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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Introduce your budding bookworm to the wonderful world of Flashlight Press with our two board books: Are You My Monster? and I Love My Dragon. flashlightpress.com/are-you-my-m... flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @jodimoore.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Happy National Parents' Day! Today we're celebrating all of the parents! We salute you for every hug you give, every lunch you pack, every lesson you teach, every milestone you celebrate, and especially every book you read! @dlkgotts.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🎉 100 MILLION+ views! 🎉 We're incredibly grateful that these stories have reached millions of children, families, educators, and classrooms around the world through Storyline Online. linkly.link/2nW1b @sagaftra.org @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

There's something special about seeing an eagle in the wild. It's the second time in two days...I have to believe this a sign of better things to come. Happy birthday, USA 💕

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

An exceptional explanation of 'good art' by the main character in THEO OF GOLDEN by Allen Levi, for those who may be doubting their 'talent'...keeping making good art, people. The world needs it now more than ever. (And the book is truly 'good art' too! Loving it!) 🥰

Screenshot of page from Theo of Golden by Allen Levi describing what 'good art' is.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A little late to the party, but happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Working on a project and hoping it hops into someone's heart...(like, ya know, an editor or agent...just puttin' it out there.) 😁

Handcut collage with digital and traditional illustration of sheep jumping over chicken holding sign (Jodi Moore, Author Illustrator, writerjodimoore.com) blue sky, brown (wooden) mountains and green grass in background.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Happened upon a Pride event while traveling through Ohio and could not resist purchasing this shirt. LOVE the message!

Gray T-shirt with Community written on it, COMM in white, UNITY in blue.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Took my 5-year old (husband) for a ride on the 765 Steam Locomotive in Independence OH - super cool, from the opening New Orleans-style band to the open air Cigar Car); then visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Wings exhibit is fantastic (as is everything else, as always!) Go if you can!

Couple posing with Raccoon train mascot (in overalls and conductor hat) with two mini-flags in front of old time band playing in background under white tent.

Man in black shorts and shirt standing in front of yellow, orange and black Wings In Concert poster.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This morning, I noticed a strange clustering of dandelions in our yard. Upon closer inspection, I saw it was a rock concert. They were doing covers of the Stones, from their brilliant Flowers album.

Cluster of dandelions on green grass with gray box in middle, rocks on top.

Three rocks embellished with illustrative band instruments: drum, harmonica and guitar on crate. All 3 wearing sunglasses, one with red hat, others with longish wild hair. Dandelions surrounding crate.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Yesterday was World Turtle Day...so I decided to draw a turtle. Who knew he'd be photo-bombed by his crabby friend?* *aka because I can't leave well-enough alone. Mixed media: colored pencil, watercolor, gouache, ink and Posca pen.

Illustration of smiling turtle on beach (grays, greens, yellow), ocean in background being photo-bombed by red crab.

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Happy #NationalBrothersDay! In When a Dragon Moves In Again, a boy isn’t so sure about his new baby brother, especially since the baby cries A LOT! But could having a little brother be pretty special after all? flashlightpress.com/when-a-drago... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social

Illustration from picture book When a Dragon Moves In Again, written by Jodi Moore, illustrated by Howard McWilliam. Illustration shows pictures of a baby brother being brought home in a carseat, wrapped in a blanket, drooling, getting bathes, crying, being carried by mom, etc.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I'm taking a fabulous course through @scbwi.bsky.social (Inside the Illustrators Studio.) In our 1st of 3, the brilliant Marla Frazee encouraged us to have a specific emotion or 'word' in mind when figuring out each page. What do we want our readers to feel? Totally resonated with me!

Illustration of tabby kitten (brown stripes) sitting on brown horse's back, both of them laughing; blue background.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Me: My bookshelves are overloaded. I can barely squeeze in another piece of paper. And the to-be-read pile by my bed? Don't even get me started... Also me: *lugs back five overflowing bags of books from AAWU Used Book Sale* They needed a good home. 😆 (Hey, some of the bags were my husband's...)

