Penny Schneider
@pennyschnei.bsky.social
Author illustrator, Art educator, Mother to one of my favorite artists, creating art with humor and heart to entertain kids and their parents and grow lots of smiles. SCBWI , published by Monarch Educational Services Press
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Pantone picked WHITE? Arty said nope! 2 fins up for Arty Purple! What color would you pick?
#Arty #authorillustrator #purple #pantonecoloroftheyear #illustrators
#Arty #authorillustrator #purple #pantonecoloroftheyear #illustrators
December 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Pantone picked WHITE? Arty said nope! 2 fins up for Arty Purple! What color would you pick?
#Arty #authorillustrator #purple #pantonecoloroftheyear #illustrators
#Arty #authorillustrator #purple #pantonecoloroftheyear #illustrators
SCBWI Draw this prompt November...Button!
#SCBWIDrawthis #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #jokesforkids #pennysdoodles
#SCBWIDrawthis #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #jokesforkids #pennysdoodles
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
SCBWI Draw this prompt November...Button!
#SCBWIDrawthis #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #jokesforkids #pennysdoodles
#SCBWIDrawthis #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #jokesforkids #pennysdoodles
Smiles for everyone. Shout out to all the math teachers and math lovers this week! For more smiles and laughs check out my children's graphic novel ARTY! PennySchneider.com
#authorillustrator #arty #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #graphicnovel #teachers #parents #monarchonthemove #kidsjokes
#authorillustrator #arty #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #graphicnovel #teachers #parents #monarchonthemove #kidsjokes
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Smiles for everyone. Shout out to all the math teachers and math lovers this week! For more smiles and laughs check out my children's graphic novel ARTY! PennySchneider.com
#authorillustrator #arty #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #graphicnovel #teachers #parents #monarchonthemove #kidsjokes
#authorillustrator #arty #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #graphicnovel #teachers #parents #monarchonthemove #kidsjokes
Boo! Wishing a day filled with more treats than tricks. My candy corn caterpillar says No bones about it, you are fa-boo-lous! #scbwi #halloween #authorillustrator
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Boo! Wishing a day filled with more treats than tricks. My candy corn caterpillar says No bones about it, you are fa-boo-lous! #scbwi #halloween #authorillustrator
SCBWI Artober prompt BILLOW. A prompt and a smile. #scbwi #scbwiartober2025 #authorillustrator #kidsjokes #monarchonthemove
October 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
SCBWI Artober prompt BILLOW. A prompt and a smile. #scbwi #scbwiartober2025 #authorillustrator #kidsjokes #monarchonthemove
SCBWI Artober prompt Mushroom! Looking for more laughs and fun? Check out my children's graphic novel ARTY! Big sale on Amazon right now! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwi
October 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
SCBWI Artober prompt Mushroom! Looking for more laughs and fun? Check out my children's graphic novel ARTY! Big sale on Amazon right now! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwi
Squeezing in another SCBWI Artober prompt, BURNT. I love roasted marshmallows! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwi #sketchprompt #pennysdoodles
October 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Squeezing in another SCBWI Artober prompt, BURNT. I love roasted marshmallows! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwi #sketchprompt #pennysdoodles
Interested in the author illustrator process? Love Reading? Love books? Check out the Local Author Fair at Bayport- Blue Point Public Library on Oct. 18th! #authorfair #authorillustrator #library #bayportbluepointpubliclibrary
October 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Interested in the author illustrator process? Love Reading? Love books? Check out the Local Author Fair at Bayport- Blue Point Public Library on Oct. 18th! #authorfair #authorillustrator #library #bayportbluepointpubliclibrary
SCBWI Artober prompt SQUASH. I am trying to squash in a few of these! #SCBWIArtober2025 #SCBWIArtober #SCBWI #illustrator
October 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
SCBWI Artober prompt SQUASH. I am trying to squash in a few of these! #SCBWIArtober2025 #SCBWIArtober #SCBWI #illustrator
SCBWI ARTOBER prompt Twist. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Twist and Shout! What is your favorite flavor? I love strawberry and mint chip! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #scbwiartober
October 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
SCBWI ARTOBER prompt Twist. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Twist and Shout! What is your favorite flavor? I love strawberry and mint chip! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #scbwiartober
Hey teachers, librarians, parents...Did you know that Monarch has Free Reader's Guides for using with their books? And the list is growing, ARTY's is up now! Check it out! MonarchEducationalServices.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Hey teachers, librarians, parents...Did you know that Monarch has Free Reader's Guides for using with their books? And the list is growing, ARTY's is up now! Check it out! MonarchEducationalServices.com
Monarch Monday friendly reminder! Teachers and Librarians, want to win a signed copy of ARTY, message me by 9/16. You can even nominate your favorite teacher or librarian! Are you brave enough to be your true self? Swim with Arty and find out! #bookbirthday #teacher #librarian #graphicnovel
September 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Monarch Monday friendly reminder! Teachers and Librarians, want to win a signed copy of ARTY, message me by 9/16. You can even nominate your favorite teacher or librarian! Are you brave enough to be your true self? Swim with Arty and find out! #bookbirthday #teacher #librarian #graphicnovel
