Improve your art overnight with these 5 illustration tips! Would you add anything? By request, here are graphics with explanations for each art tip. Check out my Reels for the full video and come learn from us at CuddlefishAcademy.com. Your... Continue Reading →
Essential Resources For Writers, Illustrators, and Creatives Any books you'd add? Comment! And remember to take classes on writing and illustrating children's books at CuddlefishAcademy.com Note: I've included Amazon affiliate links for convenience, but please support your local indie bookstores... Continue Reading →
A Guide to Reading and Promoting Picture Books
I'm an autistic author and illustrator and mom to an autistic kiddo and here are my favorite autism-affirming children's books created by autistic/neurodivergent authors and illustrators. I will update as new titles become available. I've included Amazon affiliate links as... Continue Reading →
5 Quick Tips for Illustrating a Graphic Novel! The examples here are from “Worm and Caterpillar are Friends,” recipient of the Theodore Suess Geisel honor. For more help with graphic novels, check out CuddlefishAcademy.com #kidlit #graphicnovel #illustration
The number one issue I see when reviewing PB manuscripts is the writer doesn't know what kind of book they are writing. This means the story or concept loses direction and becomes a mish-mash of too many things. To help... Continue Reading →
Noteworthy Sequel Alert! I spy "Bitsy Bat, Team Star," "BAT and the Business of Ferrets" by @elanakarnold, and "AWAY" by @megan_e_freeman_writer in this morning's @publisherswkly book news. Characters you love with more stories to love? I'm a fan! (And yes, lots of autistics relate to... Continue Reading →
It's Jon Klassen, The Big Red Dog, and me??? Spotted in @publisherswkly! Full article here:https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/97129-in-brief-february-20-2025.html?oly_enc_id=0806A3430278D0U Check out Bitsy Bat, Team Star and find info, lesson plans, and activities at BitsyBat.com! 😍 Thanks to @boulderbookstore for hosting me at Superior Elementary to share "Bitsy... Continue Reading →
Thanks for celebrating “Bitsy Bat, Team Star” with me on Sunday, February 16th! Fun story time at the new Barnes & Noble in Superior, Colorado! Great seeing so many friends! A few photos from the day. #bitsybat #kidsbooks #booksigning @simonkids... Continue Reading →
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