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Author/ Illustrator Naturalist/ Educator Artist, Curriculum Writer, Maker, Mom #12x12pb | #scbwi | Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social www.wineberrywoodpress.com

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

Acorn weevils are way cuter than you think! You know those perfectly round holes in acorns? That’s these guys.

📞: Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social

🎨: www.wineberrywoodpress.com/portfolio/

#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart

Illustration of acorn weevils who have made a cozy home in an acorn

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 3h

Oh thank you!! 😊

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 1d

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! I love a tree with windows!!

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 1d

Hello #PortfolioDay !

Author/illustrator looking for new projects.

📞: Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social

🎨: www.wineberrywoodpress.com/portfolio/

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #natureillustration

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 1d

@scbwi artober day 13. RUSTLE

“Insect Spirits” watercolor and pigments foraged on site (black walnut ink, acorn iron ink, violet flower lake pigment, wild grape ink and pokeberry ink) on paper.

#scbwiartober2025 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #cosyillustration

Tree house with little critters rustling underground

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 7d

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 7d

Omg this is brilliant!

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 7d

Same! You can toggle to the old brushes though. Once I figured that out I chilled out a little.

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 7d

Adorable!!

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 7d

I love reading these and it feels a little surreal to be the one featured! Thanks @12x12challenge.bsky.social @juliefhedlund.bsky.social @kellipanique.bsky.social and @caroljoymunro.bsky.social (and of course @liznealon.bsky.social too!)

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Cheers to #12x12PB member @jessieleh.bsky.social for signing with @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social! 🎉

“Write and draw beautiful things that you are passionate about. The rest will get there eventually.”

Read more: buff.ly/H3DgQrV

#kidlit

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 12d

I didn’t know I needed a vampire hot dog but I did!

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 12d

😆 I love this!!

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 13d

Aww thanks!! Aren’t they the cutest? I love their little snouts!

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you!!

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 13d

Oooh I love a frog witch!! 🧙 🐸

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 13d

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 18d

New middle grade book bud!!! “The Bug Bandits” by: by Jenni L Walsh @jennilwalsh.bsky.social

🪲 Rube Goldberg Bug Defense Traps
🦋 Raising Butterflies
🪲 Ink Wash Beetles
🕷️ Spider Pizzas

www.wineberrywoodpress.com/2025/08/26/t...

#kidlit #bookreview #booksky #edusky #middlegrade

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 18d

I mean, agreed! Why draw anything else??

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 18d

Yaaaaasssss!!! I love drawing beetles and everyone is always trying to talk me out of it!

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 18d

Such a great webinar @teresarobeson.com !

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 28d

Easy ways to celebrate the Autumn Equinox in nature!

#wheeloftheyear #autumnequinox #illustration

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · Sep 11

Check out my article in the latest Children and Nature Network publication!

#kidlit #environmentaleducation #edusky

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · Sep 4

Get this cute fall tree countdown printable in my September newsletter!!

wineberrywoods.kit.com/54aacf683c

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · Aug 16

Learn about mudlarking in my most recent article on Run Wild my Child

runwildmychild.com/mudlarking/

#mudlarking #kidlit #edusky

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · Jul 31

Aww thank you! And thanks for your beautiful words!