# violetlemay illustration kidlitart kidlit amwriting picturebook scooter skatepark scbwi kidlitartpostcard mg middlegrade kidlitpostcard books read christmasshopping cat dailydoodle character christmas elf holiday angst picturebooks warm cats kittens aclrecovery watercolor backinthesaddle texas texasbaby rollerskates 1980s rememberthe80s illustrator acl pt

A sample from the interior of "Nick Can Go Fast," by Elizabeth Franco, which I illustrated and was recently released. 🛴

1 7
2023-01-13

I got to illustrate the sweetest poem for the January issue of High Five Magazine, about a snug bug in a mug. 🐛

1 28
2023-01-05

Playing with limited color lately. Here’s one for middle grade. ❤️🖤

2 24
2023-01-04

Looking forward to a bunch of new books in 2023… to read, to write, to illustrate, and to share. Hoping the same for all of you! ☺️❤️📚

4 22
2023-01-02

Hope everyone is staying warm, despite the snow. 💙 Happy Holidays!

1 15
2022-12-24

Feeling… THANKFUL! Details to follow eventually; for now, I’ll just say this: There is still a lot of good in the world. ❤️🧡🤎💛❤️🧡🤎💛

4 41
2022-11-24

I was sketching random characters yesterday, and this guy tumbled out... wrong season, but I love him! 🐻👙🩴

2 21
2022-11-23

Another “silly” moment from an illustration that I made for High Five. 🐴☕️

1 5
2022-11-14

Back in the saddle! This image is from a "Find the Silly" illustration that I made for ildren High Five magazine a while back. 🐸🐴

1 11
2022-11-13

Celebrating recovery from ACL surgery w some "back in the saddle" art from "Texas Baby" (Pohlen/Lemay, 2014).🤠

0 7
2022-11-13

Not to date myself too much, but... who out there had sneaker skates in the early 80s? Am I the only one? 🛼
:

0 16
2022-11-10

I’ve swapped out my last remaining crutch for a light and lean little walking stick, and am feeling… happy! My hands are so, so happy. 🩼🤲🦯

0 12
2022-11-09

My 3:15 am Malaysia time, hour-long talk for — "Finding your ILLUSTRATOR VOICE"—was perfect! Thanks to for monitoring, and for keeping me awake with your delicious iced te tarik! 😊💜

0 3
2022-11-06

After passing the 6-week mark, the doc replaced my gigantic leg brace with a nylon sleeve. I’m rehabbing on a bike now, and am down to a single crutch… relishing the ability to carry my own tea. 🩼🧋#violetlemay

0 9
2022-11-05