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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Alicia Graf Mack and I did a thing! I am so incredibly grateful that my debut children's book is with one of my biggest inspirations! Alicia inspired this young dancer and championed the artist I am today! Happy to introduce Rhythm to the WORLD! introducingrhythm.com

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Introducing Rhythm — A Picture Book by Alicia Graf Mack

The debut picture book from Alicia Graf Mack, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey. A joyful story about finding your rhythm, for readers ages 4–12. Pre-order now.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/08/2026

Get a peek into what happens at an SCBWI Children's Book Writer & Illustrator Conference by browsing highlights & takeaways in the Conference Blog: scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thanks to #scbwiSummer26 Team Bloggers: @cuppajolie.bsky.social, @themermancam.bsky.social, & @jaimetemairik.com #KidLit

Graphic promoting the SCBWI 2026 Summer Virtual Conference, featuring an illustration of children building sandcastles and playing on a beach. Text includes the conference dates (July 30–August 2, 2026), the hashtag #scbwiSummer26, and information about the conference team blog and live blogging updates. Illustrator: Heegyum Kim

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Be sure to catch up with all the conference happenings with the SCBWI Conference Blog team! You can check out the latest at scbwiconference.blogspot.com Thank you to the team @jaimetemairik.com @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @themermancam.bsky.social for doing such a wonderful job!

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

You really did your big one, Bad Bunny! Can’t stop watching the Halftime show. Here a little sketchbook drawing I did to itch my brain! So inspiring! 🇵🇷

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

A big part of my identity is the Kru tribe of Liberia. A warrior tribe, they were seafarers. They evaded slavery and I hold such pride in that history. I carry that bravery, energy & "fight" every day & when fear bubbles up, I remember my tribe & my fears suddenly don't feel too bad.

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

The illustration that started it all, I consider this a "foundation piece" that I keep coming back to it in order to steer myself toward my voice. Movement, patterns, colors, whimsy, the aesthetic in this still speaks to me! #themermancam #JustinCampbell #theartofmermancam #Illustrator #Kidlit

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 21/01/2026

So many great highlights and takeaways from the #scbwiNY26 conference on the SCBWI conference blog! Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social and @sibutp.bsky.social : scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit

Three smiling people wearing conference badges on lanyards

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 18/01/2026

Sorry for the lack of photos, have been enjoying more time in-person at #scbwiNY26 than posting. Do check the SCBWI conference blog for highlights/takeaways: scbwiconference.blogspot.com (run by @themermancam.bsky.social, who also took this selfie!) cont’d

Selfie taken from overhead, showing nine smiling people looking up.

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

I am so excited & super thankful to The Highlights Foundation @highlightsfound.bsky.social for the Paula Cohen Scholarship for Picture Book Creators! My retreat is a week away and I can't wait to be in a beautiful place with other artists, focusing on my art. Words can't express it all!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 06/08/2025

Thanks to @themermancam.bsky.social for interviewing me on SCBWI Official Blog today! I talk about what inspires me as a creator, finding the time, takeaways from my experience as a #KidLit creator, and DESSERT: scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/08/inte... #scbwisummer25 @scbwi.bsky.social #KidLit #SCBWI

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Interview with the Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award Winner: Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS to you, Debbie, on your Stephen Mooser Member of the Year Award . You are most deserving! The Official SCBWI Bl...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 18/06/2025

I'm delighted to be joining Cece Bell, Zacharia Ohora, Laurent Linn, Cecilia Yung, & Pat Cummings in a 1/2 day illustrator's intensive called FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art Of Visual Humor at SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Hope you'll join us! #SCBWI #KidLit #KidLitArt cc: @scbwi.bsky.social

Illustrated promotional graphic for the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025. Text reads: “I’m speaking at the SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference 2025! Online July 31 – August 3 #scbwiSummer25” with a red button saying “REGISTER scbwi.org.” Illustration by Liz Brizzi shows two children reading near a stream with fish, surrounded by trees and animals, with the Eiffel Tower or part of a bridge faintly in the background.

Screenshot of a program description for an SCBWI Illustrator's Intensive titled "FUNNY DRAWERS: The Serious Art of Visual Humor." It is available to Premium Members only. The text explains how humor in children's books helps address emotions and complex topics, and describes a half-day workshop where three illustrators will explain their techniques for creating humorous illustrations. Background features a colorful illustration of children reading outdoors.

