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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · 1d

❤️ So thrilled to be illustrating this super sweet book by the amazing @kaaauthor.bsky.social!

Many thanks to Katherine, @mrschureads.bsky.social
and fab designer Amy Ryan and team @harperkids.bsky.social!

John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 2d

"Jen Bricking’s cover illustration and Amy Ryan's cover design for Wombat Waiting made me fall in love with Wombat all over again. She is such a Good Dog!" — @kaaauthor.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/10/cove...

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Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 10d

The award-winning author-illustrator reflects on the family history that inspired his new graphic novel, How to Say Goodbye in Cuban, which follows one boy’s experience during the Cuban Revolution and his journey to the U.S.

Daniel Miyares on the Personal Story Behind ‘How to Say Goodbye in Cuban’

Award-winning author-illustrator Daniel Miyares reflects on the family history that inspired his new graphic novel, ‘How to Say Goodbye in Cuban,’ which follows one boy’s experience during the Cuban…

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you for including Ivy and Forest Rewrite the World! ❤️

#ivyandforestrewritetheworld #mgillustrator #mgart #kidlitartist @hannahwest.bsky.social

Jen @popgoesthereader.bsky.social · 17d

🌟 Pop! Goes The Reader's 20 Most-Anticipated Middle Grade Books: October-December 2025 🌟
popgoesthereader.com/20-most-anti... #BookSky #MGLit #KidLit

A compilation of middle grade book covers. Books featured include Busted, The Invincible List of Lani Li, Ivy and Forest Rewrite The World, Jackson Bright In The Spotlight, The Taylors, A Glimmer of Change, The Treasure of Ocean Parkway, How To Free A Jinn, Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest and At The Speed of Gus.

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Amanda MacGregor @amandamacgregor.bsky.social · Apr 9

Book mail: IVY AND FOREST REWRITE THE WORLD by Hannah West with illustrations by Jennifer Bricking. Thanks, Holiday House!

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · 10d

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Jane made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, and also of humankind and the environments we all share.

She inspired curiosity, hope, and compassion in countless people, and paved the way for many others.

#ThankYouJane #RememberingJane

Photo: Marko Zlousic

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Hemry, Local Bartender @bartenderhemry.bsky.social · Sep 5

Timeline cleanse here is one of our alley cats coming in for a happy hour tuna-rita (1oz tuna water, 3oz water)

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · 24d

The best is when I get to illustrate dogs (cats are ok, too)! From the book Girl Scouts: Anika and the Great Dog Rescue. Written by Sayantani DasGupta. Published by @harpercollins.bsky.social 🙂

#kidlit #girlscouts #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustration #dogs #kidlitillustrator #coverart #art

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Sep 5

I had the absolute joy of illustrating the cover and chapter art for @hannahwest.bsky.social's upcoming book! Coming out soon on October 14th! ✨📚

Can’t wait for you all to see it and read this fantastically awesome story!

#books #childrensbook #kidlit #kidlitart #mgbook #middlegradebook #coverart

Hannah West @hannahwest.bsky.social · Apr 7

So happy to share the enchanting cover for IVY AND FOREST REWRITE THE WORLD, my middle grade debut, coming October 14, 2025 from Holiday House Books! Cover art by Jennifer Bricking 💕✨

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 11

Little figure doodle.

#figure #sketch #draw #drawing #doodle #character #figuredrawing #art #lines #sketchbook

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 10

Gesture practice

#sketch #drawing #draw #art #line #lineweight #practice #charcoal #procreate

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 10

We'll all float on anyway

#illustration #artist #art #painting #watercolor #floating #oldie #ink #sketch #line #sketchbook

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 9

Another sleepy one

#sleepy #dogs #dog #pet #drawing #draw #sketch #art #artist #illustrator #kidlitillustrator #books #line #tired #kidlitartist

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 9

Tired 😴

#sleepy #dogs #dog #pet #drawing #draw #sketch #art #artist #illustrator #kidlitillustrator #books #line #gesture

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks so much! It was a dream project! Caroline wrote such a beautiful and heartfelt story.

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 8

Written by Caroline L. Perry, illustrated by me and published by Holiday House Books. holidayhouse.com/book/the-mem...

#thememorycake #cake #books #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #malta #visitmalta #family #intergenerational #hopeful #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #artist #picturebooks

Holiday House | The Memory Cake

View details about The Memory Cake including description, extras, reviews, and purchase links.

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Jul 8

The Memory Cake is a little over a month old! ☺️

"Sharing the little-known history of the ‘Siege of Malta,’ this gentle picture book celebrates all who dream of peaceful futures during times of war and uncertainty, and encourages readers to share family stories and memories—even the difficult ones."

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Bennett Tomlin @bft.wtf · Jun 9

ICE has only existed since 2003. A Bush-era creation, it is a militarized federal secret police that has been imbued with the Supreme Court with the unconstitutional power to ignore the fourth amendment.

Abolishing it and salting the earth where it grew is the moderate stance.

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John Ramsey @jramseyi.bsky.social · Jun 7

A lone frog watching the koi 🐸

Digital illustration set under water. In the foreground is a frog sitting on an lily pad. A group of koi are moving across the scene. Pink lotus flowers are scattered throughout.

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Nicole aka Nimasprout @nimasprout.bsky.social · Jun 5

Mini house for flash sale!!🍓
Size: 2x4.25"
$50 (US shipping included)
DM to claim

Made with watercolor pencils, ink, copies, gouche

Artist holding a strawberry themed house.

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Jeremy Scahill @jeremyscahill.com · Jun 3

"Letter from Gaza: The Nakba We Are Living Through"

Powerful story from Hamza Salha on how he and his family were forced to flee their home in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza to head for an unknown fate as Israel expands its attacks.
www.dropsitenews.com/p/nakba-gaza...

Letter from Gaza: The Nakba We Are Living Through

"I have now become a refugee twice over: once from our historic village of Barbara, and now from Jabaliya."

www.dropsitenews.com

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Jessica Elena @byjessicaelena.bsky.social · Jun 6

Cat sitting in flowers is my most drawn thing hehe

#art #illustration

A digital drawing of an orange cat sitting among lots of leaves and flowers. It is smiling slightly.

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Apr 2

Aww thanks, Kate! Honored to be working with you on this sweet series!

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Apr 1

Cover art for our new WILDLIFE RESCUE chapter book series with @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social is by the amazing @artofjen.bsky.social, and I promise you the interior illustrations are just as amazing!

If you'll be at #TXLA25 this week, there will be some ARCs of book 1 at the Bloomsbury booth!

Book cover WILDLIFE RESCUE: HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER in yellow font at the time, and "by Kate Messner New York Times Bestselling Author, Bloomsbury" in dark green font at the bottom. Cover art shows an adorable, tiny river otter with a black nose on a trail as two kids approach on bikes through the weeds.

Book cover WILDLIFE RESCUE: HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER in yellow font at the top, and "by Kate Messner New York Times Bestselling Author, Bloomsbury" in light green font at the bottom. Cover art shows an adorable baby Eastern screech owl with huge eyes sitting in the grass and a girl and boy approaching through the brush, with the boy carrying a shoe box.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · Apr 1

Word is if you visit the @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social booth at #TLA25 and boop this tiny otter's nose, you
*might* get an ARC of the first title in our new WILDLIFE RESCUE chapter book series! (while they last!)

(Note: You should boop the cover art; sadly, there will not be a live otter.)

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Jen Bricking @artofjen.bsky.social · Feb 16

Aw so exciting!! Everyone is going to love meeting Bevvy and Cat! It was a pleasure reading this magical story and illustrating your cover! ✨❤️

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