Denise Gallagher
@denisegallagher.bsky.social
Author. Illustrator. SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator LA/MS Region. Loves to draw. Loves really weird animals. Denisegallagher.com
Listen to my interview and find out the answer to the question, “Which tale is your favorite?”
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
Moon + Bird, publisher
Kristen Rimer Terrette, agent
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#howtocalmarainbull #author #illustrator #folklore #book #seasons #radio #interview
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
Moon + Bird, publisher
Kristen Rimer Terrette, agent
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#howtocalmarainbull #author #illustrator #folklore #book #seasons #radio #interview
"How to Calm a Rain Bull" Book Launch
On September 22nd author, illustrator, and folklorist Denise Gallagher, will release "How to Calm a Rain Bull". The book consists of 24 folktales on the seasons from around the world. Denise rewrote t...
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September 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Listen to my interview and find out the answer to the question, “Which tale is your favorite?”
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
Moon + Bird, publisher
Kristen Rimer Terrette, agent
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#howtocalmarainbull #author #illustrator #folklore #book #seasons #radio #interview
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
Moon + Bird, publisher
Kristen Rimer Terrette, agent
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#howtocalmarainbull #author #illustrator #folklore #book #seasons #radio #interview
Listen to KRVS Radio today to hear my interview about "How to Calm a Rain Bull."
My favorite question? "Which story is your favorite?"
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Moon + Bird Books
Kristen Terrette, Agent
#author #illustrator #interview #radio #folklore
My favorite question? "Which story is your favorite?"
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Moon + Bird Books
Kristen Terrette, Agent
#author #illustrator #interview #radio #folklore
September 16, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Listen to KRVS Radio today to hear my interview about "How to Calm a Rain Bull."
My favorite question? "Which story is your favorite?"
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Moon + Bird Books
Kristen Terrette, Agent
#author #illustrator #interview #radio #folklore
My favorite question? "Which story is your favorite?"
www.krvs.org/podcast/apre...
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Moon + Bird Books
Kristen Terrette, Agent
#author #illustrator #interview #radio #folklore
It’s National Read a Book Day!
Here are a few of my very favorites:
The Book of Boy, Katherine Gilbert Murdock
The Magician’s Elephant, Kate DiCamillo
The Underneath, Kathi Appelt
The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Kelly Barnhill
Zlateh the Goat, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Maurice Sendak
Here are a few of my very favorites:
The Book of Boy, Katherine Gilbert Murdock
The Magician’s Elephant, Kate DiCamillo
The Underneath, Kathi Appelt
The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Kelly Barnhill
Zlateh the Goat, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Maurice Sendak
September 6, 2026 at 5:02 PM
It’s National Read a Book Day!
Here are a few of my very favorites:
The Book of Boy, Katherine Gilbert Murdock
The Magician’s Elephant, Kate DiCamillo
The Underneath, Kathi Appelt
The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Kelly Barnhill
Zlateh the Goat, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Maurice Sendak
Here are a few of my very favorites:
The Book of Boy, Katherine Gilbert Murdock
The Magician’s Elephant, Kate DiCamillo
The Underneath, Kathi Appelt
The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Kelly Barnhill
Zlateh the Goat, Isaac Bashevis Singer and Maurice Sendak
Book Joy!
Book launch celebration at Cavalier House Books!
Let’s talk folklore!
I’ll be reading and signing too!
CLICK HERE!
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Cavalier House Books - Lafayette
Moon + Bird, publisher
#author #illustrator #folklore #event #signing
Book launch celebration at Cavalier House Books!
Let’s talk folklore!
I’ll be reading and signing too!
CLICK HERE!
www.facebook.com/share/1DDK8w...
Cavalier House Books - Lafayette
Moon + Bird, publisher
#author #illustrator #folklore #event #signing
September 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Book Joy!
Book launch celebration at Cavalier House Books!
Let’s talk folklore!
I’ll be reading and signing too!
CLICK HERE!
www.facebook.com/share/1DDK8w...
Cavalier House Books - Lafayette
Moon + Bird, publisher
#author #illustrator #folklore #event #signing
Book launch celebration at Cavalier House Books!
Let’s talk folklore!
I’ll be reading and signing too!
CLICK HERE!
www.facebook.com/share/1DDK8w...
Cavalier House Books - Lafayette
Moon + Bird, publisher
#author #illustrator #folklore #event #signing
It’s KidLit Art Postcard day!
I’m Denise Gallagher, author and illustrator for children. Here’s a sneak peek at illustration from my upcoming book!
Literary rep: by Kristen Terrette at Martin-Newens Literary
Commercial reps: Those 3 Reps
See more at denisegallagher.com
I’m Denise Gallagher, author and illustrator for children. Here’s a sneak peek at illustration from my upcoming book!
Literary rep: by Kristen Terrette at Martin-Newens Literary
Commercial reps: Those 3 Reps
See more at denisegallagher.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
It’s KidLit Art Postcard day!
I’m Denise Gallagher, author and illustrator for children. Here’s a sneak peek at illustration from my upcoming book!
Literary rep: by Kristen Terrette at Martin-Newens Literary
Commercial reps: Those 3 Reps
See more at denisegallagher.com
I’m Denise Gallagher, author and illustrator for children. Here’s a sneak peek at illustration from my upcoming book!
Literary rep: by Kristen Terrette at Martin-Newens Literary
Commercial reps: Those 3 Reps
See more at denisegallagher.com
Today's Substack post shares a little bit about the joy of getting your hands dirty. Drawing, painting, cutting, pasting, and scribbling. It's about discovery and creating for the simple pleasure of doing so.
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/getting-my...
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/getting-my...
September 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Today's Substack post shares a little bit about the joy of getting your hands dirty. Drawing, painting, cutting, pasting, and scribbling. It's about discovery and creating for the simple pleasure of doing so.
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/getting-my...
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/getting-my...
September is World Kid Lit Month.
What a great time to discover stories from around the world and celebrate the people and cultures who tell them.
My new book contains 24 such stories that may inspire you to learn more about our world!
#author #illustrator #worldkidlitmonth #folktales #book
What a great time to discover stories from around the world and celebrate the people and cultures who tell them.
My new book contains 24 such stories that may inspire you to learn more about our world!
#author #illustrator #worldkidlitmonth #folktales #book
September 2, 2026 at 9:55 PM
September is World Kid Lit Month.
What a great time to discover stories from around the world and celebrate the people and cultures who tell them.
My new book contains 24 such stories that may inspire you to learn more about our world!
#author #illustrator #worldkidlitmonth #folktales #book
What a great time to discover stories from around the world and celebrate the people and cultures who tell them.
My new book contains 24 such stories that may inspire you to learn more about our world!
#author #illustrator #worldkidlitmonth #folktales #book
Happy National Peach Day!
What a better day to enjoy a ripe peach and read a book!
Discover the Cajun tale “The Alligator Peach Tree” in my new folktale collection “How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
Moon + Bird Books
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#nationalpeachday #author #illustrator #folktale
What a better day to enjoy a ripe peach and read a book!
Discover the Cajun tale “The Alligator Peach Tree” in my new folktale collection “How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
Moon + Bird Books
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#nationalpeachday #author #illustrator #folktale
August 27, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Happy National Peach Day!
What a better day to enjoy a ripe peach and read a book!
Discover the Cajun tale “The Alligator Peach Tree” in my new folktale collection “How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
Moon + Bird Books
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#nationalpeachday #author #illustrator #folktale
What a better day to enjoy a ripe peach and read a book!
Discover the Cajun tale “The Alligator Peach Tree” in my new folktale collection “How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
Moon + Bird Books
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#nationalpeachday #author #illustrator #folktale
Today is World Folklore Day, a day to honor our traditions, share stories and learn about cultures from around the world through storytelling, music, and art.
Take some time today to find a folktale and share it with a friend.
#author #illustrator #worldfolkloreday #book #folktales
Take some time today to find a folktale and share it with a friend.
#author #illustrator #worldfolkloreday #book #folktales
August 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Today is World Folklore Day, a day to honor our traditions, share stories and learn about cultures from around the world through storytelling, music, and art.
Take some time today to find a folktale and share it with a friend.
#author #illustrator #worldfolkloreday #book #folktales
Take some time today to find a folktale and share it with a friend.
#author #illustrator #worldfolkloreday #book #folktales
Book Joy!!
Unboxing a package with my name on it from Penguin Random House!
Can you tell I’m a little excited? ❤️❤️❤️🥹
@penguinrandomhouse
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@karensmith734
#book #unboxing #author #illustrator #folktales
Unboxing a package with my name on it from Penguin Random House!
Can you tell I’m a little excited? ❤️❤️❤️🥹
@penguinrandomhouse
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@karensmith734
#book #unboxing #author #illustrator #folktales
August 20, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Book Joy!!
Unboxing a package with my name on it from Penguin Random House!
Can you tell I’m a little excited? ❤️❤️❤️🥹
@penguinrandomhouse
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@karensmith734
#book #unboxing #author #illustrator #folktales
Unboxing a package with my name on it from Penguin Random House!
Can you tell I’m a little excited? ❤️❤️❤️🥹
@penguinrandomhouse
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@karensmith734
#book #unboxing #author #illustrator #folktales
Today's Substack celebrates the Korean Festival of Chilseok.
Hear a little bit of the traditional story and sneak some peeks of process art from "The Sky Bridge of Birds.”
#author #illustrator #folklorist #chilseok #koreanfestival #folklore #folktale
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/the-korean...
Hear a little bit of the traditional story and sneak some peeks of process art from "The Sky Bridge of Birds.”
#author #illustrator #folklorist #chilseok #koreanfestival #folklore #folktale
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/the-korean...
The Korean Festival of Chilseok
And the Tale of the Cowherd and the Weaver Princess
denisegallagher.substack.com
August 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Today's Substack celebrates the Korean Festival of Chilseok.
Hear a little bit of the traditional story and sneak some peeks of process art from "The Sky Bridge of Birds.”
#author #illustrator #folklorist #chilseok #koreanfestival #folklore #folktale
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/the-korean...
Hear a little bit of the traditional story and sneak some peeks of process art from "The Sky Bridge of Birds.”
#author #illustrator #folklorist #chilseok #koreanfestival #folklore #folktale
denisegallagher.substack.com/p/the-korean...
What’s on my screen today?
Swamp creatures, Cajun music, and Louisiana culture!
Stay tuned.
Those Three Reps, illustration rep
#illustrator #louisiana #nature #cajun #designer
Swamp creatures, Cajun music, and Louisiana culture!
Stay tuned.
Those Three Reps, illustration rep
#illustrator #louisiana #nature #cajun #designer
August 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
What’s on my screen today?
Swamp creatures, Cajun music, and Louisiana culture!
Stay tuned.
Those Three Reps, illustration rep
#illustrator #louisiana #nature #cajun #designer
Swamp creatures, Cajun music, and Louisiana culture!
Stay tuned.
Those Three Reps, illustration rep
#illustrator #louisiana #nature #cajun #designer
In this week’s Substack read a little bit about my journey writing and illustrating my new book, “How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
Check it out to see original sketches and sneak peeks into my biggest literary project yet!
#author #illustrator #kidlit #folktales #book
substack.com/@denisegalla...
Check it out to see original sketches and sneak peeks into my biggest literary project yet!
#author #illustrator #kidlit #folktales #book
substack.com/@denisegalla...
How to Calm a Rain Bull
My Newest Book, My Biggest Literary Accomplishment Yet, and the Beginning of My Love of Research
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August 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
In this week’s Substack read a little bit about my journey writing and illustrating my new book, “How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
Check it out to see original sketches and sneak peeks into my biggest literary project yet!
#author #illustrator #kidlit #folktales #book
substack.com/@denisegalla...
Check it out to see original sketches and sneak peeks into my biggest literary project yet!
#author #illustrator #kidlit #folktales #book
substack.com/@denisegalla...
Happy International Book Lovers Day!
It’s a perfect day to put down your phone, turn off the screens, and spend time reading and celebrating the joy of books!
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#bookloversday #author #illustrator #folktales #book
It’s a perfect day to put down your phone, turn off the screens, and spend time reading and celebrating the joy of books!
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#bookloversday #author #illustrator #folktales #book
August 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Happy International Book Lovers Day!
It’s a perfect day to put down your phone, turn off the screens, and spend time reading and celebrating the joy of books!
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#bookloversday #author #illustrator #folktales #book
It’s a perfect day to put down your phone, turn off the screens, and spend time reading and celebrating the joy of books!
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#bookloversday #author #illustrator #folktales #book
Happy International Cat Day!
“Princess Tilda and Telemachus”
#internationalcatday #illustration #princess #pink #illustrator
“Princess Tilda and Telemachus”
#internationalcatday #illustration #princess #pink #illustrator
August 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Happy International Cat Day!
“Princess Tilda and Telemachus”
#internationalcatday #illustration #princess #pink #illustrator
“Princess Tilda and Telemachus”
#internationalcatday #illustration #princess #pink #illustrator
How to Calm a Rain Bull
Animation by my talented friend Jonathan Reaux!
Published by @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
Editor, Brittany Willis
Literary Agent, Kristen Terrette
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#author #illustrator #animation #myths #folktales #book #collection #seasons #middlegrade
Animation by my talented friend Jonathan Reaux!
Published by @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
Editor, Brittany Willis
Literary Agent, Kristen Terrette
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#author #illustrator #animation #myths #folktales #book #collection #seasons #middlegrade
August 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM
How to Calm a Rain Bull
Animation by my talented friend Jonathan Reaux!
Published by @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
Editor, Brittany Willis
Literary Agent, Kristen Terrette
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#author #illustrator #animation #myths #folktales #book #collection #seasons #middlegrade
Animation by my talented friend Jonathan Reaux!
