2025 was hard but looking back at all the art I made, I’m proud of all my efforts. Looking forward to all the things 2026 will bring! Let’s make it great together! #kidlitart #kidlit

I’m thrilled to share A Cowpoke’s Christmas! A beautiful story illustrated by the talented @laurengallegos.bsky.social. Head on over to #SeasonsofKidLit and read about her inspiration for bringing this cozy ranch Christmas to life. @annvngalls.bsky.social www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/it-s-se...

Congrats Lynn Smith JUST KEEP GOING Sourcebooks Jabberwocky @laurengallegos.bsky.social is a #MomsChoiceAwards winner!

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I have a new piece based on a story that is stuck in my head. It felt appropriate for the season, so enjoy this fun but bad idea between two unlikely friends!

It’s #kidlitartpostcard Day! Using a newer piece to promote myself! I’m working on a story to go with it, so ask me about it, Editors! #kidlitart #kidlit

A new piece for a manuscript I’ve been working on! I hope this one makes it all the way! Ask me about it! #kidlitart #kidlit

I have a NEW LOGO!! I’m keeping the general theme because it still feels like “me”. I’ve changed my business to “Studio” instead of “Illustration” because it’s shorter and I do more than just illustration! I was also encouraged to change my giraffe to a fox, which is my favorite animal. #kidlitart

Happy Pub Day to JUST KEEP GOING! This book is a reminder to myself that this is really all I can do at times. This career I’ve chosen is hard, with lots of ups and downs, and the only way through is to keep my head high, take one step at a time, breath, envision what I want, and Just. Keep. Going.

Happy (almost) Book Birthday to JUST KEEP GOING + 9 Qs with debut author LynnSmith + BONUS #Educator Guide & more! erindealey.com/book-birthda... @sourcebooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social Illus. @laurengallegos.bsky.social #bookblogger #SEL #KidlitMegaFeed #picturebook #Edusky

One more piece from MOONBOW! Available to be acquired! #kidlit #kidlitart

Finally sharing some art I made last year. MOONBOW is a pitch collaboration with @cassimccreight.bsky.social through @thecatagency.bsky.social This manuscript is still on the table, so let us know if this piques your interest!

Mock Cover Reveal from an old painting! Enjoy the process 🤗

An early Christmas present arrived! Just in time to celebrate Christmas in July and for the book release on Aug. 1st! @thecatagency.bsky.social

“The truest superpowers are the ones we all possess: willpower, integrity, and most importantly, courage.” -Jason Reynolds

JUST KEEP GOING by Lynn Smith comes out Sept 30th from Sourcebooks! Pre-order now! #kidlit #kidlitart #justkeepgoing #booklaunch #bookrelease

A little summer time disaster for you! Always keep one eye on the ocean guys! Promo piece for @thecatagency.bsky.social on the theme of “Disaster” #kidlit #kidlitart

As we all stop to enjoy some hot dogs and burgers, enjoy a little bit of the Great American Pastime

Just about 2 months until JUST KEEP GOING comes out from Lynn Smith and Sourcebooks! And there’s still time to get some Pre-order goodies! DM me with your proof of purchase and I’ll personally send you all this!

Mock Cover Reveal!! For a collaboration with @cassi.mccreight who saw an old mock cover I made and was so inspired that she wrote a story to go with it! So, of course, I needed to give it a properly updated cover with the characters and a little more magic. This one is also going out on submission!

Mock cover reveal!! (Is that a thing?) I had the great pleasure of making this for a pitch with @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social that is out on submission! Look in your inboxes, Editors! I hope to share more about this CUTE little goat soon! #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #mockcover

Happy #MerMay!!

Happy #kidlitpostcard Day! To all you Editors/ADs, I am currently looking for more work, so let me know if this sparks anything for you!

Heads up! My next newsletter is going out next week. I only send them a few times a year so don’t miss out and don’t feel like it’s going to clog up your inbox! mailchi.mp/153a8c90734c...

COVER REVEAL!! A COWPOKE’S CHRISTMAS comes out Aug 1, and you can pre-order now! amzn.to/42guClU

JUST KEEP GOING is available for pre-order and it has the most incredible pre-order bonuses ever! So much value! Make sure to visit the website to claim your bonuses! Www.justkeepgoingbook.com

Sometimes sharing is hard…but not sharing can also be hard. #kidlit #kidlitart

Spring is coming! Enjoy a favorite spread from YOU WILL ALWAYS BELONG. And this spring, as everything comes back to life, make sure even the birds have a place where they belong. #kidlitart #kidlit

NEW ART! From a prompt I got from @teresarodrigues.bsky.social and @thecatagency.bsky.social “The air was filled with wonderful scents- Spoiled meat, soured milk, and all sorts of rotten waste.” #kidlitart #kidlit

✨🐭COVER REVEAL🐭✨ I’m SO pleased to share that Just Keep Going by Lynn Smith and Sourcebooks will be out Nov 4th and is now available for Pre-order!!

It’s #portfolioday! I just want to take this opportunity to remind ADs and Editors that it’s not always possible to put out new work all the time when we are working on book projects that can’t be shared for months or years to come. But here’s a piece I love, and I hope you love it too! #kidlitart

The year is winding down & it’s time to reflect. This was a busier year than I realized! I had 3 books release & worked on 2 that will be out next year. But the best part was working on several collaborations with authors in my Agency! This work somehow feels much more proactive and focused! Cheers!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! May it be Merry and Bright! #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #picturebook #kidsbookart #christmasmagic #merryandbright #christmaselves #holidayspirit

Happy Book Birthday to Rachel Cruze’s 3rd kids book, I’m Glad When I Can Share!! Available Now!! bookshop.org/a/99841/9798...

10 years ago, on this day…. (Read my story below)

It’s officially announced!! JUST KEEP GOING by Sourcebooks , Lynn Smith, and myself will be coming out next Fall!! I can’t wait for you all to journey with this little mouse as he navigates all his big emotions with new and empowering friends! @thecatagency.bsky.social

Hi, this is Moonbow. You probably already know her sister, Rainbow, from “Oh, what a beautiful rainbow”. Not many of you probably know that she exists, though. This moody bow is going out on submission! Thanks to Cassi McCreight and @thecatagency.bsky.social for setting this collaboration!

Another image from You Will Always Belong. A communal moment of working together to create homes for suburban bird life. Giving birds a sense of belonging all while you connect with your own community and strengthen your own sense of belonging with the people around you. It’s a win-win! #kidlitart

It’s #PortfolioDay! Unfortunately, I hardly ever participate but I wanted to share a spread from You Will Always Belong that I love and was one of the only images that made it all the way through the process almost “as-is”. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

I just signed up for a time a lot with SCBWI from 10am-12pm at the OC Children’s Book Festival! Save the date!

Hello everyone! First post here. Looking forward to learning how to navigate this space! #kidlit #kidlitart

@brianlarossa.com just popping in the say I just listened to your episode on the @literaticat.bsky.social Literati Podcast and THANK YOU for talking so much about the importance of the design of a book!! Even as “just” the Illustrator, it makes such a huge difference!

btw this open call is a bluesky exclusive✨

Happy first day of Summer! Hoping it’s a restful rejuvenating summer for all! #kidlit #kidlitart

There’s a book giveaway going on over at Kathy Temean’s blog! And read a little more about the journey of this book! #kidlit #kidlitart kathytemean.wordpress.com/2024/06/19/b...

My summer is loaded with deadlines so I need podcast recs!! I love: TED Radio Hour 3 Point Perspective Science Vs Anything from Esther Perel Armchair Expert What am I missing out on? #kidlit #kidlitart

Hi #kidlit & #kidlitart folks! I am maintaining Lists for children’s illustrators and adding folks now! There are 2 lists: -one for illustrators who are published -one for illustrators who generally do children’s illustration Pls thread for the lists & how to be added 👇

Anyone else attending? Hope to “see” you there! #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy Book Birthday to I’M GLAD FOR WHERE I AM!! The second children’s book by Rachel Cruze and Ramsey Solutions!! As kids follow these animals they’ll see how each one has been uniquely created by God with everything they need to flourish right where He has placed them

🎉Announcement and Cover Reveal!🎉 I’m so pleased to share that I’m Glad for Where I Am, @rachelcruze‘s second kid’s book releases April 16th! Rejoin this beloved cast of animals in a brand new story that will spark conversations about gladness, gratefulness, and the gift of home.

🎉Book Deal Announcement!!🎉 I’m so excited to be able to tell everyone I’m illustrating A Cowpoke’s Christmas! Out in Fall ‘25, this book is about a young narrator and their family as they celebrate a bustling Christmas Day on their farm alongside horses, goats, and chickens. #kidlitart #kidlitart