"The instinct toward #creativity in difficult moments is not incidental. It is the brain’s attempt to restore coherence, & may be one of the most human things about us."
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In the pb Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings, #ART "feels like a quiet hug." @lucianaillustra.bsky.social #kidlit
Thank you Book Worm for Kids for this wonderful review of "Squirrel Draws Big Feelings" which will be out in less than a month! Pre-order now!
“Unboxing & holding our book will never cease to be a highlight for me, no matter how many books I illustrate.” @lucianaillustra.bsky.social
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Yayyy! It’s here!
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Thank you for this interview, Lauren! Happy Monday, friends.
Zeebwa Liu shines and nails the single Lutz, she dedicates her gold medal to her good friend Lynx E. Vonn who suffered a crash a few days earlier. #winterolympics2026 #alysaliu #figureskating #childrensbookillustration
Happy Friday, friends! the Official Book Trailer is here! "Squirrel Draws Big Feelings" written by @erindealey.bsky.social illustrated by @lucianaillustra.bsky.social for @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social will be out April 7th but you can PRE-ORDER now! @eastwestlit.bsky.social #librarians #teachers
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Official trailer drop! "A Speedy Little Cheetah on the Big Blue Earth" is the 4th title in the #nonfictionpicturebook series Big Blue Earth and will publish March 10th. Pre-Order now! #stemforkids #librarians @eastwestlit.bsky.social @amicuspublishing.bsky.social @thecreativecompany.bsky.social
After years of grueling training, overcoming multiple injuries and 3 knee surgeries, Tania is poised to be the first hippo to land a first Single Lutz at #milanocortina2026 ! She will dedicate her victory to her good friend Lynx E. Von who crashed days before the games started. Good luck, Tania!
Woo-hooo! Happy #WRAD @eastwestlit.bsky.social @litworld.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @lupencita.bsky.social
So much FUN! #WorldReadAloudDay
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Interviews with Elly Berke and Luciana Navarro Powell, the gifted author and illustrator duo of LISTEN, WONDER, ASK ... and a giveaway, too!! writersrumpus.com/2026/01/20/i...
Sending love and strength your way.
“My 4-yr-old loved it that the characters used art to work through emotions. I think she found it super relatable & it made her ask to get the sidewalk chalk out…” ❤️📚
Early review from a 4-yr-old via @hellonathanc.bsky.social
Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings 4.7.26
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thank you so much for sharing, Shiho!📚❣️
thank you for reviewing "A Speedy Little Cheetah on the Big Blue Earth", Kirkus Reviews! Publishing on March 10, available for pre-order now! @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Season's Readings 3/3 @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social @zombietardis.bsky.social @arielvanece.bsky.social @meganhoytwrites.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @almafullerton.bsky.social erindealey.com/authors-and-...
Our 2026 E/W wish:zbasterplume,K. Stock @shihopate.bsky.social Gela Kalaitzidis,C. Dittmann @lucianaillustra.bsky.social John Ledda,Nora Hilb,Tammy Do @lisajhancock.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social Gianna Marino. mailchi.mp/eastwestlite...
👏👏👏 Congratulations, Kelly!!!!
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Congrats @asiqueira.bsky.social Can’t wait to read this (and pair it with our upcoming Squirrel Draws #BigFeelings — @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
The 4th title on the "Big Blue Earth" series written by Tory Christie illustrated by me for @amicuspublishing.bsky.social
publishes March 10th, 2026!Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook @eastwestlit.bsky.social
The 4th title on the "Big Blue Earth" series written by Tory Christie illustrated by me for @amicuspublishing.bsky.social publishes March 10th, 2026! Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook ! @eastwestlit.bsky.social
happy birthday and CONGRATULATIONS, Heather!
"Squirrel Draws Big Feelings" coming up next spring! ERin and I can't wait to share this story of big emotions and BIG ART - miles and miles long! - with you! written by @erindealey.bsky.social illustrated by me @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
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"Listen, Wonder, Ask" written by Elly Berke published by Tilbury House is a finalist in the International Latino Book Awards for my illustration work, I'm so pleased!
What an honor to be a finalist among these stellar Latino book creators! #childrenbooks #childrenbooksillustrators #kidlit
