I thought the highlight of my day was going to the dentist three times (twice for my daughter, once for me), but it turned out to be when the house painters forgot to tell anyone that they sealed our outdoor dryer vent with plastic... 1/2
Gina Perry
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Picture Book Author Illustrator, THE KING OF BOOKS Feiwel & Friends, SNOW DAY WITH DADDY '28 Christy Ottaviano Books / Creator of #KidLitArtPostcard / Rep’d by Sean McCarthy www.ginaperry.com
It’s been a month and this is still true. 😢
MrsPowellsBooks@mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social · 2mo agoHEROES NEED HELP has only one review. 😢 Are there any #querying or #PAL writers who want an elementary school librarian’s perspective on a new manuscript? (I’m a #SCBWI member & author if that helps. 🙃) Would you want to say nice things about my books in return for a critique? If so, DMs are open.
Today is the only day you can experience Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains” on the day it is set. Audio: archive.org/details/brad... PDF: thephilosopher.net/bredberi/wp-...
Event tonight! Aron Nels Steinke at Powell's at Cedar Hills at 7pm. More info: https://www.powells.com/events/aron-nels-steinke-9781546175711 #portlandevents #authorevent #powellsevents #powellsbooks
Get ready... #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday, August 6th! For more info visit: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
Monday #kidlit check-in: I'm back to updating my website, revising and writing a PB and early reader, and hopefully getting notes on my current PB project. But also continued household chaos... And it's a #kidlitartpostcard week on Thursday. Phew. What's ahead for you this week?
I would love to get another sign up for the Frogby Mail Club, as soon as you sign up, you get a postcard from Frogby and then in September, you’ll get four months of felted frog pals in the mail, plus extra treats like original art, an exclusive Frogby comic and more!
Alexandra Gallant-Lee@alexandragallant.com · 6d agoNew frogs just hopped into the Frogby Shop! A few spots left in the 2026 Frogby Mail Club, too! You get a postcard from Frogby straight away, then starting in September, a frog each month for the rest of the year! 🧶🐸 Shipping to 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦 Visit the Frogby Shop: frogby.bigcartel.com/category/fel...
Post-Friday #kidlit recap: as predicted, the week was rough. My 88yo FIL had a valve replaced and is doing great. My dad was in the ER at the same time, doing ok now. 1/2
Gina Perry@ginaperry.bsky.social · last wk.Monday #kidlit check-in: reality edition. This week is going to be a doozy. Family health stuff + house painters + a pug that barks + the usual summer stuff. Hoping to redo my website since I'm already going to have an annoying week, why not do the annoying work? 😂 How about you?
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August 6th is our next #kidlitartpostcard - that is NEXT Thursday, friends! #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Children's Book Author and Illustrator
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In this comic style book, several fictional characters need attention in hospital. Kids will truly enjoy the story, and they will learn all about what really goes on in a hospital. It’s really well written, and the illustrations are delightfully detailed. Helpful glossary included ! #kidlit 📚👍🏼
Tomorrow is International Tiger Day! Why not draw one using my drawing sheet? Even better, pair it with a tiger themed storytime, which includes THE KING OF BOOKS! #kidlit 1/2
Publishers, writers, reviewers, bilbiophiles: PLEASE mention the *illustrator/cover designers* in your posts promoting books. By properly crediting human talent, you are supporting the industry. Everyone wins! #PicturesMeanBusiness graphic by @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit #BookSky #BookPromo
Yup. That's about right. I knew today would be bananas, and it was that x3. Day isn't over yet!
Monday #kidlit check-in: reality edition. This week is going to be a doozy. Family health stuff + house painters + a pug that barks + the usual summer stuff. Hoping to redo my website since I'm already going to have an annoying week, why not do the annoying work? 😂 How about you?
Friday #kidlit recap. Honestly, I crushed my week! But that’s only clear now that I’m looking back at it. Which is part of why I do this Monday/Friday thing!!! How about you?
Gina Perry@ginaperry.bsky.social · 2w agoMonday #kidlit check-in: this week I am polishing up a dummy, revising another story, and starting color maps for a picture book. This morning was coffee shop drawing time with my daughter. How about you?
I think a lot of adults could learn from picture books.
My two most recently finished drawings, on the left inspired by Barbara Hepworth’s garden and on the right inspired by a walk at an RSPB nature reserve in Norfolk.
Our KNOW YOUR RIGHTS comic is now available in 14 languages! www.weteachnyc.org/resources/collection/know-your-rights-comic/ @davidhahn.bsky.social @mayor.nyc.gov @nycimmigrants.bsky.social @nycschools.bsky.social @hsglobalhistory.bsky.social @tayloresposito.bsky.social @elllewrightart.bsky.social
A reviewer said they hoped the next Hazel Graves book is about vampires, but apologies, it's a Frankenstein x First Wives Club mashup
Stephanie Campisi@stephcampisi.bsky.social · 2w agoWorking on Hazel Graves 4! This publishes in May 2027 with Avon/Harper. It's Frankenstein x The First Wives Club with weird Widow's Bay vibes. Here's what to expect:
Looking forward to this upcoming event with @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
I’m over the full moon to announce THE BATS ON THE BUS by Alison Jackson & illustrated by me, out TODAY only from @christyottavianobooks @littlebrownyr.bsky.social This one’s a spooky adaptation of the classic rhyme "The Wheels on the Bus."🎃 Link in bio. Thanks! #bookbirthday #summerween #halloween
This is me on Beale Street tonight in Memphis. The Memphis Safe Task Force isn't disclosing what they know about the Tyrin Johnson killing. Perhaps one of the National Guard will speak privately to me about what happened.
Monday #kidlit check-in: this week I am polishing up a dummy, revising another story, and starting color maps for a picture book. This morning was coffee shop drawing time with my daughter. How about you?
Rooftop lunchtime at #BostonAthenaeum with @ginaperry.bsky.social #TheKingofBooks interjecting with Royal ideas. Church bells playing Let Freedom Ring. Best studio away from home ever👏🏾✍🏽🧑🎨📚
Mental health day recap: Solo 3.5mi walk by the ocean in the morning. You appreciate the blue skies more after a few hazy/smokey ones. Then I spent the afternoon with my daughter in Amesbury, MA. Powow River was showing off. Shopping, lunch, and a farm store pitstop.
Friday #kidlit recap: crit group was great, I almost finished my dummy edits, had a small but nice library event, took yesterday to help my elderly parents in MA, took today as a mental health day that I needed from trying to help my elderly parents. How about you?
Gina Perry@ginaperry.bsky.social · 3w agoMonday #kidlit check-in: I have in-person critique group tonight, a library event on Wednesday, and work to do on a picture book dummy. PortfolioDay is tomorrow, so I should prep for that too? How about you?