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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Autumn, #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I create for picture books, middle grade, and more! I’d love to connect with you! #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Alice’s indecision makes for some very silly compromises, but it isn’t all a laugh. When one avoided choice leaves her with the worst regret ever, can Alice finally decide what to do – and what kind of friend to be, both to others and to herself? #DVpit #DVart #PB #LGBT #ND

A watercolor-and-pencil drawing of an elementary school girl reading several books at once, including one hanging from her headband by a string. She has short hair on one side and long on the other, and is wearing unmatched socks and shoes. Her expression is cheerful and a little anxious.

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Esme stifles her inner dragon‘s fidget-flap-roar in order to fit in at school, but she will need the courage to be the whole autistic Esme — wings, wiggles, warmth and all — if she wants to truly help a struggling classmate… and herself. #DVpit #DVart #PB #ND #LGBT

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Devin gets along SO easily with ducks. But befriending other human kids is MUCH harder, even with first-rate field notes! Disheartened, she seeks refuge in her duckiest hobby… and finds not only full-fledged joy, but a surprising path to the friendship she’s longed for. #DVpit #DVart #PB #LGBT #ND

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’m at my hand OT place and the receptionist just said “Happy Birthday tomorrow! Oh look, you’re the same age as my mom!” 😱😱😱 Nope… I graduated high school in the year 2000, which is like not even 10 years ago, right?! How could she be a real grown up?? 😂😂😂

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

First year at Orange County Children’s Book Festival 📚 & it was lovely! I connected with readers, librarians, artists, & more, and especially enjoyed spending time with awesome #scbwisocal author & illustrator colleagues. There are more Safe Space books out in the universe today making it kinder!🪐🚀❤️

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’m so excited to be part of the Orange County Children’s Book Festival on September 20th from 12-3! 📚 Come say hi to local kidlit authors and illustrators at our #scbwi_socal booth! Enjoy our books —and some games! 📍 Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA Free parking/admission

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I create for picture books, middle grade, and more! I’d love to connect with you! #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Got this eclipse photo through a telescope!! Needed some sky magic today. 🌘🔭✨

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. (I’m ready for a change this season… and hoping it will be hope!) I’d love to connect with you! #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, representation, social justice, and joy. I’d love to connect with you! Seeking representation 🎨📚❤️ #12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you! #amquerying #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard 🪐 illustration from What is a Safe Space? by 🏳️‍⚧️ activist Stevie Bees, illustrated by me!

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Biggest downside of resting my right hand and using my left hand for art? THIS FACE!! 🥺 “MOM!! WHY ARE YOU DOING WORK STUFF WITH YOUR DOG-PETTING HAND?!?!”

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Today’s leftie art! 💪 Right hand/wrist is still super sore… seeing a physical therapist tomorrow. Fingers crossed they can help!!!

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Okapi is my favourite animal on the planet (besides dragons!) I love to visit them at the San Diego zoo!!

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

My left-handed art for the day! Maybe I’ll become ambidextrous???

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

More practice with my non-dominant hand! ✍️ Does anyone know why it's easier to draw with it than to write?? 🧐

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Yay, progress! Noooo, smudges! 🤣

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

As frustrating as this tendinitis is, I’m also enjoying rewiring my brain to the left! It’s as intense as language immersion 😅 Thankful my sister and I spent hours in the 80’s teaching ourselves to write with our left hands and our toes 😄 Have any of you tried to train yourself ambidextrous, too?

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It’s been 12 days of tendinitis or something in my right hand. I can’t even pet my dog with it without pain. I’m trying to draw with my left and it’s kind of going OK but it’s just not at all the same. I feel like the part of me that connects my mind to my body and my body to the world is missing 🥺

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, representation, social justice, and joy. I’d love to connect with you! Seeking representation ❤️ #12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you! #12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Happy Autism Acceptance Month from this autistic creative. See more here, and feel free to ask questions ❤️ carrieschneiderauthorillustrator.com/2022/04/23/i...

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

You’re safe to be visible with me. I celebrate you and I fight for a safe world for you. Shirt by @steviebees.bsky.social #TransDayOfVisibility

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Local friends, I have copies here for sale! I’d love to sign them for you, too! Other friends, you can buy them here square.link/u/Y9zvNvuh or be sponsored for a free copy here! steviesafespaces.com/what-is-a-sa... ❤️❤️❤️

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I’m so excited that our book is out!!!! Written by Stevie Bees, illustrated by me! 🥹 Available for order through our indie publisher and coming to bookstores soon! It’s my publishing debut as illustrator, and I truly believe it can help make the world kinder!! Here's the link: square.link/u/Y9zvNvuh

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I applied! Fingers crossed. Thank you to @pbrisingstars.bsky.social and everyone making the mentorships happen! ❤️🤩#PBRisingStars

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. Happy to connect with you! 12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This lovely review of our book from Mama Nous is making me cry! 🥹 www.instagram.com/reel/DVGxaMl...

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I love that my mom found out about the “Melt 🧊” hat and immediately started knitting! Craftivists, look here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... “In the 1940’s, Norwegians wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation…All proceeds go to immigrant aid agencies”

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I'm SO excited to join Lyric, Rebecca, and their publishing team on Autism, Identity and Me Adult Guide. I’m grateful for their trust in me and for the opportunity to use my art to help empower and support other autistic adults!

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SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Good things are happening to our members this month! WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? illustrated by member Carrie Schneider debuts this month by Barnstormer Publishing! Please, share the exciting news with your friends and preorder your copy here: square.link/u/Y9zvNvuh @carrieschneider.bsky.social

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Friends near Chicago, this promises to be a beautiful, healing gathering for survivors of SA/DV (like me and many I love). THRIVE 📍 Whisper Room at Johnny Cabs, Burr Ridge 🕡 Thu, Jan 29 | 6:30–9pm 🎟️ Free 🎨 Art • 🎶 Music • 📖 Storytelling 💛 Survivor-centered, trauma-informed, all are welcome

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! Here’s some little-free-library fun. And all my hopes for a better, kinder, safer year going forward! #12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I loved drawing this! I’ve loved every minute of this work with @steviebees.bsky.social I hope 2026 brings change to a better world — and I hope I can help make it happen!!

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Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator @carrieschneider.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Hello, #KidLitArtPostcard community! Here’s some middle-grade art joy for you! 👋 I’m a queer, neurodivergent author & illustrator creating for a kinder world. Seeking representation! #12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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