John Picacio
@johnpicacio.bsky.social
Co-author & illustrator of THE INVISIBLE PARADE, with Leigh Bardugo (released August 26, 2025). 3x Hugo Award Winner. 5x Locus Award Winner. Inkpot Award Winner. Cover Artist. International Man of Lotería. He/him. #DayOfTheDead
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THE INVISIBLE PARADE scores another ‘Best of 2025’ badge. Grateful! 🙏🏽 cc: @lbschool.bsky.social #Booksky #Artsky #picturebooks
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
THE INVISIBLE PARADE scores another ‘Best of 2025’ badge. Grateful! 🙏🏽 cc: @lbschool.bsky.social #Booksky #Artsky #picturebooks
Proud to see THE INVISIBLE PARADE amongst the American Library Association’s 2025 Booklist Editors’ Choice selections for Youth! #BestOf2025
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Proud to see THE INVISIBLE PARADE amongst the American Library Association’s 2025 Booklist Editors’ Choice selections for Youth! #BestOf2025
How good was @comicarts-sa.bsky.social yesterday? So good that I only had time to take one photo. I was sad when it ended. There are not many cons that focus upon comic books and comic book creators and storytelling — and that’s what makes C.A.S.A. special.
Best comic con in this region right now.
Best comic con in this region right now.
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
How good was @comicarts-sa.bsky.social yesterday? So good that I only had time to take one photo. I was sad when it ended. There are not many cons that focus upon comic books and comic book creators and storytelling — and that’s what makes C.A.S.A. special.
Best comic con in this region right now.
Best comic con in this region right now.
Signing Lotería Posters for tomorrow’s @comicarts-sa.bsky.social show. FREE comic book w/ purchase of 20 dollars or more @ the table while supplies last! These comics are the ones that spawned my book cover career. Ancient days. 😂 Get ‘em before they’re gone. Doors open 10am. www.comicarts-sa.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Signing Lotería Posters for tomorrow’s @comicarts-sa.bsky.social show. FREE comic book w/ purchase of 20 dollars or more @ the table while supplies last! These comics are the ones that spawned my book cover career. Ancient days. 😂 Get ‘em before they’re gone. Doors open 10am. www.comicarts-sa.com
It’s so good. And that splash page….
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It’s so good. And that splash page….
NINE COMIC BOOKS THAT SHAPED ME. And yeah, that middle one gave me a book cover career. So even though it’s mine — pretty influential upon how my life unfolded. I’ll be signing it + Lotería Cards & Posters + THE INVISIBLE PARADE at www.comicarts-sa.com this Saturday. cc: @comicarts-sa.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
NINE COMIC BOOKS THAT SHAPED ME. And yeah, that middle one gave me a book cover career. So even though it’s mine — pretty influential upon how my life unfolded. I’ll be signing it + Lotería Cards & Posters + THE INVISIBLE PARADE at www.comicarts-sa.com this Saturday. cc: @comicarts-sa.bsky.social
My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands
I’m staring three inches away at original art from SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK by Stephen Gammell. It’s a good day. #MazzaMuseum #ArtSky
November 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’m staring three inches away at original art from SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK by Stephen Gammell. It’s a good day. #MazzaMuseum #ArtSky
I’ve heard a lot about the fabled Mazza Museum — the world’s largest collection of original picture book art. Looking forward to sharing THE INVISIBLE PARADE as part of the stacked lineup for their November gala this weekend. #kidlit #picturebooks #ArtSky
November 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I’ve heard a lot about the fabled Mazza Museum — the world’s largest collection of original picture book art. Looking forward to sharing THE INVISIBLE PARADE as part of the stacked lineup for their November gala this weekend. #kidlit #picturebooks #ArtSky
WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky
Last week was busy. The latest issue of @sacurrent.bsky.social features my art on the cover. Check out 100-word horror stories by @comptonwrites.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @hackett.bsky.social @sanfordallen.bsky.social @lphernandez.bsky.social @lorimichelle.bsky.social and more! ✊🏽
November 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Last week was busy. The latest issue of @sacurrent.bsky.social features my art on the cover. Check out 100-word horror stories by @comptonwrites.bsky.social @celsohurtado.bsky.social @hackett.bsky.social @sanfordallen.bsky.social @lphernandez.bsky.social @lorimichelle.bsky.social and more! ✊🏽
THANK YOU to everyone who scored THE INVISIBLE PARADE yesterday @ The Twig Book Shop signing. Started the day w/ several tall stacks & almost all sold out. 10 books featured here. As of now, only 8 remain. 👀 All are signed! Get yours TODAY from The Twig. Yes, they ship!
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
November 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who scored THE INVISIBLE PARADE yesterday @ The Twig Book Shop signing. Started the day w/ several tall stacks & almost all sold out. 10 books featured here. As of now, only 8 remain. 👀 All are signed! Get yours TODAY from The Twig. Yes, they ship!
