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Jessie Romigh

@jessieromigh.bsky.social

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Children's book writer & illustrator seeking representation. Finding whimsy & humor with a dash of puns. Illustrations are hand-drawn, inked, & painted with watercolor. SCBWI-Austin Chapter. She/Her www.jessieromigh.com

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 2d

It's #portfolioday and I'm a picture book author/illustrator. Everything is hand drawn, ink, and watercolor. Love inserting whimsy and joy into everything I create. #portfolioday2025 #kidlitartist #illustrator #kidlit #scbwi #childrensbookillustrator

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 7h

That's so cool!

Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 8h

I think that sounds like a lot of fun. Pry in November. 😀 I'm going to need to try to get creative since I usually draw critters and not humans. I wonder if they could float into some portal where they become animals?? (And I could have the portal in the sky behind them)

Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks for the share!! 😀

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 9h

Oh no! There is a trick sitting in front of Rosie & Sara's treat!

#ABLArtfest prompt Ghostly Encounters (2nd entry) hosted by
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #kidlit #kidlitartist #authorillustrator #scbwi #picturebookartist #picturebookauthor #animalalliteration

Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 1d

Working on this piece for #scbwidrawthis reptile prompt and a spin of a #dtiys. The original has a witch walking the crocodile. Imagine... what if the crocodile, named Geraldine, ate the witch & carried on in her place. Ink work & watercolor done by hand. Still painting. #afterwhilecrocodile #kidlit

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 1d

Garrett Goat grows green beans and gasps at the sight of ghosts in the geraniums.

#ABLArtfest prompt Ghostly Encounters hosted by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #kidlit #kidlitartist #authorillustrator #scbwi #picturebookartist #picturebookauthor #animalalliteration

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 1d

Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps:

(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.

Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit

a cartoon of a woman hugging a book standing in front of a store that says support indie bookshops

Alt: Illustration of smiling person hugging a book. In the background is a friendly-looking bookstore with lighted windows, text on wall reads "Support Indie Bookshops."

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 2d

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks so much for sharing my work! 😀😀

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 3d

So great to see you here too @lpillustration.bsky.social 🧡🧡

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 3d

How do you hide an elephant in a cherry tree? You paint its toenails red. Have you ever seen an elephant in a cherry tree? See how good it works. This joke is the inspiration for Saffron's next escapade. Too bad her toes are pink instead of red. So close! #inkandwatercolor #picturebookart #kidslit

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 6d

Terry Turtle is needing a new shell for a special occasion! There are so many unique options to choose from at the Purtle Patch Shell Shop! #scbwidrawthis October prompt REPTILE @scbwi.bsky.social
#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookart #kidslit #kidslitillustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

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Lawrence Schimel @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social · 6d

#amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social · 7d

Now that pitch events are back, authors, it’s time to talk about the best way to prepare your pitch to sell your book.

When in doubt, the Pixar method never fails.

Side note: I would love to see this pitch as a manuscript in my queries, just saying.

A pitch is a simple premise that grabs the reader in 1-2 sentences by showing the character, the situations, and the stakes

When in doubt, use the Pixar Pitch Method: once upon a time; but, one day; and because of that; because of that

Example: In a war torn world, a young seamstress survives in a divided magical empire; every day, she stitches dresses for the elite while secretly sewing coded messages for the resistance—until one day, her latest design was intercepted, putting her life, her cause, and the fate of the rebellion at risk.

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Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration @cristam.bsky.social · 6d

Seek and Find are SO much Fun!! See if you can find everything in this book, When the Sea Left.

🐠 a.co/d/54vJtrs
🐟 cristakathleen.weebly.com

Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 8d

THE LIBRARIANS @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social is a *must-see.*

Thanks to @ifla.org Met Lib for the private screening at Toronto Reference Library.

Terrifying, deeply moving. I know several of the librarians & recognized books by many #KidLit #YALit friends. 😢

#BannedBooksWeek #LibrarySky

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Panel discussion taking place in a conference room with four speakers seated on stage in front of an audience. A large screen beside them displays a slide that reads, “America’s war on books is more than a war on words. THE LIBRARIANS. Directed by Kim A. Snyder.” The slide also shows several film festival logos.

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 7d

Two little children go out to sea in their rowboat in frightening weather! Reckless, I know! Seems the Hydra wants to play a little game with them! 😮
#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookart #kidslit #kidslitillustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #greekpuns #punnyart

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The Penguins Family @thepenguinsfamily.bsky.social · 8d

Penguin Daily Affirmation: I am allowed to pause and enjoy the moment. 🐧✨
Tag or send it to someone that you think will enjoy this message.

#ThePenguinsFamily #penguin #PenguinDailyAffirmation #DailyAffirmation #mindfullness #cute #illustrator #ilustracao #kidlitart #插图师 #企鹅 #插画 #JulianaMotzko

illustration of penguin holding a sign with text: I'm allowed to pause and enjoy the moment.

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 8d

Unwinding at the beach is definitely a fun way to spend the day!

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 8d

In a different part of the haunted mansion, Ferguson carves a Jack-O-Lantern. Roscoe sweeps up shredded pumpkin scraps. Neither of them see Morgan Mouse tip-toeing away with a piece of pumpkin. What a Cat-astrophe! #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookart #kidslit #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 8d

Fun idea!

Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 9d

Rosie and Sara catch some rays and waves at the beach!

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookart #kidslit #kidslitillustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 10d

Rosie & Sara, trick-or-treating, go to visit Sandy the Witch. Oh no! Lou has been up to no good while Sandy has been on vacation! He's taken over AND is serving nothing but burnt toast! Good thing Rosie will eat almost anything! #kidslit #handdrawn #inkandwatercolor #picturebookillustration

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 13d

Such wonderful example and reminder of what the work means! Kudos!!

Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 13d

King Reginald Raccoon haunts the halls of the mansion & looks out to the spooky woods. Meanwhile, Morgan Mouse weaves through the dark corridor with their acorn. Each week I will be doing one illustration containing between 20-40 art prompts from #octoberartchallenges. Check out my IG for full list.

King Reginald Racoon haunts the halls of the mansion. As he looks out into the spooky woods, animals with glowing eyes look back at him through the murky fog and wind. Meanwhile Morgan Mouse weaves through the dark corridor with their acorn. #inktober2025 #scbwiartober2025 #doodlewashoctober2025 #peachtober25 #artistryinkchallengeoctober2025 #doodleween25 #calmtober25 #alexandrasillosinktober Prompt Count: 22

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Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social · 14d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Jessie, a #childrensbook author/illustrator seeking representation. I focus on filling my work with whimsy & joy... we could use a little more of that in today's world. All my illustrations are #handdrawn, #inked, & painted with #watercolor. #kidlitartist #scbwi

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