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Penny Schneider

@pennyschnei.bsky.social

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Author illustrator, Art educator, Mother to one of my favorite artists, creating art with humor and heart to entertain kids and their parents and grow lots of smiles. SCBWI , published by Monarch Educational Services Press PennySchneider.com

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 22h

SCBWI Artober prompt Mushroom! Looking for more laughs and fun? Check out my children's graphic novel ARTY! Big sale on Amazon right now! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwi

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 8d

Squeezing in another SCBWI Artober prompt, BURNT. I love roasted marshmallows! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwi #sketchprompt #pennysdoodles

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 10d

Sounds delicious!

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 10d

Really well done!

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 10d

fantastic!

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 11d

Interested in the author illustrator process? Love Reading? Love books? Check out the Local Author Fair at Bayport- Blue Point Public Library on Oct. 18th! #authorfair #authorillustrator #library #bayportbluepointpubliclibrary

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 12d

SCBWI Artober prompt SQUASH. I am trying to squash in a few of these! #SCBWIArtober2025 #SCBWIArtober #SCBWI #illustrator

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 12d

SCBWI ARTOBER prompt Twist. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Twist and Shout! What is your favorite flavor? I love strawberry and mint chip! #scbwiartober2025 #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #scbwiartober

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 12d

You crack me up! Thanks! It's mostly my husband's "pet" lol. But we made bagels last weekend from it and they were surprisingly great!

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 26d

ARTY is $3.79 on Amazon! ARTY is a friend to teachers, classrooms, book clubs, libraries... Arty swims to baby showers too! The ARTY Reader's Guide is on Monarcheducationalservices.com free for educators!
#parents #teachers #librarians #whattoreadnext #gaphicnovel
www.amazon.com/Arty-Penny-S...

Arty

Arty [Schneider, Penny, Schneider, Penny] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Arty

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · 26d

I am learning the art of sourdough bread making. Still learning though. A project my husband and I are doing together!

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Sep 22

#teachers #librarians #readersguide #parents #Arty

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Sep 22

Hey teachers, librarians, parents...Did you know that Monarch has Free Reader's Guides for using with their books? And the list is growing, ARTY's is up now! Check it out! MonarchEducationalServices.com

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Sep 22

Yes!

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Sep 15

Monarch Monday friendly reminder! Teachers and Librarians, want to win a signed copy of ARTY, message me by 9/16. You can even nominate your favorite teacher or librarian! Are you brave enough to be your true self? Swim with Arty and find out! #bookbirthday #teacher #librarian #graphicnovel

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Sep 15

😂

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Sep 10

My graphic novel ARTY has been swimming out in the world 1 year today! Teachers and Librarians, want to win a free signed copy of ARTY for your classroom?! Message me by 9/16, PennySchneider.com Interested in a school/ library/ book club program? #Arty #bookbirthday #teachers #librarians

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Sep 10

I love cooking plant based healthy recipes. I know this sounds funny, but I like inventing new salad dressings too. And I'll hike just about anywhere that's safe from me being eaten by bears and bugs. lol 😂

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Aug 15

I love taking walks/ hikes. and I love cooking!

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Aug 15

Have you ever had a wish, a secret wish that you know you shouldn't but you just do? Arty does...
ARTY is on sale! Need a gift? teacher classroom read, librarian, book club... Arty loves making new friends! #graphicnovel #kidsbook #parents #teachers #librarian
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Amazon.com : arty by penny schneider

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Aug 15

Good luck on your next chapter too!

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's Monarch Monday! So ARTY wanted to take a swim over to my local Little Free Library! What are you reading today? #ARTY #Monday #Littlefreelibrary #kidsbooks #graphicnovel

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Jul 9

Guess who has a piece in the latest edition of Kid Lit News, SCBWI Long Island? Me! #Scbwi #authorillustrator #scbwilongisland #pennysdoodles

Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Jun 29

After 31 years teaching high school art in this room I am retiring. So many memories, awesome students, amazing teachers and friends, making so much great art together. Turning the page to a new chapter, full time author illustrator. #Arty #retiringteacher #authorillustrator #retiringartteacher

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Penny Schneider @pennyschnei.bsky.social · Jun 11

Hey fellow SCBWI members! It's Crystal Kite Awards time! I am so excited that ARTY, my debut children's graphic novel is in the running! New York Division. There are so many awesome books on all of the lists.....so get voting! #scbwi #Crystalkiteaward #Arty #graphicnovelforkids #monarchonthemove