Paula
@paulajbecker.bsky.social
Illustrator/cartoonist/writer. Clients include, Random House, Highlights, Owlkids, KidCanPress, Scholastic, etc.
www.paulajbecker.com
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Paula
@paulajbecker.bsky.social
· Oct 14
Hi #portfolioday ! I'm Paula, a #kidlitillustrator and I love creating energetic characters & scenes, bringing the fun to books, magazines, puzzles, cartoons and comics, etc. for kids!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitart
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitart
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, and I love to create whimsical, quirky, fun, (and also sweet!) illustrations for kids!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #kidlitcartoonist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustrator #paulajbecker
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #kidlitcartoonist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustrator #paulajbecker
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, and I love to create whimsical, quirky, fun, (and also sweet!) illustrations for kids!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #kidlitcartoonist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustrator #paulajbecker
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #kidlitcartoonist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustrator #paulajbecker
Ghouldilocks & her friends wish you a happy & safe Halloween!👻💚
#HappyHalloween
GHOULDILOCKS AND THE THREE GHOSTS
-Written by Annie Sullivan
-Illustrated by Paula J. Becker
-Published by Random House Studio, 2025
#Halloweenbook #childrensbookillustrator #halloweenbooks #ghouldilocks #ghostsbook
#HappyHalloween
GHOULDILOCKS AND THE THREE GHOSTS
-Written by Annie Sullivan
-Illustrated by Paula J. Becker
-Published by Random House Studio, 2025
#Halloweenbook #childrensbookillustrator #halloweenbooks #ghouldilocks #ghostsbook
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ghouldilocks & her friends wish you a happy & safe Halloween!👻💚
#HappyHalloween
GHOULDILOCKS AND THE THREE GHOSTS
-Written by Annie Sullivan
-Illustrated by Paula J. Becker
-Published by Random House Studio, 2025
#Halloweenbook #childrensbookillustrator #halloweenbooks #ghouldilocks #ghostsbook
#HappyHalloween
GHOULDILOCKS AND THE THREE GHOSTS
-Written by Annie Sullivan
-Illustrated by Paula J. Becker
-Published by Random House Studio, 2025
#Halloweenbook #childrensbookillustrator #halloweenbooks #ghouldilocks #ghostsbook
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Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Hi #portfolioday ! I'm Paula, a #kidlitillustrator and I love creating energetic characters & scenes, bringing the fun to books, magazines, puzzles, cartoons and comics, etc. for kids!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitart
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitart
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Hi #portfolioday ! I'm Paula, a #kidlitillustrator and I love creating energetic characters & scenes, bringing the fun to books, magazines, puzzles, cartoons and comics, etc. for kids!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitart
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitart
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Oct. 13 - Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Enjoy the harvest. #CanadaThanksgiving #Thanksgiving
A happy Thanksgiving today to all those in Canada! 😊#happythanksgiving 🎉 #canadathanksgiving
October 13, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Oct. 13 - Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Enjoy the harvest. #CanadaThanksgiving #Thanksgiving
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
This is a sample from a fun #Halloween -themed book I illustrated (by Annie Sullivan) that came out recently for Random House Studio!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #halloweenillustration #ghost #ghoul
This is a sample from a fun #Halloween -themed book I illustrated (by Annie Sullivan) that came out recently for Random House Studio!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #halloweenillustration #ghost #ghoul
October 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
This is a sample from a fun #Halloween -themed book I illustrated (by Annie Sullivan) that came out recently for Random House Studio!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #halloweenillustration #ghost #ghoul
This is a sample from a fun #Halloween -themed book I illustrated (by Annie Sullivan) that came out recently for Random House Studio!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday #halloweenillustration #ghost #ghoul
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The next #KidLitArtPostcard event is Thursday, October 2nd. Just over a week away! We will be extending the event through Friday in recognition of Yom Kippur. #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The next #KidLitArtPostcard event is Thursday, October 2nd. Just over a week away! We will be extending the event through Friday in recognition of Yom Kippur. #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books (PB, GN, Board Books), magazines, #cartoons etc.! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitpostcard #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitpostcard #portfolioday
September 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books (PB, GN, Board Books), magazines, #cartoons etc.! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitpostcard #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitpostcard #portfolioday
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somebody emailed me to ask for tips on finding style, so i'm gonna share my thoughts here, too: first of all, don't worry about what you're good at it, or what you want your art to look like. figure out what's fun about the /process/ for you and lean into those elements!
August 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
somebody emailed me to ask for tips on finding style, so i'm gonna share my thoughts here, too: first of all, don't worry about what you're good at it, or what you want your art to look like. figure out what's fun about the /process/ for you and lean into those elements!
Happy #bookbirthday to GHOULDILOCKS and the THREE GHOSTS!
Author: Annie Sullivan
Illustrator: Me!
