My #KidLitArt Journal
2025
#BCBF2025 – Visiting the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy
An Illustrator’s First Visit to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
I made it to the fair. My flight-train connection from Tokyo → Beijing → Milan → Bologna was an exhausting 26-hour journey. So, is it worth it? Let me start … Continue reading
Bumpy Rides on my BCBF trip!
I booked my Airbnb in mid-October, thinking I could secure reasonably priced 4-night accommodation in Bologna during the fair. Unfortunately, the host canceled on me in January, leaving me high … Continue reading
Picture Book Dummies
I have three picture book stories waiting to meet the world, and I want to bring them to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF 2025). So, I printed them out … Continue reading
2024
#vintagebookweek24 – Mockup Covers for Vintage Children’s Books
2023
Logo and Banner for SCBWI Japan
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators は、児童書の作家、イラストレーター、翻訳者を支援する世界的な団体です。
1971年に米国で設立されました。このデザインは、日本支部を表しています。
#vintagebookweek23 – Mockup Covers for Vintage Children’s Books
#thelittleprincebookchallenge – The Little Prince By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
2022
BCBF Illustrators Exhibition Entries for 2023 – “The Treasure” (Inspired by Matthew 16:26)
#SCBWIDrawThis! May Prompt – Drama
Psst…Ophelia, your part is over!
2021
Off to Storybook Land to slay my giants…
I joined SCBWI this year and attended the 2021 Big Five-OH! SCBWI Summer Conference.
I can’t wait to learn new ways to improve my storytelling skills and embark on this new, wonderful journey into the KidLit world.
