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Erin Siska
@erinsiska.bsky.social
Reader, picture book author/illustrator, graphic novelist, lawyer, mama, dog person, mental health advocate, good listener. #kidlit #kidlitart
(she/her) Portfolio at www.erinsiska.com.
Happy Holidays and #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Erin, a South Florida-based author-illustrator and graphic novelist seeking representation for my girl Noelle (below) and my other character-driven, colorful projects. #kidlitart #collage

Also working on a website revamp. More to come in 2026! 💖
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge

"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
👁️👁️#kidlit #kidlitart
December 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Hey all,

The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.

Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.

You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
theonion.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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The frogs will rise.
December 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Clever! 😄
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Meet two heroes of our times.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Love how sassy these girls look! And they are beautiful. 💖#kidlitart
Three Girls, 1935 by Hungarian Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil #WomensArt
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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*not shopping at Target intensifies*
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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⭐️Today is the day! ⭐️

Every single important #PBRisingStars 2026 date is officially live on our website!

So run, don’t walk, to pbrisingstars.com to learn more and see what our FIFTH and FINAL year of mentorship has in store!

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard
December 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Yes! Me too. 😄
November 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This Sleepy Bear book is great and so is The Book of Rules! Both great readalouds. #kidlit #booksky
3 for the price of 2 on Amazon right now! Grab some copies for little readers in your life! 🤩
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November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Ooh la la! #kidlitart 👇
This is how butterflies see the flowers.
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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STRONG AGREE
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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🎥 Law students — I’m judging the Rights in Reel Time Challenge and I want to see YOUR video!

Break down a constitutional right in 60–90 seconds. Be creative. Be bold. Be accurate.

Win up to $3K.💰

All info → l4gg.org/ReelTime
#RightsinReelTime
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
KATE! BEATON! ON A STAMP! Plus many other Canadian artistic worthies!
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.

These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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I urge everyone at Thanksgiving to reply to all political rhetoric from your drunk father-in-law with “quiet piggy” and see what happens.
I’ll report back with my findings.
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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The publicity around Pope Leo’s namesake beer couldn’t have come at a better time: $1 from each Da Pope four-pack will benefit North Center’s Common Pantry. Every $1 raised translates into three meals for food insecure neighbors. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/19/c... via @blockclubchi.bsky.social
Chicago-Brewed 'Da Pope' Beer Now In Pope Leo's Fridge, Thanks To Gov. Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker gifted Pope Leo the beer during a visit to Rome this week. The beer came from North Center's Burning Bush Brewery, and its owner — a former pastor — is thrilled. “We’re very excited a...
blockclubchicago.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I’m howling.
November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#kidlit 😃
My teen creative writers are making blackout poems today.
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM