Traci VW Creations
@tracivw.bsky.social
Kidlit author & award winning illustrator, game artist, dog & nature lover. Dragon tamer. Also a picture taker & city gardener. She/her. Supporter of diversity!
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www.tracivanwagoner.com
#PaintPlay for fun
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www.tracivanwagoner.com
#PaintPlay for fun
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Happy New Year! I present the full image of my new avatar, I am a human Artist.
#noai #HumanArtist #KidLitArt #Art #Illustrator #AuthorIllustrator #ChildrensBookIllustrator #GameArtist
#noai #HumanArtist #KidLitArt #Art #Illustrator #AuthorIllustrator #ChildrensBookIllustrator #GameArtist
For those who celebrate Eat-Everything-You-Can Day, otherwise known as Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy the day.
I plan on spending some time away from news & SM and appreciate what I have. I am thankful for so much and must remember those things as the world around us churns with chaos.
#Kidlitart
I plan on spending some time away from news & SM and appreciate what I have. I am thankful for so much and must remember those things as the world around us churns with chaos.
#Kidlitart
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
For those who celebrate Eat-Everything-You-Can Day, otherwise known as Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy the day.
I plan on spending some time away from news & SM and appreciate what I have. I am thankful for so much and must remember those things as the world around us churns with chaos.
#Kidlitart
I plan on spending some time away from news & SM and appreciate what I have. I am thankful for so much and must remember those things as the world around us churns with chaos.
#Kidlitart
Argh! My iPad Pro is no longer charging!!! Noooooo! I do 95% of my artwork on that thing.
#kidlidtart #art #gameart #illustrator #ipadpro
#kidlidtart #art #gameart #illustrator #ipadpro
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Argh! My iPad Pro is no longer charging!!! Noooooo! I do 95% of my artwork on that thing.
#kidlidtart #art #gameart #illustrator #ipadpro
#kidlidtart #art #gameart #illustrator #ipadpro
#TuesdayTip — negative spaces
A good composition and drawing is made up of positive and negative spaces--those spaces between and around the subject of your art. Think about both while drawing. The negative spaces can add a whole new level to your piece.
#art #Illustration #KidLitArt #Kidlitartist
A good composition and drawing is made up of positive and negative spaces--those spaces between and around the subject of your art. Think about both while drawing. The negative spaces can add a whole new level to your piece.
#art #Illustration #KidLitArt #Kidlitartist
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#TuesdayTip — negative spaces
A good composition and drawing is made up of positive and negative spaces--those spaces between and around the subject of your art. Think about both while drawing. The negative spaces can add a whole new level to your piece.
#art #Illustration #KidLitArt #Kidlitartist
A good composition and drawing is made up of positive and negative spaces--those spaces between and around the subject of your art. Think about both while drawing. The negative spaces can add a whole new level to your piece.
#art #Illustration #KidLitArt #Kidlitartist
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Love #historicalfiction but not so excited about romance? The Wicked and the Just has complex power dynamics, medieval mean girls, and throwing muck at tax collectors. Get it here: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-wicked-a...
![Illustrated book cover. There are a number of small, old-fashioned houses clustered together at the bottom, to look like a town. The houses have tall windows and slate-style roofs. There are small birds on some of the rooftops. The sky above the town is pinkish, pale at the bottom and growing to a darker pink at the top right. Text reads The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats. The teaser text at the top reads "Caernarvon's the last place there'll be trouble..." The review pull quote above the houses reads, "Brilliant." ~ Kirkus Reviews
Text from the starred reviews (all text preceded by a small black star):
"Brilliant: a vision of history before the victors wrote it." ~ Kirkus (starred review)
"[A]n instantly gripping story of injustice spawned by subjugation." ~ School Library Journal (starred review)
"[An] unusually honest portrait of the effects of power ... [Coats] offers a potent historical novel." ~ The Horn Book Review (starred review)
"[A] harrowing picture of life as two cultures clash." Shelf Awareness (starred review)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xrrrysofog2m3jzndxnjlp45/bafkreidlduan7y7dafo55ookk7rljbqgk3ymc3qukmsz6pdnywlwp2l2ue@jpeg)
November 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Love #historicalfiction but not so excited about romance? The Wicked and the Just has complex power dynamics, medieval mean girls, and throwing muck at tax collectors. Get it here: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-wicked-a...
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as students get ready for their final writing task for our current novel (TEWWG!) I had them complete a "prep document" that went really well today—wanted to share as a resource for others (especially HS ELA) #edusky
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
as students get ready for their final writing task for our current novel (TEWWG!) I had them complete a "prep document" that went really well today—wanted to share as a resource for others (especially HS ELA) #edusky
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Hey holiday shoppers! Looking for a #KidLit book for the young rockhound or STEM enthusiast in your life? This may be the book for you!
Plus, if you order in advance through @portersqbooks.bsky.social or @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social and ask for it signed, I'll come in to do so before shipping! 😃
Plus, if you order in advance through @portersqbooks.bsky.social or @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social and ask for it signed, I'll come in to do so before shipping! 😃
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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My Animal Parade Elephant is joining the #CRAZIESDayparade 2025 hosted by @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social and lollipopcomics.bsky.social ! Ellie was the first to join my Animal Parade World. She's happy to be flying high with all these new friends today!
#kidlitart #PaintPlay #elephant #AnimalParade
#kidlitart #PaintPlay #elephant #AnimalParade
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My Animal Parade Elephant is joining the #CRAZIESDayparade 2025 hosted by @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social and lollipopcomics.bsky.social ! Ellie was the first to join my Animal Parade World. She's happy to be flying high with all these new friends today!
#kidlitart #PaintPlay #elephant #AnimalParade
#kidlitart #PaintPlay #elephant #AnimalParade
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Show me proof you’ve donated at least $25 to an org that supports a need in the community, for ex:
Food pantry
Shelter
Bail fund
Abortion access
Tribal support
and I'll send you a copy of Rat Fair!
(Take a peek here but pls don't support Amazon if possible) 2/3 www.amazon.com/Rat-Fair-Lea...
Food pantry
Shelter
Bail fund
Abortion access
Tribal support
and I'll send you a copy of Rat Fair!
(Take a peek here but pls don't support Amazon if possible) 2/3 www.amazon.com/Rat-Fair-Lea...
Rat Fair
Amazon.com: Rat Fair: 9781576879849: Kessler, Leah Rose, Hilsaca, Cleonique: Books
www.amazon.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Show me proof you’ve donated at least $25 to an org that supports a need in the community, for ex:
Food pantry
Shelter
Bail fund
Abortion access
Tribal support
and I'll send you a copy of Rat Fair!
(Take a peek here but pls don't support Amazon if possible) 2/3 www.amazon.com/Rat-Fair-Lea...
Food pantry
Shelter
Bail fund
Abortion access
Tribal support
and I'll send you a copy of Rat Fair!
(Take a peek here but pls don't support Amazon if possible) 2/3 www.amazon.com/Rat-Fair-Lea...
I forgot to share this here. If you missed my #PaintPlay for #SCBWIArtober2025, you can see them in this post. I didn't do all the prompts, but I was able to fit in some & had fun playing w/new brushes in Procreate.
www.tracivanwagoner.com/post/scbwi-a...
#KidLitArt #illustration #kidlitartist #art
www.tracivanwagoner.com/post/scbwi-a...
#KidLitArt #illustration #kidlitartist #art
November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I forgot to share this here. If you missed my #PaintPlay for #SCBWIArtober2025, you can see them in this post. I didn't do all the prompts, but I was able to fit in some & had fun playing w/new brushes in Procreate.
www.tracivanwagoner.com/post/scbwi-a...
#KidLitArt #illustration #kidlitartist #art
www.tracivanwagoner.com/post/scbwi-a...
#KidLitArt #illustration #kidlitartist #art
I am reminded today that one of the best things about writing is getting to go out on an adventure with people I care about in a new world filled with dragons, fairies, secrets, and a bit of danger.
#kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity #MGFantasy #mg
#kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity #MGFantasy #mg
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I am reminded today that one of the best things about writing is getting to go out on an adventure with people I care about in a new world filled with dragons, fairies, secrets, and a bit of danger.
#kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity #MGFantasy #mg
#kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity #MGFantasy #mg
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Recommended!
Join veteran editor and author Deborah Halverson for an up-to-the-minute look at the children's publishing industry.
Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/state...
Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/state...
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Recommended!
Let me see if I can keep doing a #TuesdayTip each week.
Today's tip for Illustrators: take a look at your work in progress work in a different way like flipping it horizontally if you work digitally, or look at it in a mirror if you work traditionally.
#kidlitart #illustrators #tip #drawingtip
Today's tip for Illustrators: take a look at your work in progress work in a different way like flipping it horizontally if you work digitally, or look at it in a mirror if you work traditionally.
#kidlitart #illustrators #tip #drawingtip
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Let me see if I can keep doing a #TuesdayTip each week.
Today's tip for Illustrators: take a look at your work in progress work in a different way like flipping it horizontally if you work digitally, or look at it in a mirror if you work traditionally.
#kidlitart #illustrators #tip #drawingtip
Today's tip for Illustrators: take a look at your work in progress work in a different way like flipping it horizontally if you work digitally, or look at it in a mirror if you work traditionally.
#kidlitart #illustrators #tip #drawingtip
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Getting ready to watch Guillermo del Toro's frankenstein like. 💔
TrueRef: real references for real artists.
TrueRef: real references for real artists.
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Getting ready to watch Guillermo del Toro's frankenstein like. 💔
TrueRef: real references for real artists.
TrueRef: real references for real artists.
November 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Nine days away from the LOONIEST event of the year! That’s right folks, on Nov 19, puff up your OC’s and post with the tag #CRAZIESDayParade here and/or at the Bird Site and @lollipopcomics.bsky.social and I will handle the rest! All art MUST be SFW, no exceptions!
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Nine days away from the LOONIEST event of the year! That’s right folks, on Nov 19, puff up your OC’s and post with the tag #CRAZIESDayParade here and/or at the Bird Site and @lollipopcomics.bsky.social and I will handle the rest! All art MUST be SFW, no exceptions!
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator always looking for new projects from young to young adult. I would love to create some covers. I'm also open for PB work.
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator always looking for new projects from young to young adult. I would love to create some covers. I'm also open for PB work.
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator
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Happy November #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁🍂 I’m Jennifer, an author and illustrator of kids books. I’m open for new projects in 2026 and would love to work on more picture books! ❤️ I specialize in nature, animals, and anything whimsical. Check out my portfolio and contact my agent for more info!
November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Happy November #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁🍂 I’m Jennifer, an author and illustrator of kids books. I’m open for new projects in 2026 and would love to work on more picture books! ❤️ I specialize in nature, animals, and anything whimsical. Check out my portfolio and contact my agent for more info!
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Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator always looking for new projects from young to young adult. I would love to create some covers. I'm also open for PB work.
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator always looking for new projects from young to young adult. I would love to create some covers. I'm also open for PB work.
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator