AND freedom does not look like war crimes like the bombing of a childrenβs school or an illegal war. This is not actually complicated.
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Artist, childrenβs book author / kidlit illustrator, Boygirlparty Etsy. She/her π i love snail mail, indie rock, fountain pens, wilderness. vegetarian, scbwi, RISD alum. BLM, love is love, read to kids, save our parks. π§Ώ βοΈ http://linktr.ee/boygirlparty
AND freedom does not look like war crimes like the bombing of a childrenβs school or an illegal war. This is not actually complicated.
Free Iran AND no war.
The fundamentalist regime has oppressed the people of Iran for my entire lifetime. there is nothing i want more than to see my parentsβ country free, to see bodily autonomy, stability, and creative freedom people take for granted.
Thank you so much to you both for coming!!! β€οΈβ€οΈ
The cover of our picture book depicting an illustration of a girl holding a goldfish in a bowl with Persian new year decorations on the table nearby in red, green, and white
A picture of the tea towel that folks will get at our book launch!
Information about tonightβs book event with photo of the author and illustrator, who happen to be mother and daughter!
A sample page from our book! Please note there is a lot of tea present
Celebrate Nowruz: a Persian holiday to welcome spring β our picture book β is out today! Book party in San Diego at 7pm (Tonight! Tues Feb 17 at the Book Catapult)
with TEA TOWELS for folks who pick up a signed copy!
thebookcatapult.com/event/2026-0...
The idea that world leaders are getting texts from him makes me instantly feel unsafe. Not that itβs possible to feel safe under this regime.
Perfectly stated.
Congratulations! I saw it at B&N!
Same with Uline. Stop using these insane companies. There are SO MANY ALTERNATIVES
Iβve neglected my Bluesky account, sorry! Between fascism, murders by ICE, and brave protesters leading a revolution in Iran, it has been a lot. (Thankful for Heather Cox Richardson β€οΈβ€οΈ)
i also have had a lot going on personally (that i posted about on Instagram)
How are *you* doing?
A line graph with one verrrry high point
Last year, an author mentioned my shop on her substack. It changed my income so drastically that this is the spike of orders from that *one* mention last year. Word of mouth for an artist can change everything.
I am so thankful for @catsofyore.bsky.social as both a cat enthusiast and an artist and friend!
!!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ i wish there had been such an event all those years i lived in RI!
A bunny in my yard
Closer view
Closest view
*staring intensifies*
Thank you, Matthew! I hope you are doing well! I finally have a new author-illustrator book out! Can you believe it took me so long?
Thank you!!! What a delight to be acknowledged on this anniversary! Canβt believe Etsy has been around for 20 years (and i have too!)
Thank you so much. Itβs been a rough journey so far- lots of MRIs. I have a lumbar puncture next week. So thankful that i have health insurance, because itβs been a lot
Three months ago, i had a thunderclap headache and have been struggling ever since. Life looks very different now as a result.
If you have a good thought to spare, Iβll take it.
Thank you, Debbie!!!
Sammy is beautiful!!!! π»
I have missed your updates! Iβm sure you have been busy with work. Letβs catch up by email or messages soon.
Love you too!
Lots of little kids petting the stuffed animal of Rosemary Long Ears
Little kids love Rosemaryβs long ears! A page from my picture book β Rosemary Long Ears by Susie Ghahremani
My (incredible) mom sewed a stuffed animal of Rosemary based on my picture book Rosemary Long Ears!
Life imitating art.
Also: reading to kids is one of the purest forms of joy in this world. Iβll read to kids any day. What a delight and a pleasure to have the chance to. People donβt realize how lucky they are.
Also, if you would like me to personalize the book to your daughterβs name, please just leave it with Seth and Jen and i will! It might take me a bit, Iβm having brain and mobility issues right now, but i will happily when i can get over there!
Chi!! I want to introduce you to my wonderful friend @marinaomi.bsky.social who has recently moved to Japan! They are also creative and crafty, love ink too, and are generally brilliant - one of my dearest friends. Please take good care of Mari! β€οΈ i hope you become friends! Sending hugs to you both!
That is too cute!!!! Book club!
Oh I am so sorry I missed you! I stayed as long as I could but had to trek up to UCSD! It was such a lovely day. Iβll be back again hopefully soon. Book people are the best people!! I am so glad they saved a tote for you!
Thank you so much! I hope your nephew loves Rosemary! πΎ
Thank you so much! What humbling company to be in β truly some of my very favorite creators! Love to you all.