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This is one of the initial spreads of my next book, “Ballet School” and I’m still figuring things out, as I decided to switch things up and use acrylic gouache instead of regular gouache. It’s proven to be a bit tricky, but it has its pros and cons, and I’m learning so much on the process! What can I do, I always feel the need to try new techniques, even if it’s a bit scary 🤷‍♀️

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A bunch of unfinished tiny schoolgirls I found in my files. I wish I could write them a good story, these characters are begging for it. Possibly solving a murder mystery? 🔍 #kidlitart #diversekidlit #schoogirls #juliabe #illustration #schooluniform #illustratorsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BynMHU-iR6z/?igshid=2gpyemrm35ih

A big round of 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 for @theorangepaisley and @debasmitadasgupta for a STARRED review from @forewordreviews for KESAR AND THE LULLABY BIRDS🤩🤩🤩 We are so proud of this creative powerhouse team! #starredreview #forewordreviews #diversekidlit #nationallibraryweek #nationallibrarymonth #kutchdiaries #southasiankidlit #desikidlit #handmadeindia https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-b8PyOGqb/?utm_medium=tumblr

Author Aditi Oza (@theorangepaisley) is sharing her inspiration for KESAR AND THE LULLABY BIRDS (Spring 2022). Her kathaa-beej or story seed is a beautiful fabric handicraft. Follow Aditi for more inspiration from the salt deserts of the Great Rann of Kutch🐦🐤🦜 ・・・ Like almost every life on this earth, this story too, germinated from a seed, Kathaa-Beej (the story seed). The seed in my case is this beautiful and traditional Indian handicraft—the sparrow dangler. Almost every household in the western India, especially Gujarat and Rajasthan is home to these beautiful handmade fabric birds. To read more about the Kathaa-Beej and Kesar and the Lullaby Birds, visit my website ~ https://www.orangepaisley.com/kesar-and-the-lullaby-birds . . #kesarandthelullabybirds #diversechildrensbooks #diversekidlit #childrensbooks #storytelling #kutch #kutchdiaries #rannofkutch #kutchiembroidery #gujarat #indianfolkart https://www.instagram.com/p/CVS1Qy7LXHe/?utm_medium=tumblr

Sneak 👀. Where do you think this story is set? . . . Words by @jungletalkies and cover art by @shrutiprabhu_ . . . #middlegrademysteries #diversebooks #middlegradebooks #mysteries #diversekidlit #readyourworld #weneeddiversebooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CErOGM_JqU8/?igshid=1uz69506bchsm

Which character would you select for YOUR #personalizedchildrensbook? These and so many more options available at #cosmicunicorns website #diversekidlit #childrensgifts #muslimchildrensbooks #indiginouslivesmatter #blackchildrenmatter #kidsofinstagram #childrensbooks (at CosmicUnicorns) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC5DXmXBvJ-/?igshid=mrjsq0cjwejk

Debasmita with her wonderful book at @afccsg is just 😍😍😍! #womenwhodraw . . . #Repost @debasmitadasgupta with @get_repost ・・・ We found Mina's fans in Singapore!!! @yalibooks - this one is for you 🌹 Posing with "Mina Vs. The Monsoon" at @afccsg 🔅🔅 Book is available on Amazon.com🔅 . . . . . . #diversebooks #diversekidlit #soccergirl #childrensbooks #booksidrew #bookstoread #illustratorsoninstagram #picturebook #bookoftheday #womenartists #visualstoryteller #picturebookartist https://www.instagram.com/p/B2MVSe-l8wn/?igshid=1095yje9kylzp