Published by @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
Editor, Brittany Willis
Literary Agent, Kristen Terrette
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#author #illustrator #animation #myths #folktales #book #collection #seasons #middlegrade
It’s International Day of Friendship.
A day that promotes peace, bridges culture, and honors connection.
Take some time today to appreciate a true friend.
Perhaps you could even read together! 😍
@penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
#friendshipday #author #illustrator #folklore #book
A day that promotes peace, bridges culture, and honors connection.
Take some time today to appreciate a true friend.
Perhaps you could even read together! 😍
@penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
#friendshipday #author #illustrator #folklore #book
July 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
It’s International Day of Friendship.
A day that promotes peace, bridges culture, and honors connection.
Take some time today to appreciate a true friend.
Perhaps you could even read together! 😍
@penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
#friendshipday #author #illustrator #folklore #book
A day that promotes peace, bridges culture, and honors connection.
Take some time today to appreciate a true friend.
Perhaps you could even read together! 😍
@penguinbooksusa.bsky.social
#friendshipday #author #illustrator #folklore #book
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This week's Substack post tells the story of how my picture book, "Moonsong" was eventually published.
Spoiler: I had to be a little less stubborn and a little more open to change!
#author #illustrator #publishing #picturebook #scbwi #revisions #writing #stubborn
This week's Substack post tells the story of how my picture book, "Moonsong" was eventually published.
Spoiler: I had to be a little less stubborn and a little more open to change!
#author #illustrator #publishing #picturebook #scbwi #revisions #writing #stubborn
Stuck!
Or, How a Stubborn Author Learned to Change.
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July 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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This week's Substack post tells the story of how my picture book, "Moonsong" was eventually published.
Spoiler: I had to be a little less stubborn and a little more open to change!
#author #illustrator #publishing #picturebook #scbwi #revisions #writing #stubborn
This week's Substack post tells the story of how my picture book, "Moonsong" was eventually published.
Spoiler: I had to be a little less stubborn and a little more open to change!
#author #illustrator #publishing #picturebook #scbwi #revisions #writing #stubborn
It’s International Tiger Day!
Here’s a sneak peek of the Tiger from “The Tiger Who Saved Spring” a folktale from Scandinavia found in my new book, How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#internationaltigerday #folktale #season #author #illustrator #folklorist
Here’s a sneak peek of the Tiger from “The Tiger Who Saved Spring” a folktale from Scandinavia found in my new book, How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#internationaltigerday #folktale #season #author #illustrator #folklorist
July 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
It’s International Tiger Day!
Here’s a sneak peek of the Tiger from “The Tiger Who Saved Spring” a folktale from Scandinavia found in my new book, How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#internationaltigerday #folktale #season #author #illustrator #folklorist
Here’s a sneak peek of the Tiger from “The Tiger Who Saved Spring” a folktale from Scandinavia found in my new book, How to Calm a Rain Bull.”
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
#internationaltigerday #folktale #season #author #illustrator #folklorist
I had such a wonderful time discussing "How to Calm a Rain Bull" on the Tales From the Enchanted Forest podcast.
open.spotify.com/episode/4EUi...
I also read to you one of my favorite tales from the book!
#author #illustrator #podcast #folktales #book #howtocalmarainbull #folklore
open.spotify.com/episode/4EUi...
I also read to you one of my favorite tales from the book!
#author #illustrator #podcast #folktales #book #howtocalmarainbull #folklore
Denise Gallagher: Seasonal Tales and the Candle Dragon
Tales From The Enchanted Forest · Episode
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July 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I had such a wonderful time discussing "How to Calm a Rain Bull" on the Tales From the Enchanted Forest podcast.
open.spotify.com/episode/4EUi...
I also read to you one of my favorite tales from the book!
#author #illustrator #podcast #folktales #book #howtocalmarainbull #folklore
open.spotify.com/episode/4EUi...
I also read to you one of my favorite tales from the book!
#author #illustrator #podcast #folktales #book #howtocalmarainbull #folklore
Reposted by Denise Gallagher
@denisegallagher.bsky.social joins us in the Enchanted Forest tomorrow to share all things folklore, seasonal myths, art, kidlit and her process with "How to Calm a Rain Bull" out in September! Stay tuned for a special reading of "The Candle Dragon" as well!
July 21, 2026 at 8:41 AM
@denisegallagher.bsky.social joins us in the Enchanted Forest tomorrow to share all things folklore, seasonal myths, art, kidlit and her process with "How to Calm a Rain Bull" out in September! Stay tuned for a special reading of "The Candle Dragon" as well!