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Art Coulson

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Writer of children's fiction, graphic novels, plays and one failed TV pilot. Pie, never cake. Repped by @jacquilipton.bsky.social at @thetobiasagency.bsky.social. The Reluctant Storyteller (2021). Chasing Bigfoot (2022). All the Stars in the Sky (Oct 2025)

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Cover of Tom Waits album, Heart Attack and Vine, designed to look like a newspaper page with the banner reading Tom Waits, a photo of Tom wearing a tuxedo, and headlines listing the album name, and song titles Downtown, On the Nickle, Savin All My Love For You, Mr. Seigal, Jersey Girl

Cover of Tom Waits album, Heart Attack and Vine, designed to look like a newspaper page with the banner reading Tom Waits, a photo of Tom wearing a tuxedo, and headlines listing the album name, and song titles Downtown, On the Nickle, Savin All My Love For You, Mr. Seigal, Jersey Girl

Drop an album that was important to you when you were 19

So many great albums that year, including The Clash's Sandinista!, Bruce's The River, AC/DC's Back in Black and Get Happy! by Elvis.

16.02.2026 04:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Always worth taking a moment to remind you if you’re pirating authors’ book you’re a shitty person. You can rail that our profession isn’t a profession all you want. You can paint yourself as an online revolutionary liberating ideas. It’s all bullshit.

You’re just a shitty person who hates writers.

24.11.2025 15:08 πŸ‘ 406 πŸ” 119 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 14
A hand lettered chalkboard sign announcing my book launch event at The End bookstore in Allentown PA

A hand lettered chalkboard sign announcing my book launch event at The End bookstore in Allentown PA

I met some lovely people and had wonderful conversations at the book launch! Some were were buying two so they can give one to a child or a school, and keep another for themselves - flattering and so sweet! @simonkids.bsky.social @artcoulson.com @jacquilipton.bsky.social

17.09.2025 02:14 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Kitlit picture book - all the stars in the sky - the tobias literary agency

Kitlit picture book - all the stars in the sky - the tobias literary agency

About ALL THE STARS IN THE SKY 
Last Stop on Market Street meets We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga in this sweet, bighearted picture book about a young boy who learns the Cherokee lesson of gadugiβ€”how working together and helping each other makes the whole community stronger.

About ALL THE STARS IN THE SKY Last Stop on Market Street meets We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga in this sweet, bighearted picture book about a young boy who learns the Cherokee lesson of gadugiβ€”how working together and helping each other makes the whole community stronger.

First up, @artcoulson.com and @winonanelson.com's ALL THE STARS IN THE SKY.

#picturebooks #kidlit

16.09.2025 13:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Philadelphia-area illustrator talks new children's book β€˜All the Stars in the Sky' A brand new children’s book guarantees to inspire little ones that we all have a place in this world. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle chats with the Philadelphia-area illustrator of β€œAll the Stars in th...

It's up! Me on tee-vee taking about @artcoulson.com and my book! Launch is in just a few hours now at The End Bookstore in Allentown PA. @simonkids.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social @jacquilipton.bsky.social

16.09.2025 17:23 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Happy birthday to All the Stars in the Sky. Can’t wait to watch the interview!

16.09.2025 02:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Launch - All the Stars in the Sky Welcome to our new website! We're excited to see you. *** RETURNING USERS WILL NEED TO RESET THEIR PASSWORD FOR THIS NEW SITE. CLICK HERE TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD.***

Announcing- All the Stars in the Sky BOOK LAUNCH! September 16! Do you live near Allentown PA and want to see some of the original art in person, and get a copy of the book/get your copy signed? I'll be there to meet, greet, sign, etc - come celebrate with me!

@artcoulson.com @simonkids.bsky.social

05.09.2025 17:09 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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All the Stars in the Sky|Hardcover Last Stop on Market Street meets We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga in this sweet, bighearted picture book about a young boy who learns the Cherokee lesson of gadugi—how working together and help...

Thru Friday you can pre-order All the Stars in the Sky, words by yours truly and artwork by the amazing @winonanelson.com, for 25% off at Barnes&Noble online. (You have to join the free @barnesandnoble.com loyalty program). Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. #BNPreorder @simonandschuster.bsky.social

04.09.2025 04:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A stack of brand new copies of a picture book, "All the Stars in the Sky" Words by Art Coulson (Cherokee), Pictures by Winona Nelson (Ojibwe). The illustrations are watercolor with beadwork hand-sewn sewn into the art.

A stack of brand new copies of a picture book, "All the Stars in the Sky" Words by Art Coulson (Cherokee), Pictures by Winona Nelson (Ojibwe). The illustrations are watercolor with beadwork hand-sewn sewn into the art.

They're here! My contributor copies of "All the Stars in the Sky" (written by @artcoulson.com )! It officially comes out September 16! You can preorder from your favorite book source and it should be widely available in stores.

