Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration
@cristam.bsky.social
✏️ Children's Illustrator • WHEN THE SEA LEFT, Tielmour Press • SCBWI Member • Ringling College of Art + Design Alumni • Etsy Shop, CLOVE emporium
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September 22, 2026 at 1:41 PM
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to WHEN THE SEA LEFT🎂
Today is such a special day to celebrate this incredible story, written by Nadine Holland, published with the amazing
Tielmour Press and illustrated by me. Happy 1st Birthday!!
a.co/d/cLUnACY
@nadineholland.bsky.social
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Today is such a special day to celebrate this incredible story, written by Nadine Holland, published with the amazing
Tielmour Press and illustrated by me. Happy 1st Birthday!!
a.co/d/cLUnACY
@nadineholland.bsky.social
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 2:49 PM
🎉 Happy Book Birthday to WHEN THE SEA LEFT🎂
Today is such a special day to celebrate this incredible story, written by Nadine Holland, published with the amazing
Tielmour Press and illustrated by me. Happy 1st Birthday!!
a.co/d/cLUnACY
@nadineholland.bsky.social
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
Today is such a special day to celebrate this incredible story, written by Nadine Holland, published with the amazing
Tielmour Press and illustrated by me. Happy 1st Birthday!!
a.co/d/cLUnACY
@nadineholland.bsky.social
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
🐷 How exciting is this?!
My illustrations are highlighted in this week's Kidlit 411 Newsletter.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-...
A shout-out to author Carla Ahlberg; I am thrilled to collaborate with you on illustrating my six children's books, scheduled for publication 2027.
My illustrations are highlighted in this week's Kidlit 411 Newsletter.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-...
A shout-out to author Carla Ahlberg; I am thrilled to collaborate with you on illustrating my six children's books, scheduled for publication 2027.
September 4, 2026 at 3:28 PM
🐷 How exciting is this?!
My illustrations are highlighted in this week's Kidlit 411 Newsletter.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-...
A shout-out to author Carla Ahlberg; I am thrilled to collaborate with you on illustrating my six children's books, scheduled for publication 2027.
My illustrations are highlighted in this week's Kidlit 411 Newsletter.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-...
A shout-out to author Carla Ahlberg; I am thrilled to collaborate with you on illustrating my six children's books, scheduled for publication 2027.
Reposted by Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 4): kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-... Inside: Writing Theme, Finding Unique PB Ideas, Kidlitwrimo, more. Thanks @cristam.bsky.social for the illustration and @vrukaslt.bsky.social and Disney Hyperion for the PB giveaways. #kidlit #kidlitart
The Weekly 411 (9/4/26)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Sept 4): kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-... Inside: Writing Theme, Finding Unique PB Ideas, Kidlitwrimo, more. Thanks @cristam.bsky.social for the illustration and @vrukaslt.bsky.social and Disney Hyperion for the PB giveaways. #kidlit #kidlitart
Reposted by Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration
It's the beginning of the month so we have a new website banner design by @cristam.bsky.social. Check out her awesome art in our Illustrator Spotlight: kidlit411.com/2026/09/illu... #kidlitart
Illustrator Spotlight: Crista Kathleen McGinley
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
kidlit411.com
September 2, 2026 at 10:37 PM
It's the beginning of the month so we have a new website banner design by @cristam.bsky.social. Check out her awesome art in our Illustrator Spotlight: kidlit411.com/2026/09/illu... #kidlitart
I am thrilled to announce that I'm featured in the September 2026 edition of Kidlit 411 Illustrator Spotlight Interview.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/illu...
I'm also excited to share that I am illustrating another children's book, written by Carla Ahlberg, which is scheduled for publication in 2027.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/illu...
I'm also excited to share that I am illustrating another children's book, written by Carla Ahlberg, which is scheduled for publication in 2027.
September 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM
I am thrilled to announce that I'm featured in the September 2026 edition of Kidlit 411 Illustrator Spotlight Interview.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/illu...
I'm also excited to share that I am illustrating another children's book, written by Carla Ahlberg, which is scheduled for publication in 2027.
kidlit411.com/2026/09/illu...
I'm also excited to share that I am illustrating another children's book, written by Carla Ahlberg, which is scheduled for publication in 2027.
Reposted by Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration
Did we use AI? Or did we travel across the country to get a shot with an ocean backdrop??
You decide!!
Check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
You decide!!
Check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
August 25, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Did we use AI? Or did we travel across the country to get a shot with an ocean backdrop??
