First time speaking about my graphic novels for children "Fox & the Magic Book" on this podcast by @tasqart.bsky.social Tallaght Academy of Sequential Art ! youtu.be/UXOJykzML4k?... #kidlit #makingcomics #graphicnovels #podcast

Estrela Lourenço: Creator In Conversation Ep. 82

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Designing a new character for “Fox & the Magic Book” n.3 ! I’m in the exploration phase while I gear up to start thumbnailing the story. The main outline is written so… let’s go! #characterdesign #comics #comicsforkids #kidlitart #illustrator

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!! I would love to continue working in picture books, comics for young readers and chapter books if work comes this way! @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #comics #kidlitillustrator #illustrator

One spread from Book 2 of "Fox and the Magic Book" for @01firstsecond.bsky.social w ith LOTS of sheep being kicked out of the house with an unusual tool! #kidlit #comics #comicsforkids #kidlitart #graphicnovelsforkids

And now my 2 year old going through the princess phase 🙂 (Even with her big sister’s dresses) #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustrator

When my 4 year old daughter is drawing, she is in her own little world (just like me when I do the same!) I love drawing with her! #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator

A book spread that didn't make it to final in "Fox and the Magic Book" (but was in my book pitch package). This is a 128 page graphic novel for young readers (in a series of 3 books with @01firstsecond.bsky.social ) that will come out next year!! #comics #comicsforkids #kidlit #kidlitart

My new promotion material for BookEnds Literary Agency website is here!! And of course, Fox is helping me out :) Check the agency's brand new LookBook for some incredible artists work!! www.bookendsliterary.com/estrela-lour... #kidlit #kidlitart #comics #comicsforkids

Here's a little taste of my 128 page graphic novel - Book 2 in the series "Fox & the Magic Book" for @01firstsecond.bsky.social This would had not been possible without some amazing people, including @ivantaurisano @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social !! THANK YOU!!! #comic #comicforkids #kidlit #kidlitart

Yesterday, as I shut down my computer late in the night, it felt a little anti-climatic. But today, I will be treating myself to the biggest sweet treat for delivering all the final interiors of my first graphic novel !!! What a ride! #comics #comicsforkids #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

Can you find Boo in this spread? (it’s the tiny guinea pig!) This is a sneak peak in to the 4th book in my “Pee & Boo” series with @sourcebooks.bsky.social ! #kidlit #kidlitart #peekaboo @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #boardbook #illustrator

Tea anyone?! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #livrosinfantis #characterdesign

(Part 2/2) With only a few weeks left for Bologna Book Fair, I decided to finally get my business cards, posters and portfolio ready to bring with me! I’ve done a little zine instead of a business card, and I truly enjoyed the process! #bcbf26 #kidlitart #comic #zine #childrensbookillustrator

(Part 1/2) With only a few weeks left for Bologna Book Fair, I decided to finally get my business cards, posters and portfolio ready to bring with me! I’ve done a little zine instead of a business card, and I truly enjoyed the process! #bcbf26 #kidlitart #comic #zine #childrensbookillustrator

Happy publication day to Eoin O’Brien and Estrela Lourenço’s buzzing new picture book ‘Mimi and the Dancing Bee.’ Available in all bookshops! @estrelalourenco.bsky.social @eoinkenobi.bsky.social

Did you know Mimi lives in Ireland? Can you guess where? Find more about her story in the new book “Mimi the Dancing Bee” written by @eoinkenobi.bsky.social and illustrated by me for @theobrienpress.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

There are a lot of Pajama Bugs around the world! Jumpy, silly and very hungry, but… not sleepy! Which ones do you have at home? My book “Pajama Bug” will be out in Portuguese book shops from the 2nd of March and I couldn’t be happier about it! penguinlivros.pt/loja/booksmi... #kidlit #kidlitart

Mimi is a tiny bee with a tiny voice. The bees need to find a nice spot for a new hive. Mimi finds the perfect place, but when she tries to tell everybee about it, nobee can hear her. It’s time to dance! @eoinkenobi.bsky.social @estrelalourenco.bsky.social

**Spoiler alert** the little bug gets caught! Here's a page for my upcomig picture book "Pajama Bug" inspired by my bedtime with my eldest daughter 3 years ago...! The launch will be on the 2nd of March 2026 in bookstores in Portugal! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook

I am SO proud to finally have written and illustrated a book that will be in stores in Portugal. On sale from March 2nd, but it's already available for pre-order! www.estrelalourenco.com/books/bichop... #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

Calling all teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators, & friends! I’m teaming up with @estrelalourenco.bsky.social for a fun, educational, unique opportunity for schools to learn from an author and illustrator pair all about the publishing process. Register today! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

WHAT?! Our Book 2 in the series "Super Villains in Training" for @scholastic Branches written by the amazing @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social just selected for the @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social Gold Standard list! @brianlarossa.com #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #kidlitartist

Have you ever felt too small to be heard by anyone? Mimi did, and she danced her way in to solving this problem! Find more about her story in the new book “Mimi the Dancing Bee” written by Eoin O’Brien and illustrated by me for @theobrienpress.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

There are a villain pets in this book! Sneak peek in to the SECOND book in the series I'm doing with the amazing writer @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social for @scholastic.bsky.social Branches "Super Villains in Training"! @brianlarossa.com #kidlit #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart #kidlitseries

Coming this March, an un-bee-lievably sweet new picture book by Eoin O’Brien and Estrela Lourenço 🐝 @estrelalourenco.bsky.social @eoinkenobi.bsky.social

Wohooo!! Our Mimi is almost out!!

The O’Brien Press@theobrienpress.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Mimi is a tiny bee with a tiny voice. The bees need to find a nice spot for a new hive. Mimi finds the perfect place, but when she tries to tell everybee about it, nobee can hear her. It’s time to dance! Coming March 2026 🐝 @estrelalourenco.bsky.social @eoinkenobi.bsky.social

Did you know the bunny Peek was first a drawing I made while pregnant of my oldest daughter to print and frame it for her bedroom? This is a very special series to me** Pre-orders truly help!! www.estrelalourenco.com/books/peek-b... #kidlitart #kidlit

Peek & Boo - Day at the Zoo — Estrela Lourenço Illustration

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New book deals on the way from @brentontfisher.bsky.social @estrelalourenco.bsky.social @chiljpg.bsky.social + more buff.ly/U0qMkIT

I’m still pinching myself! ULTIMATE DREAM UNLOCKED!! I’m working with my dream editor Ivan Taurisano and my dream publishing house and team at @01firstsecond.bsky.social !!! Thank you to my dream agent @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social ! #kidlit #kidlitart #comic #comicart #comicbook

Yes… there is a typo. But, there is also a Black Friday deal for my online course with @tasqart Academy if you sign up today! www.lightningstrikecomics.com/product-page... No dogs were overly cuddled during this video, but treats were used. #characterdesign #characterdesignart #comics