larissadelliott.bsky.social
Picture book author repped by @charlottewenger.bsky.social. Sometimes writer of YA & MG. Wife. Mommy. Band director. 🇵🇭🇺🇸. She/her. #12x12pb. #Kidlitart on IG @ larissa.d.elliott. ADHD is my superpower.
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I love Mario kart! I always make my kids play on the same team otherwise one ends up crying or storming off. And they're still young enough that I don't want to be too good, so I will purposely pick a difficult to drive character/cart so it's still fun and challenging for me. #kidlitart
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Doritos are my go-to if I'm craving a salty, crunchy stress reliever.
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Brownies are superior to both cake and pie. Sorry, not sorry. #kidlitart
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My kids eat PB&N sandwiches. I will eat Nutella by the spoonful...and then will have to get another clean spoon for another scoop. #kidlitart
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I pretend it's a nut butter that's healthy and then slather it on fruit like bananas or strawberries to pretend it's even more healthy. #kidlitart
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Nutella! #kidlitart
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Walks are really nice. The hard part for me is to remember that walks are nice. #kidlitart
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Alt4: 2020 gave me anxiety I had never had before. I took a step back from some big work things. I returned very gradually. I think the small steps of returning gradually made it possible even though it felt impossible. Step 1--show up. Step 2--do one small thing. #kidlitart
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Alt 2: I love the supportive community of 12x12, especially for writing. There aren't a ton of illustrators active in the forums, but the few that are have been really encouraging and have helped a lot with me being at the beginning-ish of my illustration journey. #kidlitart
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Q2 I just vented to my (online) book club friends today about rejections and a couple of quick messages from them of solidarity and encouragement were just what I needed to keep my head up. #kidlitart
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Ooh! Secret book good news! And yay for AABB!
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Hello, #kidlitart!!! This month I polished a board book dummy and am getting ready to send it to my agent.
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That warms my heart so much! You just made my day.
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Congrats!!!
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And here is another piece. This is a portrait of a service dog through the eyes of its owner. Inspired by the accusations that Degas painted blurry pictures because he was losing his vision.
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Have you joined their mailing list for freebies? Have you attended a free book chat? Checked out the website? Lots of ways to test out the content before you join.
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I love that 12x12 feels like a family. Supportive community run by people who actually care. Julie Hedlund and her team are amazing! And so much value! Webinars, private forum for critiques, expert help, places to ask questions. I highly recommend!
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You did great modding, Victoria! (and Charlene of course!) #kidlitart
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Ha! Yes, I understood. Maybe one day I'll have the confidence to pitch my illustration talent!
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I want to do this too! I got a train ornament this past year to remind me of the steam engine ride we took on summer vacation. Ornament memories are my favorite! #kidlitart
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I'm horrible at celebrating myself. But when I got my 100th agent rejection (years ago), I bought myself a motivational necklace that reads "Don't Give Up" and I still wear it to this day. When I finally sell a manuscript, I think I'll buy a new one--a nice engraved book locket. #kidlitart
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Alt 4: I like things that auto-track progress like a Goodreads reading challenge, or Scrivener word count. I also like how 12x12 has a monthly badge for progress you've made in certain areas. #kidlitart
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I'm not at the postcard part of my journey yet, but I try to make at least one post a month for my #diversifymyart challenge. I typically share it on IG and here which helps validate the effort. #kidlitart
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I started my journey toward illustration a few years ago because someone said "why wait?" when I spoke of "someday". I'm so glad I listened to them! I like your idea of starting on the first day of the week if you need a starting block. You can use any days before to count down and prep. #kidlitart
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I think like this sometimes too. I might adjust the timeline, but keep reaching for the "impossible" goal. #kidlitart
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Random aside, #kidlitart: I once heard the advice to not wait until new year (or insert future date here) to make a change. Start that diet now. Break that bad habit now. Etc. I've made a lot of positive changes in my life with this advice. Would never work if I wait. ADHD--I'd forget.
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No and yes. I don't like stressing about future me, but goals help future me do better.
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Alt: My sub-ready board book dummy never went on sub last year, and I'd love to get it out soon. #kidlitart
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Goal: make at least one piece of art per month. Surprisingly difficult for me. I'm just busy. #kidlitart
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My wins for the month were making a couple of quick pieces for #diversifymyart. #kidlitart
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Thanks for modding, Victoria! #kidlitart
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Fun art, Rubin! #kidlitart
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I loved all of these NIVs!
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The large cast was hard for me to read, so it was a DNF for me (for now). I think I need to read it over the summer when I have fewer distractions.
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You might try an audio book version. Sometimes the line breaks of certain NIVs are too much for me when reading on the page.
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I love the human shaped accessory!
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I guess oink rhymes with other onomatopoeia type words like ploink, but it was a fun word to end the poem on.
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www.12x12challenge.com
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NaPiBoWriWee was such a fun challenge! I participated a couple times.
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Welcome to the group! I hope you have a productive year!
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I wasn't selected for PBParty when I did it, but participating in all of the events leading up to it really helped me perfect my query! #kidlitchat
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When I was first starting out, I found Kidlit411 extremely helpful. They have a website with tons of info. They have a Facebook group for discussing craft, etc. And they have a separate Facebook group for finding critique swaps. Found some great critique partners there! All free! #kidlitchat
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If you're a picture book writer, @12x12challenge.bsky.social is worth every penny. So many resources and opportunities to work on craft, but also an amazing community of like-minded people! #kidlitchat