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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 25d

See you soon!!

Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 25d

♥️ 🙏🏾 🥳

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 29d

I will! 🌊 I can’t wait to be in natureeee!!!! Much love to you! Thanks for being one of my biggest supporters! 😭 🫶🏾 ♥️

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you so much! I can’t wait!

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 29d

I am so excited & super thankful to The Highlights Foundation @highlightsfound.bsky.social for the Paula Cohen Scholarship for Picture Book Creators!
My retreat is a week away and I can't wait to be in a beautiful place with other artists, focusing on my art. Words can't express it all!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 6

Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a #KidLit creator, and DESSERT:

scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/inte...

#scbwisummer25 @scbwi.bsky.social #KidLit #SCBWI

Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 3

Congrats to @littlerainey.bsky.social (Gold), @karammitchell.com (Silver), @katriaraden.bsky.social (Bronze) & Amy Sharp (Bronze) on their Portfolio Showcase Awards! For more info about these & other awards, see:

scbwiconference.blogspot.com/2025/07/wrap... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #KidLitArtists

Wrap Up and Awards Presentation

Wrap Up and Awards Presentation Presented by Sarah Baker (SCBWI Executive Director) & Sarah Diamond (Associate Director of Digital Content a...

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Aug 3

Congratulations!!!

Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Aug 3

@debbieohi.com is an absolute rockstar! I don’t know how she does it but the way she supports everyone she meet, even those she hasn’t yet, it’s inspiring to say the least. We are all so lucky to know her!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 2

Even if you're not registered for #scbwisummer25, I encourage you to check out the SCBWI Conference blog, where @jaimetemairik.com @themermancam.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social are posting takeaways & highlights. SO MUCH GREAT INFO useful to #KidLit creators!

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The Official SCBWI Conference Blog

Your SCBWI 2025 Summer Conference "TEAM BLOG" is Jolie Stekly, Justin Campbell, and Jaime Temairik. Check in here and on socials at #scbwisummer25 for updates, countdowns, and LIVE BLOGGING from the c...

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Aug 1

Of course! I loved your portfolio so much! Good luck!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jun 18

I'm delighted to be joining Cece Bell, Zacharia Ohora, Laurent Linn, Cecilia Yung, & Pat Cummings in a 1/2 day illustrator's intensive called FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art Of Visual Humor at SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Hope you'll join us! #SCBWI #KidLit #KidLitArt cc: @scbwi.bsky.social

Illustrated promotional graphic for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025. Text reads: “I’m speaking at the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Online July 31 – August 3 #scbwiSummer25” with a red button saying “REGISTER scbwi.org.” Illustration by Liz Brizzi shows two children reading near a stream with fish, surrounded by trees and animals, with the Eiffel Tower or part of a bridge faintly in the background.

Screenshot of a program description for an SCBWI Illustrator's Intensive titled "FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art of Visual Humor." It is available to Premium Members only. The text explains how humor in children's books helps address emotions and complex topics, and describes a half-day workshop where three illustrators will explain their techniques for creating humorous illustrations. Background features a colorful illustration of children reading outdoors.

Screenshot of a conference schedule for Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 3:45 PM Pacific (2:30 to 6:45 PM Eastern). Events include:

Intro with Laurent Linn and Cecilia Yung

Debbie Ohi in conversation with Cecilia Yung

Zacharia Ohora in conversation with Pat Cummings

Cece Bell in conversation with Laurent Linn

Q&A panel moderated by Pat Cummings

Three 10-minute breaks are scheduled between sessions.

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Aug 1

#scbwisummer25

Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Aug 1

#scbwisummer25

Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Aug 1

#scbwisummer25

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 1

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social

Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

Promotional image for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025, taking place online from July 31 to August 3. The text highlights the Portfolio Showcase, which is open to the public, and includes a registration link at scbwi.org. The illustration by Liz Brizzi shows diverse children engaged in creative activities with famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Jul 31

While you gear up for the conference, check out the amazing portfolios submitted for the Portfolio Showcase: www.scbwi.org/submissions/...

And make sure you tune in at the end of the conference to see who our 2025 Summer Conference winners are!

@scbwi.bsky.social

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Jul 31

Read our blog posts at scbwiconference.blogspot.com?m=1

The Official SCBWI Conference Blog

Your SCBWI 2025 Summer Conference "TEAM BLOG" is Jolie Stekly, Justin Campbell, and Jaime Temairik. Check in here and on socials at #scbwisummer25 for updates, countdowns, and LIVE BLOGGING from the c...

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Jul 31

DEBBIE 🙌🏾 ♥️

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jul 31

Woohoo, the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference kicks off this wknd! Jolie Stekly @cuppajolie.bsky.social, Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social & Jaime Temairik will be posting highlights & takeaways on the Conference Blog at scbwiconference.blogspot.com #scbwisummer25 #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social

Promotional graphic for the SCBWI Team Blog featuring a Zoom call with three participants holding pets. Jolie Stekly (@cuppajolie.bsky.social) is shown with a dog, Justin Campbell (@themermancam.bsky.social) holds a black cat, and Jaime Temairik holds a black-and-white cat. The top of the graphic promotes the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025, taking place online July 31–August 3, 2025. Website and hashtag are listed: scbwi.org and #scbwisummer25.

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Jul 29

"Meet Team Blog and their support staff!"- Jolie

Team Blog meeting was a success! @cuppajolie.bsky.social , Jaime Temairik, and I are SO ready! Especially now that we have our "emotional AND technical support staff" -Jaime

So thankful to have these two lovely humans as part of Team Blog this year!

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Jul 29

So excited to be attending the 2025 SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference @scbwi.bsky.social!

And this year, I will be attending as Captain of Team Blog! Super grateful!

I can't wait to log on, lock in and learn!

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Jun 27

#cbignycmember2025 #cbignyc2025

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Jun 27

Take a look at the CBIG 2025 Illustration Directory!

I've had the privilege of being a part of this great community that creates resources and access for illustrators!

Follow @cbignyc.bsky.social to see all the wonderful things the organization is doing!

www.cbig-nyc.com/directory

Art by CBIG Members

www.cbig-nyc.com

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Lee Wind @leewind.bsky.social · Jun 25

passing the scbwi #kidlit blogging baton to the amazing @themermancam.bsky.social - feeling grateful in this finale post: scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/06/lee-...

Lee Wind & Justin Campbell: Baton Pass Interview, Part 1

The moment has arrived! After 14 and a half years of blogging for SCBWI, I'll be passing the blogging baton to the wonderful Justin Campbell...

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · Mar 30

Honestly Jenn—same. I listen to this song every day just to reminisce 😭🧜🏾‍♂️💕

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