A cartoonish looking illustration with lots of painterly texture. It's a spring scene with bright colours. There is a purple crow in the middle with a yellow rain jacket and rainboots. They are holding a flower with an angry worm on it. A bouquet of flowers in the other hand. The crow is walking along a path in a park. There are puddles, and a snail with an umbrella. There is another orange worm next to a bunch of flowers growing out of the ground. There is a cherry blossom tree in the right that has blossoms falling. Bushes and trees are in the foreground and background. There is a rainbow in the sky. It is raining. On the bottom has the text "Claire Lordon" "Represented by Sean McCarthy" "www.clairelordon.com"

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's springtime!

I'm an author-illustrator who would love to work on picture books, early readers, board books, and graphic novels.

My wonderful agent is @mccarthylit.com!

You can view more of my work on my website: www.clairelordon.com

#kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

When you're creating, you're not meant to get it right on the first try. Revision is magic. That's when you stumble upon an idea that's infinitely better than you started with. When you discover connections you didn't even know were there. When you find that absolutely essential line is irrelevant.

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

Today is #KidLitARTPostcard Day, when #KidLit artists worldwide share art on 1st Thu every month! Founded by
@ginaperry.bsky.social
❤️🎨

NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead.

More info: ginaperry.com/postcard

It's not very often that I get to announce a new client *and* a new deal, but @artbyjoycho.bsky.social is truly one of a kind!

I was instantly charmed by Hana as soon as I saw her, and am grateful that Sally Morgridge at Holiday House felt the same way.

Spring 2029 can't come soon enough!

Congrats @artbyjoycho.bsky.social on her debut (!) middle grade graphic novel, coming Spring 2029 from Holiday House!

Rights Report: Week of March 30, 2026 New deals for Hannah Schneider, Gwenyth Reitz, Hafsa A. Jawad, and others.

Announcing new deals for @gwenythreitz.bsky.social @zoeselina.bsky.social @artbyjoycho.bsky.social @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social + more

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

It's your lunchtime reminder that #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday, April 2nd. www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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Illustration of a child in a pink shirt and bright pink shoes, running with a bright yellow mailbag, spilling colorful postcards. Text above reads KidLitArtPostcard. Text below reads March 5th. Art by Gina Perry

Tomorrow! #KidLitArtPostcard day! This June marks the 5th anniversary of the event. I'm cooking up some fun ideas to celebrate, starting with a logo refresh. I can't wait to see everyone's art! Be sure to triple check your hashtag!!!! #kidlit

Could probably reuse the same photo with a black and white filter over it

Wishing everyone a lousy Smarch to all that celebrate

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

Hold onto your hats #kidlit … next Thursday, March 5th, is #KidLitArtPostcard day! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

MEGAN KELLER WITH A DIRTY DRAG MOVE AND A GOLD MEDAL WINNING GOAL 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

My IG search history of me trying (and failing) to re-find a funny rabbit reel to share with @danawulf.bsky.social

Illustration of a fall orchard. A young girl is climbing an apple ladder and notices a very large dinosaur hiding in the half-bare tree. Her mom is nearby taking a video with her phone, distracted by a rare european cuckoo bird in another tree. The young girl is saying "Mom..." A bag of apples is on the ground. Art by Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Today's post is based on a true story! Not the dinosaur, but the appearance of a European Cuckoo bird in New Hampshire this past autumn. I'm open for new book projects mid-year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Illustration with bright colors and painterly textures. In the back left there is a girl peeping out from behind a bush. She has black pigtails. Next to her is a purple path that leads downwards and towards the bottom right. On the path is a golden tan dog with a pink basket in its mouth. In the basket is an envelope with a heart and cupcakes with hearts and red liners. In the bottom right is a boy with brown hair and eyes in a red shirt. He is smiling as he moves his left hand up to his face in surprise. He has pink cheeks with freckles. To the sides is green grass. There is also a green bush to the right of the path and a tree trunk in the top right corner. At the very top in a bold fun orange font it says Claire Lordon Author and illustrator www.clairelordon.com Represented by Sean McCarthy

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Claire, a published author-illustrator of books for kids.

I am currently available to illustrate picture books, early readers, graphic novels, and board books!📚

💻 website: www.clairelordon.com
✏️Agency: @mccarthylit.com

Stretch goal time (I've always wanted to say that)!

We are currently at $390 (which is amazing, and huge thanks to everyone who has bid so far!).

I will be adding 10 minutes to the follow-up phone call for every $100 milestone that we hit (e.g. 30 minutes for $400+; 40 minutes for $500+; etc.).

