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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 3h

Philo promises she will get around to doing her homework...

Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!)
A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social

pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social

Explore more of Josée's work:
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#kidlit

Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 1d

👉 Naysa Dumé is a Dominican illustrator with a style which evokes celebration and highlights her pride in her culture. She uses expressive line work and color to create lively characters in imaginative worlds, striving to spread positivity through art.
morgangaynin.com/artists/nays...

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 1d

👉 Beatriz Ortiz is a Cuban artist based in Brazil who illustrates through striking photo collage. She is talented in transforming ordinary found imagery into something vibrant, eye-catching and energetic.
morgangaynin.com/artists/beat...

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 1d

👉 Raul Colón is a Puerto Rican illustrator who uses watercolor washes and etching to create rich textures and colors. New York City is his home as well as a resounding theme in his work, to which he brings a sense of magic and wonder.
morgangaynin.com/artists/raul...

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 1d

👉 Gaby D'Alessandro is a Dominican illustrator based in NYC. Inspired by nature and patterns, her dreamlike imagery is recognizable for its use of symbolic storytelling and elaborate botanical details.
morgangaynin.com/artists/gaby...

@gabydalessandro.bsky.social

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 1d

For #HispanicHeritageMonth we wanted to shine the spotlight on the talented hispanic illustrators in the Morgan Gaynin team who bring vibrant cultural perspectives to every project!👇

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Lerner Books @lernerbooks.bsky.social · 15d

Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger

As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…

Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger

As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability is the incredible true story of how a determined scientist rewrote the rules and followed her dreams.

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 20d

“The visual representation of Friel and her life experiences is superbly rendered in fluid and bright images that highlight her accomplishments as a differently abled person rather than a singular focus on cerebral palsy.” – @slj.com Starred ⭐ Review

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 20d

Rewriting the Rules is a nonfiction picture book about Kathleen Friel, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a young age. She went on to become a neuroscientist investigating how injured brains can build new connections, rewriting the rules for disability treatment.

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · 20d

Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here!

Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.

morgangaynin.com/project/rewr...

#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks

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Brian Britigan @brianbritigan.bsky.social · Sep 4

👋 Hey there #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social

Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS

More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com

lllustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our Summer Newsletter is up on Linkedin 🌞

New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.

Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here

www.linkedin.com/pulse/summer...

Summer 2025 Newsletter

This summer may have gone by fast, but it sure was eventful. Catch up on the latest news from Morgan Gaynin before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season.

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy #pubday to BEFORE I LIVED HERE, Illustrated by Victo Ngai, written by ‪@stacysjensen.bsky.social‬ and published by Neal Porter Books / Holiday House.

👉 morgangaynin.com/project/befo...

#BeforeILivedHere #NealPorterBooks #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #picturebooks #victongai

Before I Lived Here - Morgan Gaynin

In Before I Lived Here, illustrated by Victo Ngai, a boy peels away each layer of the history of the land his house sits on.

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Aug 12

We heard it's #WorldElephantDay! Say hello to Elephant from Susan Gal's authored & illustrated picture book, TWOgether, a story about friendship and group play on a sunny day at the beach.

See more here: morgangaynin.com/project/twog...

#booksky #kidlit #kidlitart

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Aug 12

An intergenerational story about a nonbinary child who learns the tradition of well digging, Dancing With Water is a picture book about community, hope, and protecting the Earth’s water.

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happy #pubday to DANCING WITH WATER, illustrated by Tonya Engel, written by Gwendolyn Wallace, and published by Kokila Books!

💙 morgangaynin.com/project/danc...

#booksky #kidlit #dancingwithwater #tonyaengel

Dancing With Water - Morgan Gaynin

Tonya Engel illustrated Dancing With Water, the story of a nonbinary Black who learns the tradition of well digging with their grandfather.

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · May 30

In picture book DANCING WITH WATER, collaborators Gwendolyn Wallace and Tonya Engel “effervescently detail the traditional practice of water dowsing” and “demonstrate the importance of water to all life”

Dancing with Water by Gwendolyn Wallace

Wallace (Joy Takes Root) and Engel (Yaya and the Sea) effervescently detail the traditional practice of water dowsing in this co...

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Jul 15

Jock the Croc: How a crocodile became a Scotsman and how it could happen to you! Illustrated by Evgenia Penman, whose expressive style reflects the humor and surreal charm of the story.

See more here:
morgangaynin.com/project/joc-...

#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · Jul 11

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty:

Kelly Pelsue, Agent, Morgan Gaynin
@kellypelsue.bsky.social‬ / @morgangaynin.bsky.social‬
Critiquing: Illustrators - anyone with a portfolio (beginner or professional)

For more info: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-...

#SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

FACULTY ANNOUNCEMENT

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Critiquing: PB and Illustrator Portfolios

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

FEATURED PUBLICATION

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Rewriting the Rules

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

FEATURED PUBLICATION

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

New Shoes for Leo

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

FEATURED PUBLICATION

KELLY PELSUE
Agent & Managing
Partner, Morgan Gaynin

Chooch Helped

SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference
October 3-4, 2025
where stories take flight
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Insta: @scbwi_nohio
BlueSky: @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Jul 10

Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Evgenia Penman!

Evgenia is a London-based illustrator with a lighthearted, cheerful style which highlights the pure silliness, exploration, and fun of childhood.

Explore her portfolio: morgangaynin.com/artists/evge...

#kidlitart #picturebookart #childrensillustration

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Brian Britigan @brianbritigan.bsky.social · Jul 9

Ope! Didn't see ya there, #portfolioday 👋

I'm a Minneapolis-based illustrator focused on editorial and publishing projects along with the occasional animation or gallery show. And I'm now represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social !

More of my stuff here: www.brianbritigan.com

Digital illustration commissioned by Reactor Magazine for "Parthenogenesis", a short story by Stephen Graham Jones. The Illustration depicts a middle-of-nowhere motel exterior and moving truck underneath an ominous and animalistic sky.

A two-color risograph print in green and blue on cream paper, depicting a mounted knight being pulled from his horse by thorny vines. Created for "The Drawing Board" exhibition at MCAD Gallery in Minneapolis, MN.

A Wizard-of-Oz-inspired digital illustration for for The InQueery showing a sepia-toned soccer player lacing up ruby cleats, with a rainbow-hued scene of poppies, a yellow brick road, and a soccer field in the background.

A digital illustration for DBusiness Magazine showing the Detroit, MI skyline in overlapping orange and blue linear halftones. Half of the image features sunshine with calm water while the other half shows storm clouds with rough waves.

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy publication day to NO MORE CHAIRS - a story about a teacher who made a lifelong practice of inclusion after a childhood encounter with racism. Susan Gal partnered with @littlebrownyr.bsky.social and author Dan Gill to illustrate this true story.

morgangaynin.com/project/no-m...

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Jul 1

And of course, Rebecca Lee Kunz's touching speech for her acceptance of the Caldecott Medal for Chooch Helped! @treeoflifestudio.bsky.social

#ALA25 #ALAAC25

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Jul 1

So many beautiful books to see at #ALAAC25 #ALA25 !

Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, @gabydalessandro.bsky.social, Susan Gal, & Victo Ngai

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Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social · Jun 18

Brian's work is layered with intricate line work and refined compositions, achieving organic textures whether made with traditional or digital media.

Explore his editorial and publishing portfolios here:
👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/bria...

👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/bria...

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