic novels. And sometimes need colorists & letterers.

Awwright, 23 in my BIPOC Comics & Webcomics #StarterPack to start with! If you're a moot and I missed you cause I didn't know you were BIPOC *or* I didn't know you were working on a comic, @ or DM me. Do the same if you're in, and would prefer to be removed for any reason. 🫡 go.bsky.app/EPRohu1

might as well post this one again too! Any kidlit illustrators looking for work, please add your info to my database airtable.com/appcMoTUw7P6... #kidlit #kidlitillustrators

if you’re a colorist, letter, flatter interested in working on graphic novels for kids, please add yourself to my kidlit graphic novel talent database! (accidentally deleted the original post… 😅) airtable.com/appcMoTUw7P6... #kidlitcomics #kidcomics #graphicnovels

finally posting with some news! i’m now back at Dial Books for Young Readers at PRH, designing picture books, graphic novels, & novel interiors. If you’re curious, here’s a little post about why I continue to design books petitemayat.substack.com/p/why-do-i-d...

it’s been a busy end of the year… no time to post here or on instagram… but will have some exciting news to share in 2024, stay tuned…

the one who threw up on the new couch and watches me clean it up

someone got to sleep in until 11am today…

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happy book birthday to little mole

my favorite agent who is the best😗

i’ve been collecting photos of forgotten friends during my walks.

at least one of us is chill right now…

studio manager getting ready for 3 months of chaos & 3 sleepovers

Books for Maui auction is open until friday! I’m offering a 30 min AMA about anything kidlit. I’m a picture book illustrator, but also a designer at CWP. A good opportunity to ask those burning questions you have! https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/111641/auctions/148492/auction_items/4734368

i don’t know how this works… but maybe i’ll just post photos of the infamous studio manager 🐈