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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

A wee reminder that my e-book on publishing is available now! ✨ Check it out here: caleatkinson.gumroad.com/l/wordsandpi...

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Hi friends! To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created 'Words and Pictures', an e-book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes to making books! Available now! tinyurl.com/Words-and-Pi... ✨✨✨

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'Words and Pictures' - 100 things I've learned making books

To mark 10 years working as a published children’s author and illustrator, I’ve created this book amassing all the things I’ve learned, think about, and continue trying to be better at when it comes t...

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Today marks 10 years since my first book ‘To the Sea’ was published, and in many ways my start in children’s publishing! 🥳✨ 10 YEARS!! I am so unbelievably grateful to work in this industry, and get to tell my stories. Thanks to any of you out there who may have read one of my books 🙌 ❤️

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Hi friends! I'm giving away original Simon drawings for anyone that pre-orders the upcoming 6th, and last, Simon and Chester book, 'Super Business'! 👻 #art #books #kidlit #kidlitart

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Happy Mother's Day! 🌻 A portrait of my Mom from the dedication in my picture book 'Sir Simon' 😊 #art #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #mothersday

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

'I roll down hills!' I hope you all are enjoying some spring weather ☀️ - From my book 'Explorers of the Wild' 🌲

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

'Dog Day Afternoon' 🐶 I had fun playing with this limited colour palette #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #art #dogs

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I'm excited to say that this June will mark my 10th year working as a published author! 10!!! Madness. 😵‍💫 I decided to put together a book talking about 100 things I've learned in 10 years, working on 25 books. I'm working to have it done by this June, and I hope it will be helpful to others! 📚

Cover concept for 'Words and Pictures' book, talking about 100 things I have learned in publishing, working for 10 years on 25 books.

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Hey! I'm currently needing some dog drawing practice for my next book. Send me over a photo of your pooch and I may give try sketching em! 🐶 🐶🐶

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard ! I’m Cale, an author/ illustrator who loves playing with shapes and colours. I created the GN series 'Simon and Chester'👻, and am now excited to dip my feet back into the world of picture books! cale.ca 📚 Rep'd by Lori at @lkliterary.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

"He had the sneaking suspicion he was being watched" 🦀 Some art experimenting! #kidlitart #kidlit #art #illustration

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Here's the cover reveal for my 6th and final 'Simon and Chester' book! 'Super Business!'Coming out this September! Available for preorder now! 👻https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/704680/super-business-simon-and-chester-book-6-by-cale-atkinson/9781774880074 #kidlit #books

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I'm enjoying scrolling through all the kidlit postcards from today. You're all so talented! Reposting some that caught my 👀✨

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

This pig is everything. Full stop. Also love the textures in the piece! 🙌

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Love the warmth and texture in this piece!

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Another lovely palette! And a great comfy chair 👌

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“I love noodles!” Proclaimed Ellie From the book ‘Pasta Night’ **🍝 **Not a real book #art #illustration #pasta #noodles #kidlit #kidlitart #books #kidsbooks

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 👋 I’m Cale, an author and illustrator of picture books and graphic novels. Rep’d by Lori at @lkliterary.bsky.social I'm always trying to create stories with a balance of humor, heart, and a dash of the fantastic ✨ I also enjoy putting fancy hats on animals. 🎩 #kidlit

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Happy December 1st folks! ❄️ (and terrifying reminder that there are only 31 days left in 2024)

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 12/09/2024

✨ I'm so thrilled to announce I'm now represented by @lkliterary.bsky.social ! ✨ www.lkliterary.com/cale-atkinson Very excited to join the LK team, and can't wait to get some new books cooking!

Image of girl in sailboat from the picture book 'Off and Away'
Published by Hachette Books

Personal art of a girl and dog looking in a tide pool

Personal art of a boy climbing over a fence

Personal art of a professor whale at their desk

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 27/06/2024

Heading out to #ALAAC24 tomorrow! I'll be chatting with some wonderful book creators, and doing signings on both Saturday and Sunday 🙌 Look forward to seeing any of you there! #ALA #kidlit

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 22/06/2024

If you see this, quote reply with something summery from your portfolio! ☀️ #kidlitart #art #kidlit

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 20/06/2024

If any of you folks are interesting in seeing how I make my graphic novels, I put together this video a little while back! vimeo.com/872442189 It was originally made for an event, but I have since forgotten what one! 🤪 It was fun to put together tho, and includes a top notch cameo of Charlie 🐶

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Many Tiny Boxes - Studio Spotlight - Making a Graphic Novel

Cale Atkinson discussing his process making the 'Simon and Chester' graphic novel series. Simon and Chester are published by Tundra Books, and available…

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

Art from my first picture book 'To the Sea'! 🐳 Which will be 10 years old this coming year! Madness!! Time, you are a harsh beast. #art #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Artwork from my picture book 'To the Sea' Published in 2015
Under Hachette Books

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 19/06/2024

Artwork from my picture book Sir Simon: Super Scarer #rewind #kidlit #kidlitart #boo

Artwork from Sir Simon - Super Scarer Published in 2018 by Tundra Books.

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 18/06/2024

I'm so excited to be heading to #ALA for the first time this year! I'll be doing some signings, and rambling about graphic novels at a couple panels 🤩 Hope to see any of you there!

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 18/06/2024

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! It's so nice seeing the community and tips that are being shared here (looking at you @charlenedraws.bsky.social and @debbieohi.com) I'm heavy feeling the social media fatigue from being on all the other spots, but looking forward to more time on here.

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

Hello #kidlit folks! I'm planning on posting and engaging more on this platform, as heard there is a lovely growing kidlit community here. My name is Cale Atkinson, an illustrator and author from Canada. I sometimes make picture books and graphic novels 👻 🌐 : cale.ca #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 15/06/2024

'Band Practice' A #rewind from some of my travel inspired art :) . . . . #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #travel #art

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 06/06/2024

‘Walk and talk’ It has been a while since painting one of these travel inspired pieces, and I wanted to see if I could still do it. + chunky pug . . . #art #kidlit #kidlitart #illustraton #pug #travel

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 05/06/2024

Back in the day I had to trek up through our backyard forest, and climb this rock/fence everyday to reach the bus stop for school. . . . #rewind #art #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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