You decide!!
Check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
You decide!!
Check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
Reposted by Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration
...even if we have to travel across the country to get a shot for marketing reasons.
Generative AI is technological swill. Don't use it.
Instead, check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
Generative AI is technological swill. Don't use it.
Instead, check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
August 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
...even if we have to travel across the country to get a shot for marketing reasons.
Generative AI is technological swill. Don't use it.
Instead, check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
Generative AI is technological swill. Don't use it.
Instead, check out WHEN THE SEA LEFT, by Nadine Holland and Crista McGinley!
Guaranteed made by humans, and proceeds from every sale support reforestation!
I'm so excited to share!!! 🌙✨
Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I'm so excited to share!!! 🌙✨
Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight.
www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidl...
This is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. www.kidlit411.com
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October 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. www.kidlit411.com
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Seek and Find are SO much Fun!! See if you can find everything in this book, When the Sea Left.
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Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
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Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Seek and Find are SO much Fun!! See if you can find everything in this book, When the Sea Left.
🐠 a.co/d/54vJtrs
🐟 cristakathleen.weebly.com
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
🐠 a.co/d/54vJtrs
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Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
Reposted by Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration
Happy happy birthday to this tiny little pumpkin by Crista Kathleen McGinley! 🎃🎂
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
October 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Happy happy birthday to this tiny little pumpkin by Crista Kathleen McGinley! 🎃🎂
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart
October 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I loved illustrating these Safari Lacing Cards for Serabeena, Creative Educational & Learning Toys for Kids.
🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
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🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
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September 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I loved illustrating these Safari Lacing Cards for Serabeena, Creative Educational & Learning Toys for Kids.
🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
🦁 cristakathleen.weebly.com
🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas!
Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm
🦁 cristakathleen.weebly.com
Book mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙
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September 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Book mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙
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🍂🎃 Happy First Day of Autumn!!🍁🍂
September 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🍂🎃 Happy First Day of Autumn!!🍁🍂
🍂🍁Hello, Fall!🍂🍁
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
September 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
🍂🍁Hello, Fall!🍂🍁
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn. 🎃
One does not simply pass by a little free Library without stocking it back up! 📚📘📙 Thank you to the amazing Tielmour Press.
WHEN THE SEA LEFT
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@littlefreelibrary #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #teachersofinstagram
WHEN THE SEA LEFT
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@littlefreelibrary #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #teachersofinstagram
September 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
One does not simply pass by a little free Library without stocking it back up! 📚📘📙 Thank you to the amazing Tielmour Press.
WHEN THE SEA LEFT
a.co/d/8Msz0XT
@littlefreelibrary #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #teachersofinstagram
WHEN THE SEA LEFT
a.co/d/8Msz0XT
@littlefreelibrary #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #teachersofinstagram
What if the sea just… left?
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What if the sea just… left?
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). A boy doesn’t listen when warned about tossing trash into the water — and then the sea disappears.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). A boy doesn’t listen when warned about tossing trash into the water — and then the sea disappears.
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz
Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social
🎉 Happy Publication Day to "When The Sea Left". Publishing with @tielmourpress.bsky.social written by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). a.co/d/fsq59Rz
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
September 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🎉 Happy Publication Day to "When The Sea Left". Publishing with @tielmourpress.bsky.social written by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley). a.co/d/fsq59Rz
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust.
Traveling with you is the best kind of adventure. Keep going, we're almost there!!
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
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#kidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
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🐮 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#kidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Traveling with you is the best kind of adventure. Keep going, we're almost there!!
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
🐷 cristakathleen.weebly.com
🐮 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#kidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social
My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel.
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
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🐮 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...
#kidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social
A five-star review!
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
September 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A five-star review!
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/2x28rsN
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland and (illustrated by Crista McGinley) asks what happens when a child doesn’t take care of the ocean… and the ocean simply disappears (with a surprise twist, of course).
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
September 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland and (illustrated by Crista McGinley) asks what happens when a child doesn’t take care of the ocean… and the ocean simply disappears (with a surprise twist, of course).
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
Publishing with Tielmour Press on September 15!! a.co/d/6nsqnIb
Exciting News! You can now pre-order our newest picture book, 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. Publishing with Tielmour Press on Sept 15!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!
September 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Exciting News! You can now pre-order our newest picture book, 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. Publishing with Tielmour Press on Sept 15!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!
a.co/d/6nsqnIb
🌳 Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!