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Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author
@clairelordon.com
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🇨🇦Whimsical art for kids (& kids at ❤️)
📚Picture books, comics, & joyful storytelling
🎨Studio life + behind the scenes
📚Agent @mccarthylit
🖤🩶🤍💜
www.clairelordon.com/links
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And once again: you *cannot* apply for this online, you must apply by snail mail, and you only have until May! Hence, the importance of getting a reminder when registration opens
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To my fellow authors who reside north of the 49th, if a library carries your book, you need to apply for the PLR! Registration opens up again this month, sign-up now to make sure you get a notification when it opens. publiclendingright.ca/about/overview
Program Overview
It pays to have your books in Canada's libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Claire, a published author-illustrator of books for kids.

I am currently available to illustrate picture books, early readers, graphic novels, and board books!📚

💻 website: www.clairelordon.com
✏️Agency: @mccarthylit.com
Illustration with bright colors and painterly textures. In the back left there is a girl peeping out from behind a bush. She has black pigtails. Next to her is a purple path that leads downwards and towards the bottom right. On the path is a golden tan dog with a pink basket in its mouth. In the basket is an envelope with a heart and cupcakes with hearts and red liners. In the bottom right is a boy with brown hair and eyes in a red shirt. He is smiling as he moves his left hand up to his face in surprise. He has pink cheeks with freckles. To the sides is green grass. There is also a green bush to the right of the path and a tree trunk in the top right corner. At the very top in a bold fun orange font it says Claire Lordon Author and illustrator www.clairelordon.com Represented by Sean McCarthy
February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Ugh! Just spent an hour trying to figure out why I couldn’t draw. Apparently the new Wacom driver won’t work with my older Cintiq. I had to delete it and reinstall an older driver. Now I’m worried about updating my computer….
Pop up screen that says Your Wacom device is no longer supported One or more of your Wacom devices are no longer supported by this driver. For optimal performance, we recommend switching to a newer Wacom product. Contact Wacom Support to learn more. Thank you for your continued support. Wacom Support
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Hi #portfolioday!
I'm Claire, an illustrator and author. I love creating stories and books that have humor and heart. I'm interested in working on picture books, board books, early readers, & graphic novels. Let's work on something fun together!

I'm represented by my amazing agent @mccarthylit.com
Collage of multiple brightly art illustrated pieces. Top left has image of crow in raincoat with rainbow behind. Right is a rug with a group of students reading on the rug. Below is a malamute in a dog house. Bottom left is a group setting of animals playing around at a campground site. Bottom right is a vignette of a blue penguin wearing an orange shirt wearing a propeller hat
January 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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I'm rereading a few pieces I wrote in college to use as examples of my history in an upcoming presentation for tweens. I honestly can't remember most of the pieces I wrote. Honestly? They're quite good. I can't believe I wrote them!
July 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard Day!👋
I'm Claire Lordon, an illustrator, designer, and author and I'm available for PB, GN, board books, and early readers. 🤩

website: clairelordon.com
agent:
@mccarthylit.com

Dream projects: Dogs, ocean, penguins, space, camping

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
cartoon of a malamute with big pink cheeks, red bandana, teal dog house with orange roof, in a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Type above illustration says "Claire Lordon, illustrator, designer, and author. Represented by Sean McCarthy www.clairelordon.com"
July 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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My work is featured in the childrensillustrators.com newsletter!! I only joined last week! 🥳
screenshot of children's illustrators.com newsletter. logo at top. text below that says "Grab your popcorn! Last week's favorite illustrations are here, and trust us, they're too good to miss! Illustrators, join our incredible community, connect with top publishers and art buyers, and watch your business soar!" First illustration - Festivals by Margeaux Lucas Represented by mbartists. Image of a girl walking on a beach wearing a bucket hat carrying two buckets of shells and seaweed. Three pugs jump in front of her. The ocean crashes on the beach behind her. In the distance are kites and a ferris wheel. Below are two smaller illustrations. On the left is "Camping Time by Claire Lordon" where a bunch of animals drawn in a cartoon style are busy doing all sorts of activities at a lake in the mountains. including making smores, playing cards, swimming. The last illustration is mostly greens and blues and has a kite with a globe on it with children running below. The Kite by Sue Ramá
June 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I just learned that my website was not connecting new subscribers to my newsletter for the past THREE YEARS!! It's in the process of syncing now. I'm so sorry!
alaskan malamute cartoon dog sitting with red collar with envelope in mouth
June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Update! Hugo's biopsy results came back and he does not have cancer!! Unfortunately, he's still sick, but we know what's going on. He will be on medication for about a year and should live a normal lifespan. BEST NEWS EVER!
Alaskan malamute photo smiling wearing a red party hat. sitting next to yellow poster board that says "Not Cancer!" with balloons around it. Garden background.
June 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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NEW - just added another set of paint texture sheets for you to get free on gumroad! ⭐️ Use these as layers on your digital illustrations to add a cool look and interest.

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#kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #art #picturebooks
Black and white paint texture Two characters - illustrated. Both with long ears and holding cameras. One has a tutu on and the other a top hat.
June 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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If you are familiar with my work you may remember the comics I have created of my dog Hugo . I have been working on this new project and while it's not fully complete I wanted to post it now.
Circle filled in with cartoon of a malamute with big pink cheeks, red bandana, teal dog house with orange roof, in a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Type above doghouse says Hugo and friends. Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight.
June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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I'm excited to announce a redesign of my website www.clairelordon.com!

