Carrie Schneider Author/Illustrator

@carrieschneider.bsky.social

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AuDHD author/illustrator of PB+CB+MG books full of magic & affirming neurodivergent and other identities. Literature PhD (UCBerkeley).
PBRising Stars runner-up ‘24
PBParty honorable mention ’23/‘24

#amquerying

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I painted a bedroom for Esme! Her happy place, where she can freely be herself. 💕😃

Hi #KidLit community! Happy #KidLitArtPostcardDay! I’m an #authorillustrator seeking representation. I’m #AuDHD and I create to celebrate imagination & diversity, especially neurodiversity! I’m having fun with these characters today 😺 #12x12pb #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #SCBWISoCal

I’m having fun developing these characters for a new story! They love nature and using their imaginations. 💕🌳🍃✨

Summertime means working at playgrounds! It’s a beautiful day for it. 🦆🌳🌥️

Hi #KidLit community! I’m an #authorillustrator seeking representation. I’m #AuDHD and I create to celebrate imagination & diversity- especially neurodiversity! #KidLitArtPostcardDay #amquerying #12x12pb #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #SCBWISoCal

I’m so honored to be a #PBRisingStars runner up this year!🥈And I’m really looking forward to a zoom critique with the wonderful Michelle Jing Chan. Thank you @michellieart.bsky.social for believing in my work!! ✍️🎨📚

May the 4th be with you! ✨

Hi #KidLit community! I’m an #authorillustrator seeking representation. I’m #AuDHD and I create to celebrate imagination & diversity - especially neurodiversity! #KidLitArtPostcardDay #amquerying #12x12pb #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #SCBWISoCal

My art earned an honorable mention again this year! I’m grateful for that encouragement today after so much “no”. And no matter what, I’ll believe in my dream and keep working!

Caught this cute little stowaway today! 🦎🚙😍 She’s safe in the bushes now. 😅 SoCal still surprises this Midwestern girl after 14 years 😂

I always have fun when I get to make a handout for my kids’ schools! 💕📝🌺🧑‍🏫🌴

Working on a fairy story 🥰

Hi! I’m Carrie, a magic-believing, diversity-validating, #AuDHD #authorillustrator seeking representation! #KidLitArtPostcardDay #amquerying #12x12pb #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday 🌱And wishing hopeful new beginnings this Spring for all who need them!

#PBRisingStars

It’s World Autism Acceptance Day! ♾️ #AutismAcceptanceDay #ActuallyAutistic

It’s Autism Acceptance Month again! Please read and share. Thank you! #actuallyautistic #autismacceptance #autismacceptancemonth Accompanying blog post: carrieschneiderauthorillustrator.com/2022/04/23/i... See also instagram.com/p/CbtWLdrJy-D/ for full text from image.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Carrie, a magic-believing, diversity-validating, AuDHD illustrator and author/illustrator seeking representation. I love drawing children, animals, nature, and magical creatures of all kinds.

I heard someone wanted dino illustrations, so I decided to try my hand at some today! It turns out they’re almost as much fun as dragons! 😄🦖🦕 These two are brought together by a love of books 📚💕

…and a dream…

Some hope for Spring. Loving stretching my wings with new art techniques!

New blog post is up on my website! 😃 —> carrieschneiderauthorillustrator.com/2024/02/21/c...

Critique Magiccarrieschneiderauthorillustrator.com I started my “KidLit” (children’s literature) journey pretty confident. I’m good at art and good at stories, I told myself. And I want to make the world better with books. That should be enough, right...

I'm loving how my illustration of Esme is coming out! So thankful for everyone whose partnership, mentorship, and friendship are helping me grow in my art.

A gift for a dear friend’s new baby girl 💕 #watercolor

Made in loving memory of my sister-in-law’s sweet old pup. 💕

It’s #KidLitArtPostcardDay! Hello! 👋 I’m a magic-believing, diversity-validating, #AuDHD #authorillustrator seeking representation! #amquerying #SCBWI #12x12pb #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #ActuallyAutistic #SCBWISoCal

Happy New Year #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m a magic-believing, diversity-validating, #AuDHD #authorillustrator. Seeking representation! #amquerying #SCBWI #12x12pb #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitartpostcardday #ActuallyAutistic

Finished my picture 💕

Home sick, quiet day with just my dog and my thoughts, so much to do but it can wait… free sketching is good medicine. ✏️💕

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m a magic-believing, diversity-validating, #AuDHD #authorillustrator. I’m seeking representation! #amquerying #SCBWI #12x12pb #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitartpostcardday #writingcommunity #ActuallyAutistic

Feeling dragony today! (And every day!) A first sketch of a new character with a fun story to tell! 😃🐉💕