Debbie Ridpath Ohi
@debbieohi.com
Kidlit author & illustrator. 🇨🇦. Illus in books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others.
Newest:
📚 I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
📚 I'M BUSY (w/ Michael Ian Black, 2026/02/24)
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Newest:
📚 I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
📚 I'M BUSY (w/ Michael Ian Black, 2026/02/24)
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DebbieOhi.com @work.debbieohi.com
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I am *thrilled* to announce that I'll be illustrating the covers of two more Judy Blume books being reissued by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster!
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
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#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
Listening to the soundtrack to "Maybe Happy Ending" while I work on Judy Blume cover sketches and holy cow, I really really really want to see this on Broadway someday.
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Listening to the soundtrack to "Maybe Happy Ending" while I work on Judy Blume cover sketches and holy cow, I really really really want to see this on Broadway someday.
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Hung out with people last night who make me laugh so hard I feel like my abs are gonna fall off. Finding your freaks is such a gift.
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Hung out with people last night who make me laugh so hard I feel like my abs are gonna fall off. Finding your freaks is such a gift.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Writers (and illustrators!): Take regular breaks away from the keyboard. HERE'S WHY. #WriterSky
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Writers (and illustrators!): Take regular breaks away from the keyboard. HERE'S WHY. #WriterSky
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It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! You can count on this Aye Aye (inspired by a dad joke in my lovely critique group).
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! You can count on this Aye Aye (inspired by a dad joke in my lovely critique group).
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
I strongly identified with this video. I am an introvert, but most people (outside of close friends and family) who see me at work events assume I'm an extrovert.
To those who think introvert = shy, I recommend Susan Cain's "Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking."
To those who think introvert = shy, I recommend Susan Cain's "Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking."
WHY INTROVERTS ARE SO MISUNDERSTOOD 👇
Why Introverts Are Misunderstood
YouTube video by All About Introverts
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December 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I strongly identified with this video. I am an introvert, but most people (outside of close friends and family) who see me at work events assume I'm an extrovert.
To those who think introvert = shy, I recommend Susan Cain's "Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking."
To those who think introvert = shy, I recommend Susan Cain's "Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking."
I love that Maggie chose the layout based on rolling a d6 (see thread below). 😁
Also love when my #BoardGaming and #CraftSky worlds collide here on Bluesky. I'm not a quilter, by the way, but I thoroughly enjoy peering over the (virtual) shoulders of those who are, to see what they work on. #Uplift
Also love when my #BoardGaming and #CraftSky worlds collide here on Bluesky. I'm not a quilter, by the way, but I thoroughly enjoy peering over the (virtual) shoulders of those who are, to see what they work on. #Uplift
home when there was light, so here is the finished “roll for damage” quilt. 80x84” and all the non-white fabric is tula pink (the white is kona white). tula minky backing. #quiltsky 🧵🪡🧶
December 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I love that Maggie chose the layout based on rolling a d6 (see thread below). 😁
Also love when my #BoardGaming and #CraftSky worlds collide here on Bluesky. I'm not a quilter, by the way, but I thoroughly enjoy peering over the (virtual) shoulders of those who are, to see what they work on. #Uplift
Also love when my #BoardGaming and #CraftSky worlds collide here on Bluesky. I'm not a quilter, by the way, but I thoroughly enjoy peering over the (virtual) shoulders of those who are, to see what they work on. #Uplift
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Hey, language nerds. Nothing has names for edge cases like a linguist. What is it called when you "me Tarzan" language? Examples:
"Am blonde." = "I am a blonde."
"Am sleep." = "I am going to sleep."
"Was store." = "I was already at the store."
"Am blonde." = "I am a blonde."
"Am sleep." = "I am going to sleep."
"Was store." = "I was already at the store."
December 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Hey, language nerds. Nothing has names for edge cases like a linguist. What is it called when you "me Tarzan" language? Examples:
"Am blonde." = "I am a blonde."
"Am sleep." = "I am going to sleep."
"Was store." = "I was already at the store."
"Am blonde." = "I am a blonde."
