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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · 11d

This is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. www.kidlit411.com

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · 12d

Seek and Find are SO much Fun!! See if you can find everything in this book, When the Sea Left.

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Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social

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Childrensillustrators @cillustrators.bsky.social · 20d

Happy happy birthday to this tiny little pumpkin by Crista Kathleen McGinley! 🎃🎂

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · 21d

🍂🍁 Happy First Day of October 🍁🍂 Cheers to the autumn season.

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · 23d

I loved illustrating these Safari Lacing Cards for Serabeena, Creative Educational & Learning Toys for Kids.

🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!

Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · 26d

Book mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 22

🍂🎃 Happy First Day of Autumn!!🍁🍂

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 22

🍂🍁Hello, Fall!🍂🍁
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 22

Congratulations Mary!!

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 22

One does not simply pass by a little free Library without stocking it back up! 📚📘📙 Thank you to the amazing Tielmour Press.

WHEN THE SEA LEFT
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 17

What if the sea just… left?

WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.

Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 16

WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). A boy doesn’t listen when warned about tossing trash into the water — and then the sea disappears.

Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 15

🎉 Happy Publication Day to "When The Sea Left". Publishing with @tielmourpress.bsky.social written by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). a.co/d/fsq59Rz

For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 12

Traveling with you is the best kind of adventure. Keep going, we're almost there!!

My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 11

A five-star review!
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 11

WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland and (illustrated by Crista McGinley) asks what happens when a child doesn’t take care of the ocean… and the ocean simply disappears (with a surprise twist, of course).

Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 5

Exciting News! You can now pre-order our newest picture book, 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. Publishing with Tielmour Press on Sept 15!
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🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Sep 2

✨Cover Reveal!!✨
I'm thrilled to share the cover of 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me.

This new picture book explores choices, consequences, and the belief that one child can set things right.

Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Aug 1

A huge thank you to Children's Illustrators for showcasing my illustration of Earth's Incredible Ocean, a delightful puzzle for kids. 🐳🐟🐬🐚

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Jan 7

Thank you Stephanie! I loved your birds for your Kid Lit postcard day, beautiful illustration.

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Jan 7

This is my submission for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators January (Draw This!) art prompt, Fitness. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

Hand illustrated in watercolor
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Dec 4

That's so exciting! Childrens Illustrators. com featured my interview in their newsletter.

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Nov 22

Thank you! Loved your sweet doggie with birthday hat.💙

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Nov 22

What book is Lily Belle reading today?

My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for November 2024-Nerd.
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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · Nov 14

I'm delighted to announce that WHEN THE SEA LEFT, written by Nadine Holland and illustrated by me, will be published in August 2025! I'm thrilled to collaborate with the amazing Tielmour Press.
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