Screenshot of a conference schedule for Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 3:45 PM Pacific (2:30 to 6:45 PM Eastern). Events include:

Intro with Laurent Linn and Cecilia Yung

Debbie Ohi in conversation with Cecilia Yung

Zacharia Ohora in conversation with Pat Cummings

Cece Bell in conversation with Laurent Linn

Q&A panel moderated by Pat Cummings

Three 10-minute breaks are scheduled between sessions.

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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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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

While you gear up for the conference, check out the amazing portfolios submitted for the Portfolio Showcase: www.scbwi.org/submissions/... And make sure you tune in at the end of the conference to see who our 2025 Summer Conference winners are! @scbwi.bsky.social

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

"Meet Team Blog and their support staff!"- Jolie Team Blog meeting was a success! @cuppajolie.bsky.social , Jaime Temairik, and I are SO ready! Especially now that we have our "emotional AND technical support staff" -Jaime So thankful to have these two lovely humans as part of Team Blog this year!

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

So excited to be attending the 2025 SCBWI Summer Virtual Conference @scbwi.bsky.social! And this year, I will be attending as Captain of Team Blog! Super grateful! I can't wait to log on, lock in and learn!

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Take a look at the CBIG 2025 Illustration Directory! I've had the privilege of being a part of this great community that creates resources and access for illustrators! Follow @cbignyc.bsky.social to see all the wonderful things the organization is doing! www.cbig-nyc.com/directory

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Art by CBIG Members

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Blog 4/4 from Guest Blogging! "Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist" Last installment of a wonderful experience. ENJOY! "Hey, being an artist can be hard. It is vulnerable work but such IMPORTANT work." scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/reco...

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Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist

Bonjour, and welcome back to the SCBWI Official Blog! My name is Justin, and I am a pre-published author/illustrator and professional perfor...

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

♥️♥️♥️ Star humans 🌟✨

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 02/02/2025

Thanks to @cuppajolie.bsky.social @themermancam.bsky.social @leewind.bsky.social aka #SCBWITeamBlog! You can see conference highlights, takeaways, & more at scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit #scbwiNY25

Three people sitting at a table, smiling at the camera. The table is cluttered with laptops, notebooks, charging cables, and a water bottle.

Three people sitting at a table, typing on laptops. The table is cluttered with laptops, notebooks, charging cables, and a water bottle.

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

MORE BLOG CONTENT! This was my second entry to the SCBWI Official Blog! @scbwi.bsky.social “My Portfolio Planning: How I Get Inspired, Organized and READY TO GO!” Also, special shoutout to Lee Wind for inviting me to guest blog! @leewind.bsky.social Enjoy! scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/my-p...

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My Portfolio Planning: How I Get Inspired, Organized and READY TO GO!

Hey hey! Back again for Week Two of guest blogging and so excited to share more of my journey! For those who are new, I’m Justin Campbell, ...

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Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Back in October, I had the privilege to be invited to write for The Official SCWBI Blog! @scbwi.bsky.social This was my first entry for my guest blogging! “The Art of Discipline” Enjoy! 🤗🤓 scbwi.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-...

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"The Art of Discipline”: On Generating Skills, Routine and Motivation

Hello there! My name is Justin and I am a pre-published author/illustrator based in NYC, with an enthusiasm for mermaids and all things fol...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/08/2024

Excellent #SCBWITeamBlog pre-conference meeting! @leewind.bsky.social @cuppajolie.bsky.social @dontate.bsky.social @themermancam.bsky.social Jaime Temairik & I are excited about #scbwiSummer24 starting soon! We're posting highlights, takeaways, & updates at: scbwiconference.blogspot.com #KidLit

A screenshot from a virtual meeting shows six participants smiling on a Zoom call. Each participant's name and pronouns are displayed:

Top left: Lee Wind (he/him), wearing glasses and a blue shirt, in front of a bookshelf.
Top center: Debbie Ridpath Ohi (she/her), in front of a colorful banner for "The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Summer Virtual Conference 2024."
Top right: Jaime Temairik, in a room with framed artwork and a globe on a shelf.
Bottom left: Don Tate (he/him), in front of a bookshelf with children's books displayed.
Bottom center: Jolie Stekly, in a room with bookshelves and plants.
Bottom right: Justin Campbell (he/him), in a room with a ceiling fan and star stickers.

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