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Samantha Sader
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Author/Illustrator with a Master’s in Biology. I write and illustrate STEM and nature related picture books. She/Her 🏳️‍🌈

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seeking representation
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Diapers & Deadlines: Crafting a Child and Raising Dreams- Potty training is a real trip. From the concept of a swirling vortex from which nothing SHOULD ever return to understanding not to pee in your pants anymore… its a whole new world in there. #kidlit #scbwi #momlife #comic #parenting #toddler
A toddler sticks his face down into the potty asking if the deposit will come back.
January 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Penguin adventure. This was a first attempt at a design for a future kidlit postcard. I liked it even though it ended up with an entirely different vibe. #kidlit #illustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #authorillustrator #picturebook
A chinstrap penguin swims through clouds of fish and a jellyfish as sunlight streams through the water.
January 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Finished! I hope my parents like it! #longhorn #painting #country #texas #yellowheadedblackbirds #panhandle #art
Longhorn grazes in a pasture next to a fence with yellow-headed blackbirds.
December 14, 2024 at 1:24 AM
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Update: Nearly done!! #longhorn #christmasgift #yellowheadedblackbird #panhandle #texas
A longhorn grazes while yellow-headed blackbirds hang around.
December 13, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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Current WIP a painting for my Parents. Can you guess what kind of birds they will be?
Sketch on canvas of longhorn and birds. Paint on canvas of longhorn and birds. Longhorn and birds still blank. Longhorn and birds still blank but now fence has color.
December 11, 2024 at 1:24 AM
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The photo on the right is the top frame for this page. Enjoying this style. I have always loved drawing comics. Storytelling through images has always been a passion of mine. #graphicnovel #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators
Graphic novel page with a girl excited holding a pinecone, then a CRACK, then she looks afraid/shocked, then a broken branch, and her falling. A girl reaching for a perfect pine cone. She’s holding onto a tree branch.
December 2, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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Working on storyboarding a graphic novel style page inspired by SCBWI Draw This Prompt: NERD. #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #processvideo #kidlitart #kidlit
December 2, 2024 at 9:53 PM
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Process video for #Novembird #novembird2024 the watercolor wash goes down after the sketch. I use a kneaded eraser to remove excess graphite. Then I do the watercolor outline of the bird. Next is gouache to fill in the bird.
November 28, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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Folktale Week: Day 2 Gate! The robbers stood outside the gate of their den. Plotting how to take back their home from the monster. This was a quick sketch up... I hadn't planned on participating... #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #brementownmusicians
A badger, fox, and rat wait outside the gate to their lair. It was taken from them by a hideous monster and they plan to take it back.
November 19, 2024 at 8:36 PM
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Folktale Week! Today's prompt is mist. Out of the supernatural fog approached a monstrous ghoul! The robbers had no idea what had set up upon their hideout and they ran away in fear! #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #scbwiillustrators #brementownmusicians
The Bremen Town Musicians stacked atop one another to scare the robbers from their den! Silhouetted against the sunset.
November 18, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch- Novembird Prompt “This bird is a little nutty.”sketched from a free reference on Unsplash photo cred- Simerpreet Cheema. #Novembird #novembird2024 #chestnutbelliednuthatch #scientificillustration #authorillustrator #scbwiillustrators #nonfiction #nonfiction #stem #birdart
Chestnut-bellied nuthatch on a tree. Process photo of Chestnut-bellied nuthatch on a tree.
November 15, 2024 at 4:22 AM
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My name is Samantha Sader. I am an author/illustrator seeking representation. Open to picture books and middle grade. I love STEM related subjects, animals, and fun expressions! I have a master's degree in Wildlife Biology.

www.scbwi.org/members/sama...
Instagram @samanthasaderillustrator
A bear cub playfully boops his mother's nose as he hangs down from a ledge. Text reads: Samantha Sader Author/Illustrator
November 14, 2024 at 4:34 AM
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Wind Beneath My Wings meets "The Birds" in Beneath Her Silver Wings
Author/Illustrator
#PB
#WIP
#unhingedpit
#grief
A "dating" profile for my book. Vibes: Grief, Emotion, Love, Best Trait: Relatable, Loves: Family, Favorite Person: Nanna A sketched up mood board for my book.
November 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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Cold Blooded Dancer
Author/Illustrator
#PB
#WIP
#STEM
#unhingedpit
Meme- Desert Creatures check out the dancing lizard. Sunset is offended they aren't looking at it. A "dating" profile for my book. Vibes: Carefree, Best Trait: Self Confidence, Loves: Dancing, Favorite Season: Spring
November 13, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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Magic School Bus Meets Bluey in No, No, Neal
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#unhingedpit
#PB
#rhyming
Meme- kermit to himself: I'll Write a picture book. Evil Kermit to Kermit:Make it Rhyme Meme- A Neal eyeballs a pile of manure and Momma gives him a disgusted look. A "dating" profile for my book. Vibes- Heartwarming, Best Trait- Funny, Loves-Gardening, Favorite Word- No, Catch Phrase- Get Messy
November 13, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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A Mother's Love- Gouache and Colored Pencil with digital touch ups. #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #authorillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #bears #illustration
A bear cub boops his mom on the nose as he leans over a rock ledge.
November 9, 2024 at 2:40 AM
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This is my first #kidlitpostcard! My name is Samantha Sader and I am an author/illustrator. I love writing and illustrating nature, STEM, and heartwarming moments. 💚 I am seeking representation. You can see more of my work at:

www.scbwi.org/members/sama...

Or

@samanthasaderillustrator on IG
A family of turkeys stargazes on a roof. Text reads "Samantha Sader Author/Illustrator.
November 7, 2024 at 8:04 PM
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Novembird Week 1 -Feeling Blue? Eastern Bluebirds on my fountain. They have been a visitor all year long! #Novembird2024 #EasternBluebird #SCBWI #ScbwiIllustrators #kidlit #scientificillustration #nonfictionillustration #authorillustrator #seekingrepresentation #bluebird #gouache #coloredpencil
Four Eastern Bluebirds hanging out at my fountain.
November 4, 2024 at 12:09 AM
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Novembird 2024!!! Join a prompt per week bird extravaganza!! Hashtag your art or photos with #Novembird2024 #scbwi #authorillustrator #kidlit #scientificillustration #nonfictionillustration
Novembird 2024 Nov. 1-8 Feeling Blue? Nov. 9-15 That bird is a bit Nutty Nov.16-22 Want some Quackers? Nov.23-30 These birds Shore are cute!
November 4, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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Sketching/coloring practice #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #authorillustrator #grief #kidlit #picturebook #middlegrade #seekingrepresentation
A close up of a teen in grief eyes puffy from crying. A wide shot sitting on the floor with her face buried in her hands.
November 3, 2024 at 2:09 AM
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Some spooky tests for a picture book dummy I have in the works. The haunted house is in the inking process then watercolor. #kidlit #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #halloween #hauntedhouse #illustration #authorillustrator #seekingrepresentation
A girl stops in fear shielding herself. Underneath is a partially inked sketch of a haunted house and a spooky tree.
October 31, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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Thank you! I had deleted my pitch, here it is:

The love of a parent never ends, especially when you’re immortal. I’M ALWAYS WITH YOU explores the loving caregiver/child connection. A vampire parent is ALWAYS there supporting and loving their child through life’s ups and downs. Rhyming Board Book.
October 30, 2024 at 12:44 AM
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SCBWI- Draw This-Toad-Part 4 of 4 #scbwi #scbwidrawthis #scbwidrawthistoad #authorillustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #picturebook #picturebookillustration #seekingrepresentation #toad
A child caught the toad. They hug the toad as it grimaces and struggles.
October 29, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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SCBWI- Draw This-Toad-Part 3 of 4 #scbwi #scbwidrawthis #scbwidrawthistoad #authorillustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #picturebook #picturebookillustration #seekingrepresentation #toad
A child sneaks up behind a toad. A large grin on their face implies they intend to catch it.
October 27, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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Don't yell! You'll wake your parents! Horrified, disgusted, thrilled... better keep it quiet when sneaking in some reading past bedtime! #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #authorillustrator #reading #sneaking #whatdidijustread #illustration
A child hides under the covers with a flashlight reading a book. They are squeezing the eyeballs out of their teddy bear and have a look of shock, horror, and disgust on their face.
October 24, 2024 at 1:49 AM