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annaraff.bsky.social
Illustrator, educator, curious New Yorker. Rep’d by Wernick & Pratt. Books include: 🥳 PARTY ANIMALS, Disney-Hyperion 🚀 THE DAY THE UNIVERSE EXPLODED MY HEAD, Candlewick 🦘 IF I WERE A KANGAROO, Viking https://linktr.ee/annaraff
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking my “Zine Workshop” to the Society of Illustrators as part of their Winter Art Academy, and helped a great group of NYC kids build their own 8-page, illustrated stories. So. Much. Fun! Thanks, @soi128.bsky.social! 😍📚

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Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov!

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Looking forward to my favorite NY State book festivals this year and thrilled to participate again. See you in Hudson on May 3rd, and Chappaqua September 27th, sharing the love of books and illustration.📚

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Found out that TWENTY emails is considered a lot to politicians on an issue. TWENTY. As in, they call that getting slammed. So next time you see a request to email your rep, or call, keep that in mind. TWENTY is a lot.

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Working with this new crew. #WIP #kidlitart #KidLitArtPostcard

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Next up, my first ever reading of Party Animals by @taralazar.bsky.social and me—in a sneak peek preview with a classroom in New Mexico.#WorldReadAloudDay 🥳📚

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But! This is a fun day. Taking a few breaths in between zooms, to say Happy #WorldReadAloudDay!

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Zoom updates are annoying, but they are particularly rage-inducing on World Read Aloud Day. #amirite?

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The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.

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Thank you for the very kind comments about my piece for @taralazar.bsky.social’s #Storystorm blog yesterday. (Also, thanks for the new follows.😊) I hope the month is ending with all of your goals met and you jazzed to forge on. #kidlit 📚

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Heads up, NYC!

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As today's guest blogger for @taralazar.bsky.social's #Storystorm today, I give a behind-the-scenes peek at my character-building brainstorming for our picture book collaboration, PARTY ANIMALS. taralazar.com/2025/01/30/s...

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Happy Lunar New Year! I hope you get to spend it doing things that you love. #happynewyear

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…And my adorable dad who is 84 today.❤️

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How I arrived on BlueSky

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Question for the NYC/ broader #kidlit community: I have a bunch of foreign editions of my science picture books (all brand new, mostly traditional Chinese). Am looking for a library/school in need accepting donations. Suggestions? Connections? Thanks in advance.🙌📚 #schoollibraries #scienceforkids

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HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.

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Amazing. I’ve watched this like five times.

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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

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Mondayest of all Mondays.💩

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Starting my day with some @bobshea.bsky.social books because I needed a laugh. These two always do it for me. Thanks, Bob! 😂💖

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It’s a book! A bunch of books! In a box! #PartyAnimals

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Horace says, “Happy New Year!” #PartyAnimals www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/...

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Nothing like starting the new year by uncovering last year’s Winter Break to-do list!😅

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Join me for brainstorming at its best! Thanks to @taralazar.bsky.social, all the wonderful bloggers, and those offering the prizes for making #Storystorm 2025 possible. Love the art, @annaraff.bsky.social! Read more and register here: taralazar.com/2024/12/27/s... #ideas #story #stories #kidlit

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