🎉 I’m so excited to share the cover of my second Step2Reader, MY COUSIN, THE QUINCEAÑERA, a project I’ve been working on for over a year!
I’m incredibly grateful to Heidi Kilgras and Xiomara Nieves at PRH and my agent Claire Morance and Lori Nowicki for their help in bringing this story to life.

I'm thrilled to have such an excellent first trade review out for THE KING OF BOOKS. Out July 15th from Feiwel & Friends / Macmillan Kids. Full Review: tinyurl.com/3adcbwkk #kidlit

Cuando estás molesta y tu amigo está tratando de animarte.

When you’re upset and your friend is trying to cheer you up.

#WIP #illustration #friendship #kidlitcommunity #paintedwords #Spanglishart

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! The weather has been especially cool and rainy this week, so it’s feeling Christmasy lately. ☺️ Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy! ☕️🧣

Happy Holidays, friends! 🎄💖

#childrensillustration #kidlitartist #christmasillustration #picturebookillustrator

I’m so excited to share the Spanish edition of my book, HORNEANDO CON MI ABUELITA! 👵🏻 🍰

I’m so thankful for the incredible editorial director at Penguin and her amazing team who helped bring this edition to life. 🥰🙏🏼

⭐️ You can pre-order or request a copy at your library today.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🧜‍♀️
This mermaid illustration is one of my favorites. 🌊

To see more of my work, visit my website julissamora.com. I’d be happy to collaborate with you, just reach out to my amazing agent, Claire Morance at Painted Words 💖

#kidlitart #mermaidillustration

Had a great Zoom brainstorming session w/ @charlenedraws.bsky.social & @boringstorybook.com about Bluesky #kidlit community-building & creating a mega KidLit Feed to help with on-boarding for new users. Will be ready soon!

p.s. Meeting ran long & we were somewhat giddy by the end, as you can see! 😂

Trying to find my #kidlit and #kidlitart people. Let's reconnect1

Here are some emotions and expressions of a character I was playing around with.

#characterdesign #emotions #characterillustration #childrensillustration #hispanicgirl

This book was published last year! 👵🏻🍰

Baking With My Abuelita from Penguin Random House for beginner readers.

#bakingillustration #traditions #familyillustraions #abuelita #childrensillustration

It's #kidlitartpostcard day. Greetings! Wish you were here! I'm a published kid lit illustrator cursed with boundless optimism. I love illustrating books with humorous animals that help kids appreciate them. Looking for #PB or #MG Seeking representation.
debbiepalen.com
📧 [email protected]

YAY it’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🦋

Hey I’m Mariana Netto, a brazilian illustrator currently looking for new children’s book projects. I’m also looking for representation!

🌻 mariananetto.net (portfolio)
📮[email protected]

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #picturebooks #childrensbooks

Hi friends, Can you help me with something? I'm planning to upgrade digital setup soon and I'm curious about what digital gear everyone is using these days. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! 💖

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, Bluesky! Here’s an illustration from my recent book, BAKING WITH MI ABUELITA. I’m currently seeking new picture book projects and am represented by Claire Morance at @paintedwords. #familia #abuelitabook #StepIntoReading #PenguinKids #BeginnerReading #PaintedWords