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KidLit Craft @kidlitcraft.bsky.social · 13h

Don't fear your novel revision! Instead, join us for a workshop on Sat., October 18, with acclaimed KidLit author Misa Sugiura ("Momo Arashima Duels the Queen of Death") about revising. You'll get all the tools you need to revise without the scaries. Register: https://www.kidlitcraft.com/workshops

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 17h

Happy autumn! 🍂 This illustration is from my latest book A MAKER OF DRESSES.
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#violetlemay #amwriting #illustration #picturebooks #mbartists #autumn #fall

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 1d

Sending big hugs to #Chicago — not my home town but pretty close, and one of my favorite cities on earth. I painted this puzzle many years ago; it's mixed media (acrylics and envelope scraps). No more #ICE raids, please. 💜 #violetlemay #illustrator #illustration #midwest #illinois #brightonpark

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 1d

Magic is everywhere, all around you. All you have to do is look. 🍂🧚 #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #amwriting #picturebooks #fairies #faerie #fairy #autumn #fall #mbartists

Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 2d

Spent my Sunday afternoon starting a new painting. Now… back to work. Happy Monday! 👩‍🎨 #violetlemay #art #painting #fineart #acrylic #artist #artistsoninstagram

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, Timaru!
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Come see me Saturday, 18 October at 1:00 at @timarubooksellers . I'll read my latest picture book, A MAKER OF DRESSES. After that—art activities!
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See you there! ❤️
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#violetlemay #timaru #newzealand #southisland #bookstore #bookevent #picturebook #amwriting #illustration

Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 3d

Hope you have a beautiful Sunday. 🩰 #violetlemay #sundayfunday #sunday #ballet #bunhead #ballerina #illustrator #kidlitart #amwriting #picturebooks

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 4d

In honor of the weather, here’s a rainy illustration from NY DOGS. ☂️ #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #amwriting #dogs #corgi #dogs #nydogs

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 5d

New project, new method. ✍ #violetlemay #artist #illustrator #drawingonnapkins #drawing #inktober #sketch #sketching

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · 6d

✏️It's a complex world, and young readers deserve more than just puppies and rainbows. In this interview, @violetlemay.bsky.social discusses the Power of Darkness in #Kidlit writeforkids.online/instructor-s...

Instructor Spotlight: Violet Lemay on the Power of Darkness in Kidlit - Write For Kids

Learn how to confidently incorporate darker, more serious themes in children’s literature, creating emotionally complex narratives that resonate deeply with readers.

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 6d

A throwback to our 2019 pre-pandemic Ningbo apartment. Even the laundry room (where I did yoga) was marble! 🧘‍♀️ #violetlemay #travel #china #yoga #throwback #tbt #amwriting #tbthursday

Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 7d

Honoring #worldcoffeeday and #inktober ☕️ Hope you enjoy your day a latte! #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #amwriting #coffee #cafe #latte #mbartists

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 8d

A MAKER OF DRESSES seems to be on sale on-line in the US. A cute holiday gift for your little fashionistas and designers. #violetlemay #book #picturebook #giftidea #fashion #sewing #sale #booksale #mbartists

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Monday. 🖤🤍 This very good boy is from my book NY DOGS. #violetlemay #amwriting #illustration #illustrator #dogs

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 10d

Fred and I had fun painting #birdhouses at the Resene booth at the South Canterbury Home & Garden Show. I love his cat! 🐱🐦 #violetlemay #weekend #birdhouse #birds #crafts #timaru #newzealand

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 11d

Happy weekend! 👩‍🍳 #violetlemay #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #amwriting #bananabread #weekend #baking #grandma

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Friday! What movies are you going to watch this weekend? 🍿 #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #amwriting #friday #weekend #movies #mbartists

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 13d

Tammy, this is gorgeous, and… oh no! Speedy recovery, sweet friend! 💜

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 13d

My baby is 24 today. This is one of my favorite photos from the archives. He’ll be here with us in November and my mission is to photo-document his magnificent beard—stay tuned! 🧔‍♂️ Hug your kids. It goes much too fast! #violetlemay #amwriting #illustrator #mom #parenting #kids #motherhood

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 14d

Beach baby ☀️👶 #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #amwriting #kidlit #kidlitart #mbartists

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 15d

Tap, tap, tap. It’s typing Tuesday. 🤭💻🐶 I hope your week is off to a great start. #violetlemay #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #amwriting #picturebook #writer #dogs #mbartists

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 16d

Sweater weather. Happy Monday! 🐱🧶 #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #picturebook #cat #mbartists

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 17d

Hope you have a peaceful Sunday. 🐶🧘‍♀️🌳 #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #picturebook #amwriting #yoga #sundayfunday #dog #mbartists

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 18d

Some literary ladies for your weekend. Happy reading! 📚 #violetlemay #amreading #amwriting #illustrator #illustration #weekend

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Violet Lemay @violetlemay.bsky.social · 19d

The news is so discouraging. Here, have an adorable dog. 🐶 From my book NY DOGS. #violetlemay #illustration #illustrator #amwriting #dogs #freespeech

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