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[redgoldsparks]

Art by Hatem Aly aka metahatem on instagram

I signed an open letter calling on SCBWI (the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) to make a public statement condemning the violence in Gaza, especially the violence against children, and to do more to support Palestinian authors and illustrators. If you currently are, or have ever been, an SCBWI member, or if you are in any way connected to the children's picture book or young adult book world, you are welcome to sign it as well. You can find the full text of the letter and sign here. Below is a short excerpt:

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, We feel your silence. As a collective of children’s book creators, we are asking the preeminent global kidlit organization to speak out against the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza where “there is no safe place for children”—our precious readers. Current, past, and prospective members: please join us in appealing to SCBWI to stand in solidarity with Palestinian children and all the storytellers represented in our community.

#gaza #palestine #humanitarian crisis #SCBWI #society of children's book writers and illustrators

[sjwinklerart]

Nature is Strange Tho

Citrus Root Weevils

#kidlit #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #kidlitart #doodles #illustration #sketchbook #picturebook #comics #timelapse art #invertober2023 #invertober #citrusrootweevil #bugs #insects #entomology #nature facts #zoology #beetles #invertebrates

[studiolemonboy]

Peach Creek Middle School Paranormal Research and Investigation Club Roster

Character art for a middle grade horror comic set in 90s New England I’m writing! I’ve been thinking a lot about doing a horror story for kids so this is where I’m going.

It’s about the Peach Creek Middle School Paranormal Investigation Club and their quest to uncover the secrets lying beneath their sleepy New England town. Inspired by Goosebumps, Gravity Falls, Spiderwick Chronicles, X-Files, Lovecraft/Weird Fiction/Cosmic Horror, Stephen King, and all things creepy. I’m kind of using tumblr as an online writing journal so it’s a work-in-progress. Right now I’ve got Club President Lou, VP Jean, and Treasurer Alejandro.

More to come: 2 more members of the club, their negligent faculty supervisor, freaky folks around town, and some terrifying cryptids and creatures our characters will encounter

Pls let me know what you think!!

#artists on tumblr #digital art #illustration #illustrator #character drawing #illustrated book #character concept #character illustration #fantasy art #children’s illustration #scbwi #ya graphic novel #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #kidlitart #indie comix #indie comics #ya comics #middle grade comics #illustrators on tumblr #illustration art #illustrative art #character sketch #character design #scifi comic #original character #character art #cryptidcore #paranormal

[nicoleallin]

For SCBWI ScbwiArtober - the prompt was Rain Boots!

#kidlitart #illustration #children's book illustration #caterpillar #SCBWI

[randomkooldude]

Oh wow it's #kitlitpostcard day all ready? Welp here are some art for that! I even did the zebra in ink for a greeting card!

#zebra #ink #SCBWI #scbwiarttober #kidlitart #childrensbookart #illustrator #postcardart #seekingrepresentation

#kitlit #SCBWI #art #ink #kitlit postcard

[paintingdragonfeathers]

The Story-Bible webinar is in the can! Excited to share this on the 26th!

#writing #art #story #storybible #worldbuilding #creative #paintingdragonfeathers #webinar #SCBWI

Sign up here!—> https://www.scbwi.org/events/book-bibles-with-jd-donnelly

#paintingdragonfeathers #painting dragon feathers #illustration #fantasy #dragon #art #writing #writer #worldbuilding #world building #SCBWI #WPASCBWI #Society of Children’s Writers and Illustrator

[bethdehart]

Artober day 2: Magic!

WABOOSH!

#art #artober #inktober #scbwi artober #scbwi #illustrators #illustration #wizards

[thebluestockingfirefly]

Okay so this isn't the sort of thing I usually post on here, but I'm annoyed.

In order to be considered for the Spark Award, both author and illustrator must be members of SCBWI, and the illustrations are a part of the considerations for judging.

So why have the contributions of the illustrators effectively been erased? Never mind the actual perks of winning - illustrators Alison Mutton (Little Dune) and Rodrigo Cordeiro (Lena and the Dragon) aren't even so much as MENTIONED anywhere.

These are picture books. Surely in picture books the illustrations are equally as important given you can't have a picture book without the damn pictures.

So why the hell have Alison and Rodrigo not been given any credit whatsoever when their work is critical to the success of their respective books?

(This is not the fault of the authors, who are lovely people; nothing but love and congratulations for Lisa and Bethany, please.)

Ugh. Anyway.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

Also, be sure to check out Alison and Rodrigo’s websites, because they’re awesome.

#scbwi #scbwiillustrators #publishing #illustration #illustrator #art #artist #books #children's books #picture book #picture books #kid lit #kid lit art #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #alison mutton #rodrigo cordeiro #lisa van der wielen #bethany walker #cats #cats of tumblr #cat #seriously how hard is it to credit the illustrators #this shouldn't be difficult #kids #children #illustrators #artists

[theartistac]

Participated in #scbwidrawthis! May Prompt is bubbles. Featuring my OC’s Liam and Ava. Inspired by students chasing bubbles during recess time at the school I teach at.

#kid lit art challenge #kid lit artist #childrensbooks #scbwi #children’s book illustration #illustrator #comfort character #character design #my oc art #my oc character #ocs #I hope the people judging the art contest like it.

[larplady]

LARP Lady - My fantasy graphic novel featuring a Neurodivergent character 

#larp #larplady #kidlit #graphicnovel #scbwi #comic #comicartist #neurodivergent #dnd

[lindajoysingleton]

Writing contest for kids!! And a book prize for their teacher/librarian, too. #Contest #Teacher #Librarian #Homeschool #Writing #Books #homonym #amicus #ala #writer #scbwi #Wordplay #Father #dad #Camping #Picture #books https://www.instagram.com/p/CpahpHjpLxx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#contest #teacher #librarian #homeschool #writing #books #homonym #amicus #ala #writer #scbwi #wordplay #father #dad #camping #picture

[cassielevin]

so happy with how this turned out 🥰 this is a gift for my sister showing my almost-5 year old niece as a little doctor using a playset she is getting soon 🌈

#my art #art #kid lit #kidlitart #illustration #illo #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #childrens books #kid lit art

[sjwinklerart]

Nature is Strange Tho

#kidlit #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #kidlitart #doodles #illustration #sketchbook #comics #timelapse art #picturebook #invertober2023 #invertober #invertebrates #grasshopper #nature facts #bugs of tumblr #entomology #insects #bugs #nature humor #nature art #stemeducation

[studiolemonboy]

Peach Creek Middle School Paranormal Research and Investigation Club Pt 2

#artists on tumblr #digital art #illustration #illustrator #character drawing #illustrated book #character concept #character illustration #fantasy art #children’s illustration #horror comics #cryptidcore #ya comics #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #scbwi #horror art #horror for kids #underground comix #comic artist #indie comics #indie comix #comic art #horror #sympathetic monster #ya graphic novel #graphic novel #young adult horror #middle grade comics #cryptid

[stephlaubooks]

Hi, I'm Stephanie, author-illustrator of picture books and graphic novels. I love:

Ice Cream

Making weird, silly stories with a splash of mischief

being a children's book author because it gives me an excuse to buy adult onesies

Repped by Allie Levick (Writers House)

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #art #snail #amwriting #amdrawing #writing community

[violetlemay]

Another “silly” moment from an illustration that I made for @highlightsforchildren High Five. 🐴☕️ #violetlemay #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebook #scbwi #mbartists https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8GI4mP9o4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#violetlemay #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebook #scbwi #mbartists