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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 21h

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work.

🎨 www.gooddharma.com
📧 [email protected]
#publishing #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

#PortfolioDay post by kid illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of a cute orange snake, three diverse kids, laughing together, and a group of diverse kids outside telling stories and singing from a treehouse. @zoeranucci.Bsky.social

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 12d

Celebrating Halloween for this #kidlitartpostcard day! 🎃👻 I illustrate picture books, chapter books, and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity!

📧 [email protected]
🌐www.gooddharma.com

#kidlit #picturebookillustration #picturebooks #kidlitart #characterdesign

Illustration by Zoe Ranucci of Halloween trick or treat otter characters posted for #KidLitArtPostcardDay

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day for August! Hello art directors, publishers, and authors 👋

I illustrate diverse kids and animals for picture books. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity!

📧 [email protected]
🌐www.gooddharma.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks

#kidlitartpostcard post by children’s book Illustrator, Zoe Ranucci for the August 2025 post a group of diverse children telling stories and roasting marshmallows around a late summer campfire

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Aug 5

It's back-to-school time! One of my first books I ever illustrated was a back-to-school book! In 2007, 18 years ago - back before the tablet, before procreate, illustrated with point-and-click in Adobe Illustrator. Book link: tinyurl.com/yznk4v3u
#picturebook #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart

Picture book titled It's Time For School - A Wonderful Day! written by Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson and illustrated by Zoe Ranucci. @zoeranucci

Zoe Ranucci holding picture book titled It's Time For School - A Wonderful Day! written by Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson and illustrated by Zoe Ranucci. @zoeranucci

Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Aug 1

Hello friends! I am getting my next newsletter ready to send out on Monday. If you are interested in following me you can click this link: eepurl.com/iquwLw

PS. I only send out emails like every other month - no worries about me flooding your inbox!!

Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jul 11

Got a BOX FULL OF GOODNESS of my newest book from my author! I💖🥰

“You Have A Story To Tell” Bridget Gengler is now available for preorder at bridgetgengler.com/shop/

#publishing #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #childrensbook #characterdesign #bookart #bookillustrations

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jul 8

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work.
@portfolioday.bsky.social

🎨 www.gooddharma.com
📧 [email protected]
#publishing #illustration #kidlit

@ZoeRanucci Post for #PortfolioDay July 2025 - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I illustrate picture and chapter books. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! I love drawing expressive, diverse kids, and cute animals!

📧[email protected]
🕸️ www.gooddharma.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks @kidlitart.bsky.social
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Picture book illustration by children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork from book titled You Have A Story To Tell by author Bridget Gengler. artwork of children letting lanterns go into a night sky with positive words like grace, kindness, and integrity on them. @zoeranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jun 27

Got a sample of my newest book from the printer! It’s always exciting to see all that hard work in print and hold it in your hands. 💖

“You Have A Story To Tell” by Bridget Gengler is now available for preorder at lnkd.in/eD7eC7hU

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #publishing

Children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci holding picture book titled You Have a Story to Tell written by author Bridget Gengler. @zoeranucci @gooddharma

Children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Inside spread from picture book titled You Have a Story to Tell written by author Bridget Gengler. @zoeranucci @gooddharma

Children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Cover of picture book titled You Have a Story to Tell written by author Bridget Gengler. @zoeranucci @gooddharma

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jun 19

The two books I’m currently working on are very character driven so I figured I’d share a little character sheet from a past book, Bernadette. I love working with authors and helping to bring their characters come to life!

#characterdesign #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #childrensbook

Kidlit character art by picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of concept sketches and final character. @zoeranucci

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jun 9

Thank you!!🥰

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jun 8

I saw this prompt to illustrate a quote by Lilla Rogers for the quarterly @makeartthatsells.bsky.social challenge and was inspired to give it a go. I had so much fun with us! 🥰
#MATSArtchallenge8 #makeartthatsells #kidlitart #picturebookart #childrensbooks #illustratedquote #handlettering

Tiny woodland creatures illustration by Zoe Ranucci of a quote by @lillarogers "Even so... There Are Tiny Moments of Beauty" for the quarterly @makeartthatsells challenge.

Tiny woodland creatures sketch illustration by Zoe Ranucci of a quote by @lillarogers "Even so... There Are Tiny Moments of Beauty" for the quarterly @makeartthatsells challenge.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jun 6

Join me on Substack if your interested in following my art journey. I do not post a lot of personal thoughts and feelings on social, but I am aiming at using Substack for more reflective posts about where I am on my artistic journey. More behind the scenes. 🙂

zoeranucci.substack.com/p/practice-o...

Illustrator Zoe Ranucci on Substack https://zoeranucci.substack.com/p/practice-over-perfection

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Jun 5

It’s #kidlitartpostcard for June! Hello art directors, publishers, and authors 👋

I am Zoe Ranucci and I illustrate books for kids. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity!

📧 [email protected]
🌐www.gooddharma.com

#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitart

#kidlitartpostcard day post by children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of group of happy diverse children laughing.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · May 30

Exploring ways to look less 'commercial' as this is the most repeated input I get from portfolio reviews. I wondered if I could bring my style and love of colored pencil to the tablet... would take forever to do a kid book this way, but I sure enjoyed working on this! #kidlitart #illustration

Digital colored pencil illustration created by picture book artist Zoe Ranucci. Illustration of Elephant Hawk moth and caterpillar with honeysuckle plants.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · May 27

I just completed another project with the fabulous Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson! An educational workbook. Love the subtitle, Four Letter Words My teacher Lets Me Say!

I illustrated black and white line art and color cover, as well as all graphic design. #kidlit #educational #illustration #kidlitart

Cover and interior art from educational vocabulary activity book written by Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson and illustrated and designed by Zoe Ranucci

Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · May 23

Hope everyone has a lovely long weekend! Here is a new personal piece, it is a redraw of an older illustration. Playing around with more textures - baby steps but getting there!

#addKidLitArt #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #characterdesign

Personal artwork created by illustrator Zoe Ranucci of a little girl and her dog flying over the moon in a cardboard space ship making friends with the stars.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · May 15

Thrilled to announce our upcoming book titled You Have A Story To Tell! Written by Bridget Gengler, and illustrated and designed by Zoe Ranucci.

COMING SUMMER 2025!
@bridgetgengler
@zoeranucci

#kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #picturebooks #kidlitart #coverreveal #illustration

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · May 1

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! Hello art directors, publishers, and authors 👋

I am Zoe Ranucci and I illustrate books for kids. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity!

📧 [email protected]
🌐www.gooddharma.com

#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitart

#kidlitartpostcard day artwork by children's book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of diverse girls enjoying a sleep over with snacks and music.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Apr 28

Starting this week off looking to the future ✨ today I let the universe (and publishers and authors) know I am here and ready to attract my next big thing! 💫🌈✨

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #selfpublishing #publishing #childrensbooks #illustration #chapterbookillustration

Picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci manifesting new projects for fall of 2025 for children's books, chapter books, book cover illustration, and character design. Photo of Zoe Ranucci with her dog "Just me manifesting my next awesome book project! Book me to illustrate your book, booking for fall of 2025."

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day! 🌱 🌎 I’ve got a super packed day so I pulled an oldie but goodie to post. 😊

#earthday #happyearthday #motherearth #bassethoundsofinstagram #basset #hounddog #characterdesign #dogart #doglovers #kidlitart #kidlit

Illustration by children’s book illustrator Zoe Ranucci of a basset hound dog character, hugging planet Earth, celebrating Earth Day.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Apr 16

I've been listening today while I work and came to find you when you mentioned Bluesky. So glad I tuned in, such great advice, and your a good human 💖 - love your work too!

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you! 😊

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Apr 15

It’s so hard to keep up with social posting when you’re deep in projects and deadlines. But here’s another little peek at the book I’m currently working on and will be wrapping up in the next couple weeks. 💖

#kidlit #kidlitart #wip #publishing #picturebooks #illustration

Picture book illustration by Illustrator Zoe Ranucci of children whispering among the trees. A work in progress photo of a hand illustrating on an iPad in the procreate app.

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · Apr 8

Happy #PortfolioDay - I am an illustrator specializing in #picturebooks, #characterdesign, and #bookcovers. With over 20 years experience, I love infusing joy, diversity and emotion to my work.
@portfolioday.bsky.social

🎨 www.gooddharma.com
📧 [email protected]
#publishing #illustration #kidlit

#portfolioday April 8, 2025 post by picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Artwork of kids helping each other on a jungle gym, spot icon images, a girl sleeping with her cat, and a family having lemonade and cookies, kids serving the parents. @zoeranucci

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