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
thetwig.com/book/9780316...
There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos
November 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos
TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980...
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980...
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
TONIGHT: I’ll be at Book Passage in Corte Madera w/ the legend herself, @kortizart.bsky.social! ✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead
October 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
TONIGHT: I’ll be at Book Passage in Corte Madera w/ the legend herself, @kortizart.bsky.social! ✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead
Happy #FestWeek — great Monday signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE across #SiliconValley. Act fast this week and score signed books at Kepler’s Books, @booksinc.bsky.social (Palo Alto, Mountain View, SFO Terminal 2) & @hicklebees.bsky.social.
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy #FestWeek — great Monday signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE across #SiliconValley. Act fast this week and score signed books at Kepler’s Books, @booksinc.bsky.social (Palo Alto, Mountain View, SFO Terminal 2) & @hicklebees.bsky.social.
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
(Thank you, @michaelsiladi25.bsky.social & Alison Stern!) 1/2
It’s #FestWeek & I’m honored to talk art, story & #TheInvisibleParade this Tuesday night w/ the legendary @kortizart.bsky.social! See you soon, #BayArea! Tickets include a 1st-edition hardcover of the book. ✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead www.bookpassage.com/event/john-p...
October 26, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It’s #FestWeek & I’m honored to talk art, story & #TheInvisibleParade this Tuesday night w/ the legendary @kortizart.bsky.social! See you soon, #BayArea! Tickets include a 1st-edition hardcover of the book. ✊🏽 #DayOfTheDead www.bookpassage.com/event/john-p...
#FestWeek begins.
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#FestWeek begins.
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Coming to #Tucson for #FestWeek — I’ll be discussing & signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE w/ the great @adamrex.bsky.social at Stacks Book Club! Get your tickets now, Arizona. ✊🏽
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
October 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Coming to #Tucson for #FestWeek — I’ll be discussing & signing THE INVISIBLE PARADE w/ the great @adamrex.bsky.social at Stacks Book Club! Get your tickets now, Arizona. ✊🏽
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
FREE bookplates signed by Leigh Bardugo & me PLUS bonus promo cards while supplies last. 👀 #DiaDeLosMuertos #AllSoulsProcession
The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
SAN ANTONIO. TONIGHT. @marthawells.com at @nowherebookshop.bsky.social. FEW TICKETS LEFT. www.eventbrite.com/e/martha-wel...
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
SAN ANTONIO. TONIGHT. @marthawells.com at @nowherebookshop.bsky.social. FEW TICKETS LEFT. www.eventbrite.com/e/martha-wel...
CONGRATS to my pal @crobertcargill.bsky.social, co-writer of the current #1 US film, BLACK PHONE 2! Loved seeing some of my Lotería Grande Cards make a very cool cameo. Did you spot any others? El Mundo & El Venado are sold out. Get the others before they’re gone! 1/2 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
October 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
CONGRATS to my pal @crobertcargill.bsky.social, co-writer of the current #1 US film, BLACK PHONE 2! Loved seeing some of my Lotería Grande Cards make a very cool cameo. Did you spot any others? El Mundo & El Venado are sold out. Get the others before they’re gone! 1/2 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
Tickets scored for #BlackPhone2. I’m hearing my #Lotería card art is featured in the film. No, I haven’t seen clips. Yes, @crobertcargill.bsky.social asked permission. Yes, I draw my art by hand in graphite. Yes, you can still get some of my Lotería Grande Cards. ✊🏽 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
October 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tickets scored for #BlackPhone2. I’m hearing my #Lotería card art is featured in the film. No, I haven’t seen clips. Yes, @crobertcargill.bsky.social asked permission. Yes, I draw my art by hand in graphite. Yes, you can still get some of my Lotería Grande Cards. ✊🏽 johnpicacio.com/product-cate...
GOOD NEWS! Mr. Adam Rex (@adamrex.bsky.social) just joined my Fest Week booksigning slate for THE INVISIBLE PARADE, along with the Legend, Ms. Karla Ortiz (@kortizart.bsky.social). Signed First Editions available from @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social but only ‘til 10/24!! 🙌🏽 linktr.ee/johnpicacio
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
GOOD NEWS! Mr. Adam Rex (@adamrex.bsky.social) just joined my Fest Week booksigning slate for THE INVISIBLE PARADE, along with the Legend, Ms. Karla Ortiz (@kortizart.bsky.social). Signed First Editions available from @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social but only ‘til 10/24!! 🙌🏽 linktr.ee/johnpicacio
Pan de muerto — Oranges, anise, vanilla + butter. And cinnamon. Because churros. And lots of copal. Because how else are the spirits gonna get here by November 1st?
October 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Pan de muerto — Oranges, anise, vanilla + butter. And cinnamon. Because churros. And lots of copal. Because how else are the spirits gonna get here by November 1st?