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Gela Kalaitzidis

@gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social

I make picture books (B&N Best of 2022). Former VFX artist. Living in Venice Beach w/ kids, cats, Greek husband & a snake named Slim Shady. Repped by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social www.gelakalaitzidis.com

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard community! Today is Bring Your Snake to Soccer Practice Day! I’m an author/illustrator represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social. I’m currently available for KidLit illustration projects & collaborations. Portfolio: gelakalaitzidis.com #KidLitArtists #KidLit

Watercolor illustration of an African American girl in a soccer outfit running exhausted with a snake on her shoulders while playing soccer.

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

From Elmo to Koala. Another ‘then & now’ commissioned portrait I recently made. Love that Dakota is growing up while still holding on to stuffed animals. Just like me! @eastwestlit.bsky.social #KidLitArtists #KidLit

watercolor illustration of a five-year-old girl playing soccer with her stuffed animal, a koala bear

A watercolor illustration of a two-year-old girl in her pajamas carrying an Elmo stuffed doll and a snuggly blanket.

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Sometimes I make commission portraits for Walgrove Elementary. This was a repeat customer. Savannah, five years ago, was obsessed with Mr. Fox, today, it's all Maisey the cat! I love turning portraits into stories, not just pictures. @eastwestlit.bsky.social #KidLitArtists #KidLit

Watercolor illustration of Savannah, a ten-year-old girl holding her pet Maisey. The cat is almost as big as her.

Watercolor illustration of Savannah dancing in a pink polkadot dress, wearing large yellow rainboots, and holding her toy Mr. Fox in her hand. It looks like the toy and Savannah are looking at each other.

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Hi Bluesky! My first #KidlitArtPostcard post ✨ I’m Gela Kalaitzidis. I make picture books for kids. I love stories with a touch of magical realism—like brushing your teeth with a pet snake. Rep’d by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social 📚gelakalaitzidis.com #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday

An illustration of a little girl and a snake in a bathroom brushing their teeth. A text block at the bottom says "Gela Kalaitzidis, author & illustrator, www.gelakalaitzidis.com"

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

On a busy scale from 1-10 I'm 10! Last week of summer break and I'm panicking. Lovely illustration!

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I second this! This book is just as impressive as the rangers it describes. 👍

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Excited to share that my illustration is chosen to represent this year's SCBWI CenCal's Writers & Illustrators Day! CATCHING THE CREATIVE WAVE I'll be there, and looking forward to meeting all you #Kidlit peeps. www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

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Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Here we go! My first Bluesky post is a farewell to summer splash! Let the "calm" kidlit world begin. Happy to be on this platform. #kidlit #illustration @eastwestlit.bsky.social

An illustration of chaos on a packed beach

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