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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

PB Party 2025!!! Wish my luck yall! My son inspires me to write and draw. I love teaching and making kids smile. My recent favorite book is “The Fire of Stars” #pbparty2025

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Diapers & Deadlines: Crafting a Child and Raising Dreams- Potty training is a real trip. From the concept of a swirling vortex from which nothing SHOULD ever return to understanding not to pee in your pants anymore… its a whole new world in there. #kidlit #scbwi #momlife #comic #parenting #toddler

A toddler sticks his face down into the potty asking if the deposit will come back.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Penguin adventure. This was a first attempt at a design for a future kidlit postcard. I liked it even though it ended up with an entirely different vibe. #kidlit #illustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #authorillustrator #picturebook

A chinstrap penguin swims through clouds of fish and a jellyfish as sunlight streams through the water.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Current WIP a painting for my Parents. Can you guess what kind of birds they will be?

Paint on canvas of longhorn and birds. Longhorn and birds still blank.

Longhorn and birds still blank but now fence has color.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Haha I understand! I really want to start a channel where people can paint or draw along with me. My son is 2 and that’s not really feasible yet, but when he’s older hopefully I’ll have more time!

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Thank you! I have been trying to remember to make more of them.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

The photo on the right is the top frame for this page. Enjoying this style. I have always loved drawing comics. Storytelling through images has always been a passion of mine. #graphicnovel #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

Graphic novel page with a girl excited holding a pinecone, then a CRACK, then she looks afraid/shocked, then a broken branch, and her falling.

A girl reaching for a perfect pine cone. She’s holding onto a tree branch.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Working on storyboarding a graphic novel style page inspired by SCBWI Draw This Prompt: NERD. #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #processvideo #kidlitart #kidlit

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Im reading “A Drop of Venom” by Sajni Patel. It’s excellent!

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Process video for #Novembird #novembird2024 the watercolor wash goes down after the sketch. I use a kneaded eraser to remove excess graphite. Then I do the watercolor outline of the bird. Next is gouache to fill in the bird.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I have a query in the Second Chance box, but I’d love to query you with my illustration portfolio!

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Folktale Week: Day 2 Gate! The robbers stood outside the gate of their den. Plotting how to take back their home from the monster. This was a quick sketch up... I hadn't planned on participating... #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #brementownmusicians

A badger, fox, and rat wait outside the gate to their lair. It was taken from them by a hideous monster and they plan to take it back.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Folktale Week! Today's prompt is mist. Out of the supernatural fog approached a monstrous ghoul! The robbers had no idea what had set up upon their hideout and they ran away in fear! #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #scbwiillustrators #brementownmusicians

The Bremen Town Musicians stacked atop one another to scare the robbers from their den! Silhouetted against the sunset.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

All mine focus mostly on the natural world. I have a master’s in biology and so I focus mostly on that. :) What do you like to write about?

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Thank you! Yes! Love STEM! I’m working on a really exciting nonfiction PB right now! 😃 #nonfiction #pb #kidlit

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hello! I am a picture book author/illustrator and I am querying. I’d love to be added to this list! Thank you!

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Thank you, Paul! I love painting birds. Nuthatches have always fascinated me with their gravity defying grip.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 15/11/2024

I think book covers, perhaps more than any other category of communication design, embody the idea that: “Design is not about making something look nice; it’s about helping something to look like itself—a natural vehicle for self-realization.” brianlarossa.medium.com/design-as-a-...

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Design as a Third Area of General Education

Note: this essay may also be found on Design Observer.

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

🗣 Critique giveaway! Hey #kidlit, it's the 12th! 🥳 This month, I'm offering 1 #PB critique from myself AND 1 from Peak Team Critiques w/ my partner @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social 🙌 To enter: 1. Follow April & myself 2. Repost this post 3. Comment w/ a GIF of something you're thankful for Mine🙏 👇🧘‍♀️

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a group of people are doing yoga together in a room

ALT: a group of people are doing yoga together in a room

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I’ll have to check them out! Thank you!