"Am sleep." = "I am going to sleep."
"Was store." = "I was already at the store."
Today! Make sure you use the correct hashtag (don't forget the ART part in #KidLitArtPostcard). Also try to remember to use alt-text! Not only does it help those who use screen readers & neurodivergent but it can help your post get discovered.
Tomorrow is the last #KidLitArtPostcard of 2025. My holiday wish is for #kidlit editors, agents, and art directors to connect with illustrators right here on Bluesky. I can't wait to see everyone's art tomorrow! Learn more at: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
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December 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today! Make sure you use the correct hashtag (don't forget the ART part in #KidLitArtPostcard). Also try to remember to use alt-text! Not only does it help those who use screen readers & neurodivergent but it can help your post get discovered.
Just had the BEST brainstorming phone session with Lauren Rille (art director, Atheneum / Simon & Schuster) about the new Judy Blume covers.
FYI, Lauren & I did a guest post for the Nerdy Book Club yrs ago abt creating a new look for Judy Blume classics: nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/c...
FYI, Lauren & I did a guest post for the Nerdy Book Club yrs ago abt creating a new look for Judy Blume classics: nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/c...
CREATING A NEW LOOK FOR JUDY BLUME CLASSICS by Debbie Ridpath Ohi
When I found out I was going to be illustrating Judy Blume books, I was immediately struck with both joy and terror. Reason for the joy is obvious … I mean… JUDY BLUME. Reason for the t…
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December 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just had the BEST brainstorming phone session with Lauren Rille (art director, Atheneum / Simon & Schuster) about the new Judy Blume covers.
FYI, Lauren & I did a guest post for the Nerdy Book Club yrs ago abt creating a new look for Judy Blume classics: nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/c...
FYI, Lauren & I did a guest post for the Nerdy Book Club yrs ago abt creating a new look for Judy Blume classics: nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/c...
POLL for book creators out there: How do you find Bluesky in terms of book promotion? #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit
My take: Bluesky remains my fave platform for funstuff, casual conversation, interesting content, & because I can curate what I do/don't see.
However.... (cont'd)
My take: Bluesky remains my fave platform for funstuff, casual conversation, interesting content, & because I can curate what I do/don't see.
However.... (cont'd)
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
POLL for book creators out there: How do you find Bluesky in terms of book promotion? #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit
My take: Bluesky remains my fave platform for funstuff, casual conversation, interesting content, & because I can curate what I do/don't see.
However.... (cont'd)
My take: Bluesky remains my fave platform for funstuff, casual conversation, interesting content, & because I can curate what I do/don't see.
However.... (cont'd)
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🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🌲 THE BIG CHRISTMAS GIFT THREAD! 🌲
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
If you are a creator or small shop/business, reply to this post with:
- pics and a brief description of what you do (don't forget the alt text!)
- a link or details on how people can buy
I will boost you!
Everyone else: buy the cool things! Repost this post! ⛄
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TOPIC: It's quarterly check-in time! Time to bask in the accomplishments of the last three months--or breathe a sigh of relief that you've managed to *get through* the past three months. Either way, share what's been going, career-wise, since September! #kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
TOPIC: It's quarterly check-in time! Time to bask in the accomplishments of the last three months--or breathe a sigh of relief that you've managed to *get through* the past three months. Either way, share what's been going, career-wise, since September! #kidlitchat
Did my first creative art collab with someone in Togethercraft (whitelisted Minecraft server for grown-ups). I designed the original art, and my friend Io converted it to mapart. Mapart: huge image built at massive scale in-world, which can be "photographed" via tiny map that can be carried, etc.
December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Did my first creative art collab with someone in Togethercraft (whitelisted Minecraft server for grown-ups). I designed the original art, and my friend Io converted it to mapart. Mapart: huge image built at massive scale in-world, which can be "photographed" via tiny map that can be carried, etc.
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • crafty • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
Wow! Thanks to your support, we've raised over $10,000 so far for #GivingTuesday!
