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John Lechner

@johnlechner.bsky.social

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I'm an author, illustrator, animator & puppeteer. I write stories and comics about nature, especially insects! Currently seeking an agent. he/him www.johnlechner.com 🍃

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm a writer and illustrator with a backlog of stories to tell, currently querying agents, see my website for more: johnlechner.com 🍄🐸 #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor illustration of a young girl with dark hair and dress, looking up into a tree where a very small green dragon looks back at her. In the distance are rolling hills and a grey sky.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 2h

I think most teachers love hearing from former students. Sometimes it helps to have an excuse, like "I noticed you just had an exhibit" or "I saw a recent article about the school's new program, congratulations" or something like that.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 2h

I think it would be fine to reach out, in a casual way. Make it a friendly letter about what you've been up to lately, and then ask about the jobs there.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 5h

Here's a little cartoon for #WorldOctopusDay 🐙

Ink and watercolor cartoon showing an octopus peeking out of a coconut shell underwater. The octopus says: "I've been working on a novel, but I'm afraid to show anyone. Maybe I'll put one page out there." A fish swims up to look at the page and says, "That stinks!" The octopus disappears inside the shell and says, "Everyone's a critic."

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 7h

I can verify that! 🐸

John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 8h

I'm celebrating by squirting ink on everyone! 🐙

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 8h

Or just combine them into Smashing Pumpkins.

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Laurel Snyder @laurelsnyder.bsky.social · 10h

@slj.com's Day of Dialog is tomorrow, & it's FREE to join!

I'm so excited! This is my first chance to talk about my spring book with LeUyen Pham, Shrinking Violet, which is full of gorgeous art (as you might expect).

I'm on a panel with a bunch of other wonderful creators at 3:55. Join us?

COver of a picture book called Shrinking Violet, written by Laurel Snyder, and illustrated by LeUyen Pham. The cover is purple and features a young girl, a bird, flowers, and a spider

Banner for SLJ's Day of Dialog, on October 9

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 12h

My twelfth piece for my solo show at @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #originalpainting #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

watercolor and gouache painting of a girl in a feather cloak floating midair above a standing stone as a crow and a storm come to greet her

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 10h

I was walking down the street one day and the same thing happened.

John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 16h

And it's not even true, it would only limit one type of application that generates art, not the whole industry.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 16h

Hope you have a good day! ☀️🌿🐇

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 1d

Yes indeed! How is your spring weather?

John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 1d

Hope everyone is surviving the week so far 🍂

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 1d

That's great! I imagine that choreography works better with kids than adults.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 1d

You have conquered the mighty snail! 🐌🏆👏

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the day! CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores across North America and I couldn’t be more excited for kids to work-out their funny bones with this book! Guaranteed guffaws! #kidlit #kidlitart #funnybooksforkids #cats #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration #dogs #catsanddogs #picturebooks

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 1d

It's book release day for HISTORY SMASHERS: ANCIENT EGYPT!! With cover art by @dylanmeconis.bsky.social & interior art by @falynnk.bsky.social, it's book 11 in our acclaimed myth-busting series from @randomhousekids.bsky.social! Ask for it at your favorite bookstore or library!