Larissa D. Elliott
@larissadelliott.bsky.social
Picture book author repped by @charlottewenger.bsky.social. Sometimes writer of YA & MG. Wife. Mommy. Band director. 🇵🇭🇺🇸. She/her. #12x12pb. #Kidlitart on IG @ larissa.d.elliott. ADHD is my superpower.
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Hi everyone! I often introduce myself by saying I'm a music teacher by day, a mommy by night, and a writer in the spare moments. I'm also an ADHD writer which means I write a little of everything and I bounce back and forth between projects. #kidlitchat
@12x12challenge.bsky.social is such a welcoming community devoted to talking about picture books and supporting writers & illustrators. It is where I found my favorite book people and where I learned about the person who became my agent. Join by 2/15! #12x12PB www.12x12challenge.com/membership
February 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
@12x12challenge.bsky.social is such a welcoming community devoted to talking about picture books and supporting writers & illustrators. It is where I found my favorite book people and where I learned about the person who became my agent. Join by 2/15! #12x12PB www.12x12challenge.com/membership
While everyone's here, I thought I'd drop the #diversifymyart prompts for February. I'd love you all to try it! #kidlitart
#DiversifyMyArt prompt for February! I'm only doing a few prompts each month to keep it low pressure. It helps my ADHD brain not give up from being overwhelmed. Feel free to make new art inspired by the prompts or incorporate them into art you're already making. #kidlitart
January 30, 2026 at 3:06 AM
While everyone's here, I thought I'd drop the #diversifymyart prompts for February. I'd love you all to try it! #kidlitart
#DiversifyMyArt prompt for February! I'm only doing a few prompts each month to keep it low pressure. It helps my ADHD brain not give up from being overwhelmed. Feel free to make new art inspired by the prompts or incorporate them into art you're already making. #kidlitart
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 AM
#DiversifyMyArt prompt for February! I'm only doing a few prompts each month to keep it low pressure. It helps my ADHD brain not give up from being overwhelmed. Feel free to make new art inspired by the prompts or incorporate them into art you're already making. #kidlitart
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A friend sent me this—these are actually great writing prompts. 😂💜
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
A friend sent me this—these are actually great writing prompts. 😂💜
Reposted by Larissa D. Elliott
January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Giving and Receiving Critiques
Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques!
Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques!
Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Giving and Receiving Critiques
Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques!
Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques!
Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
#artvsartist2025 Proud of the art I made this year even if I didn’t make very much.
December 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#artvsartist2025 Proud of the art I made this year even if I didn’t make very much.
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☃️ Every snowman needs a carrot nose! A sweet winter moment from our #12x12PB illustration challenge!
Artwork by @larissadelliott.bsky.social
#kidlit
Artwork by @larissadelliott.bsky.social
#kidlit
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
☃️ Every snowman needs a carrot nose! A sweet winter moment from our #12x12PB illustration challenge!
Artwork by @larissadelliott.bsky.social
#kidlit
Artwork by @larissadelliott.bsky.social
#kidlit
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Just 10 DAYS left until #12x12PB registration opens for 2026. The countdown continues with prizes thru until 1/9. To win today's prize - CHOCOLATE BARS, comment before midnight ET and tell us what snacks keep you going when you write. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Just 10 DAYS left until #12x12PB registration opens for 2026. The countdown continues with prizes thru until 1/9. To win today's prize - CHOCOLATE BARS, comment before midnight ET and tell us what snacks keep you going when you write. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #amwriting
I tricked my daughter into not shaking her present by saying it was made of glass. It worked but I felt bad so I had her brother tell her I was lying so now she knows she’s getting legos.
December 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I tricked my daughter into not shaking her present by saying it was made of glass. It worked but I felt bad so I had her brother tell her I was lying so now she knows she’s getting legos.
The #DiversifyMyArt theme for December is Diversity in Setting!
December 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The #DiversifyMyArt theme for December is Diversity in Setting!
A small offering.
A poem to get words flowing.
Ready to write more.
Unapologetically, this #haikusaturday is my warm up because I felt the itch to write. It's been a while, so I needed something to get the words flowing. And now I will go dive into my stories! #kidlit
A poem to get words flowing.
Ready to write more.
Unapologetically, this #haikusaturday is my warm up because I felt the itch to write. It's been a while, so I needed something to get the words flowing. And now I will go dive into my stories! #kidlit
November 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A small offering.
A poem to get words flowing.
Ready to write more.
Unapologetically, this #haikusaturday is my warm up because I felt the itch to write. It's been a while, so I needed something to get the words flowing. And now I will go dive into my stories! #kidlit
A poem to get words flowing.
Ready to write more.
Unapologetically, this #haikusaturday is my warm up because I felt the itch to write. It's been a while, so I needed something to get the words flowing. And now I will go dive into my stories! #kidlit
Reposted by Larissa D. Elliott
Check out our new monthly column for illustrators, "Illustration Illuminated," on the EasternPennPoints blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/i...
