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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

It's #portfolioday I'm an illustrator/author seeking representation My aspirations for a career in picture books is to make learning fun again & to be part of the reason you turn the page Board books picture books & chapter books www.taramsantoro.com

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Happy #kidlitpostcard I am a North Jersey Italian girl living in Eastern Pa. I want to make learning fun again while building the bond between parent, caregiver, and child. Seeking representation #bloom #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #cbignycmember2025 #artcreateshope

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I'm Tara, an illustrator/author seeking representation in kidlit I am looking to work in nonfiction, making it fun, engaging, and story driven. #portfolioday #cbignycmember2025

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

My other 2 grandparents embraced their roots but never taught their kids grandkids Italian When we would ask they stated You are Italian Americans we made sacrifices you will speak English Yet we never blended in

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

3 of my grandparents were Italian immigrants. 1 changed everything she could to not have Italian association. She was also a Rosie Rivitor in WWII My father didn't know he was Italian until he was in high school.

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Finished painting an illustration. Cleaning up and finishing it up. Sigh so much more to do this week. Also trying not to be disheartened by everything. #illustration #kidlitart

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 21/01/2025

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 01/08/2024

"While playing with his new toy, Thomas surprised his friends by capturing the sun." Hello! I'm Tara, an illustrator & after-school art instructor/mentor with an interest in illustrating fiction and non-fiction BB, PB, and chapter books. I am seeking representation #kidlitartpostcardday #CBIGmember

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 13/07/2024

Grasshopper took part in my son's driving lessons today The girls joined me in the studio We were invaded by my daughter's bird Yes I had to rescue 1 image thanks to pawprints #caturdayeveryday #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #inspiration #illustration #CBIGmember

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 12/07/2024

Our CBIG 2024 Illustration Directory is LIVE! Pop on over to our website to view our talented members www.cbig-nyc.com/directory Also follow #cbignycmember2024 #cbigmember

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 10/07/2024

Postcard day is tomorrow! #kidlit #kidlitart

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

Day 21/100 www.instagram.com/p/C2yVlpBgk9...

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 31/01/2024

Hello children’s book illustrators, editors, agents, art directors: tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day. Learn more here: ginaperry.com/postcard #KidLitArt #KidLit

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 28/01/2024

I'm getting back in the groove after a rough last half of 2023 I'm currently doing a 100 day challenge. This is day 20/100

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

It's here!! My holiday sale is officially underway. Here is the 1st batch of holiday offerings. @cbignyc.bsky.social Message me on how to purchase items. Shipping in continental USA ONLY! www.instagram.com/reel/Cz6tP4Y...

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 21/11/2023

Have a Peek at my illustrations on Everyday and Winter Holiday Cards at my online card shop www.greetingcarduniverse.com/dianascards @cbignyc.bsky.social #illustration #kidlitart #cbigNYC #cbigMember #cbigArtShare #Christmas

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 22/10/2023

Listed below are some amazing educational and fun opportunities happening in the Lehigh Valley at a new facility called Pieces of Mind #lehighvalley #memtoringmatters #artinthevalley #emmausPA #emmausartiseverywhere #macungiepa #allentownPA #piecesofmindallentownpa www.piecesofmind.org

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

#caturday #caturdayeveryday On Monday they will be with us for 3 weeks. We are enjoying learning about them as individuals

Newt doesn't know the meaning of personal space

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

Finally left Twitter, aka X, all because I couldn't remember my password. I feel relief and less hate

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you now: Waitress HR manager Pet food specialist Shoe sales Video clerk Children's book specialist Events coordinator

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

Stuck inside due to rain & wind Which means I spent the day in my studio on the floor with Petunia, the pumpkin sketching which is my for of meditation #kidlitart #tms_creates #creatingartmakesmehappy

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Today's studio I must say wee sketchbook and some sun is a nice low stress combo #thepowerofstory #kidlitart #illustrator

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 09/09/2023

Tomorrow's the day! My students ages 11 - 17 1st gallery show curated by ME!! I'm excited for them. Will post photos and reels #afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory #mentoringmatters

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 04/09/2023

Always measure twice.... I'm annoyed with myself. I ordered the wrong sized floater frames for my students' art show that we hang on Wednesday #afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory

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Tara M Santoro 🌊🦋 @tmscreates13.bsky.social · 03/09/2023

Peek at an image I created for @kidlitart.bsky.social banner on the format formally known as Twitter #kidlitart

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