Raul the Third
@raulthethird.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling Illustrator and 4x Pura Belpre award winner. Creator of the World of Vamos books and the Snips. Published by Harper Alley and Little Brown Ink.
Las Espinas de el Nopal se encuentran con Los Agentes de la Migra
Acrylic on paper
2015
Collection in Raleigh, North Carolina
Acrylic on paper
2015
Collection in Raleigh, North Carolina
February 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Las Espinas de el Nopal se encuentran con Los Agentes de la Migra
Acrylic on paper
2015
Collection in Raleigh, North Carolina
Acrylic on paper
2015
Collection in Raleigh, North Carolina
Amor
Acrylic on paper
Acrylic on paper
February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Amor
Acrylic on paper
Acrylic on paper
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Delightful interview tonight with @kylelukoff.bsky.social and @raulthethird.bsky.social for Library Lovers week. Pure joy!
Check out the great author interviews for Library Lovers Week from @everylibrary.bsky.social the rest of this week. Especially looking forward to hearing @kylelukoff.bsky.social session today! www.everylibrary.org/llw2026
Library Lovers Week 2026 on EveryLibrary Live!
www.everylibrary.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Delightful interview tonight with @kylelukoff.bsky.social and @raulthethird.bsky.social for Library Lovers week. Pure joy!
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One day, the bad man will die, as everyone does. And no one will miss him.
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 AM
One day, the bad man will die, as everyone does. And no one will miss him.
My team on the award winning The Snips includes Elaine Bay, Eleanora Bruno and Rob Leigh. Pick up this title wherever books are sold!
February 10, 2026 at 11:58 AM
My team on the award winning The Snips includes Elaine Bay, Eleanora Bruno and Rob Leigh. Pick up this title wherever books are sold!
You’re mine…
Portrait of Ritchie Valens
Ink on paper
Portrait of Ritchie Valens
Ink on paper
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 AM
You’re mine…
Portrait of Ritchie Valens
Ink on paper
Portrait of Ritchie Valens
Ink on paper
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Tune in to a panel with @raulthethird.bsky.social and @kylelukoff.bsky.social on "Big Laughs, Bold Heroes, and Books Kids Love" on Feb. 11!
Library Lovers Week 2026 is Feb 9–13. Join on Facebook & YouTube for a virtual celebration of books, authors, and the libraries that connect readers to stories featuring 21 acclaimed writers across adult, YA, and middle grade fiction. Join live or watch on demand. RSVP at www.libraryloversweek.org
Library Lovers Week 2026 on EveryLibrary Live!
February 9–13, 2026 | 5 PM, 7 PM & 9 PM EDT on Facebook Live and YouTube Live
www.libraryloversweek.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Tune in to a panel with @raulthethird.bsky.social and @kylelukoff.bsky.social on "Big Laughs, Bold Heroes, and Books Kids Love" on Feb. 11!
Last night I drew this live and under lots of pressure on the Gab ‘b’ Doodle show hosted by @studiohoffmann ! It was a blast. We will be auctioning off the drawings we made for Immigrant Law Ctr of MN so stay tuned!
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Last night I drew this live and under lots of pressure on the Gab ‘b’ Doodle show hosted by @studiohoffmann ! It was a blast. We will be auctioning off the drawings we made for Immigrant Law Ctr of MN so stay tuned!
See you there!
‼️TODAY/TONIGHT (Thurs) 6pm ET! Author/illustrator
@raulthethird.bsky.social, winner of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Outstanding Comics Award,
will join me to make art to auction off for Immigrant Law Ctr of MN
Join us on Insta Live!
#kidlitart #illustration #graphicnovels #graphicnovels #comics
@raulthethird.bsky.social, winner of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Outstanding Comics Award,
will join me to make art to auction off for Immigrant Law Ctr of MN
Join us on Insta Live!
#kidlitart #illustration #graphicnovels #graphicnovels #comics
January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
See you there!
The witches tit is indeed warmer.
January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The witches tit is indeed warmer.
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Congratulations to @galegalligan.bsky.social and @raulthethird.bsky.social!
At this week's @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Youth Media Awards, their wonderful middle grade graphic novels FRESH START and THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY were each awarded an Outstanding Comics Honor for Children's Fiction.
At this week's @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Youth Media Awards, their wonderful middle grade graphic novels FRESH START and THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY were each awarded an Outstanding Comics Honor for Children's Fiction.
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations to @galegalligan.bsky.social and @raulthethird.bsky.social!
At this week's @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Youth Media Awards, their wonderful middle grade graphic novels FRESH START and THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY were each awarded an Outstanding Comics Honor for Children's Fiction.
At this week's @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Youth Media Awards, their wonderful middle grade graphic novels FRESH START and THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY were each awarded an Outstanding Comics Honor for Children's Fiction.
