Alicia Graf Mack and I did a thing! I am so incredibly grateful that my debut children's book is with one of my biggest inspirations! Alicia inspired this young dancer and championed the artist I am today! Happy to introduce Rhythm to the WORLD! introducingrhythm.com

Introducing Rhythm — A Picture Book by Alicia Graf Mack

The debut picture book from Alicia Graf Mack, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey. A joyful story about finding your rhythm, for readers ages 4–12. Pre-order now.

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Get a peek into what happens at an SCBWI Children's Book Writer & Illustrator Conference by browsing highlights & takeaways in the Conference Blog: scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thanks to #scbwiSummer26 Team Bloggers: @cuppajolie.bsky.social, @themermancam.bsky.social, & @jaimetemairik.com #KidLit

Be sure to catch up with all the conference happenings with the SCBWI Conference Blog team! You can check out the latest at scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thank you to the team @jaimetemairik.com @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @themermancam.bsky.social for doing such a wonderful job!

You really did your big one, Bad Bunny! Can’t stop watching the Halftime show. Here a little sketchbook drawing I did to itch my brain! So inspiring! 🇵🇷

A big part of my identity is the Kru tribe of Liberia. A warrior tribe, they were seafarers. They evaded slavery and I hold such pride in that history. I carry that bravery, energy & "fight" every day & when fear bubbles up, I remember my tribe & my fears suddenly don't feel too bad.

The illustration that started it all, I consider this a "foundation piece" that I keep coming back to it in order to steer myself toward my voice. Movement, patterns, colors, whimsy, the aesthetic in this still speaks to me! #themermancam #JustinCampbell #theartofmermancam #Illustrator #Kidlit

So many great highlights and takeaways from the #scbwiNY26 conference on the SCBWI conference blog! Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @sibutp.bsky.social : scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit

Sorry for the lack of photos, have been enjoying more time in-person at #scbwiNY26 than posting. Do check the SCBWI conference blog for highlights/takeaways: scbwiconference.blogspot.com (run by @themermancam.bsky.social, who also took this selfie!) cont’d

Gearing up for SCBWI's 2026 Winter Conference! Excited to be joined by @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @sibutp.bsky.social this year as Team Blog! scbwiconference.blogspot.com/2026/01/meet...

Meet Team Blog 2026

Meet Team Blog 2026 Happy Conference! I am so ecstatic for this year's event! I can't wait to see old friends, network and meet new people, ...

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I am so excited & super thankful to The Highlights Foundation @highlightsfound.bsky.social for the Paula Cohen Scholarship for Picture Book Creators! My retreat is a week away and I can't wait to be in a beautiful place with other artists, focusing on my art. Words can't express it all!

Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a #KidLit creator, and DESSERT: scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/inte... #scbwisummer25 @scbwi.bsky.social #KidLit #SCBWI

Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...

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Congrats to @littlerainey.bsky.social (Gold), @karammitchell.com (Silver), @katriaraden.bsky.social (Bronze) & Amy Sharp (Bronze) on their Portfolio Showcase Awards! For more info about these & other awards, see: scbwiconference.blogspot.com/2025/07/wrap... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #KidLitArtists

Wrap Up and Awards Presentation

Wrap Up and Awards Presentation Presented by Sarah Baker (SCBWI Executive Director) & Sarah Diamond (Associate Director of Digital Content a...

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Even if you're not registered for #scbwisummer25, I encourage you to check out the SCBWI Conference blog, where @jaimetemairik.com @themermancam.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social are posting takeaways & highlights. SO MUCH GREAT INFO useful to #KidLit creators! scbwiconference.blogspot.com

I'm delighted to be joining Cece Bell, Zacharia Ohora, Laurent Linn, Cecilia Yung, & Pat Cummings in a 1/2 day illustrator's intensive called FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art Of Visual Humor at SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Hope you'll join us! #SCBWI #KidLit #KidLitArt cc: @scbwi.bsky.social

