Back after a little break with a comic, an art supply rec and a new drawing game I love ❤️
Cool Banana Girl
Plus, a new drawing game I love!
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Hallie Bateman
@halliebateman.bsky.social
✍️ Illustwriter 📚 Author of 4 books 📰 As seen in NYT, NYer, Buzzfeed, etc. 👀 Twin mom https://halmail.substack.com https://linktr.ee/hallithbates
Yesterday I learned that the incredible OBGYN who delivered my breach baby is leaving the US for Canada because there are immigrants in her family and they don't feel safe. The people, the families, the talent we are losing because of this administration's cruelty is unimaginable.
Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
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Ah yes it's time for the annual summer camp trend piece that fails to engage with the fact that kids being home requires the presence of a parent [mom] & that lists the amounts of money involved purely as a lifestyle marker instead of a symptom of total systemic failure & the need for class war 🤗
My incredible agent of over a decade has a new book out, all about the ins and outs of the book world! I am so relieved and excited to have a title like this to recommend to anyone who asks me for advice on publishing, because truly... @katemckean.bsky.social knows best! Congrats Kate!!!!
Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life
An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life
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you don't have to acknowledge the legit use cases for AI when you hate on AI. you can just hate. the legit use cases will be fine
at first we told people 'don't buy us toys, the babies have so many toys.' but now i know: with twins, we barely leave the house. we're fucking bored! send us all the toys
@sglidden.bsky.social is not around here very often, so please share around if you're inclined! (I've seen these portraits IRL and can confirm they're beautiful)
Hallie Bateman@halliebateman.bsky.social · last yr.The legendary Sarah Glidden is now doing portraits of kids to raise money for families in Gaza. Only 10 spots available! Get yours! Please RT
The legendary Sarah Glidden is now doing portraits of kids to raise money for families in Gaza. Only 10 spots available! Get yours! Please RT
Custom Kid Portrait for Gaza
Custom kid portrait crafted from hand painted and cut paper with color or white border (your choice!) Each portrait is 4” by 6” making it easy to...
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I can't get over the insanity of these times. Hearing news that churns your stomach and breaks your heart, day in day out, combined (for me) with the endless joys of baby twins, them walking shakily toward me, falling into my arms. Trying, trying, trying to let myself feel that very real joy.
My dear pals have a beautiful album out this week. If you, like me, need to be transported, it'll whisk you away. Also I did the album artwork along with @lisahanawalt.bsky.social and Amanda De Los Reyes 💗
In My Imagination
Bandwave · Bandwave · Song · 2025
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Using someone's name for the first time always feels like flying over the handlebars of a bicycle. Everything slows down, your life flashes before your eyes as you venture "JEEEREMMMYYYY"
From my substack: some dog walking drawings inspired by the way I️ feel (antisocial and high-strung) when walking my dear demonic dog penny, who is also my soul mate. Sign up at lianafinck.substack.com
Ah my greatest foe, someone whose politics are 95% identical to my own
Do not listen to RFK Jr. on covid vaccines for pregnant people. Listen to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which STRONGLY recommends a covid vaccine during pregnancy, for the health of the pregnant person and the fetus. 🧪 www.acog.org/covid-19/cov...
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Conversation Guide for Clinicians
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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my husband and i differ in that he thinks its rude to pee w/ the door open and I think it's rude *not* to
By the way, I would not be surprised if we saw a cascade of publishing unions in the next year or so. Abrams just won their vote and I bet there are more coming down the pike. If I were a journalist covering publishing or labor news I’d start preparing for that trend piece now (we’ll give a quote!)
Jess Zimmerman@jesszimmerman.com · last yr.Here’s a new project we’ve been cooking for the last few months! So proud to stand with the brilliant, dedicated, passionate workers of Quirk Books. We’re not on Bluesky yet but you can follow us on Insta at @quirkbooksunion
Sold out! In one day we raised $1650 for Gaza relief. Thanks to all who shared / bought a portrait. If any other illustrators want to do something like this I invite you to! <3
Hallie Bateman@halliebateman.bsky.social · last yr.Ok, baby portraits are live. 50% of proceeds go to Gaza relief. Please share!
15 portraits sold so far! Over $1k raised! 5 more spots left.
Hallie Bateman@halliebateman.bsky.social · last yr.Ok, baby portraits are live. 50% of proceeds go to Gaza relief. Please share!
just wanted to say, for my trans homies: I love you and I will fight for you ❤️
Ok, baby portraits are live. 50% of proceeds go to Gaza relief. Please share!
Baby Portraits (in support of Gaza aid)
Custom baby portrait, ink and watercolor on beautiful 4.5 x 6.75'' paper. Not drawing older children at the moment, but may offer that in...
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I’m on a first-name basis with our mailman now and it’s THRILLING
I need to move my novel draft (on scrivener) from one laptop to another. I am so scared
In this era of AI bullshit, I am hand-writing my newsletter on paper. This is intentional. I think the human touch, imperfection, grit matters more than ever. Read the latest here: halmail.substack.com/p/doing-a-ha...
I would love to go one day without having to hear about AI.