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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Mar 8

cute! good luck with the dummy!

Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Feb 10

I've been so grateful to work with @jenfierjasinski.com on some of my picture book manuscripts. Her feedback was super insightful, and I can't wait to get my edits done and hear her perspective!

Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com · Feb 7

I am proud to be mentoring @melissalettisart.bsky.social through @inkedvoices.bsky.social

Melissa is a bundle of talent! Check her out at: www.melissalettisart.com

Thinking of my past mentors @authorlauragehl.bsky.social @taralazar.bsky.social and @elaynecrain.bsky.social with gratitude.💕

Melissa Lettis

Children's book illustration portfolio for art directors and self-publishing authors. Picture books, book covers, and graphic novels. Cute, whimsical, diverse, colorful, and unique.

www.melissalettisart.com

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Jan 22

www.MelissaLettisArt.com
I hope you find the perfect illustrator to bring the project to life!

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Jan 13

What a fun and adorable study! I think either looks great for kid lit. B reminds me a little of the artwork in the picture book Knight Owl - there's room for lots of styles! Both look great :)

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Jan 7

2024 projects and illustrations I'm most proud of :) I enjoy making these so I can go back and see the progress and directions I've made over the years.

#childrensbooks #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Jan 2

It really looks great! <3

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Jan 2

First #kidlitartpostcard day of 2025! I'm a children's book illustrator and author currently focusing on picture books and book covers, and expanding into graphic novels.
If you want to stay up to date with my newsletter, subscribe here: substack.com/@melissalett...
#childrensbookillustration

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Dec 5

Oh my gosh, she's adorable! <3

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Dec 5

May your December #kidlitartpostcard day be merry and bright! I'm a children's book illustrator and author currently focusing on picture books and book covers.

#childrensbookillustration #picturebookartist #kidlitart

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Dec 3

This is so exciting! Que bueno! <3

Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 26

If you see this, post a bunny! 🐇✨
#kidlit #illustration

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 24

Yes! Do it! <3

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 24

Last day of #folktaleweek! I'm so glad I got to work on this challenge this year. Thank you, @folktaleweek, for putting this together!
Final prompt was BLOSSOM.
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekblossom #kidlitart

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thanks! It was fun to play with and see what worked!

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 23

Almost done with #folktaleweek! Day 6 prompt is BONE.
@folktaleweek.bsky.social
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekbone #kidlitart

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 22

#folktaleweek prompt DEPTH for today! I'm rather proud of this one. Water is always a challenge, but it's so cool!
@folktaleweek
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekdepth #kidlitart

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 22

The plot thickens!

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 21

Thanks! It's been a lot of fun :D

Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 21

#folktaleweek day 4! You may have notice a theme: spooky faces on things 💀. @folktaleweek's prompt for today was TRAIL.
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekgate #kidlitart

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 20

Day three of #folktaleweek was a challenge. The prompt BLIGHT didn't come as easily to me as some of the others. @folktaleweek.bsky.social
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekblight #kidlitart

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 20

I'm seeing all the posts about favorite classics, and it definitely looks fun :)

Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 20

This might be a quick way to de-mystify some of these social media events - I never quite figured them out on any platform, and this looks so simple! I'll have to try to participate next time!

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Nov 20

Here's a short video showing how I use @deck.blue to attend a slow chat like @kidlitchat.bsky.social on Bluesky! More info about Bluesky slow chats (as well as text-based info) at publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/ho...

Feel free to share anyone who needs it! Looking forward to #kidlitchat tonight. 💙

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 19

#folktaleweek continues! It's been fun and daunting to play with this simpler style. @folktaleweek's prompt for today was GATE.
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekgate #kidlitart

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 19

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Melissa Lettis @melissalettisart.bsky.social · Nov 18

I'm finally participating in #folktaleweek! Thanks @folktaleweek for hosting! I'm using this opportunity to play with a very different, simpler style than I often use, and I'm excited to see how it goes. Today's prompt was MIST.
The journey awaits...
#folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekmist #kidlitart

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