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Kristin Taylor @mstaylor-art.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Reading ‘That’s Not My Name!’ by @anooshasyed.com & discussing the importance of people saying our names correctly Lesson comes from @antiracistarted.bsky.social #EduSky

Mini name designs in hand decorated frames

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Tales from the Enchanted Forest @fromenchanted.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Have you listened to our latest episode? It features the "Love like Salt" Trope which is when a princess gets exiled for telling her father she loves him like salt. One of our inspirations came from @anooshasyed.com's retelling of the Pakistani version in her book "The Salt Princess."

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Educator and #PenguinClasroomPartner Nawal Qarooni shares why @anooshasyed.com's THAT’S NOT MY NAME is a must-have #BackToSchool picture book for your classroom or library! #ad

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 21/06/2025

This is Lesson #1 in my new series “10 Lessons from 10 Years”; a look back at the messy, non-linear career journey that got me to where I am now.

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 11/06/2025

I made a video walking you through my entire TEN YEAR career journey year by year. From my first book deal to burnout, creative pivots, and figuring out how to be an artist and a parent at the same time. Watch here: youtu.be/QzfOuBQqJD0

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 10/06/2025

Every artist has their own journey, and I want to share mine with you. In this new Youtube video, I go over my 10 YEAR art timeline and all its ups and downs. From graduating school in 2015, to now as an award-winning #illustrator of 40 books. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzfO...

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From Burning Out to Bestseller ✸ My 10-Year Art Career Journey

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Mirto - Looking for representation @mirtocomune.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Follow and check out people who are currently in the field to see what they’ve experienced! @anooshasyed.com has a super useful YT channel in which she gives so many amazing tips about the kidlit industry, like how to organize a portfolio, how to choose an agent, and many more! (3/4)

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 16/05/2025

My book LOST STICK won the Blue Spruce award of the Forest of Reading; Canada’s largest recreational reading program! ✨✨✨ I was told that 10k schoolchildren across Canada voted for my book. Thank you kids and the Ontario Library Association! I am now a multi-award winner hehe

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 28/04/2025

Really enjoyed the webinar by @anooshasyed.com today offered by @scbwisfneb.bsky.social ! When I grow up, I want to be a successful freelance illustrator 🤩 #kidlit

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 26/04/2025

Say hello to my new portfolio!! 🙌 A hub for everything Anoosha, all my creative work, and my free accessible art resources! Check it out at anooshasyed.com

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

A Pakistani #picturebook folktale from @anooshasyed.com proves that being true to oneself is always best. THE SALT PRINCESS from @harpercollinsca.bsky.social is as vibrant in its storytelling as it is in its artwork. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/04/the-...

Book cover of The Salt Princess retold by Anoosha Syed, part of the Everlasting Tales series, shows a princess on a horse and a princess painting by the shore.

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Bookelicious @bookelicious.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🌙 Check out our robust collection of children's books about #Ramadan, including these brand new titles! www.bookelicious.com/search/?q=ra... @marziehabbas.bsky.social, @anooshasyed.com, Inda Ahmad Zahri, Wahab Algarmi, Razeena Omar Gutta, Zayneb Haleem #RamadanMubarak #kidlit #edusky

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Thursday at 8PM EST, I’ll be joined by the astounding Anoosha Syed @anooshasyed.com live on insta #anooshasyed #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

👋 Every week I have a “Gab ‘n’ Doodle” on Instagram Live. I have on guest kidlit illustrators and we chat while we make art. Afterwards, they’re posted to my Instagram and my YouTube: youtube.com/@studiohoffm... 👀 This Thursday at 8pm ET, I’ll welcome @anooshasyed.com !

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 11/03/2025

UPDATE on Mahmoud Khalil from his lawyers and his wife: "Today I spoke to Mahmoud and he is healthy and his spirits are undaunted by his predicament." (Legal team now includes ACLU, CCR.)

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Amy E. Greer, attorney for Mahmoud Khalil provided the following update this evening:

First, importantly, today I spoke to Mahmoud and he is healthy and his spirits are undaunted by his predicament. He also greatly appreciates, and, typically for him, is moved by the extraordinarily broad and steadfast support he has received from a variety of communities that understand what is at stake. He is in ICE custody in Louisiana, and arrangements have been made for local attorneys to visit him today and tomorrow.

The remarks by government officials, including the President, on social media only confirm the purpose – and illegality – of Mahmoud's detention. He was chosen as an example to stifle entirely lawful dissent in violation of the First Amendment. While tomorrow or thereafter the government may cite the law or process, that toothpaste is out of the tube and irreversibly so. The government’s objective is as transparent as it is unlawful, and our role as Mahmoud’s lawyers is to ensure it does not prevail.

Today Mahmoud's legal team, which includes Kyle Barron, CLEAR, the Center for Constitutional Rights, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Amy Greer filed a motion to compel in federal court in the Southern District of New York, as part of the habeas corpus petition filed on his behalf over the weekend, seeking an order requiring the government to return to New York for any immigration proceedings.

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Chris Stewardson @chrisstewardson.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

My friend Qusay is 18 years old and living in Gaza, Palestine. Because of israel’s genocide, prices for basic necessities continue to skyrocket. Please contribute and share to help. gofund.me/ec041047

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Donate to Help A Displaced Family in Rafah, organized by Maeve Brind'Amour

This campaign is to raise money for the family of Qusai, an 18 year-old who has bee… Maeve Brind'Amour needs your support for Help A Displaced Family in Rafah

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 02/03/2025

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 I pray that everyone has blessed month of peace, self-improvement, spiritual growth and forgiveness. I have such FOMO since I am not able to fast this year again but hope to make the most of Ramadan in the ways that I can.

