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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · 24d

It's party time for Kiko and his crew! Birthday Bash hits shelves today! I can't wait to share this action-packed story with readers just in time for fall birthdays. 🎉🎉🎉

Pick up your copy today!

Written by @theislandwriter.bsky.social
Published by The Little Press

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Page Turner Literary Agency @pageturnerlit.bsky.social · 25d

Happy Publication Day to Birthday Bash! Words by @theislandwriter.bsky.social and art by @woolleystories.bsky.social! Published by The Little Press!

Order today!

www.pageturnerliteraryagency.com/books

#kidlitart #kidlit #writingcommunity #coverart #picturebook #publicationday #happybirthday

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 10

If you see this, post a vampire! 🖤

#kidlitart #illustration

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 10

Elemental art share featuring water🌊

If you see this, post something watery!

#KidLitArt #Collage #Illustration #ArtShare

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 9

I primarily work digitally on an iPad Pro using @procreate.com and brushes from @retrosupply.bsky.social and @truegrittexture.bsky.social but for the early stages of story development, I find it easier to work with pencil in a sketchbook. Here's a look at what I keep in my pencil bag.

Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 9

I start my stories by writing the manuscript. Around the time I was writing the 1st draft of Earth Rover, I started sketching dog characters in my sketchbook. The early sketches didn't look much like the final Rover at all. Once I settled on a Basset Hound, his character really started to develop.

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hi I'm Taylor Woolley, the author and illustrator of Earth Rover! This book has been YEARS in the making. Here's a peek into some of the early stages of Rovers' journey to publication.

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks 12x12! 🎉

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @woolleystories.bsky.social! 🎉

📚 EARTH ROVER, published by @familiusbooks.bsky.social, is out today! 🚀🌎

Find it here: buff.ly/G7Otvfv

#kidlit #12x12PB

Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 9

Blast off with EARTH ROVER in stores now!
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Rover the dog is convinced he would make a perfect lunar rover. He can handle any kind of terrain, he can dig up rock samples, and he’s even spaceship-trained!
#nasa #kidsbooks #picturebook #elementaryeducation #childrensbooks #bassethound

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yesterday I packed up a load of book mail! It’s not too late to snag some preorder swag. 👇
🐶: woolleystories.com/roverpreorder
🐭: woolleystories.com/bbpreorder

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Aug 15

Celebrate Birthday Bash, hitting shelves Sept. 16! Don’t miss out on some amazing preorder deals! Order from littlepressbookshop.com for a limited edition sticker. Register any preorder at woolleystories.com/preorderbb for a swag bag!

@theislandwriter.bsky.social @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Aug 12

Do you have a kid (or dog) that LOVES space? Earth Rover blasts off Sept 9 & is available for preorder now! Order your copy from your favorite bookstore & don’t forget to head over to woolleystories.com/roverpreorder to snag your out-of-this-word preorder swag!
youtu.be/Z2J7QA-Iv3M?...

Earth Rover | Taylor Woolley | Book Trailer

YouTube video by Taylor Woolley

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Aug 9

To celebrate Earth Rover blasting off on Sept. 9 we’re launching an out-of-this-world preorder campaign! The first 25 readers who preorder Earth Rover and complete the entry form at woolleystories.com/roverpreorder will receive a FREE Earth Rover Swag Bag! More info at the link above!

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Aug 8

Today was an exciting mail day! I got a first look at Earth Rover published by @familiusbooks.bsky.social and Birthday Bash written by @theislandwriter.bsky.social and published by The Little Press. They both look BEAUTIFUL 🤩 and are available for preorder now!
#scbwi #12x12 #picturebook

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thanks so much Josh!

Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Taylor Woolley, a kidlit author and illustrator and I'd love to work with you on an upcoming project! I've just updated woolleystories.com with some new work.

Repped by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Jul 31

🎉 Preorder Party! 🎉
Kiko’s throwing a birthday bash and you’re invited! The first 50 party guests who preorder the book and fill out the form at woolleystories.com/preorderbb will receive an exclusive swag bag! More info at the link above!
@theislandwriter.bsky.social

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Blair N Williamson, Children's Author @theislandwriter.bsky.social · Jul 29

THEY’RE HERE!! 😭💙

HUGGING MY FIRST TRAD. PUBLISHED BOOK SO TIGHT!!!

BIRTHDAY BASH launches 9/16:
@little_press
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
@woolleystories.bsky.social
@pageturnerlit.bsky.social
@theislandwriter.bsky.social

#writingcommunity #kidlit #library #clearthelists #author #5amwritersclub

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Jul 29

I was recently on the Helping Families be Happy Podcast talking about the inspiration behind my new picture book, Earth Rover. Here’s a visual sneak peek. Listen to the whole story here: open.spotify.com/episode/5fRI...

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Jul 16

woolleystories
Birthday Bash comes out September 16. That's only 2 months away. Kiko is counting down, are you?
@theislandwriter.bsky.social
🎈🎂🎈

#bookbirthday #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · Jun 5

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Here’s a peek at what I’ve been working on!

#kidlit #kidlitillustrator #hostoryforkids #scienceforkids #picturebookart

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · May 19

Just Dance! 🦩🪩

I'm not a poet but I felt inspired to write some silly rhymes about these goofy gals.

#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #picturebookart #picturebookillustration

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · May 12

Thanks Carol! 💜

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · May 12

Riding my bike down a shady road after a particularly hard rain, I rounded a corner to find hundred of snails! They were taking advantage of the break in the rain to get out and "stretch their legs" just like me.

#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration

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Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social · May 4

Happy Star Wars day!

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