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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty: Kelly Pelsue, Agent, Morgan Gaynin @kellypelsue.bsky.social‬ / @morgangaynin.bsky.social‬ Critiquing: Illustrators - anyone with a portfolio (beginner or professional) For more info: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

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KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Critiquing: PB and Illustrator Portfolios

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

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KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Rewriting the Rules

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

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KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

New Shoes for Leo

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

FEATURED PUBLICATION

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Chooch Helped

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We're excited to announce Morgan Gaynin's newest illustrator: @brianbritigan.bsky.social 🎉 Powerful visual metaphors are quietly woven into Brian's illustrations, which are a great fit for stories focused on social issues, identity, education, tech, finance, and more.

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

And of course, Rebecca Lee Kunz's touching speech for her acceptance of the Caldecott Medal for Chooch Helped! @treeoflifestudio.bsky.social #ALA25 #ALAAC25

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

So many beautiful books to see at #ALAAC25 #ALA25 ! Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, @gabydalessandro.bsky.social, Susan Gal, & Victo Ngai

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Happy publication day to NO MORE CHAIRS - a story about a teacher who made a lifelong practice of inclusion after a childhood encounter with racism. Susan Gal partnered with @littlebrownyr.bsky.social and author Dan Gill to illustrate this true story. morgangaynin.com/project/no-m...

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Keisha Okafor @keishaoak.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Keisha Okafor, a children's book illustrator. Portfolio: www.keishaokafor.com morgangaynin.com/artists/keis... Represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegrade

Mock book cover of Ellie Engle Saves Herself by Leah Johnson with vibrant colors, lettering and magical powers

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Josée Bisaillon @joseebisaillon.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Another #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book author/illustrator from Montréal Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... Agent - Kelly Pelsue @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

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Keisha Okafor @keishaoak.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Little boy trying on his father's smock and feeling proud.

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Josée Bisaillon @joseebisaillon.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... Agent - Kelly Pelsue @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

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Lerner Books @lernerbooks.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy #EarthDay! If you're looking for a good read-aloud, these picture books have you covered, including AND, TOO, THE FOX by National Poet Laureate Ada Limón. www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...

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5 Picture Books To Help Kids Celebrate Earth Day | Kirkus Reviews

These books bring young readers a message of hope and love for the natural world.

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Thrilled about Betsy's interview with Ada Limón about the forthcoming poem-as-picture-book AND, TOO, THE FOX, with fabulous illustrations by Gaby D'Alessandro!

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

It's #InternationalChildrensBookDay! Here are two more books illustrated by Josée Bisaillon @joseebisaillon.bsky.social that we're highlighting this week, which are also great stories for #neurodiversityawareness month.👇 #childrensbookday #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

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Kristina Tartara | Illustrator @kristinatartara.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

@scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social Join us for a chat with Kelly Pelsue! You will learn key marketing principles, develop your brand, how to optimize your portfolio and online presence & ways to promote your work. Link in bio to register. #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #illustrator #scbwi

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