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Illustrator of picture books, nature lover, vegetarian, yogini. ✉dpalen@fmgirl.com Website: debbiepalen.com #KidLitArt #PB #Childrensbooks #Kidlit Recent books: Tap and Rap, Move and Groove, Free Spirit Publishing 2024; An Accidental Hero, Eifrig 2024.

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Published: July 14, 2025 05:36

Just updated my portfolio with some of my book covers on my SCBWI profile. 7 out of 9 of these books were illustrated within the past 6 yrs. I'll be adding more illustrations soon. If you are a member, don't forget to vote for the Crystal Kite Awards; once…

Published: July 3, 2025 21:21

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm a published illustrator looking for my next book and representation. This was originally a cover for a middle grade novel. PB, MG, SEL, environmental themes, animals, mischief and mayhem welcome. dpalen@fmgirl.com…

Published: July 2, 2025 18:39

SCBWI members! Wombat humbly requests your vote. An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story is a finalist in the Crystal Kite Awards: Southwest Division. Thank you! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite Author: Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social …

Published: June 18, 2025 19:27

It's Pollinator Week! Some illustrations I created for Ranger Rick magazine. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Ideas on how to help: https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week …

Published: June 17, 2025 01:32

SCBWI members! Midnight tonight is the last chance to vote in the first round for the Crystal Kite Awards. Wombat humbly requests your vote; Southwest Division: https://www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite/CK. Author:@ljrwritenow.bsky.social Check out this video…

Published: May 27, 2025 08:18

A little late for Memorial day, but it's still an interesting story. I remembered that I had illustrated a decorated war hero for Ranger Rick so thought I'd post it. Meet Cher Ami, the most resilient and heroic carrier pigeon I've ever had the pleasure of…

Published: May 2, 2025 20:41

I missed the official Kid Lit Postcard day; but I'm posting this here anyway (to be fair, without the hashtag). Looking for fun books or magazines , and agency. From a book cover for a reader for Red Chair Press. #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks…

Published: April 26, 2025 05:31

Happy day after #WorldPenguinDay! April 25th coincides with the beginning of the annual migration of Adélie penguins, who begin preparing for their breeding season. Penguins face threats of melting sea ice, plastic pollution in oceans, and overfishing. For…

Published: April 24, 2025 05:45

Taking back the word tree-hugger. It's a wonderful thing. Spend some time with a tree and it can revitalize you. If you listen it might even talk to you. © d.palen #protecttheforests #kidlitart #kidlitforclimate #treehugger #childrensillustration…

Published: April 24, 2025 05:24

The Trump administration announced that it plans to remove protections on tens of millions of acres of public forest by declaring a wildfire-related "emergency". Another fake "emergency"; what they really want is to increase logging volume. Call your reps!…