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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr)

@berrietr.bsky.social

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Check out my portfolio: https://www.berrietr.com/ Contact me: [email protected] #kidlit published #author/illustrator, who would love to cooperate with you in creating beautiful and meaningful #picturebooks for kids.

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Apr 3

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an author and illustrator who enjoys crafting charming children’s illustrations and drafting delightful and engaging stories about quirky kids. I am seeking representation from an Agent, the eyes of an Art Director, and/or the attention of an Editor. berrietr.com

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 7d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a published author/illustrator who writes about quirky kids and draws them too! I would love to collaborate with you on #pb, early reader graphic novels, early chapter books, or anything you have in mind. Please check out my portfolio: berrietr.com

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you Heather!!

Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 8d

Today is launch day! Just Ducky: a friendship takes flight is a #picturebook about compassion, listening, and friendship. Thanks for the wonderful people at #cardinalrulepress! Find out more here:
tinyurl.com/3s65fv66
#BookRelease #BookLaunch #NewBook #kidlitart #kidlitlaunches #booksky #ducks

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 8d

Yep!

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 8d

Congrats Stan! See you in Denver in a couple of months.

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks Jena!

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 29d

Meet illustration agent Kelly Pelsue, who will be presenting tonight's webinar on Curating an Illustration Career. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/09/10/c... @kellypelsue.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social

Café Chat with Illustration Agent Kelly Pelsue, by Berrie Torgan-Randall

Berrie Torgan-Randall interviews illustration agent Kelly Pelsue in advance her webinar Curating an Illustration Career, on September 10, 2025. ILLUSTRATOR DAY—LIVE! IN LANCASTER 2025 participants …

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Berrie and I am an author and illustrator working from my home studio outside of Philly - go Eagles! Reach out and we can talk about what I can do for you. Portfolio: berrietr.com Thanks for stopping by!

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Aug 29

Harry the Dirty Dog

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · Aug 19

LAST DAY to register for a CRITIQUE for our in-person Illustrator Day and PB Author Day on 9/27. A few critique spots left, including with Art Agent Mela Bolinao—Don't miss out. Get to know Mela in this interview with @berrietr.bsky.social. easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/c...

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Café Chat with Art Agent Mela Bolinao, by Berrie Torgan-Randall

Berrie Torgan-Randall interviews art agent Mela Bolinao in advance of Illustrator Day and PB Author Day–LIVE! in Lancaster, on September 27, 2025. Café Chat with Art Agent Mela Bolinao, by Berrie T…

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · Jul 29

See you in Happy Valley tomorrow at 2:30 PM!
Stories! Crafts! Meet authors and have them sign your books!
@andreadenish.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social @berrietr.bsky.social @lauraparnum.bsky.social @vzauthor.bsky.social
#KidLit #authorevent #authorlife #librarylove #paisleysbigbirthday

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thanks Kristen!

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · Jul 9

Want to take your illustrator or PB author career to the next level? Come to our event on 9/27 in Lancaster! We'll have PRH Art Director Véronique Sweet to review illustrator work. Find out more in this interview with Véronique by @berrietr.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/c...

Picture of Veronique Sweet, an art director with Penguin Random House publishers.

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello - it's #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a published author/illustrator looking to work with you on any projects you have in mind. I have several manuscripts and dummies ready to go. I would love to work with you on #pb #boardbooks #earlychapterbooks #earlyreadergraphicnovels More art: berrietr.com

Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jul 2

Thank you @kidlit411.bsky.social for featuring my banner entree and interviewing me for the July kidlit411.com blog. I appreciate the thoughtful and fun questions penned by @sylvialiu.bsky.social. @kidlitart.bsky.social

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jul 1

Unfortunately, no artificial strawberry scent. She smelled like more like paper and books from the ALA conference.

Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jul 1

Move over Strawberry Shortcake- I am the original Berrie.

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · Jun 29

Join the fun at the ALA event Philly convention center! #bookswag #authorsignings 🍓We'd love to see you at booth 2366—June 26-30 #pennsylvaniaauthors #pennsylvaniaillustrators 📚Thanks to @berrietr.bsky.social #bellaandBlue #scbwi

illustrator Berrie Torgan-randall hugging a life-sized Strawberry Shortcake character at ala books in background

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · Jun 27

Saturday: @jrbarr.bsky.social (9-11am), @ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social (9-11am), Patricia Kreiser (11-1pm), @heatherstigall7.bsky.social (11-1pm), @berrietr.bsky.social (1-3pm), @melissatrempe.bsky.social (1-3pm), @annettewhipple.bsky.social (3-5pm), and @lauraparnum.bsky.social (3-5pm).

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jun 25

As a librarian, I have attended ALA conferences. I always dreamed of being on the other side as a published author/illustrator. A special shout out to Sylvie Randall for making my nails "Just Ducky" for the upcoming ALA conference.‪
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social‬
@scbwiepa.bsky.social
#kidlit

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jun 24

Sure! My pleasure.

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jun 16

Hello Friends - The ARCs (Advanced Reader Copies) are here! I'll be signing at the ALA (American Library Conference) in Philadelphia. Please stop by to get your copy. Please consider preordering your copy here: lnkd.in/e8x_drCX
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitagents #author/illustrator

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jun 10

#KidlitZombieWeek is almost here! Bring that dead manuscript that you love back to life AND get a chance to win #kidlit prizes. I’m giving away a copy of my Early Reader Graphic Novel Bella & Blue: Bella meets Blue.

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jun 5

To err is human- the title of my book is Just Ducky: A friendship takes flight.

Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · Jun 5

This made my day Brooke!