We're now just $4300 away from reaching our goal. Can you help us cross the finish line before the end of today? 🏁
Donate: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/believe-in-canadian-stories-believe-in-the-ccbc
We're now just $4300 away from reaching our goal. Can you help us cross the finish line before the end of today? 🏁
Donate: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/believe-in-canadian-stories-believe-in-the-ccbc
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Is #kidlitchat as inevitable as the tides? No. But it does happen every Tuesday at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific here on Bluesky, and since this is Tuesday, that means I'm hoping you'll join me and your #kidlit friends and soon to be friends for an hour of chatting tonight. Hope to see you then!
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Is #kidlitchat as inevitable as the tides? No. But it does happen every Tuesday at 9PM Eastern/6PM Pacific here on Bluesky, and since this is Tuesday, that means I'm hoping you'll join me and your #kidlit friends and soon to be friends for an hour of chatting tonight. Hope to see you then!
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Last call--this ends tonight! Book bundles, critiques, consultations still available....
Kindling Words is holding an auction to benefit our scholarship fund, with signed #kidlit and #yalit books, consultations, critiques, and more!
See what's being offered here: www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords
See what's being offered here: www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Last call--this ends tonight! Book bundles, critiques, consultations still available....
I am *thrilled* to announce that I'll be illustrating the covers of two more Judy Blume books being reissued by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster!
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
December 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I am *thrilled* to announce that I'll be illustrating the covers of two more Judy Blume books being reissued by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster!
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
debbieohi.com/2025/12/exci...
#KidLit #JudyBlume #EduSky #LibrarySky
Title of this piece: "Hope."
As I recently told @smacquignon.bsky.social (thx for the reminder, Stephen), I've been obsessed with red balloons since watching Albert Lamorisse's 1956 film, The Red Balloon, when I was a kid.
#KidLit #RedBalloon
As I recently told @smacquignon.bsky.social (thx for the reminder, Stephen), I've been obsessed with red balloons since watching Albert Lamorisse's 1956 film, The Red Balloon, when I was a kid.
#KidLit #RedBalloon
December 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Title of this piece: "Hope."
As I recently told @smacquignon.bsky.social (thx for the reminder, Stephen), I've been obsessed with red balloons since watching Albert Lamorisse's 1956 film, The Red Balloon, when I was a kid.
#KidLit #RedBalloon
As I recently told @smacquignon.bsky.social (thx for the reminder, Stephen), I've been obsessed with red balloons since watching Albert Lamorisse's 1956 film, The Red Balloon, when I was a kid.
#KidLit #RedBalloon
Recently went to a mystery wine tasting hosted by friends. Because I know pretty much NOTHING about wines, I volunteered to be the one to mix up the bottles in these bags.
I do drink occasionally, but more than half a glass of wine makes me sleepy. 🥱😴💤
I do drink occasionally, but more than half a glass of wine makes me sleepy. 🥱😴💤
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Recently went to a mystery wine tasting hosted by friends. Because I know pretty much NOTHING about wines, I volunteered to be the one to mix up the bottles in these bags.
I do drink occasionally, but more than half a glass of wine makes me sleepy. 🥱😴💤
I do drink occasionally, but more than half a glass of wine makes me sleepy. 🥱😴💤
Wkly #KidLitLaunches thread: Did you post about a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Want to help boost a #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?Reply with link to the Bluesky or blog post. Only for books launching Dec. 1-7, 2025 #2025-Wk49
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
December 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Wkly #KidLitLaunches thread: Did you post about a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Want to help boost a #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?Reply with link to the Bluesky or blog post. Only for books launching Dec. 1-7, 2025 #2025-Wk49
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
Book bloggers, agents, publishers welcome to post links!
I'm sure I'm not the only one for whom the holiday season is always bittersweet. Here's my annual Scrooge Moment post, for anyone who needs it.
debbieohi.com/2022/11/scro...
debbieohi.com/2022/11/scro...
December 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I'm sure I'm not the only one for whom the holiday season is always bittersweet. Here's my annual Scrooge Moment post, for anyone who needs it.
debbieohi.com/2022/11/scro...
debbieohi.com/2022/11/scro...