Ever wonder how I submit my manuscript and dummy books to publishers? You're in luck! My latest blog takes a look into how I craft pitch decks to go along with my dummy books for submission with a real example from my latest picture book DAWN PATROL. #kidlit robsayart.substack.com/p/how-to-cra...

HOW TO CRAFT A PITCH DECK TO SELL YOUR PICTURE BOOK MANUSCRIPT.

HOW I CRAFTED A PITCH DECK FOR MY LATEST PICTURE BOOK THAT WENT TO AUCTION. DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY - PART THREE

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Why Personal Art and Exploration Matter in Today’s Illustration World.

Part Two in exploring the lessons learned in making my latest picture book - DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY

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Join us in celebrating the release of Rob Sayegh Jr.’s newest heartfelt picture book, DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY! Out TODAY from Candlewick Press! @robsayart.bsky.social

Today is the day. My latest author/illustrator book, DAWN PATROL: A FATHER AND DAUGHTER SURFING STORY, is officially at a bookstore near you. I have been dreaming of this day for some time now and I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of the book. bookshop.org/a/12143/9781...

Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story

Check out Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story - <b>A father and daughter go out to surf at dawn in this touching, visually striking ode to the bond between parent and child. </b><br><br><...

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*New* on my blog: Interview with @robsayart.bsky.social, whose DAWN PATROL (A Father/Daughter Surfing Story) launches from @candlewickpress.bsky.social today! I love this peek into Rob's illus process, using hand-made paper marbling. debbieohi.com/2025/05/rob-... #BookBirthday #SurfSky #KidLit

Only 7 days until DAWN PATROL is out in the world! Pre-Order here bookshop.org/a/12143/9781... #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #newbook #surfing

Some of @robsayart.bsky.social ‘s #picturebooks, and what he made last time he was on Gab ‘n’ Doodle! Join us live Thurs 5/8 at 8pm on Instagram! Ask us anything! @thecatagency.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @latenightseth.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #art #childrensbooks

Thurs 5/8 at 8PM ET I'll be joined by my pal, #kidlit author/illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr. @robsayart.bsky.social on Instagram Live Rob’s back with a new book & skills to pay the bills. Tune in & ask questions! #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks @thecatagency.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social

Oh my! It's #maythe4th⁠ Some old art and a happy Star Wars Day friends! . . . #starwars #maythefourth #starwarsday #starwarsfanart #C3p0 #starwarsart #disney #scifi #fanart #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator

Celebrate National Pinata Day with a birthday-themed picture book! @robsayart.bsky.social @brennajeanneret.bsky.social @devpetty.bsky.social @taralazar.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social @woolleystories.bsky.social

🌊🏄‍♀️ Only 3 weeks left until DAWN PATROL is here!⁠ Celebrate the parent-child bond and the little things that add up to a lifetime of love with my latest picture book.⁠ Available for pre-order now and available wherever books are sold starting 5/13.⁠ bookshop.org/a/12143/9781... . #kidlit #kidlitart

Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story

Check out Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story - <b>A father and daughter go out to surf at dawn in this touching, visually striking ode to the bond between parent and child. </b><br><br><...

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🐙 The 2025 PA One Book is Arlo Draws an Octopus by Lori Mortensen (@lamortensen.bsky.social) and illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr. (@robsayart.bsky.social)! Join the virtual kick-off event tomorrow at 10:30am (for more information: paonebook.powerlibrary.org)! #BookSky #LibSky #Pennsylvania

🐶 Four years ago, my very first picture book was released.⁠ Happy Birthday, LOVE TAILS. Thank you for being such a wonderful start to the journey that I am so lucky to call a career today.⁠ .⁠ Published by Cameron Kids/Abrams .⁠ bookshop.org/a/12143/9781... #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #booksforkids

I can't wait for everyone to meet Miles Bacon! BIG RIG PIG, written by the wonderful Claire Tattersfield, will be hauling its way to bookshelves everywhere in the summer of 2026 from @penguinkids.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #picturebooks #illustration #illustrator

New Substack Post where I have some OPINIONS! #kidlitart robsayart.substack.com/p/digital-vs...

Digital Vs. Traditional Illustration In Children’s Books

Why I think the future is both and you shouldn’t limit yourself to one or the other.

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I have been having so much fun with this 8 in 1 colored pencil from Pentel. I usually just sketch in red but this little pencil may change that. #sketch #art #sketchbook #illustration #pencilsketch #illustrator

Cupig loves love and being on The NY Times bestsellers list. ⁠ Thank you so much for this post-Valentine's Day surprise and for everyone who continues to support this book.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #kidlitart #kidlit #booksky #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #childrenslibrary #kidsbooks #valentinesday

Face from places. . #sketchbook #sketches #traditionalart

Happy Cupig Day, everyone! 🐷🪽❤️ . Thank you so much for all the incredible love this year for this book. . Happy Valentine's Day! #valentinesday #valentines #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #booksforkids #books #childrensbooks #kidlitillustration #booksky

Nothing will ever make you feel older than using an ellipse guide. I feel like I’m in design school again. Working on secret things 🤫 #illustration #traditionalart #kidlitart #graphicdesign

Year of the Snake 🐍🐍🐍⁠ Happy Lunar New Year everyone!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #lunarnewyear #yearofthesnake #illustration #kidlitart #Kidlit #animalart #collageart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookillustration #illustrator ⁠ #picturebook #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #booksky

🦖📚Have you devoured any good books lately? I miss those old-school "reading" posters from the 1980s and 90s, so I made my own.⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #kidlitart #read #reading #raisingreaders #childrenslibrarian #childrenslibrary #kidsbooks #illustration #collage ⁠ #reader #bookstagram #booklover #book #bookworm

On the hunt for the perfect pencil ✏️

❤️🐶 Puppy Love . . . #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookart #childrensbook #valentinesday

🐷❤️🎄CUPIG SAVES CHRISTMAS! I bet you didn't see this one coming from your favorite Valentine's Day hero. Cupig is ready to steal your hearts once again in this adorable holiday tale. Releasing October 14, 2025 .⁠ Available for pre-order now amzn.to/4jboNhv 🔗⁠ .⁠ #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks

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More and Less of 2025

My hopes for the year ahead

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Look out 2025! New Year. New Haircut. New Glasses. Same dork. 🤓⁠ #kidlitart

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Searching for Ideas vs. Pretty Drawings

Why I spend more time doing one over the other.

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Cupig plushies are todays limited deal on Amazon! Get them while they’re hot! a.co/d/gYJAhkK

Home for the holidays 🎄🐚🦀 . . . #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookart #childrensbook