Denise Gallagher
@denisegallagher.bsky.social
Author. Illustrator. SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator LA/MS Region. Loves to draw. Loves really weird animals. Denisegallagher.com
Illustrations from the Inuit folktale, “The Woman and Her Bear.”
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Illustrations from the Inuit folktale, “The Woman and Her Bear.”
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
Happy Halloween!
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Halloween!
Demons and snakes and scary roosters!
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Demons and snakes and scary roosters!
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
Reposted by Denise Gallagher
Are you a #kidlit reader, writer, or educator new to Bluesky? There are many great kidlit starter packs out there to get you going, but may I humbly suggest you start with my own Kidlit Creators? You can click to follow everyone on the list.
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Are you a #kidlit reader, writer, or educator new to Bluesky? There are many great kidlit starter packs out there to get you going, but may I humbly suggest you start with my own Kidlit Creators? You can click to follow everyone on the list.
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
Sneak peek!
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
July 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sneak peek!
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
A little sneak peek!
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
June 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A little sneak peek!
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
May this day be full of pride, peace, and remembrance.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth
June 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
May this day be full of pride, peace, and remembrance.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth
Rainy days and rumbling thunderstorms make me think of dragons! How bout you?
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
June 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Rainy days and rumbling thunderstorms make me think of dragons! How bout you?
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
June 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
June 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
I am thrilled to finally announce this book deal!
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
May 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I am thrilled to finally announce this book deal!
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
Woman with Aardwolf
personal piece in which a rotting pomegranate attracts flies
personal piece in which a rotting pomegranate attracts flies
May 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Woman with Aardwolf
personal piece in which a rotting pomegranate attracts flies
personal piece in which a rotting pomegranate attracts flies
New art!
Album cover for Deviant Folk’s new release “Lover No. Nine.”
Working with musicians is such a wonderful task. Listening to their work and gleaning bits of icons and inspiration always leads to such interesting pieces.
Oh, and hand lettering!
Album cover for Deviant Folk’s new release “Lover No. Nine.”
Working with musicians is such a wonderful task. Listening to their work and gleaning bits of icons and inspiration always leads to such interesting pieces.
Oh, and hand lettering!
May 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
New art!
Album cover for Deviant Folk’s new release “Lover No. Nine.”
Working with musicians is such a wonderful task. Listening to their work and gleaning bits of icons and inspiration always leads to such interesting pieces.
Oh, and hand lettering!
Album cover for Deviant Folk’s new release “Lover No. Nine.”
Working with musicians is such a wonderful task. Listening to their work and gleaning bits of icons and inspiration always leads to such interesting pieces.
Oh, and hand lettering!
It’s Earth Day.
Our power. Our planet.
#earthday #power #illustration #bird #alligator #beast #love #fire #passion #art
Our power. Our planet.
#earthday #power #illustration #bird #alligator #beast #love #fire #passion #art
April 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It’s Earth Day.
Our power. Our planet.
#earthday #power #illustration #bird #alligator #beast #love #fire #passion #art
Our power. Our planet.
#earthday #power #illustration #bird #alligator #beast #love #fire #passion #art
Happy National Unicorn Day.
Chin up, everyone. 🥹
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #illustration #unicorn #myth
Chin up, everyone. 🥹
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #illustration #unicorn #myth
April 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy National Unicorn Day.
Chin up, everyone. 🥹
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #illustration #unicorn #myth
Chin up, everyone. 🥹
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #illustration #unicorn #myth
Happy National Unicorn Day.
(To those who celebrate. 😘)
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #sketch #illustration #unicorn #myth
(To those who celebrate. 😘)
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #sketch #illustration #unicorn #myth
April 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Happy National Unicorn Day.
(To those who celebrate. 😘)
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #sketch #illustration #unicorn #myth
(To those who celebrate. 😘)
#nationalunicornday #illustrator #sketch #illustration #unicorn #myth
It’s National Library Week.
Consider volunteering, advocating for, or visiting and using its resources, ensuring this vital community hub continues to thrive!
#nationallibraryweek
#library #books #read #love
Consider volunteering, advocating for, or visiting and using its resources, ensuring this vital community hub continues to thrive!
#nationallibraryweek
#library #books #read #love
April 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
It’s National Library Week.
Consider volunteering, advocating for, or visiting and using its resources, ensuring this vital community hub continues to thrive!
#nationallibraryweek
#library #books #read #love
Consider volunteering, advocating for, or visiting and using its resources, ensuring this vital community hub continues to thrive!
#nationallibraryweek
#library #books #read #love
Happy Kid Lit Art Postcard Day!
I’m an author and illustrator for children. I love animals and whimsy, funky color palettes and honeybees!
Repd by Kristen Terrette, Martin Literary Management
See more at Denisegallagher.com
#illustration #art #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday
I’m an author and illustrator for children. I love animals and whimsy, funky color palettes and honeybees!
Repd by Kristen Terrette, Martin Literary Management
See more at Denisegallagher.com
#illustration #art #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday
April 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Happy Kid Lit Art Postcard Day!
I’m an author and illustrator for children. I love animals and whimsy, funky color palettes and honeybees!
Repd by Kristen Terrette, Martin Literary Management
See more at Denisegallagher.com
#illustration #art #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday
I’m an author and illustrator for children. I love animals and whimsy, funky color palettes and honeybees!
Repd by Kristen Terrette, Martin Literary Management
See more at Denisegallagher.com
#illustration #art #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday
Have you ever asked the question, “I’ve Got an Idea for a Picture Book! Now What?”
Then this is for you!
booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com/ive-got-an-i...
#author #illustrator #bookfestival #booktalk #writer #childrensbook #picturebook #publishing #louisiana #literaryfestival
Then this is for you!
booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com/ive-got-an-i...
#author #illustrator #bookfestival #booktalk #writer #childrensbook #picturebook #publishing #louisiana #literaryfestival
March 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Have you ever asked the question, “I’ve Got an Idea for a Picture Book! Now What?”
Then this is for you!
booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com/ive-got-an-i...
#author #illustrator #bookfestival #booktalk #writer #childrensbook #picturebook #publishing #louisiana #literaryfestival
Then this is for you!
booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com/ive-got-an-i...
#author #illustrator #bookfestival #booktalk #writer #childrensbook #picturebook #publishing #louisiana #literaryfestival
I missed International Mermaid Day!
Still feeling feisty.
So swim on, you majestic creatures.
Repd by Kristen Terrette
#internationalmermaidday #illustration #mermaid #garfish #feisty #illustrator
Still feeling feisty.
So swim on, you majestic creatures.
Repd by Kristen Terrette
#internationalmermaidday #illustration #mermaid #garfish #feisty #illustrator
March 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I missed International Mermaid Day!
Still feeling feisty.
So swim on, you majestic creatures.
Repd by Kristen Terrette
#internationalmermaidday #illustration #mermaid #garfish #feisty #illustrator
Still feeling feisty.
So swim on, you majestic creatures.
Repd by Kristen Terrette
#internationalmermaidday #illustration #mermaid #garfish #feisty #illustrator
What a wonderful weekend!
On Friday I spoke at the LSU Museum of Art about the artists of Little Golden Books. On Saturday I led a workshop on finding inspiration everywhere!
#lsumuseumofart #littlegoldenbooks #author #illustrator #workshop #speaker #childrensbooks #childrensauthor #museum
On Friday I spoke at the LSU Museum of Art about the artists of Little Golden Books. On Saturday I led a workshop on finding inspiration everywhere!
#lsumuseumofart #littlegoldenbooks #author #illustrator #workshop #speaker #childrensbooks #childrensauthor #museum
March 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
What a wonderful weekend!
On Friday I spoke at the LSU Museum of Art about the artists of Little Golden Books. On Saturday I led a workshop on finding inspiration everywhere!
#lsumuseumofart #littlegoldenbooks #author #illustrator #workshop #speaker #childrensbooks #childrensauthor #museum
On Friday I spoke at the LSU Museum of Art about the artists of Little Golden Books. On Saturday I led a workshop on finding inspiration everywhere!
#lsumuseumofart #littlegoldenbooks #author #illustrator #workshop #speaker #childrensbooks #childrensauthor #museum
Work in progress!
I’ve been busily working on my biggest project yet and I’m excited to share this little sneak peek!
I cannot wait to share even more with you over the next several months. Shout out to my publisher Moon + Bird
#author #illustrator #childrensbooks #moonandbirdbooks #folklore
I’ve been busily working on my biggest project yet and I’m excited to share this little sneak peek!
I cannot wait to share even more with you over the next several months. Shout out to my publisher Moon + Bird
#author #illustrator #childrensbooks #moonandbirdbooks #folklore
March 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Work in progress!
I’ve been busily working on my biggest project yet and I’m excited to share this little sneak peek!
I cannot wait to share even more with you over the next several months. Shout out to my publisher Moon + Bird
#author #illustrator #childrensbooks #moonandbirdbooks #folklore
I’ve been busily working on my biggest project yet and I’m excited to share this little sneak peek!
I cannot wait to share even more with you over the next several months. Shout out to my publisher Moon + Bird
#author #illustrator #childrensbooks #moonandbirdbooks #folklore
I visited the LSU Museum of Art yesterday to get even more inspired for my talk about the artists in the Little Golden Books exhibit on March 21.
Getting an up close view of some of my very favorite artists such as Garth Williams and Alice and Martin Provensen was an incredible experience!
Getting an up close view of some of my very favorite artists such as Garth Williams and Alice and Martin Provensen was an incredible experience!
March 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I visited the LSU Museum of Art yesterday to get even more inspired for my talk about the artists in the Little Golden Books exhibit on March 21.
Getting an up close view of some of my very favorite artists such as Garth Williams and Alice and Martin Provensen was an incredible experience!
Getting an up close view of some of my very favorite artists such as Garth Williams and Alice and Martin Provensen was an incredible experience!