Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator

Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. Happy to connect with you!
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This lovely review of our book from Mama Nous is making me cry! 🥹

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I love that my mom found out about the “Melt 🧊” hat and immediately started knitting!

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“In the 1940’s, Norwegians wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation…All proceeds go to immigrant aid agencies”

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

I'm SO excited to join Lyric, Rebecca, and their publishing team on Autism, Identity and Me Adult Guide. I’m grateful for their trust in me and for the opportunity to use my art to help empower and support other autistic adults!

Good things are happening to our members this month!
 
WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? illustrated by member Carrie Schneider debuts this month by Barnstormer Publishing! 
 
Please, share the exciting news with your friends and preorder your copy here:
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@carrieschneider.bsky.social

THRIVE: A Night of Art and Healing | Pat Green Jan 29, 2026 | Join us Thursday, Jan 29 at 6:30pm in the Whisper Room at Johnny Cabs (212 Burr Ridge Pkwy, Burr Ridge, IL) for a free community gathering. THRIVE (inspired by Pat

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Friends near Chicago, this promises to be a beautiful, healing gathering for survivors of SA/DV (like me and many I love).

THRIVE
📍 Whisper Room at Johnny Cabs, Burr Ridge
🕡 Thu, Jan 29 | 6:30–9pm
🎟️ Free
🎨 Art • 🎶 Music • 📖 Storytelling
💛 Survivor-centered, trauma-informed, all are welcome

Favorite waiting room activity: tiny origami!

pencil + paint + pen = happy!

Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! Here’s some little-free-library fun. And all my hopes for a better, kinder, safer year going forward!
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I loved drawing this! I’ve loved every minute of this work with @steviebees.bsky.social I hope 2026 brings change to a better world — and I hope I can help make it happen!!

Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! Here’s some middle-grade art joy for you!
👋 I’m a queer, neurodivergent author & illustrator creating for a kinder world.
Seeking representation!
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#scbwidrawthis #childrensbookart #kidlitart #art
#childrensbookillustrations #childrensbookillustrator #buttons

I’ve loved making art with all of you this week! ❤️

#folktaleweekdawn #dawn
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek

❤️ Thank you to:
@debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration

#folktaleweekstorm #storm
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Thank you:
@debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social

#kidlitart #KidLit #illustration #artist

There’s going to be a plot twist after this one… any guesses?? 😉
#folktaleweekcharm #charm
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek

Thank you:
@debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social

#kidlitart #KidLit #illustration #artist #art #magic

#folktaleweekbook #book 📖📚
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek

❤️ Thank you to the Folktale Week 2025 hosts:
@debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social

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#folktaleweekrain #rain 🌧️
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Thank you to the hosts: @debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social

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I’m having so much fun with this. I needed it. And I love connecting with everyone! #folktaleweekecho #echo
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek
Thank you:
@debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social

#kidlitart #12x12pb #SCBWI #illustration

I’m excited for Folktale Week 2025! ✨We need some magic right about now…
#folktaleweeknight #night #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek

Thank you to the hosts: @debrastyer.bsky.social @jellystation.bsky.social @matejalukezic.bsky.social @folktaleweek.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #illustrator

Important announcement about our book’s birthday… thank you for reading ❤️

Working on new grayscale skills for my illustrated middle grade novel! #kidlitart #authorillustrator #scbwiillustrators #middlegrade #kidlit

Happy November #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an illustrator & writer creating for a kinder world. I’m queer and neurodivergent, and my art celebrates diversity and imagination. Seeking representation for picture-book and middle-grade work!
#12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

What Is A Safe Space? “Did you know that being a Safe Space is something you can learn to do, and that no matter what, you deserve a Safe Space, too?” WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? responds to the growing need for genuine inclus...

Check out our book on SCBWI Bookstop!! Available for pre-order now!! 📚🧑‍🚀🚀🤩❤️🎉 (My debut as illustrator — I’m so excited!! 🥹)

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Inspired by Morris, our new rescue pup. He’s a tiny bit naughty! 😂

Just time for a quick sketch today - gotta go have Halloween fun with kiddos! 🎃👻❤️ #scbwiArtober2025 #Artober #scbwi #kidlitart

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