The Postcard Post welcomes author/illustrator Mike Boldt. I'll leave the introductions to Mike... Hi, my name is Mike Boldt and I’ve lived most of my life in Alberta. I’ve been illustrating exclusively for children for over 16 years which has led me to a career making picture books. My first book, 123 VERSUS ABC, came... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes illustrator Gina Perry. I've seen Gina's work online over the years and love its originality. When I saw a short video of her process, I knew I'd have to get her over here to share a postcard one of these days. And today's the day! (Stay tuned for the link to... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes author/illustrator Melissa Iwai. I came across Melissa’s work on Instagram where she often posts sketches of her comings and goings in town. (They make me miss New York even more!) Keep reading to find out, as I did, that there is so much more than sketches to admire. Melissa Iwai received... Continue Reading →
Tina Kügler, a Postcard Post alum, is helping Sub It Club celebrate its 2-year anniversary! But Tina has a lot to celebrate too― IN MARY'S GARDEN comes out March 17th, written and illustrated by Tina and Carson Kügler, published by Houghton Mifflin. I love postcards but a BOOK is pretty good too! (Keep reading for GIVEAWAY... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club is so lucky to have author/illustrator Mark Fearing back in this second post. Mark explains a bit about his career history, how he got his agent and shares some more postcards. Plus there's a VIDEO that will crack you up. How did you get your first illustration job? I've done freelance illustration... Continue Reading →
Today, as part of Kidlit Week, we are thrilled to welcome author/illustrator and Sub It Club member Sarah Frances Hardy! Sarah has put together some great information on picture book dummies that is helpful not only to illustrators, but also to picture book writers, who need to think like illustrators. Sarah is also offering a... Continue Reading →
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