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Olga Herrera

@olgaherrera.bsky.social

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Latinx kidlit author illustrator rep’d by Abigail Samoun Red Fox Literary www.olgaherrera.me The Unwelcome Surprise 2023 Alice Alone 2025 A Light For Lucinda 2026 Co-Host IlloChat podcast Ringling College of Art and Design NO Ai

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 1h

Hello Art Directors/Editors. Happy Kidlit Art Postcard day! I am an author/illustrator. My favorite things to draw are kids, families, emotions & action. I am rep’d by Abigail Samoun at Red Fox Literary.
#kidlitArtPostcard #kidlitMegaFeed #illustration

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Halloween everyone! Have fun, be safe and be spooky!
#happyhalloween #halloween

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 6d

New Episode!
Sunny is our guest! We chat about the constant pull to monetize art even when you don't want to.
Listen on all major podcast platforms and on YouTube.

#KiditMegaFeed #Illustration #womenillustrators #illochat #illochatpodcast #illustratorlife #podcastshow #learntodraw #artcareer

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 9d

These pages are so wonderful!

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 10d

What I have replaced doomscrolling with. These are not meant to be finals illustrations just flow time in my sketchbook. What can you replace doomscrolling with? Tell me your new creative flow routine. #sketchbook #video #KidlitMegaFeed

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 11d

What a great feeling. Congratulations!

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks!😊

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 11d

Sketchbook flow. Went to a cafe with a friend to chat and sketch. The vibe was so nice. #draw #KidlitMegaFeed #sketbook #illustrators

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you. ☺️

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 14d

a black and white drawing of a cat with the words `` thank you '' written above it .

ALT: a black and white drawing of a cat with the words `` thank you '' written above it .

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you! They are super fun characters. Funny how we fall in love with the characters when they come to life.

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 14d

Thrilled to share the news! Rock and Spike will be making their debut in 2027. I am so excited to work with the Random House Graphix team. 🌵🪨 These two main characters, Rock & Spike are so fun to work with - they crack me up! #GraphicNovels #KidlitMegaFeed #booknews

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 14d

Hi Debbie, I am in the other starter packs you have, but would like to be added to this GN list too, please. My debut GN is scheduled for 2027 with Random House Graphix. Thank you!

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 15d

Another sketchbook wonky mess that is so fun! I am loving the no rules, no mistakes, no easers,no undo -make whatsoever happens happen. Are you playing in your sketchbook ? #KidlitMegaFeed #kidlit #sketchbook #illustration

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 15d

Announcing new deals for @elizabethfoscue.bsky.social @laekanzeakemp.bsky.social @olgaherrera.bsky.social @kkhamilton.bsky.social + more

Rights Report: Week of October 20, 2025

New deals for Lygia Day Peñaflor, Elizabeth Foscue, Becky Dean, and others.

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you! Hope to be able to have you on the podcast sometime for a chat!

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 16d

Awesome!

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 16d

Big News! Illochat is coming back! I will be hosting the podcast and chatting with kidlit friends. Let me know what you want to chat about!
#kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #arttalk

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · 17d

Using my sketchbook for unscripted, no erasing, no rules exploration and fun. Using anything I can find for materials. I am happy. #sketchbook #kidlitmegafeed #illustration

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · Sep 20

Lord alive, they want fictional characters in fictional sexual situations to model consent for literal adults like a patronizing early 2020’s sitcom where the point of the writing is to convey that the writer’s been to therapy at some point

Bluesky @bsky.app · Sep 19

Thank you to the 14,000+ people who shared feedback on our community guidelines! We’re updating our rules for clarity, strengthening enforcement, and introducing product changes for healthier conversations. New guidelines kick in Oct 15. bsky.social/about/blog/0...

Building Healthier Social Media: Updated Guidelines and New Features - Bluesky

Public discourse on social media has grown toxic and divisive, but unlike other platforms, Bluesky is building a social web that empowers people instead of exploiting them.

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thank you for the open call for submissions!
www.olgaherrera.me

Christmas painterly night mood illustrations Olgaherrera.me

Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · Sep 8

A fun #DTIYS this witch has had enough of this 💩 her face says it all. Let’s bring on the fun seasons! Thank [email protected] for this challenge. #kidlitmegafeed #kidlit #illustration

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · Aug 27

a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing in a room .

ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing in a room .

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · Aug 27

@bitingnclawing.bsky.social is the winner of a portfolio critique! Congratulations to everyone who participated in this challenge. #summerfolio #kidlitmegafeed

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Olga Herrera @olgaherrera.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to everyone who participated in #summerfolio I hope this challenge helped you round off your #kidlit portfolio. The winner of a portfolio critique is @bitingnclawing.bsky.social
I will reach out with details for the critique.
#kidlitmegafeed

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