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Debbie Palen
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Illustrator of picture books, nature lover, vegetarian, yogini. #seekingrepresentation. ✉dpalen@fmgirl.com website: debbiepalen.com #KidLitArt #PB #Childrensbooks #Kidlit Recently illustrated Tap and Rap, Move and Groove: Free Spirit Publishing 2024.
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Just some of many moths, taken out of context , that I illustrated for Ranger Rick magazine's current September issue. These were part of a crew that likes nectar. Not all moths feed it turns out. Some adults never eat at all. More to come... #moths#kidlitart#childrensillustration#kidlitartist

Illustration of 4 moths with funny faces.  includes their names.
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Happy Labor Day! Now that kids are back in school & Normie Election Season is upon us, why not celebrate by picking up a copy of HOW NOT TO RUN FOR CLASS PRESIDENT by me & my friend Ellen, hilariously illus by @debbiepalen.bsky.social. Kids will laugh along as they learn the perils of politics!

Canva-enhanced picture of a book cover for HOW NOT TO RUN FOR CLASS PRESIDENT, by Cathy Hapka and Ellen Titlebaum, illustrated by Debbie Palen. Cover indicates that it's Level 4 in RH's Step into Reading early reader program.
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My Library request of the adorable and educational AN ACCIDENTAL HERO: A Mostly True Wombat Story by @ljrwritenow.bsky.social@debbiepalen.bsky.social#kidlit

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Tap and Rap, Move and Groove was just voted winner in the Illustration category by the Colorado Authors League, as well as winner in Book Cover Design (Colleen Pidel, designer). Free Spirit Publishing. The same day, it received a Purple Dragonfly Award! #kidlitartist#picturebook#kidlit#bookawards

Book cover with 2 kids dancing, 4  book award  badges.
Illustration of school chidren dancing  in a conga line.
Kids jumping and dancing in unison with teacher.
Boy sleeping under a tree with a crescent moon in the sky.
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From Tap and Rap, Move and Groove, a poetic collection of movement-inspiring dance chants, © Free Spirit Publishing 2024. Author: Connie Bernstein Dow. I’ve just learned that I’m listed as a finalist in the illustration category with the Colorado Authors League for my work in this book! Honored .

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Debbie Palen
@debbiepalen.bsky.social
Illustrator of picture books, nature lover, vegetarian, yogini. #seekingrepresentation. ✉dpalen@fmgirl.com website: debbiepalen.com #KidLitArt #PB #Childrensbooks #Kidlit Recently illustrated Tap and Rap, Move and Groove: Free Spirit Publishing 2024.
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