I realized that my old website was very minimal and lacking in personality. The rebranding took more time than I anticipated, but I'm very pleased with the outcome. It now feels more like an extension of myself and my artwork⭐ 🧡
Text on top says "New website design" Box around screenshot of website "Claire Lordon, Illustrator, designer, and author" there is a light orange squiggle line at the top and lots of bright colours used throughout. The main image. is a compilation of Claire's seven books. There is an orange squiggly banner with yellow stars on it. Words outside the screenshot say "fun!, Whimsical!, extension of my artwork!, personality! very Claire!, Orange!" Text at top "Old Website Design" Screenshot of old website design "Claire Lordon, art made with a smile" logo is much smaller. white background. Very minimal and clinical. hardly any color at all." Main image is of her latest book One in a Million. Text around screenshot says "Boring, Template-y, no personality, minimal, lots of white, doesn't convey my brand."
June 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Newsletter alert! I had my newsletter/periodical update email go out today. If you'd like to view it you can do so here:
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Updates from Claire Lordon - New Website!
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June 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Reading Dog Man by @davpilkey.bsky.social for the first time (I know I should hav read this sooner) and I have so many thoughts! Spoilers ahead!
Cover of the book Dog Man by Dav Pilkey. Cartoon looking dog head on human body.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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I'm creating a brand guide for my website and my online presence, and I thought I'd share a cool tool I came across. Coolors is a fun color palette generator
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Coolors - The super fast color palettes generator!
Generate or browse beautiful color combinations for your designs.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Ten (!!!) years ago my first book deal was announced. I can't believe I've been in the kid lit industry for a decade!
Photo of a white women with long straight medium dark hair. text says "Charlie Ilgunas at Little Bee Books has acquired debut author-illustrator Claire Lordon's "Lorenzo the Pizza-Loving Lobster", a picture book in which a lobster discovers and falls in love with pizza, and tries to recreate it with his sea turtle friend, with unexpected results. Publication is slated for summer 2016; the author represented herself in the deal for world rights."
May 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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I had fun this past weekend drawing three dog illustrations for @wamal.bsky.social! They have a fundraiser every year where you can get your pet poorly (or not so poorly) drawn.
Here are the three dog illustrations I made as a volunteer.
Black Shiba Inu dog illustrated in cartoon flat style. Dog is laying down with head facing left and has two of the new trendy collectible dolls laying on it. Dog is looking at the viewer Malamute akita mix dog illustrated in a watercolour/copic marker style with black outlines. Dog is black with tan patches. Standing upright and looking towards the right. Wearing a buffalo checkered bandana. Floofy tail. Short coated large black and brown dog illustrated in cartoon flat style. Dog has upright flappy ears and is laying down with head upright facing right. Dog looks concerned. Purple collar.
May 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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It's always disappointing to get book reviews that have to do with the condition of the physical book. I have no control over this and it hurts the book's rating :( If this happens to you please contact support before leaving a one star review.
One star review on Amazon. Says "The book was in used condition looked like it had been wet then dried. Very Disappointed. Its a gift for a child on sarurday so i kept it."
May 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Voted (by mail) for my first Canadian federal election. So happy to call this country home!
a penguin wearing a hat and scarf holds a canadian flag
ALT: a penguin wearing a hat and scarf holds a canadian flag
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April 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is on Saturday, April 26!

Find a local indie bookstore & check their socials for specials on this day!

www.indiebookstores.ca/bookstores/

#cibd2025 #books
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day graphic, illustration by Josée Bisaillon. Art depicts a street with bookstores that have giant plants growing from them. The plants have flowers made of books. Various people walk and bike to the bookstores.
April 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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In honor of National Poetry Month, here is a poem I wrote when I was young:

It Looks Great to Go Snowboarding!
Snowboarding <- my poem

Snowboarding is fun, you do tricks, hang with friends, & do it over again. Toeside, sideslipping, & lots, lots more! It's fun to explore when you're on a board!
Photo of the text written by younger Claire. It is on lined paper in black ink.
April 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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I’ve told myself for years (!!) that I’ll take a pottery class. I finally took the plunge. I’m very proud of myself.
Beige clay bowl spinning on a potters wheel
April 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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It’s #NationalLibraryWeek - support your library and get a free audio book ⬇️
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Donate to your public library, get a free Libro.fm audiobook credit! 📚🥰❤️

This week is #NationalLibraryWeek and just like our beloved indie bookshops, libraries play an essential role in our communities.

But, more than ever, they need our support.

Learn more: blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
Support your local library! Donate $15 or more to a public library this National Library Week and receive a free Libro.fm audiobook credit. How it works: Just like our beloved indie bookshops, libraries play an essential role in our communities. They need our support to ensure they can keep offering free resources, learning spaces, and much more. This National Library Week, if you donate $15 or more to a public library, you’ll receive a free audiobook credit from Libro.fm. Just submit your proof of donation at blog.libro.fm/libraryweek by April 18, 2025, 5 PM PT, to receive an emailed credit by April 25, 2025
April 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Went to Costco and only bought what was on my list! 🙌🏻🏆
April 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Win at Book Promotion

📕 JJK’s Vlog
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Win at Book Promotion 📕 JJK’s Vlog
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April 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM