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Anne Ursu @anneursu.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I wrote a picture book! Spoiler: there's a cat in it. Very excited to be working with the amazing @juliebenbassat.bsky.social. Check out her completely adorable MUNGO ON HIS OWN.

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Summer Mo says stay hydrated this week!

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Cover reveal for "Louisine Lights a Legacy: How Louisine Havemeyer Fired Up Women's Suffrage" written by Kerri Logan Hollihan and published by Abrams. The book will be out February 9th, 2027! In a time when woman's rights are being taken away, this book is more important than ever!

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waldokanto.bsky.social @waldokanto.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Marjane Satrapi 1969-2026

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Tiffany - …but make it cat 🐱 @butmakeitcat.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Moonshadow #butmakeitcat 🐱 I have no recollection of ordering this but am so happy I did. What an adorable surprise to get in the mail today! 🥰 @juliebenbassat.bsky.social is incredible. Look at that shimmer! ✨

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Brandon Amico @amico.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Grateful to Julie Benbassat for this hand-drawn Icarus that mirrors the reaching Moonshadow in this MTG artist proof of Julie’s work. Gorgeous stuff!

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Moonshadow and Sapling Nursery playmats are officially here! Thank you all for your patience! They are available on my online shop! And huge shoutout to @donnycaltrider.bsky.social for helping me get things together!

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Hocus Pocus (1993) study Watercolor, ink and gouache

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

👀 Look at the adorable critters #kidlit star @juliebenbassat.bsky.social made when she came on my live show, Gab ‘n’ Doodle! Give it a watch here and find out about the Soup Controversy! youtu.be/IKohew08nlc?... #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

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Gab ‘n’ Doodle with guest Julie Benbassat

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Goose outfit Watercolor, ink and posca markers

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

‼️GET EXCITED for tonight’s Gab ‘n’ Doodle with amazing artist @juliebenbassat.bsky.social 🤔How does she make her art so warm & inviting? Find out with me as we make art & chat on Insta TONIGHT! @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @brucehandy.bsky.social @clarionbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #art

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

#kidlit star Julie Benbassat is great at making images that feel comfortable and cozy. I always think the tone of them feels like going home where it’s warm and inviting. @juliebenbassat.bsky.social @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @brucehandy.bsky.social @clarionbooks.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

SAVE THE DATES!!! We’re marching into March with the coolest stars of kidlit on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on insta. The schedule is all over the place, so check for dates and times. @thebathwater.bsky.social @yasimamura.bsky.social @mowillems.bsky.social @juliebenbassat.bsky.social

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🥖Kekeflipnote🥖 🔜 NFC @kekeflipnote.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

They bounce! 🧡💚💙

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Prince @ NYCC c38 @crownprinxe.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Please read my graphic novel Just Between Us 🫶🫶🫶

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kidsbookaday.bsky.social @kidsbookaday.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

A fox kit out foraging on his own for the first time and a girl who uses her imagination to overcome her excruciating boredom: two new picture books with lessons in self-reliance! @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @juliebenbassat.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/21/l...

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Lessons in self-reliance

Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Julie Benbassat (Clarion Books, 48 pages, ages 4-8). When Mungo is still hungry after dinner, his mother gives him permission to go out and forag…

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MountainMage, Signature Wizard ⛰️🧙‍♂️✍️ 🔜 Illuxcon @mountainmagesigs.com · 19/02/2026

New artist announcement for my Q2 2026 #MTG signings! Everyone please welcome @juliebenbassat.bsky.social to the MountainMage family! 🧙‍♂️ Get cards signed by them and 200+ other artists: MountainMageSigs.com or DM me for more info! #MagicTheGathering

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Julian @minikinetic.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

My illustrations celebrating Nancy Drew entering the public domain

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Kelsey E. Gross @kelseyegross.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Such a sweet and relatable book about a young one developing independence! Poetic language and soft, inviting illustrations. Well done, @matthewburgessj.bsky.social and @juliebenbassat.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit

Cover of the picture book MUNGO ON HIS OWN - a fox kit leaping through a field of grass and daisies.