I am loving how the Snips a Bad Buzz Day is looking with its brand new medal designed by @schweizercomics ! This is the inaugural year for the Outstanding Comic award so to be an honoree for its first year feels really special. Thanks to @libcomix and @americanlibraryassociation for the honor!
January 28, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I am loving how the Snips a Bad Buzz Day is looking with its brand new medal designed by @schweizercomics ! This is the inaugural year for the Outstanding Comic award so to be an honoree for its first year feels really special. Thanks to @libcomix and @americanlibraryassociation for the honor!
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2025 Outstanding Comics Award for Children: Fiction www.ala.org/gncrt/awards...
January 28, 2026 at 1:37 AM
2025 Outstanding Comics Award for Children: Fiction www.ala.org/gncrt/awards...
Proud to be an honoree along with my team. Thank you!
The Outstanding Comics Award for Children was announced from @libcomix.bsky.social
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @paigewalshe.bsky.social @galegalligan.bsky.social @charmgardens.com @raulthethird.bsky.social Elaine Bay Eleonora Bruni Rob Leigh www.ala.org/news/2026/01... (1/3)
Congrats to fiction winners & honors! @paigewalshe.bsky.social @galegalligan.bsky.social @charmgardens.com @raulthethird.bsky.social Elaine Bay Eleonora Bruni Rob Leigh www.ala.org/news/2026/01... (1/3)
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals!’, ‘How to Draw a Secret’ and ‘Witches of Brooklyn’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Children Awards
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals!’, ‘How to Draw a Secret’ and ‘Witches of Brooklyn’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Children Awards.
www.ala.org
January 27, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Proud to be an honoree along with my team. Thank you!
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Congratulations to THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY by @raulthethird.bsky.social and HELLO SUNSHINE by @keezyyoung.bsky.social, 2026 Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Outstanding Comics Honorees!
January 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Congratulations to THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY by @raulthethird.bsky.social and HELLO SUNSHINE by @keezyyoung.bsky.social, 2026 Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Outstanding Comics Honorees!
Honored to be a Graphic Novels & ComicsRpund Table Outstanding Comics Honor Comics Honoree!!
Congratulations to THE SNIPS: A BAD BUZZ DAY by @raulthethird.bsky.social and HELLO SUNSHINE by @keezyyoung.bsky.social, 2026 Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Outstanding Comics Honorees!
January 26, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Honored to be a Graphic Novels & ComicsRpund Table Outstanding Comics Honor Comics Honoree!!
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📚Author/illustrator @raulthethird.bsky.social is an amazing creator of all things #kidlit
🎨Thurs at 6pm ET we’ll make art to auction off, to benefit the Immigrant Law Ctr of MN
Join us on Instagram Live!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #graphicnovels
🎨Thurs at 6pm ET we’ll make art to auction off, to benefit the Immigrant Law Ctr of MN
Join us on Instagram Live!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #graphicnovels
January 26, 2026 at 6:21 PM
📚Author/illustrator @raulthethird.bsky.social is an amazing creator of all things #kidlit
🎨Thurs at 6pm ET we’ll make art to auction off, to benefit the Immigrant Law Ctr of MN
Join us on Instagram Live!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #graphicnovels
🎨Thurs at 6pm ET we’ll make art to auction off, to benefit the Immigrant Law Ctr of MN
Join us on Instagram Live!
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #graphicnovels
January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
January 25, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Meet Wiggly this Tuesday in the Snips Enter the WigMaster! Published by @littlebrownink and available wherever books are sold.
Available for pre-order!
Available for pre-order!
January 24, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Meet Wiggly this Tuesday in the Snips Enter the WigMaster! Published by @littlebrownink and available wherever books are sold.
Available for pre-order!
Available for pre-order!
Added more dinosaur to my sketchbook page. I love drawing this little guy. I was simultaneously thinking about Gon by Masashi Tanaka which was this amazing manga about a tiny t-Rex and Devil Dinosaur by Jack Kirby. Check them both out. They are magnificent works of art.
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Added more dinosaur to my sketchbook page. I love drawing this little guy. I was simultaneously thinking about Gon by Masashi Tanaka which was this amazing manga about a tiny t-Rex and Devil Dinosaur by Jack Kirby. Check them both out. They are magnificent works of art.
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1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Vance: If we're trying to find a sex offender, tell us where the guy lives.
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 PM
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
How can they lives with themselves?
January 22, 2026 at 2:06 PM
How can they lives with themselves?
January 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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I just think it's wild that the armed professionals who wander our streets are allowed to act in fear, but the untrained normal citizens are supposed to know exactly what to do under terrifying circumstances or die
January 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I just think it's wild that the armed professionals who wander our streets are allowed to act in fear, but the untrained normal citizens are supposed to know exactly what to do under terrifying circumstances or die