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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 · 23/06/2025

Thank you for sticking around Lorraine! Happy to have known you for so long!

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 22/06/2025

I’ll be covering a lot adjacent to that topic, but what specifically are you struggling with? I can try to talk on that if I have room somewhere!

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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 22/06/2025

Sadly (or not, depending on your perspective) the ‘hustle’ is a bigger part of the job than the art itself! Whether it’s being good at networking, putting yourself out there, or always trying to better yourself.

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

That’s what got me here!!! Everyone starts off as a beginner, but the ones who succeed are the people who keep pushing and believe in themselves to get better, especially thru all the ‘ugly art’. It’s a necessary part of the process haha. Read the full post here: open.substack.com/pub/anooshas...

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

Our school was small; so no internships, no visiting pros, no career pipeline like my friends had at CalArts or Sheridan. I didn’t have the same connections or resources, and it constantly felt like I was behind. SO I worked 10x harder to catch up. I wasn’t the best. But I was consistent.

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

In high school, being the only one who could kind of draw, I was the ‘art kid’. People would say ‘wow, you could work at Disney!!’ But uh… my work wasn’t great lol. I was a big fish in a small pond. I wasn’t good…. But I believed in myself and it made me want to get better!

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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

Shares are appreciated!! This is a super long, chunky video at 1.5hrs. I hope you enjoy it! I will also be sharing more in-depth blog posts in the comings days!

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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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anoosha syed ✏️ @anooshasyed.com · 23/04/2025

Find the full blog post here: open.substack.com/pub/anooshas...

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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 · 03/03/2025

Since it’s a way to be closer to God and fulfill one of our Pillars of faith. Of course, parenting in itself is an act of worship and there are other ways I can still participate. But it’s hard not to feel disconnected and wanting to do more. Hope that helps!

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

Partially it’s missing out on the community/‘solidarity’ aspect where everyone around you is fasting you feel a bit left out. And missing out on certain activities (like taraweeh prayer) bc of the baby. But also spiritually, not being able to fully partake in the most important month of the year…

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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

Obviously there are always exceptions and you can find plenty of amazing illustrators who do none of these things haha, but I hope this can be a good starting point for people who are confused!

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

✏️ Which of these skills do you already have, and which are you working on? Let me know in the comments!

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

✨ Can your characters express emotions clearly? Do your compositions create movement and flow? Can you maintain consistency across multiple pages? These are just a few of the essential skills every children’s book illustrator needs.

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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 · 05/02/2025

There’s no singular style, but there are trends and certain features people gravitate towards. You might just need kidlit specific pieces to round out your folio. But IMO I can see you doing well in chapter books or covers since your art is more mature! youtu.be/iS6cdSexLko?...

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9 Things you NEED in your Picture Book Portfolio

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