Painting some textures to scan in and use in illustrations for the new book I'll be doing soon all about space and the ocean.

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitlife

Portion of an author bio: “author. <underlined>His dreams came true with the publication of The Butt Book,</ul> now a classic children's book. He is also the author of”

Working in children’s publishing is a never-ending delight. 🍑📖

#KidLitLife #ILoveMyJob 📚✏️❤️

One more lovely author visit welcome #kidlitlife

Four little adventurers, popping up to say hello.
#KidLit #KidLitArt #wormhole #worms #PictureBookIllustration #ChildrensBooks #WhimsicalArt #KidLitCommunity #IllustrationArt #StorytellingArt #ChildrensIllustration #KidLitLife

Screenshot of a text message exchange: Me: l just had a 10-minute discussion with my boss about Toonces the Driving Cat during our weekly check-in meeting. 🙀🚗💥😂 Jim: Every time I think I have it pretty good with my job you come back with something like that and put me in my place lol

#SorryNotSorry #KidLitLife 🤓✏️📚❤️

So excited to be part of @kellyclarksontv tomorrow 5/1!
Tune in! Check your local listing for time and channel ☺️

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Join me for Storytime on Saturday, November 30th, at 11:30 AM at ✨ Books of Wonder in NYC ✨. I will be reading “Belong” by Mary Rand Hess.

Register for free: www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-....

#booksofwonder #storytime #storytimeevent #nycevents #kidlitlife #kidsbookswelove #belong

That moment when an agent critiques your manuscript and gives feedback that’s not only super helpful, but very positive and encouraging!!! 🙌 #childrensauthor #writerslife #kidlit #kidlitlife

Rectangular magnet with googly eyes glued on and pipe cleaners wrapped around to make arms and legs.

I am doing important work this morning. #KidLitLife

I signed something today!

I'll be able to talk about it in 2 years! 🤣

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