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Josh Lewis

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Author • Illustrator • Art Director #kidlit #kidlitart Author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024) Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency. joshjlewis.com

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Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you! It took quite the pencil mileage to get here, but it was worth the journey.

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Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's a style exploration for my book dummy.

I'm an author and illustrator, open to
• picture books/board books
• lettering/title treatments
• coloring graphic novels

📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com

Children's book illustration of two kids staring at a pink elephant in front of a townhouse.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Sep 4

Congrats, Amanda!!! Amazing and a long time coming! So happy for you, friend!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's a style exploration for my book dummy.

I'm an author and illustrator, open to
• picture books/board books
• lettering/title treatments
• coloring graphic novels

📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com

Children's book illustration of two kids staring at a pink elephant in front of a townhouse.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks for sharing! Just put them on hold at my library.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 18

What a great cover! It builds intrigue all with a great composition and storytelling—and I'm a sucker for great lettering/typography.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 15

I recently saw a Maurice Sendak original that had three separate drawings–all needing to line up for print. Lightboxes were a necessity, but still!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 15

These two color illustrations are amazing! And the fact that the illustrators usually had to provide the plate separations for the printer is mind-boggling!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 15

You're out here doing the Lord's work—educating us all in mid-century art. There were true masters who most people don't know about.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 15

Amazing, Taylor! Your art is truly incredible. I'm always blown away by your compositions, characters, storytelling and visual clarity.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 15

Super fun, DeAndra! This has been one of my favorite logos from Brandiose. It's great to see your tribute!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 15

Love seeing you all putting this on! Kids want to laugh and enjoy reading books. 👏👏👏

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 14

A boy starts to go trick-or-treating, but his parents want him prepared for the elements.
Lots of comedy and real parent/kid dynamics.
And the art is incredible!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 14

Today's @ppld.org find.
What an amazing book by @johnloren.bsky.social!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 7

Such a fun character! The roller skates, walkman and headphones all bring me back. Wonderful color and value as well!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 7

Who knew the kraken just wanted a singing buddy! Great piece as always, Rob!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 7

Your settings and compositions are always wonderful. What a great piece all around!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 7

What a wonderful piece! I love the crab and how you rendered the water.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! ✌️

I’m just an author and illustrator standing here with a book dummy. I love telling weird, humorous stories, often with a nonfiction element.

📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Mar 7

Thank you for noticing! This is the type of book I needed as a kid. My hope is to inspire the next generation of science nerds.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Mar 6

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m an author and illustrator. This artwork is from my book Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic 2024).

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Rep: @socalledyalife.bsky.social
@thetobiasagency.bsky.social

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Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thanks to the Space Foundation Discovery Center for having me out today to read Ray’s Big Day! Presenting my art on the Science on a Sphere has been a longtime goal.
#space #kidlit

Ray’s Big Day cover projected on the Science on a Sphere at the Space Foundation Discovery Center.

Josh Lewis reading Ray’s Big Day picture book in a room full of kids and their families.

Josh Lewis reading Ray’s Big Day picture book in a room full of kids and their families.

Josh Lewis holding his picture book, Ray’s Big Day, while standing in front of the Science on a Sphere at the Space Foundation Discovery Center.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thanks to the Space Foundation Discovery Center for having me out today to read Ray’s Big Day! Presenting my art on the Science on a Sphere has been a longtime goal.
#space #kidlit

Ray’s Big Day cover projected on the Science on a Sphere at the Space Foundation Discovery Center.

Josh Lewis reading Ray’s Big Day picture book in a room full of kids and their families.

Josh Lewis reading Ray’s Big Day picture book in a room full of kids and their families.

Josh Lewis holding his picture book, Ray’s Big Day, while standing in front of the Science on a Sphere at the Space Foundation Discovery Center.

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Mar 4

Awesome news, Stan! Huge congrats!

Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social · Feb 23

Yes, I love that!