Heyo #KidLit #KidLitArt folks - I’m also trying out #Hive , if you want to find me there it’s the same username - charlenedraws

#HiveSocial #bookstodon

Hi all! Moved to the art server :D
Happy to be here!

I'm a children's book illustrator and author from Manchester, UK.

My debut picture book #AmaraAndTheBats is about bat conservation (I love bats!)

And our middle grade graphic novel #DrawnToChangeTheWorld is out in 2023!

I love spending time in nature and going bat watching :D

I am so incredibly tired of writing posts about what actual poverty looks like only to get replies saying words to the effect of put a jumper on, eat porridge, how dare you have any source of entertainment or pass-times, a dangerously bad home is still a roof over your head, if you were actually poor you wouldn't have a car, etc.

It's ignorance masquerading as informed perspective, it insults the intelligence of >14 million UK residents and it's blamey as fuck.

I've no patience with it.

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Looking for a kidlit illustrator and author who is making the most of Mastodon? I recommend following my friend @charlenedraws. Notice that she pinned her introduction AND included some sample art to that introduction. I also love the mix in her feed of talking about not only her own art and books, but also boosting content about #KidLit #KidLitArt and #Illustration.

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