A postcard of a little girl in egg-themed clothing hugging a chicken. The postcard includes my name (Deborah Paquette) and a QR code to my website.
Don’t you just love #KidLitArtPostcard Day? My name is Deborah Paquette and I am an illustrator and author/illustrator currently seeking representation and/or new projects. You can find my work at: www.deborahpaquette.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #scbwicanadawest
If you see this post, post your green art.
#kidlitart #greenart #scbwicanadawest
Butterfly brooch
In celebration of #BUTTERFLYSEA, my hubby gifted me this 🦋 pin, which I think, looks good with everything!
A picture book about siblings and nature exploration, Butterfly Sea will be released in just a few weeks! Eeep!
#Cankidlit #SCBWICanadaWest #CWILLBC
*a portion of proceeds to reforestation
Happy 2026!
It’s oddly warm on Vancouver Island, so here is an image from a snowier place to wish you a happy start to the year. #kidlitartpostcardday #newyearsday #backpacklights #winter #snowynight #scbwicanadawest #canadawestillustrators
www.annelyso.com
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Farmer dreams of farming!
#farmlanddreams #dreamscape #johndeertractor #collageillustration #kidlitart #drawthis #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #canadawestillustrators #scbwicanadawest #krakenkomiks
www.annelyso.com
Rep’d by Essie White Literary @essiewhite.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! December is here and it’s time to get festive! Im an illustrator living on the beautiful westcoast of Canada, and love drawing whimsical animals!
🎨 portfolio: www.mhbabin.com
#kidlitart #winterillustration #artist #scbwicanadawest #illustrator
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear!
www.annelyso.com
#scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration
Have a sweet Thursday and enjoy #kidlitartpostcard day!
#scbwiillustrator #canadawestillustrator #scbwicanadawest
www.annelyso.com
www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration
Sadly, a great Canadian children's writer has passed away, Norma Charles. A wonderful writer and a wonderful person. She spoke at one of our #SCBWICanadaWest events years ago. bookcentre.ca/blogs/indust... @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
Enjoy a wild tea!
#wildtea #trailtea #respectfulharvest #wildchild #outdooorsykids
#kidlitartpostcard #scbwiillustrator #scbwicanadawest
www.annelyso.com
An illustration of a child with wild curly hair fearfully glancing at a bunch of bananas that look like a claw reaching out. Text reads “Deborah Paquette,” “www.deborahpaquette.com” and “deborahpaquette@shaw.ca.” A QR code for the website is included.
Don’t you just love #KidLitArtPostcard Day? My name is Deborah Paquette and I am an illustrator and author/illustrator currently seeking representation and/or new projects. You can find my work at: www.deborahpaquette.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitpostcard #scbwicanadawest
That is so cool! It's a great idea! #scbwiCanadaWest
Some of our local libraries teamed up together to hire a writer to essentially mentor whatever writer makes an appointment. I asked her to critique a manuscript. She was very helpful. #scbwicanadawest
#scbwicanadawest Thanks for chatting today and please continue the conversation here or seek out other creatives. If you are attending the #scbwisummerconference2025 enjoy and good luck with the portfolio showcase!
This was fun! You can find my portfolio at deborahpaquette.com. I will follow everyone who was in the chat tonight. #scbwicanadawest
That sounds interesting, I'd like to hear more about that! #SCBWICanadaWest
A6 - Kids comics unite is a good support group for graphic novelist. #SCBWICanadaWest
Also, today I utilized the services of my local writer-in-residence. If you have never done that, I highly recommend it! Such a positive experience. #scbwicanadawest
Q7-Please keep in touch here are find each other in other online and in person venues.
Let’s do this again!
Share your social media, website, or contact below.
(Yes, also not an actual question!)
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If you are looking for comp titles, NoveList K-8 is a fantastic resource. You can access it through your local library. Titles you search for have a “reads-like” search feature. #scbwicanadawest
Yes! #scbwicanadawest
sit/stand desks are great! I need one of them! I spend way too much time sitting in an office chair.
#SCBWICanadaWest
It's fun to chat like this, isn't it? :D
#SCBWICanadaWest
A5 #scbwicanadawest thanks for inviting canada east
Yes! #scbwicanadawest
Q6-Do you have any favorite online resources, books or organizations for the kid lit community? #scbwicanadawest
I would love to feel more connected to the local and greater Canada West/ Canada kidlit community. I am actually loving this chat for that so much. #scbwicanadawest
Q5-What do you wish for from your kidlit community? (Accountability, critique, support…)
#scbwicanadawest consists of @kenrolston.bsky.social as Regional Advisor, Marlene Tonn Roher and @deborahpaquette.bsky.social as Assistant RAs, and @annely-so.bsky.social as illustration coordinator
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Sounds cozy.❤️ #scbwicanadawest
Yeah it is! The perfect fidget! #scbwicanadawest