Donated a picture book critique to the Publishing for Minnesota Auction. But there are soooo many other amazing items as well! Check it out!!

www.32auctions.com/organization...

Stretch goal time (I've always wanted to say that)!

We are currently at $390 (which is amazing, and huge thanks to everyone who has bid so far!).

I will be adding 10 minutes to the follow-up phone call for every $100 milestone that we hit (e.g. 30 minutes for $400+; 40 minutes for $500+; etc.).

Full picture book Critique + Call Auction item 'Full picture book Critique + Call' hosted online at 32auctions.

Pssst!

If you'd like to have me critique your full picture book (ms or dummy) AND get a 20-minute follow up phone call AND support folks in need in Minnesota, do I have good news for you!

Full details charity auction (which starts on Thurs!) below.

www.32auctions.com/organization...

Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

WOW there are some amazing things to bid on over at www.32auctions.com/publishingformn ! Help Minnesota resist and get yourself something extraordinary!

Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Some very cool writerly items in this publishing-organized auction to benefit organizations in Minnesota, including Immigrant Law Ctr of Minnesota and Dios Habla Hoy Church food distribution. Auction runs Jan. 28-30 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Full picture book Critique + Call Auction item 'Full picture book Critique + Call' hosted online at 32auctions.

Pssst!

If you'd like to have me critique your full picture book (ms or dummy) AND get a 20-minute follow up phone call AND support folks in need in Minnesota, do I have good news for you!

Full details charity auction (which starts on Thurs!) below.

www.32auctions.com/organization...

Even though I'm a Jets fan, I had tears in my eyes (from joy) and I stood up and saluted the TV when I realized I get to root for the Patriots to win another Super Bowl.

Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him.

White. Hot. Rage.

Christy Ottaviano at Little, Brown/Christy Ottaviano Books has bought Snow Day with Daddy by Gina Perry. In this nod to Virginia Lee Burton's Katie and the Big Snow, puppy Marie is a hard worker and eager to help her dad snowplow their town. But before they can finish, an unexpected problem presents itself that will require help from others in their community. Publication is planned for winter 2028; Sean McCarthy at Sean McCarthy Literary Agency brokered the deal for world rights.

New year, new deals!

Congrats @ginaperry.bsky.social on SNOW DAY WITH DADDY, coming Winter 2028 from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social / Christy Ottaviano Books!

Publishers Weekly announcement, with a photo of the author/illustrator and background art of a snowy street at dusk. Text reads: Christy Ottaviano at Little, Brown / Christy Ottaviano Books has bought Snow Day with Daddy by Gina Perry. In this nod to Viginia Lee Burton's Katie and the Big Snow, puppy Marie is a hard worker and eager to help her dad snowplow their town. But before they can finish, an unexpected problem presents itself that will require help from others in the community. Publication is planned for winter 2028; Sean McCarthy at Sean McCarthy Literary Agency brokered the deal for world rights.

I'm excited to share the announcement for my next picture book: SNOW DAY WITH DADDY will be published Winter 2028 from Christy Ottaviano Books / @littlebrownyr.bsky.social Inspired by my dad and snowy winters growing up in New England. A big thank you to my agent @mccarthylit.com ❄️ #kidlit

Christy Ottaviano at Little, Brown/Christy Ottaviano Books has bought Snow Day with Daddy by Gina Perry. In this nod to Virginia Lee Burton's Katie and the Big Snow, puppy Marie is a hard worker and eager to help her dad snowplow their town. But before they can finish, an unexpected problem presents itself that will require help from others in their community. Publication is planned for winter 2028; Sean McCarthy at Sean McCarthy Literary Agency brokered the deal for world rights.

New year, new deals!

Congrats @ginaperry.bsky.social on SNOW DAY WITH DADDY, coming Winter 2028 from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social / Christy Ottaviano Books!

Collage of multiple brightly art illustrated pieces. Top left has image of crow in raincoat with rainbow behind. Right is a rug with a group of students reading on the rug. Below is a malamute in a dog house. Bottom left is a group setting of animals playing around at a campground site. Bottom right is a vignette of a blue penguin wearing an orange shirt wearing a propeller hat

Hi #portfolioday!
I'm Claire, an illustrator and author. I love creating stories and books that have humor and heart. I'm interested in working on picture books, board books, early readers, & graphic novels. Let's work on something fun together!

I'm represented by my amazing agent @mccarthylit.com

Up and Down: A Unicorn and Yeti Story Read a story about playing together with friends.

Unicorn and Yeti are in Storyworks magazine! Read Up and Down and check out the resources and lesson plan here: bit.ly/48SwlBc #edusky