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

While you gear up for the conference, check out the amazing portfolios submitted for the Portfolio Showcase: www.scbwi.org/submissions/... And make sure you tune in at the end of the conference to see who our 2025 Summer Conference winners are! @scbwi.bsky.social

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Woohoo, the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference kicks off this wknd! Jolie Stekly @cuppajolie.bsky.social, Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social & Jaime Temairik will be posting highlights & takeaways on the Conference Blog at scbwiconference.blogspot.com #scbwisummer25 #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social

"Meet Team Blog and their support staff!"- Jolie Team Blog meeting was a success! @cuppajolie.bsky.social , Jaime Temairik, and I are SO ready! Especially now that we have our "emotional AND technical support staff" -Jaime So thankful to have these two lovely humans as part of Team Blog this year!

So excited to be attending the 2025 SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference @scbwi.bsky.social! And this year, I will be attending as Captain of Team Blog! Super grateful! I can't wait to log on, lock in and learn!

Take a look at the CBIG 2025 Illustration Directory! I've had the privilege of being a part of this great community that creates resources and access for illustrators! Follow @cbignyc.bsky.social to see all the wonderful things the organization is doing! www.cbig-nyc.com/directory

Art by CBIG Members

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passing the scbwi #kidlit blogging baton to the amazing @themermancam.bsky.social - feeling grateful in this finale post: scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/06/lee-...

Lee Wind & Justin Campbell: Baton Pass Interview, Part 1

The moment has arrived! After 14 and a half years of blogging for SCBWI, I'll be passing the blogging baton to the wonderful Justin Campbell...

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Blog 4/4 from Guest Blogging! "Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist" Last installment of a wonderful experience. ENJOY! "Hey, being an artist can be hard. It is vulnerable work but such IMPORTANT work." scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/reco...

Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist

Bonjour, and welcome back to the SCBWI Official Blog! My name is Justin, and I am a pre-published author/illustrator and professional perfor...

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Blog 3/4 from my guest blogging back in October! “My Creative Mapping: The Roadmap I Use to Navigate My Imagination” 😌😌😌 scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/my-c...

My Creative Mapping: The Roadmap I Use to Navigate My Imagination

Hi there, and welcome back! I'm Justin, the guest blogger of the month here on the Official SCBWI Blog! About me: I am a pre-published autho...

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Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION!@caitdarfler.com · 2y ago

"Parting is such sweet sorrow" Until next time friends! @themermancam.bsky.social @adriakarlsson.bsky.social @anneappert.bsky.social

Thanks to @cuppajolie.bsky.social @themermancam.bsky.social @leewind.bsky.social aka #SCBWITeamBlog! You can see conference highlights, takeaways, & more at scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit #scbwiNY25

MORE BLOG CONTENT! This was my second entry to the SCBWI Official Blog! @scbwi.bsky.social “My Portfolio Planning: How I Get Inspired, Organized and READY TO GO!” Also, special shoutout to Lee Wind for inviting me to guest blog! @leewind.bsky.social Enjoy! scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/my-p...

My Portfolio Planning: How I Get Inspired, Organized and READY TO GO!

Hey hey! Back again for Week Two of guest blogging and so excited to share more of my journey!  For those who are new, I’m Justin Campbell, ...

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Let’s GOOOOO! @scbwi.bsky.social

Back in October, I had the privilege to be invited to write for The Official SCWBI Blog! @scbwi.bsky.social This was my first entry for my guest blogging! “The Art of Discipline” Enjoy! 🤗🤓 scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-...

"The Art of Discipline”: On Generating Skills, Routine and Motivation

Hello there!  My name is Justin and I am a pre-published author/illustrator based in NYC, with an enthusiasm for mermaids and all things fol...

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Excellent #SCBWITeamBlog pre-conference meeting! @leewind.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social @dontate.bsky.social @themermancam.bsky.social Jaime Temairik & I are excited about #scbwiSummer24 starting soon! We're posting highlights, takeaways, & updates at: scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit