The Postcard Post welcomes illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara. Jacqueline Alcántara is a freelance illustrator and artist who spends her days drawing, writing and globe-trotting with her dog Possum. She is particularly excited about promoting inclusiveness and diversity in children’s literature and the illustration field in general. Her debut picture book, THE FIELD, written by Baptiste Paul,... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post features illustrator Mirelle Ortega. Get ready to be wowed! Mirelle Ortega is a Mexican illustrator and visual development artist based in the Los Angeles area. Mirelle is represented by Bright Agency, and is known for her work as a cover artist for middle grade books like THE LOVE SUGAR MAGIC TRILOGY, FROM... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes Matthew Rivera. I picked up Matthew's postcard at the SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles this past August— more proof, if you need it, that postcards are great communicators! Growing up, Matthew Rivera was notorious for doodling on any receipts or utility bills his parents left lying around the house. He... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes author/illustrator Meridth McKean Gimbel. Get ready to enjoy! As a grub, Meridth McKean Gimbel could be found reading books during math class, writing stories during lunchtime, and drawing pictures all over her arms and legs if she ran out of paper. So she got a BFA in Illustration from BYU, and... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes Taia Morley. I first saw Taia's work on Instagram and I'm happy to share it here. Taia Morley is an illustrator/author of several children’s books. Her most recent book is WAKE UP, COLOR PUP (Random House, March 2019). For many years Taia worked in the toy industry as a toy designer,... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes illustrator Ale Díaz Bouza. Get ready for take off! Ale Díaz Bouza loves art creation. She illustrates and writes stories about fantasy and folklore for all ages, but especially for children. She lives in Madrid and is the currently Regional Advisor for the SCBWI Spanish Chapter. She both markets her own... Continue Reading →