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A happy little quokka to wish you all a great week! 🥰 #coloredpencil #animalart #noai

Colored pencil drawing of face of quokka in shades of brown, creams, grays and black.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

When you find out - on When a Dragon Moves In's 15th birthday! - that one of your awesome friends (who's also a brilliant teacher!) has shared some Dragon love with children at Barnes & Noble!🥰 Thank you, Chad Rockey - you're the bestest! ❤ w @flashlightpress.bsky.social

Man reading When A Dragon Moves In to children and teacher at Barnes and Noble bookstore.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

When you're working on a sunset in class and your pink paint gives you a little encouragement. 😁

Paint mixing tray with red, blue and pink - in the shape of a heart.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

"If I fits, I sits." 😁 And on a (WONDERFUL) side note, excited to welcome Linh Mai, the new African baby elephant born on Earth Day at the Smithsonian! (Colored pencil and pastel)

Colored pencil drawing of baby elephant sitting in cardboard box with white cat perched on his back; gray-blue pastel background.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Okay, I'll play...hey artists, if you see this, post a dog 🐾 #coloredpencils

Shaggy dog face in colored pencil in shades of browns and creams.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I thought today needed a whimsy, wispy wiener dog with TEEF. #coloredpencil #watercolor #illustration

Illustration using colored pencil and watercolor in shades of browns, creams, pinks and grays of a long-haired dachshund with a red kerchief.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Apparently, I have a weakness for the whimsy and wispy. 😆 #coloredpencil #watercolor #illustration

Illustration of wispy alpaca head in shades of brown, holding red and yellow tulip in its mouth.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I grew up with Dobies and Shepherds. Always loved how the Shepherd's ears would kind of help each other stand up. 🥰 This was originally done w traditional colored pencil & watercolor, but I lost definition, so I used Procreate to lighten up the beige parts. It's a learning process!😊

Illustration of German Shepherd pup using traditional colored pencil and watercolor, lightened using Procreate, in shades of browns and blacks.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

When I was a child, I believed the rays coming down from the clouds were stairways to heaven. Maybe I still do.

Light blue evening sky with openings in the clouds of pink beams of sun shining down.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A little fuzzy pup in progress, inspired by the work and technique of the amazing @catherinerayner.bsky.social using colored pencils and watercolor. (If you're not following her here...you should be!)

Drawing of puppy using watercolor and colored pencils in shades of brown.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Last week's warm weather had me craving ice cream. Oh, who am I kidding? I'm ALWAYS craving ice cream! 😆 #cows #noai #watercolor

Illustrated black and white cow head licking vanilla soft serve ice cream cone, using watercolor, colored pencils and ink.

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Early praise for Set Sail for School! "I had the great honor of reading Set Sail for School early...and please, allow me to GUSH!....This book is a true treasure–highly recommend!" www.writerjodimoore.com/post/a-treas... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social @dlkgotts.bsky.social #bookreview

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

WOW! This is such an honor, & Dragon (soon to be 15 yrs old!) is among such amazing company! 💕 to my fabulous editor Shari Dash Greenspan/Flashlight Press, brilliant illustrator Howard McWilliam, teachers, librarians, parents, readers of all ages, & esp my family - who believe in Dragons...and me. 🥰

Picture of best Dragon books for preschoolers & elementary readers as voted by Mid-Continent Public Library. (Original post by Flashlight Press.)

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I have learned that the act of creating makes me feel good. Surprisingly (to me, anyway), I've also learned that the end product itself has no bearing on the calm, centered, joy I feel afterwards. The act itself does. #art #watercolor #ink #lion

Illustrated lion in shades of brown and beige watercolors and ink.

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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

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Gender-Affirming Dad @godeatersdad.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Testimony only possible to be entered tomorrow, 2/16! Instructions in the very short thread below!

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Valentine’s Day is this Saturday! 💕 Celebrate the people you love, just like the boy and his dragon pal in the sweet board book I Love My Dragon. flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social #ValentinesDay #valentinesdaygiftideas #ValentinesDay2026 #kids

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Happy Superb Owl to those who celebrate! 😆 #noAI

Illustrated owl (browns, tans and white) in black (white rimmed) tire swing. Colored pencil on tan paper.