A.D: Rachael Cole
Publisher: Random House Studio
#Halloweenbook #picturebook #Ghouldilocks #goldilocks #ghostbook #paulajbecker #anniesullivan #kidlitillustrator #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator
Author: Annie Sullivan
Illustrator: Me!
A.D: Rachael Cole
Publisher: Random House Studio
#Halloweenbook #picturebook #Ghouldilocks #goldilocks #ghostbook #paulajbecker #anniesullivan #kidlitillustrator #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator
August 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy #bookbirthday to GHOULDILOCKS and the THREE GHOSTS!
Author: Annie Sullivan
Illustrator: Me!
A.D: Rachael Cole
Publisher: Random House Studio
#Halloweenbook #picturebook #Ghouldilocks #goldilocks #ghostbook #paulajbecker #anniesullivan #kidlitillustrator #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator
Author: Annie Sullivan
Illustrator: Me!
A.D: Rachael Cole
Publisher: Random House Studio
#Halloweenbook #picturebook #Ghouldilocks #goldilocks #ghostbook #paulajbecker #anniesullivan #kidlitillustrator #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books (PB, GN, Board Books), magazines, #cartoons etc.! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday
August 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books (PB, GN, Board Books), magazines, #cartoons etc.! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #portfolioday
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TIPS for those announcing a #BookBirthday:
- Attach cover image. Incl alt-text! Helps your post get discovered.
- If book is illustrated, credit/tag illustrator.
- If publisher is on Bluesky, TAG them.
- Incl a link to where people can find out more info.
- Incl #BookBirthday tag.
#KidLit
- Attach cover image. Incl alt-text! Helps your post get discovered.
- If book is illustrated, credit/tag illustrator.
- If publisher is on Bluesky, TAG them.
- Incl a link to where people can find out more info.
- Incl #BookBirthday tag.
#KidLit
July 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
TIPS for those announcing a #BookBirthday:
- Attach cover image. Incl alt-text! Helps your post get discovered.
- If book is illustrated, credit/tag illustrator.
- If publisher is on Bluesky, TAG them.
- Incl a link to where people can find out more info.
- Incl #BookBirthday tag.
#KidLit
- Attach cover image. Incl alt-text! Helps your post get discovered.
- If book is illustrated, credit/tag illustrator.
- If publisher is on Bluesky, TAG them.
- Incl a link to where people can find out more info.
- Incl #BookBirthday tag.
#KidLit
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books, magazines, etc.! This is a fun puzzle maze I illustrated for this July's issue of Highlights magazine.
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #fourthofjuly #independenceday #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #fourthofjuly #independenceday #portfolioday
July 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books, magazines, etc.! This is a fun puzzle maze I illustrated for this July's issue of Highlights magazine.
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #fourthofjuly #independenceday #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlitartist #fourthofjuly #independenceday #portfolioday
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, an #illustrator for PBs, GNs, magazines, chapter books, greeting cards, etc.! Feel free to email me about any projects you have!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlit #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlit #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration
June 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, an #illustrator for PBs, GNs, magazines, chapter books, greeting cards, etc.! Feel free to email me about any projects you have!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlit #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlit #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration
I had fun working on this #magazinecover for #chickadeemagazine 's May 25 issue. ☺️
#owlkidspublishing #coolcats #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustration #magazineillustration #paulajbeckerillustrator #paulabeckerillustrator
#owlkidspublishing #coolcats #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustration #magazineillustration #paulajbeckerillustrator #paulabeckerillustrator
May 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I had fun working on this #magazinecover for #chickadeemagazine 's May 25 issue. ☺️
#owlkidspublishing #coolcats #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustration #magazineillustration #paulajbeckerillustrator #paulabeckerillustrator
#owlkidspublishing #coolcats #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustration #magazineillustration #paulajbeckerillustrator #paulabeckerillustrator
Tuesday was Book Birthday day for Book 2 in the series "Zeke The Weather Geek"!
Congratulations to the authors, @axelrodcontrada & @annmalaspina , & @kidscanpress !
#zeketheweathergeek #kidscanpress #stemeducationforkids #stembooks #chapterbook #paulajbecker #kidlitbookillustrator #kidlitart
Congratulations to the authors, @axelrodcontrada & @annmalaspina , & @kidscanpress !
#zeketheweathergeek #kidscanpress #stemeducationforkids #stembooks #chapterbook #paulajbecker #kidlitbookillustrator #kidlitart
May 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Tuesday was Book Birthday day for Book 2 in the series "Zeke The Weather Geek"!
Congratulations to the authors, @axelrodcontrada & @annmalaspina , & @kidscanpress !
#zeketheweathergeek #kidscanpress #stemeducationforkids #stembooks #chapterbook #paulajbecker #kidlitbookillustrator #kidlitart
Congratulations to the authors, @axelrodcontrada & @annmalaspina , & @kidscanpress !
#zeketheweathergeek #kidscanpress #stemeducationforkids #stembooks #chapterbook #paulajbecker #kidlitbookillustrator #kidlitart
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, an #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator, #kidlitillustrator, #kidlitcartoonist happy to work on illustration projects! ☺️
#portfolioday #paulajbecker #paulabecker #kidlitportfololio #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration
#portfolioday #paulajbecker #paulabecker #kidlitportfololio #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration
May 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, an #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator, #kidlitillustrator, #kidlitcartoonist happy to work on illustration projects! ☺️
#portfolioday #paulajbecker #paulabecker #kidlitportfololio #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration
#portfolioday #paulajbecker #paulabecker #kidlitportfololio #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration
You don't have to enjoy hockey to enjoy a drawing of it! 😂 The NHL playoffs begin this weekend and the Montreal Canadiens squeaked in last night. So...Go, Habs, Go! 🏒🥅🏆
😀
#montrealcanadiens #hockeyplayoffs #gohabsgo #hockey #hockeyillustration
😀
#montrealcanadiens #hockeyplayoffs #gohabsgo #hockey #hockeyillustration
April 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
You don't have to enjoy hockey to enjoy a drawing of it! 😂 The NHL playoffs begin this weekend and the Montreal Canadiens squeaked in last night. So...Go, Habs, Go! 🏒🥅🏆
😀
#montrealcanadiens #hockeyplayoffs #gohabsgo #hockey #hockeyillustration
😀
#montrealcanadiens #hockeyplayoffs #gohabsgo #hockey #hockeyillustration
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula & I love creating energetic characters & scenes, bringing the fun to books, magazines, puzzles, cartoons and comics, etc. for kids! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated! 🌷❤️
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
April 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula & I love creating energetic characters & scenes, bringing the fun to books, magazines, puzzles, cartoons and comics, etc. for kids! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated! 🌷❤️
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
This is a reposting from IG, from a client sketch that didn't get the green light. But these kitties want to wish you all a good weekend!
#kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitcartoonist #paulajbecker #catillustration
#kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitcartoonist #paulajbecker #catillustration
March 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This is a reposting from IG, from a client sketch that didn't get the green light. But these kitties want to wish you all a good weekend!
#kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitcartoonist #paulajbecker #catillustration
#kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitcartoonist #paulajbecker #catillustration
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, & I love creating energetic characters & fun scenes! Here's something springy to enjoy! 😀
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
March 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, & I love creating energetic characters & fun scenes! Here's something springy to enjoy! 😀
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
Folio: paulajbecker.com
IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker
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I'm looking to do something helpful (to you!) and joyful (to me!) so I am giving away a picture book critique. To enter to win, comment on this post by midnight Central tonight, 2/27. I will draw a random winner in the morning. #kidlit #picturebooks #critiques
February 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I'm looking to do something helpful (to you!) and joyful (to me!) so I am giving away a picture book critique. To enter to win, comment on this post by midnight Central tonight, 2/27. I will draw a random winner in the morning. #kidlit #picturebooks #critiques
Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day! 😄
#valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #valentineillustration #valentinecartoon #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustration #cartooning #kidlitcomics #kidlitcartoonist
#valentinesday #happyvalentinesday #valentineillustration #valentinecartoon #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustration #cartooning #kidlitcomics #kidlitcartoonist
February 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Did anyone see The Quietest Year on PBS last night (on noise pollution)? I had been looking forward to seeing this when I saw the promos. It did not disappoint. If you struggle with environmental noise, check it out. #noisepollution #noise #thequietestyear #pbsmadehere
www.pbs.org/video/the-qu...
www.pbs.org/video/the-qu...
Made Here | The Quietest Year | Season 21 | Episode 1
A groundbreaking documentary on the much ignored link between noise and health.
www.pbs.org
February 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Did anyone see The Quietest Year on PBS last night (on noise pollution)? I had been looking forward to seeing this when I saw the promos. It did not disappoint. If you struggle with environmental noise, check it out. #noisepollution #noise #thequietestyear #pbsmadehere
www.pbs.org/video/the-qu...
www.pbs.org/video/the-qu...
Hey February 2025 #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, a #kidlitillustrator & #kidlitcartoonist of PBs, MGs, CBs, cartoons, comics, magazine, & puzzles! I love bringing the fun and energy to projects! 😜 #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration And I write, too! 👍😄
February 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Hey February 2025 #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, a #kidlitillustrator & #kidlitcartoonist of PBs, MGs, CBs, cartoons, comics, magazine, & puzzles! I love bringing the fun and energy to projects! 😜 #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration And I write, too! 👍😄