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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #portfolioday everyone!
I’m Mari Richards, I’m an author-illustrator, surface pattern and toy designer. I love illustrating magic, monsters, nature, the weird, and the quirky!
Stop by my portfolio at MariRichards.com
Rep’d by Adria Goetz at KT Literary
#kidlitart #illustration

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · 16d

News about my latest book launches - Happy Halloween season!
maririchards.substack.com/p/archie-and...

Archie and Pip: The Halloween Costume Surprise

It's time for a new Halloween book launch!

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thank you so much!! It’s definitely a strange overlap summer+halloween!

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jul 1

A Very Happy Birthday to Archie and Pip’s second book - A Halloween Costume Surprise!
Will they figure out their costumes in time?

#archieandpip #kidlit #kidlitart #fallpicturebooks #fallillustration #halloweenpicturebooks #halloweenillustration #childrensbooks #kitliteraryart

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jun 27

What are these two up to?

#archieandpip #kidlit #kidlitart #fallpicturebooks #fallillustration #halloweenpicturebooks #halloweenillustration #childrensbooks #kitliteraryart

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jun 17

It’s the cover reveal for Archie and PIp’s SECOND BOOK!
Archie and Pip, The Halloween Costume Surprise launches July 1, preorders available, see my links!
Thanks to @zoewodarz, the team at @cottagedoorpress and @adriagoetz

#coverreveal #coverreveal #archieandpip #kidlit #kidlitart #kitliteraryart

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Mar 6

Yay thanks!!

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Mar 6

Archie and Pip are having far too much fun to stop!
Thank you @cottagedoorpress for your continuing commitment to this series, @adriagoetz for all that you do, and to @zoewodarz for creating great characters.
Book 2 launches this summer!

#kidlit #kidlitart

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thanks!!

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m an author-illustrator who loves every creative challenge thrown my way - but especially magic, nature and mischief of all kinds.
I’m rep’d by @adriagoetz at @KTLiterary

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit #illustrator #childrenslit #picturebook#kidlitartpostcardday

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Mar 6

I value public media! Today, I’m joining supporters nationwide to protect local public media, like Minnesota Public Radio, for #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day. Learn more at mpr.org/action

#ProtectMyPublicMedia | Minnesota Public Radio

On March 6, celebrate the power and importance of public media by joining #ProtectMyPublicMedia Day – a national day of action dedicated to sharing why public media matters to our communities. This Th...

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Feb 14

Abby that’s awesome! good luck with the new draft!! 🦝🥷

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Feb 14

Stealing a little extra love to share with all of you. ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day!

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit #childrensillustrator #childrenslit #Valentine

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Feb 12

Over the moon to be a Fellow - I’ve wanted a Jerome fellowship since I was finishing my MFA in Visual Studies. To be a Fellow as a WRITER is surreal and amazing!!! And this group of twelve mentees are unbelievably talented. Thanks @loftliterarycenter.bsky.social

#kidlit #childrenslit

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · Jan 28

Let's do a quick query drive for trans kids, folks! Please see the @printrunpodcast.bsky.social thread for details. Pay what you can, but suggested donation is $50. Can't afford to contribute? We also have gifted spots available. Just email us and we can all do some good in the world.

PRINT RUN @printrunpodcast.bsky.social · Jan 28

Okay. Time to get to work. Print Run will now be doing a Query Critique Drive. 100% of the money received will be going to an org or fund that directly helps trans kids. Here are the rules:

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Jan 28

Donald Trump has just released a national under 18 trans care ban executive order. I am working through specifically how it tries to do this, and will live tweet here section by section as I read through it.

It is not yet on the website, but has been released via press release.

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jan 22

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thank you!!

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · Jan 22

Today we're having our very first publisher preview of Spring 2025 titles from Enchanted Lion Books. Be ready! These are some SERIOUSLY gorgeous titles. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/22/p...

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jan 22

Thanks for this, I always love their totally unique selections!

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jan 22

Hoping I still make it in for consideration - thanks!

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jan 10

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · Jan 3

🌟But since we can’t wait…we’re hosting a social media GIVEAWAY! 🎁 You could win ONE MONTH FREE of Ebony Lynn Mudd’s PB courses at The PB Retreat!

How to enter:
1. Follow us
2. Repost!
3. Tag a friend in the comments!

A winner will be chosen on Friday, 1/10! Enter on IG too to DOUBLE your chances!

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Nov 26

It never gets old!
This was last weekend at a favorite local bookstore - Happy 40th anniversary to Red Balloon Bookshop! @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Nov 25

Thanks!

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