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? ❤️ I Love My Dragon is a sweet and playful board book that’s sure to steal hearts this February 14th! flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social #valentinesday #valentinesdaygiftideas #boardbooklove #giftforkids

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Aw, my heart is happy to see kids (of all ages!) still sharing - and enjoying - a little Dragon love! <3

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Animal Photo Reference Repository @animalphotorefs.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Love to see the Sedgwick County Zoo putting out a good explainer on why GenAI slop videos of animals are a problem & how to identify them! It’s succinct, easy to read, and doesn’t shame people for not knowing better. A+ useful link to share with family and friends. scz.org/blog/the-rea...

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The Reality of AI Animal Content – Sedgwick County Zoo

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve probably seen them – bears bouncing on trampolines, apes caught on doorbell cameras, or “rescued” wild animals acting in ways that seem too good to be…

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Paying homage to the brilliant author-illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton in this colored pencil/pan pastel/collage piece, who was my collage instructor at Storyteller Academy and inspired me to follow my heart and pursue my art! (Vanessa designed this wrapping paper for Target!) 🥰

Colored pencil, pan pastel and collage: Mouse peeking out of the inside of a roll of holiday wrapping paper. Wrapping paper has turquoise background and depicts multicultural children in jewel tones of brown, red, pink, green, purple, yellow and blue.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

It takes a lot of layers (colored pencil) on black paper, but I really am enjoying the process. Learning so much from all of my uber-talented artist friends at the Art Alliance of Central PA! And I do so love drawing kitties. Happy fall, y'all 🥰

Colored pencil on black paper: gray and white cat with yellow-orange eyes inside of orange pumpkin.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

So, we were unpacking Halloween decorations and I inadvertently placed these three into a basket before we decided where to put them. But now, they look like they're having so much fun together, I hesitate to separate them. 😆

Halloween decorations: sparkly black bat, witch with big nose in black, witch with big smile in orange, holding pumpkin and broom.

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Today's the day! Happy book birthday to SOME DAYS I'M THE WIND, written by me and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova ! 🥳 Thank you to everyone at @barefootbooks.bsky.social and to my wonderful agent, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for being my biggest champion in all ways on all days!🥰

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Look at this precious little darling who fell asleep, cuddling the middle of the flower (Rose-of-Sharon.) 🥰 (Yes, it was alive, and lazily waved me away when I checked.) 💕

Bee asleep in white Rose-of-Sharon flower (purple middle), hugging middle and covered in pollen.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/08/2025

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

Promotional image for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025, taking place online from July 31 to August 3. The text highlights the Portfolio Showcase, which is open to the public, and includes a registration link at scbwi.org. The illustration by Liz Brizzi shows diverse children engaged in creative activities with famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

#collage is fun, y'all. You should do it. 😁 (Made during a class called Paper Portraits as part of the Summer Creative Retreat, hosted by the fabulous artist Peggy Dean - of The Pigeon Letters fame and taught by the amazing Claudette Hasenjager.)

Collaged face of John Lennon with multi-colored glasses, a nose with music notes on it and brown (from feathered paper) hair.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree, eating all the gumdrops he can see...😁 having fun with #coloredpencil #pastel #poscapens

Kookaburra on branch surrounded by leaves and orange, purple, red, green, yellow and white candy gumdrops. Colored pencil with pan pastel background (light blue)

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Sometimes the early bird simply wants to go back to bed. 🙃 (Colored pencil w pan pastel background - first time trying these out!) Powered by Human Art, no AI. Admittedly wanted to pay a little homage to Sesame Street too. I love that show. *sniff* #birds #coloredpencils

Colored pencil rendition of baby blue bird with Sesame Street's Bert as a stuffie under its wing. Pan pastel sunrise in back with warm shades of purple, orange and yellow.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Whew! I did it! 🥰 Thirty #bookspines #poems for #NationalPoetryMonth...here's today's:

Book spine poem: Second sight...wonder, let the storms break, carry on. The human spirit.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Today's #NationalPoetryMonth #bookspines #poem. Please be kind. You never know what's happening in someone's 'secret side of empty'.

Book spine poem: The secret side of empty: quaking, faking normal for one more day.

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Jodi Moore @jodimoore.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Today's #bookspines #poem for #NationalPoetryMonth celebrates a full home is a happy home. Everybody's welcome!😁🥰

Book spine poem: The arrival, when a dragon moves in again, the beast in the bathtub, Simon's cat, mermaids on parade: the whole mishpocha.

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