My graphic novel ARTY has been swimming out in the world 1 year today! Teachers and Librarians, want to win a free signed copy of ARTY for your classroom?! Message me by 9/16, PennySchneider.com Interested in a school/ library/ book club program? #Arty #bookbirthday #teachers #librarians
September 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
My graphic novel ARTY has been swimming out in the world 1 year today! Teachers and Librarians, want to win a free signed copy of ARTY for your classroom?! Message me by 9/16, PennySchneider.com Interested in a school/ library/ book club program? #Arty #bookbirthday #teachers #librarians
It's Monarch Monday! So ARTY wanted to take a swim over to my local Little Free Library! What are you reading today? #ARTY #Monday #Littlefreelibrary #kidsbooks #graphicnovel
August 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
It's Monarch Monday! So ARTY wanted to take a swim over to my local Little Free Library! What are you reading today? #ARTY #Monday #Littlefreelibrary #kidsbooks #graphicnovel
Guess who has a piece in the latest edition of Kid Lit News, SCBWI Long Island? Me! #Scbwi #authorillustrator #scbwilongisland #pennysdoodles
July 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Guess who has a piece in the latest edition of Kid Lit News, SCBWI Long Island? Me! #Scbwi #authorillustrator #scbwilongisland #pennysdoodles
After 31 years teaching high school art in this room I am retiring. So many memories, awesome students, amazing teachers and friends, making so much great art together. Turning the page to a new chapter, full time author illustrator. #Arty #retiringteacher #authorillustrator #retiringartteacher
June 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
After 31 years teaching high school art in this room I am retiring. So many memories, awesome students, amazing teachers and friends, making so much great art together. Turning the page to a new chapter, full time author illustrator. #Arty #retiringteacher #authorillustrator #retiringartteacher
Hey fellow SCBWI members! It's Crystal Kite Awards time! I am so excited that ARTY, my debut children's graphic novel is in the running! New York Division. There are so many awesome books on all of the lists.....so get voting! #scbwi #Crystalkiteaward #Arty #graphicnovelforkids #monarchonthemove
June 11, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Hey fellow SCBWI members! It's Crystal Kite Awards time! I am so excited that ARTY, my debut children's graphic novel is in the running! New York Division. There are so many awesome books on all of the lists.....so get voting! #scbwi #Crystalkiteaward #Arty #graphicnovelforkids #monarchonthemove
Big sales in time for Summer Reading on Amazon.com ARTY is $5.80 right now! Grab one for you and a friend! #Arty #summerreading #graphicnovel #bookrecommendation #librarian #booksforkids
May 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Big sales in time for Summer Reading on Amazon.com ARTY is $5.80 right now! Grab one for you and a friend! #Arty #summerreading #graphicnovel #bookrecommendation #librarian #booksforkids
Happy World Book Day! What good book are you reading? #Arty #Graphicnovel #authorillustrator #Worldbookday #monarchonthemove
April 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Happy World Book Day! What good book are you reading? #Arty #Graphicnovel #authorillustrator #Worldbookday #monarchonthemove
Have you read ARTY yet? Arty really wants to know. #Arty #graphicnovelforkids #Bettafishbook #friendshipbook
March 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Have you read ARTY yet? Arty really wants to know. #Arty #graphicnovelforkids #Bettafishbook #friendshipbook
Come meet Penny and Arty at the library! I'll be reading and drawing, we will be creating new friends for Arty! We can't wait to see you! #libraryvisits
February 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Come meet Penny and Arty at the library! I'll be reading and drawing, we will be creating new friends for Arty! We can't wait to see you! #libraryvisits
Arty and I will be going to the Merrick Library on Friday February 21st! I will be reading and we will be drawing some new friends for Arty! Sign ups have already begun. Other library dates are coming..... We can't wait to meet you!
February 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Arty and I will be going to the Merrick Library on Friday February 21st! I will be reading and we will be drawing some new friends for Arty! Sign ups have already begun. Other library dates are coming..... We can't wait to meet you!
Super excited to be participating! Book lovers and ARTY lovers... this should be great! I will have books, swag, coloring and drawing sheets, plus a guest appearance by Arty! Looking forward to meeting all of you!
January 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Super excited to be participating! Book lovers and ARTY lovers... this should be great! I will have books, swag, coloring and drawing sheets, plus a guest appearance by Arty! Looking forward to meeting all of you!
My happy holiday doodle for the season! May your holidays be filled with love, light and laughs. This is the season for miracles! "A cool purple rock would be pretty cool too." says Slug.
December 21, 2024 at 3:31 PM
My happy holiday doodle for the season! May your holidays be filled with love, light and laughs. This is the season for miracles! "A cool purple rock would be pretty cool too." says Slug.
Have you ever found that perfect book that just gets you...you laugh, you smile, you are thoroughly entertained, you learn something and you feel like it's great to be YOU. What was that perfect book(s) for you? #booksmakegreatgifts #booksaregreat #booksmakemehappy #graphicnovel #kidlit
December 5, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Have you ever found that perfect book that just gets you...you laugh, you smile, you are thoroughly entertained, you learn something and you feel like it's great to be YOU. What was that perfect book(s) for you? #booksmakegreatgifts #booksaregreat #booksmakemehappy #graphicnovel #kidlit