Morgan Gaynin
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Boutique illustration agency with a focus on storytelling morgangaynin.com [email protected]
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“The visual representation of Friel and her life experiences is superbly rendered in fluid and bright images that highlight her accomplishments as a differently abled person rather than a singular focus on cerebral palsy.” – @slj.com Starred ⭐ Review

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Rewriting the Rules is a nonfiction picture book about Kathleen Friel, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. She went on to become a neuroscientist investigating how injured brains can build new connections, rewriting the rules for disability treatment.
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Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here!

Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.

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#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks
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👋 Hey there #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social

Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS

More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com
lllustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS
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Our Summer Newsletter is up on Linkedin 🌞

New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.

Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here

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Summer 2025 Newsletter
This summer may have gone by fast, but it sure was eventful. Catch up on the latest news from Morgan Gaynin before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.
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Happy #pubday to BEFORE I LIVED HERE, Illustrated by Victo Ngai, written by ‪@stacysjensen.bsky.social‬ and published by Neal Porter Books / Holiday House.

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Before I Lived Here - Morgan Gaynin
In Before I Lived Here, illustrated by Victo Ngai, a boy peels away each layer of the history of the land his house sits on.
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We heard it's #WorldElephantDay! Say hello to Elephant from Susan Gal's authored & illustrated picture book, TWOgether, a story about friendship and group play on a sunny day at the beach.

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#booksky #kidlit #kidlitart
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An intergenerational story about a nonbinary child who learns the tradition of well digging, Dancing With Water is a picture book about community, hope, and protecting the Earth’s water.

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Happy #pubday to DANCING WITH WATER, illustrated by Tonya Engel, written by Gwendolyn Wallace, and published by Kokila Books!

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Dancing With Water - Morgan Gaynin
Tonya Engel illustrated Dancing With Water, the story of a nonbinary Black who learns the tradition of well digging with their grandfather.
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In picture book DANCING WITH WATER, collaborators Gwendolyn Wallace and Tonya Engel “effervescently detail the traditional practice of water dowsing” and “demonstrate the importance of water to all life”
Dancing with Water by Gwendolyn Wallace
Wallace (Joy Takes Root) and Engel (Yaya and the Sea) effervescently detail the traditional practice of water dowsing in this co...
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Jock the Croc: How a crocodile became a Scotsman and how it could happen to you! Illustrated by Evgenia Penman, whose expressive style reflects the humor and surreal charm of the story.

See more here:
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Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty:

Kelly Pelsue, Agent, Morgan Gaynin
@kellypelsue.bsky.social‬ / @morgangaynin.bsky.social
Critiquing: Illustrators - anyone with a portfolio (beginner or professional)

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#SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky
FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Critiquing: PB and Illustrator Portfolios

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
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Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS FEATURED PUBLICATION

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Rewriting the Rules

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth FEATURED PUBLICATION

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

New Shoes for Leo

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth FEATURED PUBLICATION

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Chooch Helped

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
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Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Evgenia Penman!

Evgenia is a London-based illustrator with a lighthearted, cheerful style which highlights the pure silliness, exploration, and fun of childhood.

Explore her portfolio: morgangaynin.com/artists/evge...

#kidlitart #picturebookart #childrensillustration
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Ope! Didn't see ya there, #portfolioday 👋

I'm a Minneapolis-based illustrator focused on editorial and publishing projects along with the occasional animation or gallery show. And I'm now represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social !

More of my stuff here: www.brianbritigan.com
Digital illustration commissioned by Reactor Magazine for "Parthenogenesis", a short story by Stephen Graham Jones. The Illustration depicts a middle-of-nowhere motel exterior and moving truck underneath an ominous and animalistic sky. A two-color risograph print in green and blue on cream paper, depicting a mounted knight being pulled from his horse by thorny vines. Created for "The Drawing Board" exhibition at MCAD Gallery in Minneapolis, MN. A Wizard-of-Oz-inspired digital illustration for for The InQueery showing a sepia-toned soccer player lacing up ruby cleats, with a rainbow-hued scene of poppies, a yellow brick road, and a soccer field in the background. A digital illustration for DBusiness Magazine showing the Detroit, MI skyline in overlapping orange and blue linear halftones. Half of the image features sunshine with calm water while the other half shows storm clouds with rough waves.
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Happy publication day to NO MORE CHAIRS - a story about a teacher who made a lifelong practice of inclusion after a childhood encounter with racism. Susan Gal partnered with @littlebrownyr.bsky.social and author Dan Gill to illustrate this true story.

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And of course, Rebecca Lee Kunz's touching speech for her acceptance of the Caldecott Medal for Chooch Helped! @treeoflifestudio.bsky.social

#ALA25 #ALAAC25
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So many beautiful books to see at #ALAAC25 #ALA25 !

Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, @gabydalessandro.bsky.social, Susan Gal, & Victo Ngai
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Brian's work is layered with intricate line work and refined compositions, achieving organic textures whether made with traditional or digital media.

Explore his editorial and publishing portfolios here:
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We're excited to announce Morgan Gaynin's newest illustrator: @brianbritigan.bsky.social 🎉

Powerful visual metaphors are quietly woven into Brian's illustrations, which are a great fit for stories focused on social issues, identity, education, tech, finance, and more.
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Hi #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Keisha Okafor, a children's book illustrator.

Portfolio: www.keishaokafor.com
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Represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #middlegrade
Mock book cover of Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson with vibrant colors, lettering and magical powers
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Another #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book author/illustrator from Montréal

Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...
Agent - Kelly Pelsue
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#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
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"Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it's a rebirth of the spirit." —Toni Sorenson

Enjoy the world in bloom through the charming and joyful illustrations of Simona Mulazzani 🌷

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#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #childrensillustration #nature
A boy on a swing, swinging out from the page of an open book, surrounded by flowers and trees. A boy hanging from the branch of a tree with flowers and animals below. Small scenes are depicted between the branches of the trees. A boy up close with a wide face; with blue flowers, leaves, birds and butterflies in front of him A boy, girl, and dog skipping over a nature-filled world with the sun in the sky above them