24.08.2025 11:54 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Details (all events free and open to the public):
β€’ Friday, 5-7, AICHO, 202 W. 2nd St., Duluth
β€’ Saturday, 1-3, Rabbit, Bird&Bear, 222 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield
β€’ Sunday, 11–1, Madeline Island Museum, 226 Colonel Woods Ave., LaPointe
β€’ Sunday, 1-3, Woods Hall Gallery, 712 Fort Road, LaPointe

03.06.2025 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you find yourself on the banks of Gitchi gami this weekend, stop in for some great books and conversation. I'll be in Duluth, Bayfield and Madeline Island talking about our native authors program's newly published anthology, Our Stories: Past. Present. Future. Details in first comment.

03.06.2025 16:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two cold men outside Hudson Bar and Books in the West Villag

Two cold men outside Hudson Bar and Books in the West Villag

It was 49 degrees and raining. But we still enjoyed our whiskey outside. Springtime in the West Village…

24.05.2025 06:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming up later this month. Come meet members of the MN BIPOC Kidlit Creators in downtown St. Paul.

14.05.2025 14:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After 5 years of working together (we signed just before the pandemic), I finally got to meet super agent to the stars, Jacqui Lipton, in person on my way back from Millay Arts in NY. Thanks for the lovely dinner and always having my back. @jacquilipton.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

08.05.2025 00:07 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great night at Open Book in Minneapolis for a reading by one of my favorite writers, @sgj.bsky.social. Thanks to Birchbark Books for sponsoring. Already loving The Buffalo Hunter Hunter.

22.03.2025 03:36 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Episode 24: Author Talk: Children’s books with Art Coulson and Nicholas DeShaw β€” Books are Good Medicine Local Native authors Art Coulson (Cherokee) and Nicholas DeShaw (Bois Forte Ojibwe) sit down with Allison to talk about their children’s books. Art is the author of 20 books, graphic novels and plays,...

Check out the latest Books are Good Medicine podcast for long, rambling dissertations on writing graphic novels and the joys of traditional native lacrosse with Nicholas DeShaw and yours truly. www.booksaregoodmedicine.com/episodes/epi...

20.03.2025 06:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another chance to hear me read from my work in progress next week at Makwa Coffee in Roseville. Stop on by, if you're in or near the Twin Cities. Should be fun. At least there'll be coffee...

19.03.2025 01:11 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can we set this in the hills of North Carolina? And the baggage carousel leads to a portal to another world? You and the airport barista could ride the belt into the hollow belly of the airport and ... Just sayin' I'd read the hell out of that book. In any case, glad you found your bag

18.03.2025 03:56 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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24.02.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wait -- this is a poem, right? I'm still learning all the myriad forms ;)

24.02.2025 16:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This reading was made possible by a fiscal year 2024 Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the MN State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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Attention Twin Citians: Join me at 6 p.m. Friday for a reading from my new WIP for adults at All My Relations Arts, 1414 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. Joining me will be Deanna StandingCloud, who will read from the new anthology of works by the writers from the 2022-24 AMRA Native Authors Program.

22.02.2025 20:04 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You are rocking the new look! Beautiful inside and out

16.02.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Looking great, niece!

10.02.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover with outlines of bare trees and a large full moon on a dark bakground with the words Our Stories: Past. Present. Future. and a list of the authors

Book cover with outlines of bare trees and a large full moon on a dark bakground with the words Our Stories: Past. Present. Future. and a list of the authors

Just released: The 2nd anthology from the Native Authors Program at All My Relations Arts in Minneapolis. It contains stories, novel excerpts, poems, essays and plays from 11 rising native writers. Get yours from Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing, www.blackbearsandblueberries.com/bookstore.html

04.02.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And tell all its friends, too

03.02.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I really loved the first book, but loved Moon of the Turning Leaves even more. What a great followup. You'll love it too, I'm sure.

31.01.2025 17:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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OpenAI Says DeepSeek May Have Improperly Harvested Its Data The San Francisco start-up claims that its Chinese rival may have used data generated by OpenAI technologies to build new systems.

That's rich, coming from a company that scrapes the works of writers and other artists to train its AI.

29.01.2025 21:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A young boy holds hands with his grandmother as they look at constellations in the night sky. The book title, All the Stars in the Sky, as well as Words by Art Coulson, Pictures by Winona Nelson, are superimposed over the illustration

A young boy holds hands with his grandmother as they look at constellations in the night sky. The book title, All the Stars in the Sky, as well as Words by Art Coulson, Pictures by Winona Nelson, are superimposed over the illustration

Pretty exciting: My next book, All the Stars in the Sky, a picture book for young readers, is up for pre-sale today. It comes out in October from @simonandschuster.bsky.social with illustrations from the great @winonanelson.com. You can pre-order the book from all the usual places.

28.01.2025 23:27 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I’ve always been partial to Raspberry Beret because of the Warren Zevon intersection

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