John Lechner
banner
johnlechner.bsky.social
John Lechner
@johnlechner.bsky.social
I'm an author, illustrator, animator & puppeteer. I write stories and comics about nature, especially insects! Currently seeking an agent. he/him www.johnlechner.com 🍃
Pinned
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm an author/illustrator who likes writing about animals and kids having adventures. I'm currently seeking an agent, see my website for more art: johnlechner.com 🍄🐸 #kidlitart
Reposted by John Lechner
Goodnight.
🖼️ Tove Jansson
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It might seem odd that cats like cardboard boxes, but I don't think it's strange at all. If I could fit inside a cardboard box, I'd stay there all day.
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Reposted by John Lechner
Today on the trail was aggressive mist
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Reposted by John Lechner
A Wolfenoot Blessing

May you and your pack be safe.
May you protect one another.
May your sleep be sound.
May your teeth be sharp.
May your treats be sweet.

#wolfenoot
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
I invented a moth

Always fascinated with the common names for things (which are sometimes evocative and sometimes... not)

Wonder what this one would be named if it was real?

#art
November 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
I'm looking forward to this book 📚🪱
#sciart by Holly Ovenden
The cover art is finished for my new book and I LOVE IT!

This safari tour of the life in soil and what is means to us, is now available for pre-order as ebook, soft and hardcover in the UK and Commonwealth. Published in August next year (US date soon), I hope it'll entice everyone to love soil! 🧪🪱
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Reposted by John Lechner
this old synth saying -
humans are droids with wishes
only droids fulfill

#ScifaikuSaturday (fulfill)
November 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Reposted by John Lechner
This is excellent! "To my students and to anyone who might listen, I say: Don’t surrender to AI your ability to read, write and think when others once risked their lives and died for the freedom to do so."
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
This is awesome! 🐸
I think this Stack o’ Frogs vase experiment is a success, and I plan to try more groupings of frogs!
#frogart #ceramics
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Reposted by John Lechner
👋 🇳🇱
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
Guess what? I illustrated a picture book! My #kidlitillustration debut launched this week—a story of building a satellite to study space weather by @suzannelipshaw.bsky.social
Loved bringing the scientific and engineering process to life with color and characters!
#kidlit #scbwi #kidlitart #STEM
Cover Reveal! T-minus 7 weeks and 5 days until launch!
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
Happy #WorldAnteaterDay to those who celebrate!
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.
November 19, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I made a birthday card for my niece. #kidlitart
November 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I saw some clouds yesterday ⛅
November 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
Apparently it’s #FlyDay or #DrosophilaDay in honour of the day Drosophila melanogaster, the common fruit fly or vinegar fly line w1118 (the first variant with the white eyes) was isolated, so enjoy some drosophila #sciart! This print highlights the model organism with a ring of 5 of the different 🧵🧪
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
... Dear November,
sometimes I think of other months
in an earthy way ...

Poem, "Seasonal"
(c) constance lee menefee
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Canadian friends, how's the postal delivery right now with the strike going on? Is mail from the US getting through?
November 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
Is #folktaleweek a thing in these parts? I only have time for one, so chose today's prompt - NIGHT!

El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.

#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
Sunday trails ❄️
November 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
observation deck
ship's unblinking eyes watch me
gaze at Earth

ever restless
by unholy design
ship pulses intent

before we descend
from stars to Sunday traffic
dreaming home sweeter

#ScifaikuSaturday
#whistpr
#inkMine
November 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Out for a short walk by the pond today 🍂
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
For those who listen to audiobooks: another way to support indie bookstores: @libro.fm. I switched from Audible to Libro.fm earlier this yr and am 100% happy with my decision.

If you use my referral code, I may get a free audiobk credit 📚🩷:

libro.fm/referral?rf_...

#IndieBookstores #Audiobooks
Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores
Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.
libro.fm
November 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Reposted by John Lechner
All the talks from ThinkyCon are online now, including mine! What does curriculum have to do with puzzles? Turns out, a lot!

youtu.be/FxZ0rXUucn4?...
Puzzle Design through Curriculum Design - Gwen C. Katz (ThinkyCon 2025)
YouTube video by Thinky Games
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM