See the Tweet here! https://twitter.com/KWindness Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Kaz, a #neurodivergent#LGBTQ+ #kidlit illustrator and author. My sweet spot is lush, textural, FUNNY #PB or #chapterbook illustrations starring cute, quirky, or spooky characters. Rep'd by @DevilWrsBowTies http://WindnessBooks.com
HAPPY NEWS! My debut written and illustrated picture book, "Swim, Jim!" (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books) was just accepted into the 2022 Society of Illustrators Original Art Show, showcasing the best children's book illustration. This has been a goal of... Continue Reading →
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The "Swim, Jim!" Blog Tour giveaway was so popular, I thought you should have another chance at a signed book, plush, and crocodile swag. As you've probably heard, my debut picture book "Swim, Jim!" debuted this month. To celebrate, I'm running a new... Continue Reading →
If you are a children's book illustrator or an instructor teaching children's book illustration, you are welcome to use this new dummy book template I created. 32-pages is the most common layout, as are separate endpapers as shown here. Using... Continue Reading →
Link to Publisher's Listing HERE. Get SIGNED copies from Boulder Book Store HERE. Amazon Link HERE. WINNER Colorado Book Awards: https://kazwindness.blog/2023/06/12/swim-jim-colorado-book-award-winner/ Original Art Show jury selection: https://kazwindness.blog/2022/11/14/swim-jim-2022-society-of-illustrators-original-art-show/ "Swim, Jim!" activity sheets below. Here is a black-and-white PDF. There are color... Continue Reading →
It’s here! Unboxing author copies of SWIM, JIM! #SwimJim Follow The Cuddlefish Academy on TikTok for all things #kidlitart Unboxing video is here!: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTds6UjSU/?k=1
It's SWIM, JIM! blog tour time!!! Be sure to watch for the blog interviews and enter to win this awesome gift package pictured below.- 1 signed copy of SWIM, JIM!- 1 crocodile plush with bubble noises- 1 inner tube floatie-... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/IX-FWCpsmyE Sneak peek video on how I illustrated SWIM, JIM! Out May, preorder today! https://www.tiktok.com/@cuddlefishacademy And follow me on all your social media sites! https://linktr.ee/KazWindness
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