Our first review for WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS and it's a STAR from Kirkus! I can't wait for you to meet these characters. Reserve your copy today! https://linktr.ee/KazWindness #WORMandCATERPILLAR #BookReview #EarlyReader #GN #schoollibrary #PictureBook #childrensbook
Hello #PortfolioDay! It's me, Kaz! I'm a freelance illustrator and writer based in Denver. My sweet spot is character-driven picture books w/loads of humor & feels. Here's an inside peek at BITSY BAT, SCHOOL STAR out June '23 from SimonKIDS.... Continue Reading →
NEWS!!! WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! This means the world to me and I'm so excited for WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS to fly into the hands of emerging readers. You can... Continue Reading →
Today is BITSY BAT, SCHOOL STAR cover reveal day! HOORAY! I'm SO excited to share Bitsy's story with you. Snag your SIGNED and doodled copies from The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop here: http://www.BitsyBat.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx1gTpI3T6Q SimonKIDS#BITSYBAT#CoverReveal#autismawareness#autismacceptance#autismappreciation#picturebooks#bats#bat
I just learned that WORM AND CATERPILLAR ARE FRIENDS is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! I'm so excited for this book about acceptance to fly into the hands of emerging readers. Pre-orders are available now! The early bird... Continue Reading →
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 →
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