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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 1d

Lucky OK readers! 🐼🦈📚

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 2d

Some new #kidlit #kidlitart art work and musings from the studio this week 👇

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Taking on Risk

5 things from the studio this week

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 4d

This "speckled beauty" lands April 2026 from Sleeping Bear. TY Billie Michael for gorgeous illustrations about the legendary Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby!

#picturebook #biography #coverreveal #flyfishing #Maine #Flyrod #Maineguide #vacationland #CorneliaCrosby

Cover of children's picturebook FLY ROD WAS FIRST: Cornelia Crosby's Adventures in Angling from Sleeping Bear Press, written by Cathy Ballou Mealey and illustrated by Billie Michael

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janmilusich.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social · 10d

"VERDICT A lovely look at the seasons, and an excellent choice for story time, showing the sensory experience of a child who wholly embraces every moment. -Melisa Bailey, SLJ"

#schoollibraryjournal #picturebookreview #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #anneschwartzbooks

Book cover image showing a girl with her face and arms raised to the sky, surrounded by symbols of the seasons.

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 8d

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Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!

Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 8d

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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · 8d

#peachtober prompt today is GINGHAM ✨

just a lil guy for your feed today!

made with acrylics, coloured pencil and a teeny bit adjusted digitally

#kidlit #kidlitart #peachtober25

A crow with a red and white gingham patterned scarf. Orange leaves sprinkled around him

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Reshu Lakra @dibbarangeen.bsky.social · 9d

A cozy family of owls having a good night sleep!
Illustration for #calmtober prompts- Owl, Lantern, Quilt

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #mixedmedia

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Rebecca Sinclair 🎨 @rsinclair-art.bsky.social · 10d

Hello again! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here’s an oldie but goodie to welcome spooky season! 🎃🐿️

My name is Rebecca and I’m a #kidlitartist from MI. I’m open for rep and would love to illustrate your picture or board books, covers, #kidlit magazines, or products 🧡

www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com

Rebecca Sinclair: Picture book Illustrator www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com

Image: squirrels holding up their carved Halloween acorns

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Katiuska Pino @katiuskapino.com · 10d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🖍️

I'm Katiuska, a Venezuelan illustrator who would love to work on picture books and board books 🌸 I am also looking for rep.

Check out my portfolio:
www.katiuskapino.com

#KidLitArt #kidlit

Illustration of a little black girl creating a giant statue of her white dog. The girl and the dog are each standing at the top of very tall stairs. The image reads “Katiuska Pino” and “www.katiuskapino.com.”

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 18d

Fingers crossed for you!

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Lynn Becker @lynnbbooks.bsky.social · 18d

Today on the blog: Guest post with Lisa Rogers, author of Woody’s Words: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where the Red Fern Grows! Please stop by! @lisaljrogers.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 18d

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you @bookendswinchester.bsky.social for a fun Saturday #storytime sharing #smores and stories with readers and families! 🐻🍫🔥

Sleeping Bear Books / Make More S'mores / @ariellandyart.bsky.social

Cathy Ballou Mealey, author of Make More Smores, at a bookstore storytime

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 23d

TY for sharing Carrie! ✨

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 23d

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Kelsey Buzzell @kelseybuzzell.bsky.social · 25d

Crisp mornings. 🤍🤍

I know fall doesn’t “officially” start (in the N hemisphere) for another week, but as the acorns continue to tumble down our roof, I can’t help but declare it’s already here! 🤗 Getting all my sweaters and beanies out.

How are you preparing?

#fall #illustration #kidlitart

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 24d

Super fun! Dance fever 4ever! 🕺

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 25d

Wonderful news Ellen! ✨

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 25d

Boosting!! 🦃🎭

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 25d

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 26d

So excited to FINALLY be able to share some of Khoa Le's amazing art! THE OCEAN'S HEART releases March 3, 2026!!! Get some goodies by preordering from Noe Valley Books!! viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/15/_... #kidlit #picturebooks @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #edusky

Cover Reveal: THE OCEAN’S HEART: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life

Hip hip hooray!!! Time to lift the curtain and REVEAL a beautiful new picture book COVER! And this one is for a dear friend, author Jilanne Hoffman who has a new book launching March 3, 2026 from M…

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 26d

Hooray! ✨✨✨ Such a GREAT review for BOTH books! 💙

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Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social · 27d

COVER REVEAL!

Coming in May and available for pre-order.
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By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · 26d

So great!! Congrats!

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · Sep 10

Crictor 4ever! ❤️🐍

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Cathy Ballou Mealey @catballoumealey.bsky.social · Sep 10

Join me for *s'more* fun storytime in Winchester, MA at Book Ends Winchester on Saturday, September 20th at 11 am! We will build a make-believe campfire and have roasty-toasty-ooey-gooey fun with Roscoe and the bears 🐻

#smores #picturebook #kidlit #storytime #sharing

Cover of MAKE MORE SMORES from Sleeping Bear Press, written by Cathy Ballou Mealey and illustrated by Ariel Landy

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