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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

So excited to share this news with Rebecca!

Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

It’s #NationalIllustrationDay2025 with @qbcentre #nationalillustrationday I’m near the end of a big #picturebookdeadline, so other #illustrators will know the feeling of being buried in the ‘cave’! Celebrating by sharing Finding Forgiveness, written by @rebeccagardynlivington, by @macbookkids

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Today is the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. For all those celebrating the holiday traditions, I hope you find forgiveness and enjoy the new beginnings. This image from Finding Forgiveness, a beautiful story by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, a children’s book illustrator and I have a new picture book out! Here’s a new piece from Finding Forgiveness, written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published @mackidsbooks.bsky.social This is a story about sisterhood, during Rosh Hashanah

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Finding Forgiveness, a story set during the ceremony of Tashlich, during the Jewish New Year. Two sisters symbolically cast away their regrets from the previous year by throwing pieces of bread into water, reflecting on their past mistakes @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

FINDING FORGIVENESS is out in the world TODAY! 🎉 A book about sisterhood, making amends & forgiving ourselves, all set against the backdrop of Rosh Hashanah & Tashlich. TY @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social, @dianamayoillo.bsky.social & @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social.🥳

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

“Finding Forgiveness is a loving, heartwarming picture book about empathy, sisterhood, and finding the courage to ask for forgiveness—and having the grace to give it—both to others and to ourselves.” Beautifully written by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It’s publication day! Finding Forgiveness is out now on the US! Written by the fabulous @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social and published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social. Look at the gloss in that cover! #illustration #newbook #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Today is National Sisters Day! (Who knew?!) Thankful for my own sis who I don't get to see as often as I'd like (love you, D!)❤️ And just a reminder that FINDING FORGIVENESS comes out THIS TUESDAY 8/5! 🎉 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social @dianamayoillo.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Such a great review- thanks for sharing, Rebecca!

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

A wonderful Kirkus review for Finding Forgiveness! Gardyn Levington’s rhyming couplets skillfully capture the narrator’s emotional journey, while Mayo’s deftly illustrated, light-filled spreads and pastel colors convey the joy of the holiday @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

TY Kirkus Reviews for this review of FINDING FORGIVENESS by me & the fabulous @dianamayoillo.bsky.social 🥳 Out on 8/5/25 & avail for pre-order now! 😊). Read the full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

You can preorder Finding Forgiveness from today until Friday with 25% discount! @Barnesandnoble have a 25% discount on ALL preorders, when you use code PREORDER25 at checkout Exclusive to B&N members it includes an add10% discount for Premium members #BNPreorder @mackidsbooks @rebeccagardynlevington

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Phew! It’s a GOOD day. I’ve just completed the artwork for a #picturebook! 🥳 I’ve really enjoyed painting this project - but you’ll have to wait a year till I can show you the fruits of my labour! 😅 For now, a rest… @shannonstocker_ @randomhousekids #illustration

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

It’s #worldbookday #worldbookday2025 I’m grateful to be creating books each day, painting pictures for little people. It’s also #kidlitartpostcard day - I’m Diana Mayo, currently working with @randomhousekids @mackidsbooks @fsgbooks Contact Andrea Morrison at #WritersHouse #illustration

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Chris Haughton @chrishaughton.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this. www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...

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AI and copyright - blog - Chris Haughton - AI and copyright

The blog of designer and author Chris Haughton. Chris was listed in Time magazine's DESIGN 100 for his fair trade design work for PEOPLE TREE.

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carlydraws @carlydraws.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta... there is also a survey that can be filled in on the gov site, too. it's very long and a pain to fill in, but will hopefully be taken into consideration. closes 25 feb

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Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence - Intellectual Property Office - Citizen Space

Find and participate in activities run by Intelluctual Property Office

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

US FOLKS! Finding Forgiveness is available to pre-order today at Barnes & Noble with 25% discount on ALL preorders! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout. Exclusive to B&N members + extra 10% discount for Premium @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #illustration @barnesandnoble.com

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

After what seems like one of the world’s most tumultuous years, certain that I can remember, let’s wish for fresh hope and new beginnings. Happy New Year Everyone! #illustration #kidlitart #happynewyear

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Wishing you all a very happy and restful Christmas! 🤶 🎄👼 #illustration #kidlit #angels #picturebooks #childrensbook

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

It’s just bloody awful and incomprehensible how ‘they’ can think it’s ok!

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

It’s VERY windy here in the UK - take care folks! #illustration from #snowghost written by #tonymitton published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Hello! 👋 My name is Denis, and I'm a children's book illustrator based in Sofia, Bulgaria. I like bold lines, wonky shapes, crooked perspective, and limited palettes. You can check out more of my work at www.denisillustrates.com #kidlitart #art #illustration

Illustration of a young boy laying in the grass with his eyes closed. There is a blue bike next to him and the shadows of two clouds above him

Illustration of a green dragon flying above autumnal hills, carrying a pink purse

Illustration of a young girl peeking out of a house, sending a paper plane out flying in the wind

Illustration of a child dressed as a ghost wearing a white bedsheet with cutouts for their eyes, sitting on top of a washing machine, getting greeted by a real ghost

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day - Hi, I’m Diana, an illustrator living just outside London, UK. I’m busy working on picture books with @randomhousekids.bsky.social & @mackidsbooks.bsky.social but I’m always open to conversations for the future! Please contact Andrea Morrison at Writers Writers House

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Here’s a post for on my website about my work for this year’s #folktaleweek www.dianamayo.com

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Thanks for sharing your original and funny work here, Nicola, and being a #folktale champion here on #bluesky!

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Diana Mayo @dianamayoillo.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Thanks (not sure if this was the ending you’d guessed!)

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