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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you! 😊

Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁 I'm a picture book and middle grade illustrator inspired by folklore, nature + all things vintage. 🎃 My art is at: www.theodesign.com

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Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 14d

FINDING WILD by Megan Wagner Lloyd, published in 2016, is such a beautiful reminder to notice (and perhaps invite) bits of nature everywhere. #kidlit 📚👍 Illustrations by @abigailhalpin.bsky.social are beyond-words gorgeous.

cover of FINDING WILD shows two kids with backpacks walking to the right with a white background to the lower right and green leaves and colorful flowers in the upper left; the title has a few leaves, flowers, and critters around the letters

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · 21d

Packing up an order. It's always bittersweet sending art off into the world.

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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 29d

Are you desperately waiting for some young reader in your life to get old enough for Anne of Green Gables? Well, we can't alter the fabric of time (yet!) but we CAN tell you about this complete, illustrated, young readers edition. Out on October 7!

Anne of Green Gables: The Chapter Book Collection

The charming and spirited Anne Shirley stars in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by her adventures in Anne of Green Gables — now with all six paperback volumes collected in one box set!

portersquarebooks.com

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a picture book illustrator in New England, working on my own middle grade historical fantasy. My work is over at: www.theodesign.com

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fair notice to #kidlit - next Thursday is a KidLitArtPostcard day! September is typically a very active month for posting and browsing. Spread the word so we get a good turnout from illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

www.ginaperry.com

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · Aug 15

"The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher."

Enter to win a copy of Kallie George & @abigailhalpin.bsky.social's "Anne Dreams" from TundraBooks #💙📚 #Booksky

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks

An illustration of a firefly character holding a lantern while a smaller firefly looks on in amazement. A kid with wings and a fire-inspired paper crown flies overhead with a moth in a night scene.

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ✏️ I thought it would be fun to illustrate a book cover for an idea that's floating around in my head: a maritime retelling of Rapunzel. 🌊 My portfolio: www.theodesign.com

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Aug 6

Allan and Janet Ahlberg's books had a huge impact on me both as a child and as an illustrator. "The Jolly Postman" is pure magic.

Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Aug 5

Allan Ahlberg, Whose Children’s Books Were Best Sellers, Dies at 87 | New York Times buff.ly/rrdhkPO

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thanks 😊

Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Jul 5

Thank you!

Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ☀️ I'm a picture book illustrator, currently working on my own middle grade project. My art is over at: www.theodesign.com

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Jun 18

Back from two weeks in Rome and suffering from gelato withdrawal 🍨

Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's a linocut inspired piece based on the poem "Wandering Aengus." 🧜‍♀️ Because you can never draw too many sea creatures. - www.theodesign.com

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · May 7

Happy #MothersDay from @kidlittv.bsky.social! 💖 We’ve rounded up #picturebooks & #kidlit crafts for the whole family, guaranteed to make Mom’s special day super sweet! www.kidlit.tv/kidlit-craft...
@gluedtomycrafts.bsky.social @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social @abigailhalpin.bsky.social

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · May 3

Thank you!

Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · May 2

Thank you!

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · May 1

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Hooray! Here's a peek at a new story out on submission. If interested in seeing more, my amazing agent is @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio is at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio. #kidlit #editor #editors

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · May 1

It's #kidlitartpostcard day, so here's a drawing I've been working on, inspired by growing up near the sea.
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Portfolio: theodesign.com

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Apr 24

Couldn't resist jumping on the #starterpack bandwagon... #starterpacknoai

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Apr 4

Working on revising this manuscript. It's going s-l-o-w-l-y. But cherry danishes help.

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Apr 3

Something for #kidlitartpostcard day 🎻 I'm a New England based picture book illustrator, currently working on a middle grade story. My work is over yonder: www.theodesign.com

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Mar 23

Sunday sketches | Marker + Ballpoint Pen
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#sketchbook #illustration #kidlitart

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