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5 things from the studio this week
Nov 14 • 
Jacob Souva
A Picture Book's Foundation
Part 3: Starting a self-assigned picture book project worthy of some time and effort
Nov 12 • 
Jacob Souva
Winter is Coming (and that's ok)
5 things from the studio this week
Nov 7

October 2025

Trunk or Treat?
Happy Halloween, you ghouls.
Oct 31 • 
Jacob Souva
Uncovering Hidden Creativity for Picture Books
Part 2: Starting a self-assigned picture book project worthy of some time and effort
Oct 29 • 
Jacob Souva
Chats by the Cauldron
5 things from the studio this week
Oct 24 • 
Jacob Souva
A Witch, a Ghost, and Some Kindling
5 things from the studio this week
Oct 17
Illustrating Imagination
Part 1: Starting a self-assigned picture book project worthy of some time and effort
Oct 16 • 
Jacob Souva
Taking on Risk
5 things from the studio this week
Oct 10 • 
Jacob Souva
Pumpkins in Neverland
5 things from the studio this week
Oct 3 • 
Jacob Souva
The Not Good Enough Pile
Learning from kidlit publishing "No's"
Oct 1 • 
Jacob Souva

September 2025

Finding Your Way as a Picture Book Illustrator
A collaborative discussion between Jacob Souva and Valerie Parizeault about building sustainable careers in children’s book illustration, transitioning…
Sep 26 • 
Jacob Souva
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Valerie Parizeault
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