The news is finally out! 🥰 #kidlitart #picturebooks #popupbook #paperengineering #ohioillustrator #MerrillRainey

May the darkness fuel your imagination this Halloween! Wishing you all a fun filled night of ghosts and goodies 🎃 ~ Merrill #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #illustration #MerrillRainey

A few of my favorite sample sketches from my summer Urban Sketching Workshops at the 577 Foundation. #urbansketching #sketchbook #paintwhatyousee

It won't be long now that the sweet sounds of summer will be gone! Happy #kidlitpostcard Day ✉️🖌️📚 #picturebookillustration #kidlitart

New comic work for Jack and Jill magazine! Be sure to catch up on all of the J&J comic action here -> littlerainey.com/jack-and-jil... Volume Four concludes in the Nov/Dec issue! Written by Troy Brownfield #kidscomics #kidsmagazines #comicsforkids #kidlitart

I’m pretty excited to be attending my first ALA conference next Saturday, June 27th! Stop by the Astra Books for Young Readers booth 2726 from 1:30-2:00pm... I'll be signing copies of On The Air With Dr. Doodlebug, READ, READ, READ! posters, and don't forget to pick up an “I Love Bugs’ sticker!

Join us this fall at our Skipping Stones retreat! Only 28 spots will be available. Registration opens 6/27 @2pm for SCBWI members and 7/20 @7pm EST for non-members. Set your reminder. Tell your creative friends. #skippingstones26 #scbwi_nohio #scbwi

Mark your calendar! The Skipping Stones Retreat has limited seats, so consider registering early so you won’t miss out on this epic event at the beautiful 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. #skippingstones26 #scbwi_nohio #scbwi

Something just for fun! #kidlitart #cutpaper #picturebookillustration #characterdesign

Join us this fall to relax and create Oct. 9–11 at SKIPPING STONES a Writers & Illustrators retreat located at the historical 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. Space will be limited… so be sure to keep an eye out for further updates this June! To find out more about the 577: 577foundation.org

Join SCBWI summer portfolio showcase winner Merrill Rainey May 20th for an evening conversation about his freelance illustration journey and his path to publication. More info. or to reg. -> tr.ee/QzzffYiGsn @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social

Hey SCBWI members, especially illustrators! THIS WED. Merrill will demonstrate an illustration technique he's been developing & discuss creative play & the importance to observe your world. scbwi.zoom.us/j/6395303835 Get a 15 minute Zoom critique 50% off! buy.stripe.com/9B6cN60tUaHw....

Merrill Rainey@littlerainey.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Join SCBWI summer portfolio showcase winner Merrill Rainey May 20th for an evening conversation about his freelance illustration journey and his path to publication. More info. or to reg. -> tr.ee/QzzffYiGsn @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social

Join SCBWI summer portfolio showcase winner Merrill Rainey May 20th for an evening conversation about his freelance illustration journey and his path to publication. More info. or to reg. -> tr.ee/QzzffYiGsn @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social

📚🤓🧡 Looking for assistance w/ your #children'sbook project? Need advice on navigating the #publishing process? The #BookNerds have your back! Book us for a consult today! ⭐ VISIT us at www.thebooknerds.net 😍🙏 THANK YOU, iamchriscarr.bsky.social for the glowing testimonial! @littlerainey.bsky.social

May the 4th be with you! For a limited time... enjoy a FREE download of this #StarWars themed Color-Cut-Play! created for Jack and Jill & Humpty Dumpty magazine 🤗 Download -> tr.ee/YmSuf9I-a2 #colorcutcreate #MayThe4th #papertoys #kidsactıvıtıes

🎉📚 Plan to join @littlerainey.bsky.social + I this WED 2/25 from noon-12:30pm for an "Ask Anything" IG LIVE to launch our new Book Design & Consulting Service! Together we offer: • Children's Book Consultations • Portfolio Reviews • Book Design • Promo Materials Design www.thebooknerds.net #kidlit

Just some purely fun work for the front and back cover of Humpty Dumpty magazine! #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #coverillustration #illustration #scifiillustration

Delighted to have my conference badge signed by @littlerainey.bsky.social, who did the conference art for #scbwiNY26

All the feels! ❤️❤️❤️… Thank you @temikatheartist.bsky.social and @scbwi.bsky.social for the opportunity!! 🤗

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Join us for our 4th Annual NEW YEAR, NEW VISION BOARD event! Learn how vision boards can lead to success. Then, join us for pt. 2 to share your board & goals for 2026. This is a fun, FREE night of support, friendship, and motivation! Jan. 8, 7:30e Register: tr.ee/IL6zfzEsAY

Join us for Cocoa and Critiques this Wednesday, December 17 7:30-9:30 pm. This event is open to all @scbwi members. To register-> tr.ee/aPBZ-K0vcl

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SCBWI@scbwi.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Merrill Rainey. Watch to learn more about Merrill Rainey’s work at www.littlerainey.com. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV5...

See you this weekend Michigan friends at the @aadl.org Traverwood Branch Library!

Ann Arbor District Library@aadl.org · 12mo ago

Join author and illustrator Merrill Rainey for an interactive reading of his new book On the Air with Dr. Doodlebug. Then make your own buggy pal out of basic supplies! Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 PM at our Traverwood Branch. → https://aadl.org/node/662574

It was a wonderful afternoon! Thank you @covertocover.bsky.social for having me back!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books@covertocover.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Thank you @littlerainey.bsky.social and friends for a fun, art-filled STEAM Sunday! If you missed Merrill, we have limited signed copies of ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG with some sweet sticker swag. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/book/9781662...

We are excited to welcome back author & illustrator @littlerainey.bsky.social on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:00 p.m.! Join us for a fun afternoon with activities. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event/steam-...

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social this Sunday! We will be reading On The Air with Dr. Doodlebug, drawing bugs, and creating nature journals!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books@covertocover.bsky.social · 12mo ago

We are excited to welcome back author & illustrator @littlerainey.bsky.social on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 1:00 p.m.! Join us for a fun afternoon with activities. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event/steam-...

An early Happy Halloween to all of my friends who celebrate!! 🎃 Merrill

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Lori Tecler@loritecler.bsky.social · last yr.

In ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG by Susan E. Goodman w/art by @littlerainey.bsky.social, radio host Dr. Doodlebug fields questions from concerned insect callers, sharing info that puts their minds at ease. A creative & fun take on the classic nonfiction question & answer format. #kidlit 📚👍🏻

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social on 11/16!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books@covertocover.bsky.social · last yr.

It’s a blustery day for beautiful new books! Find these and more at our shop or online at our bio link. BONUS! Meet #rainatelgemeier on 11/8 at Ohio State U. In and @littlerainey.bsky.social on 11/16 at our shop. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event

**Book GIVE AWAY!!** Astra Books for Young Readers is giving away 10 copies of ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG! 🎙️ In a comic-style question & answer format, learning about bugs has never been this fun! Enter now on Goodreads -> www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent... #Kidlit #kidlitart #bookgiveaway