Illustration Illuminated—November 2025
Illustration Illuminated is a new monthly feature on the EasternPennPoints blog. This feature is a longer-form article on a topic of interest to children’s book illustrators. It will address aspect…
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November 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Check out our new monthly column for illustrators, "Illustration Illuminated," on the EasternPennPoints blog. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/i...
It's time for all the October art challenges! My challenge for you is to include diversity in the art you're making. Feel free to go out of order or include diversity beyond what's included in this list. Use the hashtag #DiversifyMyArt or #DiversifyMyArt2025 and feel free to tag me!
September 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's time for all the October art challenges! My challenge for you is to include diversity in the art you're making. Feel free to go out of order or include diversity beyond what's included in this list. Use the hashtag #DiversifyMyArt or #DiversifyMyArt2025 and feel free to tag me!
I have a recurring dream about a large gap in a tall flight of stairs. If I don't stretch far enough or jump or somehow crawl around the edge, I will fall far. But last night, I dreamt I looked at the gap and thought "That's doesn't look too bad. I can do that."
September 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I have a recurring dream about a large gap in a tall flight of stairs. If I don't stretch far enough or jump or somehow crawl around the edge, I will fall far. But last night, I dreamt I looked at the gap and thought "That's doesn't look too bad. I can do that."
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How is it almost September? But that means it's time for one of my favorite themes for #diversifymyart! This month is Style and Bling! Celebrate how we decorate and express ourselves through fashion, jewelry, tattoos, hair, makeup, and more! #kidlitart
August 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
How is it almost September? But that means it's time for one of my favorite themes for #diversifymyart! This month is Style and Bling! Celebrate how we decorate and express ourselves through fashion, jewelry, tattoos, hair, makeup, and more! #kidlitart
School barely begun.
Kids mingle, share germs, and then…
Sniffle, cough, AH-CHOO!
#dailyhaikuprompt barely
Kids mingle, share germs, and then…
Sniffle, cough, AH-CHOO!
#dailyhaikuprompt barely
August 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
School barely begun.
Kids mingle, share germs, and then…
Sniffle, cough, AH-CHOO!
#dailyhaikuprompt barely
Kids mingle, share germs, and then…
Sniffle, cough, AH-CHOO!
#dailyhaikuprompt barely
August 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The bell rings. I’m late,
still in my PJs. They laugh.
Back to school nightmare.
#DailyHaikuPrompt late #haikusaturday
still in my PJs. They laugh.
Back to school nightmare.
#DailyHaikuPrompt late #haikusaturday
August 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The bell rings. I’m late,
still in my PJs. They laugh.
Back to school nightmare.
#DailyHaikuPrompt late #haikusaturday
still in my PJs. They laugh.
Back to school nightmare.
#DailyHaikuPrompt late #haikusaturday
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Latest version has more details, inspired by #DiversifyMyArt @larissadelliott.bsky.social
Procreate brushes used are by @planetsmudge.bsky.social because new brushes can also help during uninspired times.
Website updated! catarinaoliveirastudio.com
#kidlitart #picturebooks #nonfiction #t2agency
Procreate brushes used are by @planetsmudge.bsky.social because new brushes can also help during uninspired times.
Website updated! catarinaoliveirastudio.com
#kidlitart #picturebooks #nonfiction #t2agency
August 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Latest version has more details, inspired by #DiversifyMyArt @larissadelliott.bsky.social
Procreate brushes used are by @planetsmudge.bsky.social because new brushes can also help during uninspired times.
Website updated! catarinaoliveirastudio.com
#kidlitart #picturebooks #nonfiction #t2agency
Procreate brushes used are by @planetsmudge.bsky.social because new brushes can also help during uninspired times.
Website updated! catarinaoliveirastudio.com
#kidlitart #picturebooks #nonfiction #t2agency
I realized I missed sharing the #diversifymyart theme for this month. August's theme is "Bandages and Boo-boos"! #kidlitart
August 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I realized I missed sharing the #diversifymyart theme for this month. August's theme is "Bandages and Boo-boos"! #kidlitart
July 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I recently discovered "False Prince" by Jennifer A Nielsen and the masterful twists she pulls (in all of her books) would make good movies. I'm mad that it was optioned and then dropped! #kidlitchat
TOPIC: What are some recent #kidlit books you think should get the full on movie treatment (from #picturebooks to #ya)? Which recent book-to-film adaptations have you loved? Do you 'cast' your work when you're creating it? And... heck... let's have some popcorn and have us a #kidlitchat!
July 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I recently discovered "False Prince" by Jennifer A Nielsen and the masterful twists she pulls (in all of her books) would make good movies. I'm mad that it was optioned and then dropped! #kidlitchat
July 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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June 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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