Substacks recommended by Jacob Souva

Recommended by Jacob Souva

Office Hours is where I, Chris Thornock, spill the good stuff from years of teaching, drawing, and figuring it out as I go. It’s part advice column, part studio confessional—for anyone trying to make creative work that matters.

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Making Picture Books and stuff by Christopher Silas Neal

Monthly updates where I share my illustration process, sketchbooks, and news about my upcoming picture books.

Paper Films

By Erik Winkowski

Handmade experiments in books and animation.

The Textured Page

By Caroline McPherson

Writing and illustrating for a young audience and all the fun that goes with that =)

Thoughts on Illustration with Mr. Tom Froese

The Official Newsletter of Mr. Tom Froese. Sign up to receive regular updates on the podcast, writings, classes, events and more. FREE. 🤗

Art Agenting & Airtable

By Jessica Saint Jean

A literary agent's notes on children's book illustration and using airtable to organize everything.

The Late-bloomer Club

By Valerie Parizeault

The Late-bloomer Club is a newsletter about starting a career later in life, with insights on creativity, ADHD type humans, industry tips (mostly in illustration) and personal growth.

Looking at Picture Books

By Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen

Conversations about how picture books work.

Sub LaRossa

By Brian LaRossa

Short fiction by Brian LaRossa. Published monthly.

Notes on Illustration

By The Illustration Department

Thoughts, Insights, and Lessons on the Art, History, and Practice of Illustration | Written by Giuseppe Castellano

Drawing on Daydreams

By Sarah Lovell

Sharing illustrations, poems, stories and process videos, inspired by wildlife, wanders through forests, swimming in lakes and hikes up mountains.

Random Orbit

By Brian Biggs

An occasional shout-out from the hermit-hole of Brian Biggs, author and artist that you may have heard of, once. Usually about drawing, often about writing, sometimes about something else. But not always.

Picture Practice

By Jennifer M Potter

How to start (and survive) your illustration career!

⭐️ Story Makers Art Club ⭐️

By Alina Chau Newsletter

Welcome to our friendly nook that celebrates the magic of children's books! Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a seasoned creator, or just a lover of whimsical tales, you’ll find inspiration, community, and endless creativity here.

Kidlit Survival Guide

Navigate the wild world of creating books for children with Vicky Fang and Christine Evans who have published over 30 books between them.

Number Five Bus with Erin and Philip Stead

By Erin Stead

Two children's book makers talking about reading to kids, books they love and why they love them, and a little about the process of making books themselves.

The Little Things

By Cait B.

Welcome to The Little Things, a weekly note where I peel open my journals, sharing my creative endeavors, discoveries, inspiration, and tips to apply to your own practice.

Planting Seeds

By Lily Williams

In order for new ideas to grow, we have to plant the seeds. Welcome to my world as an Author and Illustrator. My name’s Lily.

Follow along Lily’s journey as an author and illustrator. Insightful and honest!

- Jacob Souva

The Wahlflower

By Phoebe Wahl

Missives from the studio of author & illustrator Phoebe Wahl

Serendipiting

By Devon Holzwarth

Serendipiting: the art of life happening, sprinkling in magic as needed. Picture books, illustration, story building, a little rebellion, hope and color. Let's make things together.

mocculere's letters

Picture book illustrator & author of Childhood Memories comics ✶ Publishing monthly newsletter about my work and life & weekly comics about childhood memories.

Anoosha’s Studio

By Anoosha Syed

✸ I'm a children's book author + illustrator and this is a peek into my studio ✸

Secret Sketchbook

By Nanette Regan

Sharing the mess and magic as well as the bumps and bruises of working as a children’s book illustrator.

Digging In

By Renee Kurilla

I'm Renee Kurilla, a children's illustrator, author, and mom in MA. I created this space to share thoughts and have conversations about my art, process, books, and more. You know...to dig in a little!

Renee is a super-talented kidlit rockstar. Her newsletter is a nice peek into her creative practice.

- Jacob Souva

James Burks: Life in Lines!

An inside look at the creative life of author/illustrator and occasional animation director, James Burks. Where he's been... Where he's at... Where he's going... And how he got there!

PICTURE DAY

By Adam Rex

Hi, I'm Adam Rex—I write and illustrate kid's books. Mostly this is about that.

The Enthusiast by Brad Montague

A weekly reminder there are things worth celebrating.

Chrissie Writes Newsletter

By Chrissie Wright

Kidlit recs, library ideas, and beyond from @librarychrissie, a K-5 Teacher-Librarian in the PNW.

Inkygirl by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

By Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Inkygirl Newsletter

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

Cats Got My Tongue

By Isabella Kung

Sometimes it's about writing and illustrating, other times it's about cats.

Do the Work

By Julie Falatko

How to get writing done when the distractions of modern life are coming at you fast.

News from a messy desk

By Charlotte Durance with News

Insights into my illustration from a messy desk to your inbox: sketchbooks, process, inspiration and picture books.

the coop

By danamarie hosler

a little bit of everything from the shiny feathers to the poop of life, and all the art in between!

Diary of an Illustrator

By Katie Kordesh

Sharing the trials and tribulations of a working artist

Nōto by Erika Tovi

Essays for the heart punctuated with notes on life, nature, and creativity. 📒

Katie’s Newsletter

By Katie Stack

Weekly tips for artists working in Children's Illustration and Surface Pattern. Let's grow together! Also receive a monthly update on my projects.

Am I Doing This Right?

By Lian Cho

Comics and musings about illustrating, life, and navigating my 20s through the end of the world.

Elayne Crain, Writer of Childish Things

Bits and Bobs from Elayne Crain's Brain; signing up for this will get you a monthly wrap-up e-newsletter.

Odd Thoughts

By Kayla Stark

Updates and odd thoughts from me, Kayla Stark, about illustration, life, inspiration, and whatever else I might be up to.

Kayla makes me think and approaches picture book making in an accessible way. Highly recommended 💪!

- Jacob Souva

AT THE KID TABLE

By Rachel Michelle Wilson

Let’s explore the world like we’re sitting at the kid table — a celebration of books, art, and connection from a kidlit author-illustrator

Rachel is funny, authentic, and awesomely curious about writing and illustrating for children! Highly recommend.

- Jacob Souva

Authorstrator

By Meaghan McIsaac

Writing stuff. Drawing stuff. You know, a newsletter.

Slowpoke

By Carson Ellis

Arts & Entertainment every Monday from Carson Ellis

Creativi-Tea Time

By Eliza

A 2-min break for Creative Folks for a bite of creative process and sip of inspiration.

Ten Minute Artist - Daily Creative Joy

By Adam Ming

Drawing & writing prompts to stretch your creative muscles and build a bias for creative action and breakthrough by Award-winning illustrator, Adam Ming

Adam is unrelenting in his quest for creative success! His tips and techniques for consistent growth are top notch.

- Jacob Souva