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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Visiting schools in Seattle and Poulsbo. Tomorrow is the Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival 11-3 at the North Kitsap High School. Lots of cool folks like @danacorn.bsky.social @kristinvarner.bsky.social @jessixabagley.bsky.social and many more will be there.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Engaging graphic novels for KS2 children aged 7-11 with stories by Ben Clanton, Gary Northfield, Deborah Ellis, Jeanne DuPrau & Alastair Humphreys. #kidlit #ukedchat schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list...

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Graphic novels for KS2 children aged 7-11

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Had a blast with my workshops and the kids in Sequim and Port Angeles for the North Olympic Libraries! Thanks for having me! #graphicnovels #graphicnovelist #comicworkshop

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Slings and Arrows Graphic Novel Guide @sandagnguide.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Try reading Dog Trouble by @kristinvarner.bsky.social without wanting to adopt a dog by the end. @01firstsecond.bsky.social theslingsandarrows.com/dog-trouble/

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Ahh- thank you! Huge compliment coming from you!

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

I’m honored and thrilled that Dog Trouble is getting some love and acquiring some fabulous State Book Awards! Thank you to the Kansas readers -the Kansas NEA Reading Circle Junior List has just been added! #graphicnovel #kidlit

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Ha, thank you! What’s amazing is that I scored it at a second-hand store on the cheap!!

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Great times meeting with fabulous librarians and hanging out with my favorite kidlit people at #WLA2025! #kidlit #authorcommunity

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Mike Petrik @mikepetrik.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #NationalLibraryWeek continues! Did you know you can borrow sports equipment from your local library? From basketballs to fishing poles, pickle ball paddles to hiking boots, I guarantee they will have what you are looking for! #kidlit #Kidlitart

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thrilled to finally announce my forthcoming graphic novel with Beach Lane Books!

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristin, an author, illustrator and graphic novelist living in the Seattle area. I’m up for picture book, middle grade and comic book projects of all sorts! rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social #kidlit #childrensbookart

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Got this super sweet picture and note yesterday! I’ll overlook the name misspell 😊 “I had an assignment in library to pick an author that lives in Washington and make a poster about them, so I chose you.📕🐴📗🦮” #authorillustrator #kidlit #graphicnovelist

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Congress is back in Washington this week. That means they need to hear from library advocates like YOU who care about federal funding for libraries. Use our easy tool and script to call your members of Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

Call Congress to fight Trump's anti-library agenda. Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Have you watched this yet? If you can, make some time to watch it -- you'll be glad you did.

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

That’s a wrap on on Emerald City Comic Con! Holy Smokes, so tired, but soaking in all the good feels after meeting so many amazing people! #ECCC #graphicnovels #comiccon

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristin, an illustrator, storyteller and graphic novelist living in the beautiful PNW! I’m currently working on middle grade graphic novels but open to any fun, kid-stuff projects! I’m represented by the lovely and talented @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Got a chance to visit Saltwater Bookshop in Kingston,WA today. Happy to see Dog Trouble among friends, and finally got my grubby hands on @artbyvikram.bsky.social new book! Beware the Dragon and the Nozzlewock! There’s still a few signed copies at the store! #GraphicNovels #kidlit #childrensbooks

Dog Trouble graphic novel by Kristin Varner at Saltwater Bookshop

Signed copy of Beware the Dragon and the Nozzlewock, by Vikram Madan

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Yes! So glad you spread the good word on them.

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I finished all three books of Hakim’s Odyssey by @fabientoulme.bsky.social a while back. They are phenomenal! Thanks to @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social for the recommendation! #graphicnovels #bookrecommends

Second and third book in Hakim’s Odyssey trilogy by Fabien Toulmé

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Posting an old(ish) Valentines image, which felt very appropriate cause I'm heading off to Canada tomorrow on a ski trip! Whooooo! Happy Valentines Day! 💝 #valentinesday #kidlit #ski

Illustration of girl skiing with two dogs by Kristin Varner

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I’m delighted to share that Dog Trouble had made ALA’s official 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List. I’m so honored to be among the fantastic titles on this list. Yippee! #kidlit #graphicnovel

Image of Dog Trouble cover by Kristin Varner, on the ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

3 books! Dang Vikram, you’re killing it!! Huge congratulations

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Sydney J. Stone @sydleys.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Our leader 🫡

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

knock, knock, knock! Hiya, #kidlitartpostcard Kaly, your neighborhood illustrator here! Peddling my availability for all publishing projects--including novelty! www.kalyquarles.com Rep: @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! Hi, I’m Kristin, a kidlit illustrator and author of graphic novels (usually showcasing my fav animals)! Featured art here is from a zine at the upcoming #ECCC in Seattle this March. Come find me there! Rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social Portfolio: kristinvarner.com

Image of Sasquatch reading a comic book on the ferry with Seattle background. Illustration by Kristin Varner

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bookmarkliterary.bsky.social @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day with art from @kristinvarner.bsky.social bookmarkliterary.com/2022/03/21/k...

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Didn’t get a chance to do my Lunar New Year sketch yesterday so did a quick one on the airplane today. Wishing all a peaceful and prosperous New Year! #Yearofthesnake #LunarNewYear #kidlitart

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

There’s always at least one Vikram. And yes, usually basing it on a quick look, not a read. Don’t let it get you down! Happens to all of us.

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I’d appreciate the add to your Starter Pack! Thanks for the introduction!

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Hi Debbie! I'm Kristin Varner, new to Bluesky and so appreciate all your guides on how to get started here! I'm a kidlit illustrator and graphic novelist and would love to be a part of this feed. Thanks so much!

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Ellie Peterson @elliepeterson.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Happy lunar new year! It’s the year of the blue snake. 🐍🩵

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Benson Shum @bshum79.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Happy Year of the Snake! 🐍🧧 and Happy Lunar New Year! 💛

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Kristin Varner @kristinvarner.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Dude! Nice to see you here. Thanks for finding me!

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