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Oh yay! I signed up for 2 classes just now!

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

If an agent opens, then its a good time to query. I wouldn’t be surprised if its slow in nov/dec because of the holidays. I also recommend making your own spreadsheet to keep track of which agents at which agencies would be a good fit, so you can query them next. You can message me if you want.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Oof. Good question. I hear that June is a good time, but I think January would be a good time too, because of the new fiscal year. Also I suggest getting on query tracker and signing up for their newsletter. They give you weekly updates on which agents are new to certain genre of query.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch- Novembird Prompt “This bird is a little nutty.”sketched from a free reference on Unsplash photo cred- Simerpreet Cheema. #Novembird #novembird2024 #chestnutbelliednuthatch #scientificillustration #authorillustrator #scbwiillustrators #nonfiction #nonfiction #stem #birdart

Process photo of Chestnut-bellied nuthatch on a tree.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

My name is Samantha Sader. I am an author/illustrator seeking representation. Open to picture books and middle grade. I love STEM related subjects, animals, and fun expressions! I have a master's degree in Wildlife Biology. www.scbwi.org/members/sama... Instagram @samanthasaderillustrator

A bear cub playfully boops his mother's nose as he hangs down from a ledge. Text reads: Samantha Sader Author/Illustrator

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Can I be added to this list? I am new but trying to launch my Author/illustrator career.

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Angela M Cowan @angelamcowan.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

*EXCITED SCREAMING* I CAN’T WAIT TO HOLD THIS BOOK IN MY GRABBY LITTLE HANDS

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Mildly homicidal sentient houseplant! 💚💚💚

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Wind Beneath My Wings meets "The Birds" in Beneath Her Silver Wings Author/Illustrator #PB #WIP #unhingedpit #grief

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Magic School Bus Meets Bluey in No, No, Neal Author/Illustrator #unhingedpit #PB #rhyming

Meme- kermit to himself: I'll Write a picture book. Evil Kermit to Kermit:Make it Rhyme

Meme- A Neal eyeballs a pile of manure and Momma gives him a disgusted look.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Can you please add me? I am an author/illustrator.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

I love all those things! Definitely feel like we could get along. I’d love to hear about your WIPs

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Thank you!! It reminds me of me and my son 💚

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Lindsay Lindhult, PhD | Science Illustrator & Arthropod Artist @lindzeamays.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Channeling my anger into cute spiders. #WIP #SciArt #bugsky 🎨 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Digital painting work in progress of a peacock spider dancing with pride flag abdomen plumage.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

It only took you 100 days to find an agent? 🥲 Im so happy for you! I am still looking for an agent. I am afraid its going to take years. Do you have any tips for someone still querying?

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tcandyart @tcandyart.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Hi #kidlitartpostcard. I am author illustrator interested in all kinds of #kidlit projects. Here's a little dedication to my Dad. Repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House www.writershouseart.com/tricia-cande... Website triciacandemeres.com

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

This is my first #kidlitpostcard! My name is Samantha Sader and I am an author/illustrator. I love writing and illustrating nature, STEM, and heartwarming moments. 💚 I am seeking representation. You can see more of my work at: www.scbwi.org/members/sama... Or @samanthasaderillustrator on IG

A family of turkeys stargazes on a roof. Text reads "Samantha Sader Author/Illustrator.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Heck yes! We should fill bkuesky with pride insects, arachnids, birds, whatever we can. We won’t be quiet.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Novembird 2024!!! Join a prompt per week bird extravaganza!! Hashtag your art or photos with #Novembird2024 #scbwi #authorillustrator #kidlit #scientificillustration #nonfictionillustration

Novembird 2024 Nov. 1-8 Feeling Blue? Nov. 9-15 That bird is a bit Nutty Nov.16-22 Want some Quackers? Nov.23-30 These birds Shore are cute!

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Is this a service he offers? I’ve been wanting to get some direction for my portfolio as well.

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Samantha Sader @samwisebooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Will you do this again next year?

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