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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 18d

Today is the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. For all those celebrating the holiday traditions, I hope you find forgiveness and enjoy the new beginnings.
This image from Finding Forgiveness, a beautiful story by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social · Aug 20

Author @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social discusses her new #picturebook Finding Forgiveness (w/ @dianamayoillo.bsky.social art) sharing tips for picture book writers about rhyming + more in an interview w/ @janalyssa.bsky.social
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg
#kidlit #authorsofbsky
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An Interview with Rebecca Gardyn Levington

Rebecca Gardyn Levington discusses her new picture book Finding Forgiveness and shares tips for picture book writers about rhyming and more!

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Aug 8

Here is big sister, Finding Forgiveness with her sibling.
Published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #kidlit #childrensbook #kidlitart

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Diana, a children’s book illustrator and I have a new picture book out!
Here’s a new piece from Finding Forgiveness, written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
This is a story about sisterhood, during Rosh Hashanah

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Aug 6

Finding Forgiveness, a story set during the ceremony of Tashlich, during the Jewish New Year.
Two sisters symbolically cast away their regrets from the previous year by throwing pieces of bread into water, reflecting on their past mistakes @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · Aug 5

FINDING FORGIVENESS is out in the world TODAY! 🎉 A book about sisterhood, making amends & forgiving ourselves, all set against the backdrop of Rosh Hashanah & Tashlich. TY @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social, @dianamayoillo.bsky.social & @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social.🥳

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Aug 5

“Finding Forgiveness is a loving, heartwarming picture book about empathy, sisterhood, and finding the courage to ask for forgiveness—and having the grace to give it—both to others and to ourselves.”
Beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Aug 5

It’s publication day!
Finding Forgiveness is out now on the US! Written by the fabulous @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social. Look at the gloss in that cover!
#illustration #newbook #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · Aug 3

Today is National Sisters Day! (Who knew?!) Thankful for my own sis who I don't get to see as often as I'd like (love you, D!)❤️ And just a reminder that FINDING FORGIVENESS comes out THIS TUESDAY 8/5! 🎉 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social @dianamayoillo.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Jul 4

Such a great review- thanks for sharing, Rebecca!

Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · Jul 3

WOW! TY @slj.com for this incredible review of FINDING FORGIVENESS by me & @dianamayoillo.bsky.social ❤️ I am so thrilled that you love this book, as it is one that comes from a very personal place. It releases August 5th, but is available for preorder now. 🎉Full review at: tinyurl.com/yvcu4hb5 🥰

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Jun 6

Continuing the tree theme…!
#illustration #kidlit #folktaleweek #tree #childrensbook

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Jun 3

Thanks Denis

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Jun 3

Been busy in the #garden this week🌱🐝 #illustration

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · May 9

Another little old #mermaid for #mermay!
#illustrator #illustration #kidlitartist #childrensbooks #picturebooks

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · May 7

Little old #mermaid for #mermay!
#illustration #illustrator #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #dianamayo

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · May 5

#illustration #illustrator #kirkusreview #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebook #picturebookillustration #jewish #roshhashah #Jewishholiday #dianamayo

Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · May 5

A wonderful Kirkus review for Finding Forgiveness!
Gardyn Levington’s rhyming couplets skillfully capture the narrator’s emotional journey, while Mayo’s deftly illustrated, light-filled spreads and pastel colors convey the joy of the holiday @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · May 3

TY Kirkus Reviews for this review of FINDING FORGIVENESS by me & the fabulous @dianamayoillo.bsky.social 🥳 Out on 8/5/25 & avail for pre-order now! 😊). Read the full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Apr 23

You can preorder Finding Forgiveness from today until Friday with 25% discount! @Barnesandnoble have a 25% discount on ALL preorders, when you use code PREORDER25 at checkout Exclusive to B&N members it includes an add10% discount for Premium members #BNPreorder @mackidsbooks @rebeccagardynlevington

Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Apr 3

Phew! It’s a GOOD day. I’ve just completed the artwork for a #picturebook! 🥳
I’ve really enjoyed painting this project - but you’ll have to wait a year till I can show you the fruits of my labour! 😅
For now, a rest…
@shannonstocker_ @randomhousekids
#illustration

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Mar 6

It’s #worldbookday #worldbookday2025
I’m grateful to be creating books each day, painting pictures for little people.
It’s also #kidlitartpostcard day -
I’m Diana Mayo, currently working with @randomhousekids @mackidsbooks @fsgbooks
Contact Andrea Morrison at #WritersHouse
#illustration

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Feb 21

Feel like I’m in an illustration mind bubble…#deadlines
#illustration #illustrator #kidlit #picturebook
From #mollyonthemoon @maryrobinettekowal.com @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · Feb 14

Wishing you all love in #Valentinesday
#illustrator #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlit

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Chris Haughton @chrishaughton.bsky.social · Feb 8

This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this.

www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...

AI and copyright - blog - Chris Haughton - AI and copyright

The blog of designer and author Chris Haughton. Chris was listed in Time magazine's DESIGN 100 for his fair trade design work for PEOPLE TREE.

www.chrishaughton.com

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carlydraws @carlydraws.bsky.social · Feb 9

ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta... there is also a survey that can be filled in on the gov site, too. it's very long and a pain to fill in, but will hopefully be taken into consideration. closes 25 feb

Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence - Intellectual Property Office - Citizen Space

Find and participate in activities run by Intelluctual Property Office

ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com

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