🎉 I’m so excited to share the cover of my second Step2Reader, MY COUSIN, THE QUINCEAÑERA, a project I’ve been working on for over a year!
I’m incredibly grateful to Heidi Kilgras and Xiomara Nieves at PRH and my agent Claire Morance and Lori Nowicki for their help in bringing this story to life.

Cuando estás molesta y tu amigo está tratando de animarte.

When you’re upset and your friend is trying to cheer you up.

#WIP #illustration #friendship #kidlitcommunity #paintedwords #Spanglishart

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! The weather has been especially cool and rainy this week, so it’s feeling Christmasy lately. ☺️ Hope everyone is staying warm and cozy! ☕️🧣

Happy Holidays, friends! 🎄💖

#childrensillustration #kidlitartist #christmasillustration #picturebookillustrator

I’m so excited to share the Spanish edition of my book, HORNEANDO CON MI ABUELITA! 👵🏻 🍰

I’m so thankful for the incredible editorial director at Penguin and her amazing team who helped bring this edition to life. 🥰🙏🏼

⭐️ You can pre-order or request a copy at your library today.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🧜‍♀️
This mermaid illustration is one of my favorites. 🌊

To see more of my work, visit my website julissamora.com. I’d be happy to collaborate with you, just reach out to my amazing agent, Claire Morance at Painted Words 💖

#kidlitart #mermaidillustration

Here are some emotions and expressions of a character I was playing around with.

#characterdesign #emotions #characterillustration #childrensillustration #hispanicgirl

This book was published last year! 👵🏻🍰

Baking With My Abuelita from Penguin Random House for beginner readers.

#bakingillustration #traditions #familyillustraions #abuelita #childrensillustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, Bluesky! Here’s an illustration from my recent book, BAKING WITH MI ABUELITA. I’m currently seeking new picture book projects and am represented by Claire Morance at @paintedwords. #familia #abuelitabook #StepIntoReading #PenguinKids #BeginnerReading #PaintedWords