Thanks SO MUCH for putting together this list, Melissa-Jane! I also have a list of traditionally published children's book illustrators I've found on Substack who qualify for your list, which I've updated since you saw it last: https://debbieohi.substack.com/p/traditionally-published-childrens
I'm worried about you being overwhelmed: Are you limiting your list in any way? e.g. If someone who is thinking about self-publishing their own picture book wants to add your list, will you add it? Or an artist who is thinking about getting into children's books but hasn't really started researching yet? Also a bit worried about the "supporter" category since there are MANY kidlit supporters out there.
Don't get me wrong: I LOVE the idea of this list and am in awe of your generosity. But I'm worried about you ending up having to give up on the idea of maintaining the list because you're getting too many requests. Or are encountering hostility from people whose feelings are hurt because you haven't had time to add them or are saying no to them being added, etc. (I speak from experience from manually maintaining other lists in the past)
In any case, THANK YOU! Am going to share now, and will add it to my list of kidlit illustrators with a link. :-)
Awww you are very welcome! I'm not currently limiting my list, though it's certainly something I'll think about and possibly change/update depending on how well I can keep up. In terms of supporters, I'm thinking kidlit reviewers/marketers, but I suppose mainly because those I've added to the list that fall under that umbrella are either authors already or people I know who are working towards that, so this is something I may have to tweak as I go. Thank you so very much for pointing out these things, especially since I know you are incredible at all this and at bringing community together – your thoughts are so very much appreciated <3
What a great list! Thanks for putting it together. I'm a picture book author/illustrator. I'd love to have my newsletter, Picture This, included. Here's the link: https://sarahkurpiel.substack.com/. Thanks again!
Wow - I’ve been hoping for such an initiative - thanks for creating! I’m a YA author and would love to be included. https://jodiebenveniste.substack.com
What a great list! Here's a couple more updates to your list (as if you don't have enough to do!) Deborah Underwood is here, although not very active yet (UnderwoodInk) https://substack.com/@deborahunderwood
Hi Eliza, I just added you! P.S. Loved your about page – maybe even more so because I've also got two awesome kids and I'm married to a wonderful Vietnamese dude haha!
Wow there are awesome peeps on here! I'm also new to Substack, I'm a PB illustrator from Canada :) Thanks for the list! https://valparizeault.substack.com/
Hello ! Thank you so much for this compilation! I’m a kidlit author / illustrator based in Paris and I would love to be included! Here is my newsletter:
Thank you for compiling this list! I know there are more. Lauren Magaziner at You, Me, and a Cup of Tea is one. I'll let you know if I think of more.
You're very welcome! I've just added Lauren :)
Thanks SO MUCH for putting together this list, Melissa-Jane! I also have a list of traditionally published children's book illustrators I've found on Substack who qualify for your list, which I've updated since you saw it last: https://debbieohi.substack.com/p/traditionally-published-childrens
I'm worried about you being overwhelmed: Are you limiting your list in any way? e.g. If someone who is thinking about self-publishing their own picture book wants to add your list, will you add it? Or an artist who is thinking about getting into children's books but hasn't really started researching yet? Also a bit worried about the "supporter" category since there are MANY kidlit supporters out there.
Don't get me wrong: I LOVE the idea of this list and am in awe of your generosity. But I'm worried about you ending up having to give up on the idea of maintaining the list because you're getting too many requests. Or are encountering hostility from people whose feelings are hurt because you haven't had time to add them or are saying no to them being added, etc. (I speak from experience from manually maintaining other lists in the past)
In any case, THANK YOU! Am going to share now, and will add it to my list of kidlit illustrators with a link. :-)
Awww you are very welcome! I'm not currently limiting my list, though it's certainly something I'll think about and possibly change/update depending on how well I can keep up. In terms of supporters, I'm thinking kidlit reviewers/marketers, but I suppose mainly because those I've added to the list that fall under that umbrella are either authors already or people I know who are working towards that, so this is something I may have to tweak as I go. Thank you so very much for pointing out these things, especially since I know you are incredible at all this and at bringing community together – your thoughts are so very much appreciated <3
this is wonderful, thank you! My first PB is being published this fall and I've finally started my substack. Would love to be added to your list!
You're very welcome, Christy! I've just added you!
This is so great!!
I love seeing so many kidlit people on here! I can't believe I hadn't already added you, but you're on the list now <3
Ooooh yay!!! Thank you!!
Hi Melissa, thanks for putting this list together. Picture book Illustrator here, Can you add me in?
Hi Srinidhi! I can't believe you're not on the list already! I've added you :) <3
Yay thanks Melissa ❤️
What a great list! Thanks for putting it together. I'm a picture book author/illustrator. I'd love to have my newsletter, Picture This, included. Here's the link: https://sarahkurpiel.substack.com/. Thanks again!
You’re so welcome! I’ve added you to the list, Sarah :)
Thanks for this. I’m LuAnn M. Rod, The Writing Pen. I’m a MG author.
Fantastic! You’ve been added to the list :)
So cool! I also am adding one for KidLit Catalyst to go with our video conversations with kidlit creators.
Ooh sounds amazing – added! <3
Hi Melissa-Jane! I love this list! And I’d love to be added, if you’ll have me! 💘
YAY! Of course! You’re on the list <3
Please add me too, Picture books and Middle grade fiction books.
Thank you.
You’re so welcome! You’re on the list :)
Thank you ☺️
Wow - I’ve been hoping for such an initiative - thanks for creating! I’m a YA author and would love to be included. https://jodiebenveniste.substack.com
So happy to add a YA creator! You're very welcome and you're now on the list :)
Big thanks!
What a great list! Here's a couple more updates to your list (as if you don't have enough to do!) Deborah Underwood is here, although not very active yet (UnderwoodInk) https://substack.com/@deborahunderwood
also Deb Lund (Partly There) https://substack.com/@deblund and I've changed the title of mine to Friendly to Bears
It really is a fab list! HAHA! I don't mind updating the list at all – it's one of the less stressful things on my plate!
I've just added Deborah and Deb and updated your name. Friendly to Bears is lovely!
Hi, I'd love to be included as well! Great list, too!!
Hi Eliza, I just added you! P.S. Loved your about page – maybe even more so because I've also got two awesome kids and I'm married to a wonderful Vietnamese dude haha!
🙌🏽 We are LIVIN' THE DREAM!!!
Wow there are awesome peeps on here! I'm also new to Substack, I'm a PB illustrator from Canada :) Thanks for the list! https://valparizeault.substack.com/
Hi Valerie! So many awesome peeps and so many more to add! You're so welcome! I've just added you to the list :)
Wonderful list! I'm on here too! Picture Books and Middle-Grade graphic novels. I'd love to be included.
I'm glad you found it! I've added you to the list, Lily :)
Hello ! Thank you so much for this compilation! I’m a kidlit author / illustrator based in Paris and I would love to be included! Here is my newsletter:
https://leanimation.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile
Thank you so much ! Lea
You're very welcome, Lea! I've just added you :)