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Since my current WIP is wordless (well, the only actual word in the book is ‘Squeak!’) - here are the VERY rough sketches leading up to said word. It’s a story that leans heavily on family with a strong 💪 anti-bully message. I call it CROWD.

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2023-03-19

Wow, I'm a finalist! 🤯Thank you judges for your time and care:
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And thanks to all I learned in 's Boot Camp!
Dr. Cat thanks you 🐾🐾

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2023-03-18

I just entered for the first time ever! SO excited!

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2023-03-02

Killer Berry for the last prompt 🍻 a bit late but Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇
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2022-11-02

The time has come to unite the KidLit kingdoms as we do battle with Amazon's algorithm and create an army of reviewers.

We need warriors from , , , and other big players I can't think of right now. https://t.co/MMf0EreNhH

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2022-08-04

I'm trying to keep busy while waiting to hear back from seven agents after getting requests from being in the showcase. I can't thank enough for this opportunity. So, working on novels & art. Added another print to my store. https://t.co/ui9sg1J9Or

0 8
2022-04-08

Time for spring adventure!

I’m an author-illustrator of looking for representation. After a difficult situation happening to me, I’m back on the market-trying to find my work the perfect home!

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2022-04-01

A big thanks to for critiquing my MS. Such a generous offer and full of tons of ✨gold✨ to make my story stronger! Thank you 🙏🏼 here’s a little doodle of gratitude 💜 https://t.co/G8GaDguLFB

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2022-03-28

OMG my "Kamayan Love" made it to the Illustration Showcase!!! I am so psyched for this. Thank you so much to all of the judges, to for this great opportunity and to all the participants! I am so honored to be chosen 🙏

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2022-03-18

This is my fav line from my upcoming book THE UNDERPANTS (Scholastic Press).
“It was a tighty-whitie fit.”

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2022-03-12

Thrilled to announce that I am represented by Sarah Stephens !!🦊

Many thanks for your wisdom & support during my journey!!🥰

TY for the momentum!!🙏

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2022-03-08

If the octopus's lunchbox had something from my manuscript, it would be this guy--but that would be a bummer as I need him for the story!

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2022-03-05

I'm an author/illustrator with BFA in illustration! Heres an Octonauts/Dr Seuss mashup I did for my son's b day party!

0 7
2022-03-02

- signed with !
- working on some amazing projects
- my kiddo is riding a bike without training wheels

1 9
2021-05-03

This one still has my whole heart. He will find his home someday, even if it doesn’t happen at I have met some awesome new folks and look forward to having more talented CPs to bring my work to the next level!
Goodnight Norman!

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2021-03-25

Enough Books to fill 10 Shelves and make thousands of your children all over the world happy. Proud to be a part of

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2021-03-02

Here's the incredible logo that created. I love, love, LOVE it...& am thrilled to finally share it with all of you.

Thanks for making PBParty extra-special with your logo, Melissa. (((Hugs)))

Contest submissions are March 1. More details coming this week!

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2021-01-04

Grateful for my art time ❤️ I may even squeeze in writing a new PB idea about pajamas for the train ... if my teens make dinner!🤞🏽#kidlit

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2020-11-19