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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Jun 1

New substack post up open.substack.com/pub/scribble...

Some form of potatoe can make this better

In which I share some probably bad advice on comparing yourself, making art and unhealthy eating habits

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · May 16

Graphic novel tips for 8 year old girls? She loves: pets, detective stories, humour, dance, school topics, nature, friendship topics- would love recommendations!

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · May 2

open.substack.com/pub/scribble...

Why funny children’s books are just as important as other books.

Maybe a rant. Also a few female favourites.

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Apr 18

I’ve started a Substack newsletter and have a total of 6 subscribers! Not bad for one day I’d say. If anyone wants to give a follow I’d be very happy to follow you in return 😉

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Christie Megill @christiemegill.bsky.social · Apr 6

It’s important to celebrate creative wins wherever and with whomever will cheer you on and support your work.

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Apr 5

A quick personal sketch recap the Bologna Book Fair this year. Super rough and unfiltered, but I find this easier than journalling.

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Apr 3

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Mar 4

In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%.
While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.

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The image is a black-and-white political cartoon depicting a man in a suit standing behind a counter labeled "Republican Platform." He is holding a bottle labeled "Untaxed Whiskey, 20¢ Gal." in one hand and a piece of cloth labeled "War-Taxed Common Cloth, Tariff 84%" in the other. Above the counter, a sign reads, "If you don’t see what you want, ask for it." The cartoon, signed by W.A. Rogers, appears to satirize the Republican Party's economic policies, highlighting the disparity in taxation between luxury items like whiskey and essential goods like cloth.

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Mar 2

open.substack.com/pub/elifshaf.... This. ❤️ We live in a new era. Let’s not keep repeating scripts and stereotypes of the past. Men read fiction too. And there is hope in literature. Keep writing your stories and keep reading ❤️

Earth Is Flat and Men Don't Read Fiction

This week I was in Norway for the publication of There Are Rivers in the Sky. In the land of Henrik Ibsen who once wisely said “the worst that a man can do to himself is to do injustice to others.”

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Orca Book Publishers @orcabook.bsky.social · Feb 3

We are accepting submissions until February 28, 2025 🎉

Please review the submission guidelines page on our website for more information. We look forward to reading your work!

www.orcabook.com/AuthorGuidel...

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Feb 12

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2025! 🎉

This is our first #MSWL Day on Bluesky, and we have new features to share!

Rather listen than read? Here’s a how-to! vimeo.com/1055984106

Here’s our Bluesky search guide: youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE?...

#MSWL Day 2025: Search Tips & Features

This is "#MSWL Day 2025: Search Tips & Features" by The Manuscript Academy on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Michelle Hauck @michelle4laughs.bsky.social · Feb 12

Happy to take part in @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social #MSWL Day! Please see my full guidelines for more information www.stormliteraryagency.com/submission-g...

But I'd love to see something with the different cultures and #LGBTQ influences of XO, Kitty in YA Contemporary Romance!

Submission Guidelines — Storm Literary Agency

www.stormliteraryagency.com

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Feb 6

A quick little getaway for winter break with the fam. There was barely any snow, but we made the most of what was there and crazy-carpeted our butts off.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Jan 30

You want copyright, you gotta get in there with your actual human brain, folks

www.theverge.com/news/602096/...

Purely AI-generated art can’t get copyright protection, says Copyright Office

AI prompts are different from Jackson Pollock’s paintings, apparently.

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Amberlea Williams @amberleawilliams.bsky.social · Jan 28

✨ #ARTSHARE for #ILLUSTRATION

Rules:
🌙 Reply, introduce yourself & share your work
🌙 Like & follow other artists
🌙 Tag your illustration buds
🌙 No AI 💀👎🏻

Let’s fill this feed with #illustrators so we can find each other 🙏🏻

#art #painting #artoftheday #digitalillustration #analogillustration #illo

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Jan 28

Thanks @amberleawilliams for the tag! I’m Joelle Gebhardt children’s author/illustrator. Happy to be here! My website is www.joellegebhardt.com

I tag:
@thaismesquita.bsky.social
@zackrock.bsky.social
@ewelinawolnowska.bsky.social
@emmaakerman.bsky.social
@stephdrawscities.bsky.social

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Jan 27

#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above).

To enter:
1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social
2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend)
3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am

#kidlit
#cankidlit

a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle

ALT: a canadian flag with a red maple leaf in the middle

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Jan 28

Ticket and room for the Bologna Book Fair is booked!Anyone else going this year? #bcbf2025 #kidlit

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Jan 26

Welcome here ! 😃

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Dr Catherine O’Mahony (she/her) @catherineomahony.bsky.social · Dec 14

How to survive the arc of every long project by @johnhendrix.bsky.social. Great to talk this through with students and normalize struggle. #EduSky

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Jan 22

SCBWI is thrilled to unveil its new logo—a vibrant symbol of creativity, connection, and inspiration.

Award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator John Hendrix, designed the new logo. @johnhendrix.bsky.social
www.johnhendrix.com

Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/society-of-c...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jan 14

Looking for some beautiful art? Today is #PortfolioDay. When you click through to the hashtag, make sure you click "LATEST" (default is TOP) to see the most recent posts.

Add extra hashtags to specialize. Entering both #PortfolioDay #KidLit in the Search field, for example.

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Christie Megill @christiemegill.bsky.social · Dec 16

Tonight's December full moon is called the Cold Moon. The final full lunation of the year, this is one for deep reflection: what were the struggles and the successes of the past 12 months? How can you rest? What will you let go of, in order to make space for new things to come? 🌕

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Dec 9

Last night there was a fire directly under us and we were evacuated. Thankfully the buildings in Germany are made of concrete and the fire department reacted fast. No one was hurt. But it was scary! My girls couldn’t fall asleep after. Watch your candles and cables everyone !

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Joelle Gebhardt @joellegebhardt.bsky.social · Nov 27

Thanks!!

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