jburbank.bsky.social
she/her I write & illustrate picture books! ENFJ/enneagram 7 #PBParty ‘23 Finalist, #PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up #StorytellerAcademy #SCBWI #12x12
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Interesting how I have basically the same number of likes on my #kidlitartpostcard post on Bluesky, an app that I’ve only posted on sporadically for a few months, that I got on IG, a platform I’ve carefully cultivated for years where I have three times the number of followers.
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They are so magical. I went on a manta ray tour to see them at night, but was on one of the very rare night with no sightings!
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This is great! I’d love to be added. Thanks!
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Thank you!! 😊
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Ohhh…I bet organizing someone else’s art studio is even more fun than your own because you can see new art supplies!
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Yes! It’s one of my favorite reads of this year. 💕
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It might be too late to add to this convo, but I LOVE my Hobonichi Techo planner!
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Thank you! Yeah…we’re on day 3, and I’m feeling a little loopy. 🤪
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We’re fine and very lucky in the grand scheme of things, but still without power and feeling a little loopy and bedraggled. 🤪
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Thinking of you! I hope you don’t have to go through that again! 😬😬😬 Our power is still out, and it looks like it will be for a while still. I’m nervous now with the second storm coming. Ugh. Keep safe. No floating away!
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Wow! Thank you! I’m so glad this Bluesky community is growing.
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A friend of mine in NorCal is gearing up. It’s worse than I thought it would be. Sounds like most people in town are without power…lots of trees and fences down. Hopefully it weakens or something? I hadn’t heard of these atmospheric rivers/bomb cyclones before. I wish I’d prepared better!
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I’m in Bellevue, WA, just east of Seattle.
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@jburbank.bsky.social
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Helloooo! 😃👋
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Ohhh…thanks for posting this! It did seem dead!
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Writing: Carry a kid-relatable theme throughout. Kids love naming things. Naming is a continued theme, from the repeated renaming of the teacher, from Mr. Boring to Mr. Perfect (not his real name) & the Latin names of plants in the fun back matter. “That plant IS Jerry.” 💚
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Art: 1. Limited color palette. 2. Varied facial expressions & poses! 3. Love the page where the kids are all doing fall-themed activities even though the season is not mentioned in the text. Gives me cozy classroom vibes. 4. The spider plant has arms! Subtly brings Jerry to life.
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My September 1st master study: The World’s Best Class Pet by @LGartonScanlon and @AudreyVernick illustrated by @lynnorbontigao