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Artist proofs for my Lorwyn Eclipsed cards are now available ft. pencil sketches, ink with spot color and acrylic mix media paintings! If you want signed / commissioned art cards, contact @donnycaltrider.bsky.social If you have a card with my work you want signed, contact @mountainmagesigs.com

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Carmen Klomparens @carmparens.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Pictured: This combo IRL

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Donny Caltrider @donnycaltrider.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We are winding down on #MTGECL originals, but the sketches for Moonshadow by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social are now available! Auction: mtgart.auction/MoonshadowSketches

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Mungo On His Own, written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social illustrated by me, and published by @clarionbooks.bsky.social is officially out in the world! Get it wherever books are sold! Thank you to editors Dana Fritts and Kate O'Sullivan for their expert guidance!

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Donny Caltrider @donnycaltrider.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Sapling Nursery by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Her final Fable Frame card is now available, and it's the one you've all been waiting for! Auction Link: mtgart.auction/SaplingNursery

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

school being canceled because the president sent armed thugs to harass and imprison the populace for voting against him should be the biggest domestic scandal in american history

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I got to do an interview with @jenanbenton.bsky.social all about "Mungo on His Own"! it is one of my favorite interviews to date!

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Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

When a young fox leaves the den for the first time, he desperately tries to remember Mama's directions to stay safe. 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #KidLit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2026/01/20/s...

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Simply 7 with Julie Benbassat: MUNGO ON HIS OWN

Doing things on your own for the first time can be scary.

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

If you're in NYC and have nothing to do Friday January 30th at 6pm, consider checking out our "Mungo On His Own Launch" at @booksofwonder.bsky.social

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Donny Caltrider @donnycaltrider.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Adept Watershaper by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Her second Merfolk for Magic is now available and the traditional painting is up for auction! Link: mtgart.auction/Watershaper

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Donny Caltrider @donnycaltrider.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Disruptor of Currents by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Her first of two Merfolk for #MTGECL, the Fable Frame is in full force with this one! Auction is LIVE: mtgart.auction/Currents

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Donny Caltrider @donnycaltrider.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Moonshadow by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Ballpoint Pen, Watercolor and Gouache on Stonehenge Paper, 9" x 12" Her first cards for Magic are out in #MTGECL, and the traditional works will now be available! Auction is LIVE: mtgart.auction/Moonshadow

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Dominique Ramsey 𓃥 @dominiqueramseyart.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Crane and herons character design

character designs of various birds with long necks. All of the birds are green in color.

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other! If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work! Anyone feel free to share this thread!

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Adept Watershaper Fable Frame Another card for @magic.wizards.com "Lorwyn Eclipsed" set. One of my favorites! Thank you so much AD @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social for the amazing guidance

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Sapling Nursery Another card illustration for the @magic.wizards.com "Lorwyn Eclipsed" set. Thank you for all of the amazing memes about my work. They make me laugh. Thank you AD Aliana Rood

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Some more cards I art directed as the collectibility set lead for Lorwyn Eclipsed! All these are from the special edition picture book vibe series that I was so glad to get greenlit! Seriously a dream come true to hire my favorite picture book artists for Magic cards!

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Julie Benbassat @juliebenbassat.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Disruptor of Currents - Fable Frame illustration for Magic the Gathering's "Lorwyn Eclipsed" @magic.wizards.com Thank you so much AD @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social for bringing me into the Magic world! More cards to come!

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Mental Misplay @mentalmisplay.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

WE GOT THERE FOLKS. 👏🏻. Your illustration is AMAZING. Absolutely no love lost to tree Karn's illustrator. As soon as I saw this my meme-brain started itching. You crushed it, @juliebenbassat.bsky.social no doubt. And with the showcase frame it looks SO GOOD.

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Mental Misplay @mentalmisplay.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

nice argument. however, I have already depicted you as the craven and unsure Tree Karn, and myself as the un-bothered and Loving Sapling Nursery

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