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 10/02/2025

Google Calendar has removed key cultural events from their site including: • Pride Month • Black History Month • Holocaust Remembrance Day • Jewish Heritage • Hispanic Heritage • Indigenous People Month

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 10/02/2025

Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork. Thread: #kidlit

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 06/02/2025

♥️My new book THE SALT PRINCESS is on sale until 2/7!♥️ Use code PREORDER25 at Barnes&Noble for a 25% discount on all upcoming books, plus another 10% off for Premium members! This is a great time to preorder all your favourite new books :) Find it here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-salt-p...

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 04/02/2025

Thinking about illustrating children’s books but not sure where to start? Here are 6 ways to work as a children’s illustrator ✏️📚 #kidlit Thread:

6 Ways to Work as a Children’s Illustrator
(Not all children’s book illustration jobs are the same! Here are the main categories in publishing and how they differ.)

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 04/02/2025

I’m so lucky that I have online friends spread out in the animation, kidlit, comics and YouTube spheres! I haven’t been in touch much with my animation pals since shifting more to publishing, and especially since leaving twitter, so it’s so nice to see everyone here again and how they’ve been 🥹

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Pip Wren @lollibeepop.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

We stand with Canada and Mexico!

An illustration with the Canadian and Mexican flag that says "F*ck the tariffs. Stand against authoritarianism. Stand with our neighbors."

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 01/02/2025

In the middle of client work, I’d fantasize about all the personal art I’d create when I’d finally have time. Whenever my schedule miraculously cleared I’d find myself doing literally ANYTHING but art.

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CoolGirlArts 🖤 To Feel a Pleasing Thing 🤍 @coolg1319.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I do commissions and I'm told that I underprice my stuff. I understand what they mean but was unsure about raising prices out of fear of losing potential customers. But this is starting to remove that fear. 😄 If you do commissions, I highly recommend you read this! Thanks @anooshasyed.com 💛

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The Book Burrow @thebookburrowtexas.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

All right y’all, so here’s the deal. We’re struggling. Our monthly goal is to sell 1500 books. This month, we’ve sold less than 400. We need your help. We HAVE to sell 1500 books by the end of Feb to keep our doors open. This was supposed to be a video, but Bluesky can't do 2 mins of video(Thread)

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 31/01/2025

Finished watched Elementary; ugh this show was amazing and I love these two. Def my favourite Sherlock adaptation Now I need another easy-going show to watch!

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 30/01/2025

Are you undercharging for your work? ✏️Here are 5 signs it’s time to raise your rates. Scroll to see the key signs you’re undercharging and what you can do about it. #arttips

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 20/01/2025

January is #MuslimHeritageMonth and it is all about celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Muslim communities. Here are some books I love from Muslim creators (including myself!) #kidlit ⬇️🌙📖

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Marzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Wohooo!! So happy @anooshasyed.com and my book won the Muslim Book Award 2024! Can't wait for our shiny new stickers to arrive!

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Marzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I’m so happy to I get to share this simple rhyming text with the youngest readers. Full of joy and Muslim and Pakistani traditions! This and Friday Fun make great 🎁s too! #kidlitauthor #marziehabbas @littlebeebooks #anooshasyed #boardbook #booklove #muslimlit #muslimbooks @anooshasyed.com

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 15/01/2025

✨ My 2024 Artist Salary Breakdown ✨ This year was a unique one for me as I was navigating maternity leave while continuing my career as a freelance author/illustrator. With half the year off, I expected a major dip in income. But surprisingly, I still reached six figures. Here’s how:

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

$1,131,794,901 That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns. Well, the planet is burning. Don't let them look away.

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 07/01/2025

Here’s what I got up to in 2024 as an illustrator and new mom! 🎒✏️

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 26/12/2024

Happy holidays everyone!!! ✨#illustration

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 17/12/2024

#artvsartist Between pregnancy, maternity leave, and my move to Texas, I didn’t do any personal art this year! I had four book releases and did some diary comics but hope to do more experimental stuff next year! See my past years below ✨

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Eori | いおり @eoritokunaga.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

What an exciting morning with @scbwi.bsky.social SoCal! Thank you @anooshasyed.com for the presentation and for taking the time to answer all our questions! 😍 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #author #illustrator #childrensbook

Cover from Anoosha Syed’s author debut book “That’s Not My Name!”

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 08/12/2024

Yippee! LOST STICK was accepted into the SOI annual exhibit 🥰 #kidlit

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Marzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Just two sleeps before the release of Friday Fun, I thought it would be cute to doodle a mini-me and my over-the-top excitement! Also, it’s illustrated by @anooshasyed.com (a dream come true) and my publisher is amazing @littlebeebooks 🎈

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 05/12/2024

Some picture books have a second ‘secret’ cover under their jacket… here are the two covers for my book LOST STICK! #kidlit

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 29/11/2024

If you’ve ever wanted to purchase an original painting or print from me, now is your chance! 🌸🙌 @gallerynucleus.bsky.social has their Black Friday sale from now until Dec 2nd. Use code THANKS20 for 20% off! gallerynucleus.com/artists/anoo...

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 29/11/2024

Did you know it’s #nationalillustrationday today? I’ve been illustrating for almost a decade, and while I mostly do children’s books, I also dabble in editorial and surface illustration!

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