Diana Mayo
@dianamayoillo.bsky.social
Illustrator, represented by Andrea Morrison at Writers House.
Currently working on a picture book with Farrar Straus & Giroux
Currently working on a picture book with Farrar Straus & Giroux
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
This image from Finding Forgiveness, a beautiful story by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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
This image from Finding Forgiveness, a beautiful story by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Reposted by Diana Mayo
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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@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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August 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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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@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #fsg
#kidlit #authorsofbsky
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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
Published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #kidlit #childrensbook #kidlitart
August 8, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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
Published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #kidlit #childrensbook #kidlitart
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
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
August 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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
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
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
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
August 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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
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
Reposted by Diana Mayo
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.🥳
August 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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.🥳
“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
Beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
“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
Beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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
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
August 5, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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
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
Reposted by Diana Mayo
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
August 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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
Such a great review- thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
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 🥰
July 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Such a great review- thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
June 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Been busy in the #garden this week🌱🐝 #illustration
June 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Been busy in the #garden this week🌱🐝 #illustration
Another little old #mermaid for #mermay!
#illustrator #illustration #kidlitartist #childrensbooks #picturebooks
#illustrator #illustration #kidlitartist #childrensbooks #picturebooks
May 9, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Another little old #mermaid for #mermay!
#illustrator #illustration #kidlitartist #childrensbooks #picturebooks
#illustrator #illustration #kidlitartist #childrensbooks #picturebooks
Little old #mermaid for #mermay!
#illustration #illustrator #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #dianamayo
#illustration #illustrator #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #dianamayo
May 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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
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
May 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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
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
Reposted by Diana Mayo
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
May 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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
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
April 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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
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
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
April 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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
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
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
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
March 6, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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
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
Feel like I’m in an illustration mind bubble…#deadlines
#illustration #illustrator #kidlit #picturebook
From #mollyonthemoon @maryrobinettekowal.com @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#illustration #illustrator #kidlit #picturebook
From #mollyonthemoon @maryrobinettekowal.com @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Feel like I’m in an illustration mind bubble…#deadlines
#illustration #illustrator #kidlit #picturebook
From #mollyonthemoon @maryrobinettekowal.com @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#illustration #illustrator #kidlit #picturebook
From #mollyonthemoon @maryrobinettekowal.com @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Reposted by Diana Mayo
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-...
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
February 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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-...
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
Reposted by Diana Mayo
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
February 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
US FOLKS!
Finding Forgiveness is available to pre-order today at Barnes & Noble with 25% discount on ALL preorders! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. Exclusive to B&N members + extra 10% discount for Premium
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#illustration @barnesandnoble.com
Finding Forgiveness is available to pre-order today at Barnes & Noble with 25% discount on ALL preorders! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. Exclusive to B&N members + extra 10% discount for Premium
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#illustration @barnesandnoble.com
February 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
US FOLKS!
Finding Forgiveness is available to pre-order today at Barnes & Noble with 25% discount on ALL preorders! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. Exclusive to B&N members + extra 10% discount for Premium
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#illustration @barnesandnoble.com
Finding Forgiveness is available to pre-order today at Barnes & Noble with 25% discount on ALL preorders! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. Exclusive to B&N members + extra 10% discount for Premium
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#illustration @barnesandnoble.com
Happy Monday folks!
#mondaymorning
#illustration #childrensbooks #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #picturebooks
#mondaymorning
#illustration #childrensbooks #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #picturebooks
February 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Happy Monday folks!
#mondaymorning
#illustration #childrensbooks #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #picturebooks
#mondaymorning
#illustration #childrensbooks #kidlitart #childrenspublishing #picturebooks