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Denise Gallagher

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Author. Illustrator. SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator LA/MS Region. Loves to draw. Loves really weird animals. Denisegallagher.com

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It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day.

One of my favorite stories as a little girl was “The Bremen Town Musicians.” A fairy tale about a rag tag group of animals who run away to start a band.

Here’s my version!

I’m an author and illustrator repd by @kterrette

See more at denisegallagher.com

05.03.2026 19:03 👍 48 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 1
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“Princess Tilda and Telemachus”

Colour Collective color of the week Peach Bud

@clr_collective

#peachbud #colour_collective #cats #illustration #princess

27.02.2026 19:39 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Year of the Horse.

I’d like a pink one, please.
With bells and tassels.

13.02.2026 17:49 👍 25 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
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The only thing more powerful than hate is love.

-Bad Bunny

10.02.2026 19:25 👍 8 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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So excited to share the cover reveal of my new book today!
Two years in the making!!

@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

29.01.2026 16:42 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
Illustration of an enraged eagle created in shades of back and red with type that reads, “If you’re not engaged, you’re not informed.” By Denise Gallagher, artist.

Illustration of an enraged eagle created in shades of back and red with type that reads, “If you’re not engaged, you’re not informed.” By Denise Gallagher, artist.

It’s up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable.

-Barack Obama

25.01.2026 20:19 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Rawr! A Dragon!

23.01.2026 02:41 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Holiday illustration created by illustrator Denise Gallagher. It features a woman with a leafy crown of candles, and a long gown. She is holding a goat mermaid and is surrounded by candles, a tiny evergreen tree, a reliquary and a duck. Created in a palette of blues and greens. The message “Joyeux Noel from Denise Gallagher” is included.

Holiday illustration created by illustrator Denise Gallagher. It features a woman with a leafy crown of candles, and a long gown. She is holding a goat mermaid and is surrounded by candles, a tiny evergreen tree, a reliquary and a duck. Created in a palette of blues and greens. The message “Joyeux Noel from Denise Gallagher” is included.

Joyeux Noel, y’all!

#illustration #illustrator

23.12.2025 20:39 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Denise Gallagher – Moon + Bird

So proud to be a member of the Moon + Bird family!

Check out my new author page.
moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/...

Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing.
Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January!

Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social

04.12.2025 17:53 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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It’s World Tamandua Day!

Let’s celebrate!

#worldtamanduaday #anteater #art #illustration

19.11.2025 22:31 👍 14 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1

Thanks!!

12.11.2025 15:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Snail Rider

I love illustrating snails! This is just one.

#illustration #art #snail #goat #prince #fairytale

09.11.2025 18:42 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Illustrations from the Inuit folktale, “The Woman and Her Bear.”

#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine

07.11.2025 14:54 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 1
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Hi, Brian!

I'm a traditionally published kidlit illustrator with a unique style. And I LOVE creatures of all types.
Here are a few images but you can check out more at denisegallagher.com

06.11.2025 17:19 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!

I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!

I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals

My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com

#kidlitartpostcard

06.11.2025 17:11 👍 63 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 1
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It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!

I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!

I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals

My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com

06.11.2025 17:07 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Happy Halloween!

30.10.2025 16:01 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Illustration of a devil wearing a vest and fedora, playing an acoustic guitar surrounded by a snake, rooster, and candles. A skull hangs from his guitar. Flames surround him. Created in a palette of red, orange and yellow, with olive green accents.

Illustration of a devil wearing a vest and fedora, playing an acoustic guitar surrounded by a snake, rooster, and candles. A skull hangs from his guitar. Flames surround him. Created in a palette of red, orange and yellow, with olive green accents.

Demons and snakes and scary roosters!

Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.

27.10.2025 18:10 👍 12 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1

Are you a #kidlit reader, writer, or educator new to Bluesky? There are many great kidlit starter packs out there to get you going, but may I humbly suggest you start with my own Kidlit Creators? You can click to follow everyone on the list.
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4

15.10.2025 23:50 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Thanks, Brian!

15.10.2025 21:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Hi, Brian!
Here's a sneak peek at a picture book that I've written and illustrated. The dummy is in the hands of my agent at Martin Literary Management!

#picturebook #author #illustrator #birds #hope #extinct #magic #book

15.10.2025 18:54 👍 21 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Sneak peek!

Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!

Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.

Have a great day!

#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit

03.07.2025 16:01 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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A little sneak peek!
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)

27.06.2025 18:11 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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May this day be full of pride, peace, and remembrance.

Juneteenth

19.06.2025 14:25 👍 32 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Rainy days and rumbling thunderstorms make me think of dragons! How bout you?

Sneak peek at something fun!

@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom

#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons

17.06.2025 22:37 👍 12 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrating book process milestones!

85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!

I got this.

#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends

04.06.2025 21:09 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrating book process milestones!

85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!

I got this.

#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends

04.06.2025 20:51 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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I am thrilled to finally announce this book deal!

I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!

Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird

28.05.2025 18:31 👍 19 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0

I kind of love that quote. I’ll have to look it up

24.05.2025 22:38 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Brian. That is such a kind comment. As an artist it means a lot. Imposter syndrome and inner demons and such… y’know

24.05.2025 01:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0