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Deb Johnson
@debjohnsonart.bsky.social
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Illustrator & Author for Children's Books Portfolio: http://www.deb-johnson.com Available for all #kidlit and #kidlitart projects, especially sweet BB, PB, CB.
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 9d
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Watch out for bandit ghost squirrels!

Hello! I am an #illustrator and love bringing stories to life with sweet & expressive characters. Open in 26 for BB, PB, CB & ED Projects.

www.deb-johnson.com
#kidlitart #kidlit #spooky #ArtDirectors #editors #authors
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 1d
Sweep, sweep, sweep it under the rug!

#inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberofficial #sweep #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustrator #sketchbook #procreate
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 2d
It ain’t heavy, it’s my punkin’!

#inktober #kidlitart #illustration #pumpkins
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 3d
Thank you!
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 3d
This sea opera singing STARfish is crooning to the tunes of #inktober25

#inktober #inktober2025 #starfish #kidlitart #kidlt #illustration #procreate #childrensbookillustration
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 9d
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Watch out for bandit ghost squirrels!

Hello! I am an #illustrator and love bringing stories to life with sweet & expressive characters. Open in 26 for BB, PB, CB & ED Projects.

www.deb-johnson.com
#kidlitart #kidlit #spooky #ArtDirectors #editors #authors
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 12d
Spooky season is here!
#wip #kidlitart #kidlit #trickortreat #halloween #picturebooks #illustrator
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
I will take a PSL please, extra hot 🤪 #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
Yay!!! Keep it going!! #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
#kidlitchat!!
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
Shhh…don’t give me away either 😬
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
Good point! I would tell my younger self that it may take 20 years to get that idea published and that is okay. Show up. Don't quit. Encourage others along the way. #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
Have your future self coordinate with my future self and then we can all go out for coffee! What a conversation that would be!
#kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
They were my favorites in 5th grade! I can't remember what I did an hour ago, but I will always rembember Mrs PW!! #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
I wanted to be an airline stewardess because I was taught to believe the "starving artist" thing. I am grateful for technology and all things digital. I am right where I'm supposed to be! #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
That's funny! #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
Exactly!!! the world needs your unique talent, not a copy of the other guy! #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
YES!!! Ever since AOL chat rooms...holy moly! #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
I would tell myself to read more of the classic books. Jaws still keeps me out of the ocean! I probably should have stuck with Mrs. Piggle Wiggle a bit longer! #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
Great Topic! I would tell my younger self that the typing classes will come in handy; to keep going even when it feels better to quit. I would want to tell my younger self to believe in her own self worth and talent. She lacked a bit of that. #kidlitchat
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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 17d
TOPIC: What professional or creative advice do you wish you could pass on to your younger self? (And would your younger self listen?!?) #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17d
I am so excited to announce Max and Her Stacks, by Joyce McCullough, illustrated by me, will be released fall 2025 (End Game Press). If you love stacks and stacks of books, you will adore Max and Her Stacks!

#picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #newbook #Illustration
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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 18d
Somehow it is Tuesday again! That means #kidlitchat happens here at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific, and I nudge you to join us (if you wanna chat with fellow #kidlit lovers, happen to be free, and want to, of course). Hope to see you then!
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · Sep 4
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I adore creating cute animals and their people that will hug you back.

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #Illustration #childrensbooks #hikingwithdogs #hiking #peaceful
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · Sep 3
I can’t wait for the crackles, pops and sparkles!! ✨ #kidlitchat
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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · Sep 2
Hello September! I love this season of gnomes, pumpkins, cozy sweaters and crunch-crunchy leaves!

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitchat #Illustration #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
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