I try my best. ✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade
Probably the sickest depiction of the Horseman of War I've come across and it was in a children's book
April 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I try my best. ✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade
CONGRATULATIONS to @mychal3ts.bsky.social, the new host of READING RAINBOW. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#ReadingRainbow #TheInvisibleParade #LeighBardugo #JohnPicacio #DayoftheDead #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos
#ReadingRainbow #TheInvisibleParade #LeighBardugo #JohnPicacio #DayoftheDead #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos
September 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
CONGRATULATIONS to @mychal3ts.bsky.social, the new host of READING RAINBOW. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#ReadingRainbow #TheInvisibleParade #LeighBardugo #JohnPicacio #DayoftheDead #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos
#ReadingRainbow #TheInvisibleParade #LeighBardugo #JohnPicacio #DayoftheDead #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos
Proud to be amongst the books on this list. Thank you, @davidbowles.us. 🙏🏽✊🏽 #Booksky #TheInvisibleParade
Have you considered what books you need for your libraries in 2026? @davidbowles.us has ideas #damnthebans #youngreadersmatter #librarians #libraries
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January 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Proud to be amongst the books on this list. Thank you, @davidbowles.us. 🙏🏽✊🏽 #Booksky #TheInvisibleParade
My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands
November 11, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My drawing hand is now in the permanent collection of The Mazza Museum, the world’s largest collection of picture book art — joining 130+ illustrators in the museum’s hand bust collection. 👀 #TheInvisibleParade #ShowOfHands
WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky
November 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
WOW. This review for #TheInvisibleParade. 👀 Thank you, @maistorybooklibrary (IG). 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #picturebooks #booksky
My 1st book tour! 1st official tour stop. NYC. @barnesandnoble.com / Union Square / Mon. Aug. 25th!
Leigh Bardugo & I will be signing our picture book #TheInvisibleParade + onstage talk + Q&A. *Limited seating!* Get tickets today! cc: @lbschool.bsky.social stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
Leigh Bardugo & I will be signing our picture book #TheInvisibleParade + onstage talk + Q&A. *Limited seating!* Get tickets today! cc: @lbschool.bsky.social stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
July 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
My 1st book tour! 1st official tour stop. NYC. @barnesandnoble.com / Union Square / Mon. Aug. 25th!
Leigh Bardugo & I will be signing our picture book #TheInvisibleParade + onstage talk + Q&A. *Limited seating!* Get tickets today! cc: @lbschool.bsky.social stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
Leigh Bardugo & I will be signing our picture book #TheInvisibleParade + onstage talk + Q&A. *Limited seating!* Get tickets today! cc: @lbschool.bsky.social stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
#FestWeek begins.
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
October 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
#FestWeek begins.
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Unveiling my original graphite gatefold art from #TheInvisibleParade, for @szqtx68.bsky.social and a roomful of friends in San Antonio.
May give a closer look soon. Because Fest Week. #DiaDeMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
Thank you to The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature for selecting THE INVISIBLE PARADE as one of their Best Books of 2025!
#Booksky #BestBooks2025 #BestGraphicStory #TheInvisibleParade
#Booksky #BestBooks2025 #BestGraphicStory #TheInvisibleParade
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Thank you to The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature for selecting THE INVISIBLE PARADE as one of their Best Books of 2025!
#Booksky #BestBooks2025 #BestGraphicStory #TheInvisibleParade
#Booksky #BestBooks2025 #BestGraphicStory #TheInvisibleParade
LOOK OUT. Here’s another original graphite drawing for you from #TheInvisibleParade, the debut picture book from #LeighBardugo & me. Final hours to preorder and receive the limited-run, gold-foil lettered art print, featured here. linktr.ee/TIPsignedcop...
August 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
LOOK OUT. Here’s another original graphite drawing for you from #TheInvisibleParade, the debut picture book from #LeighBardugo & me. Final hours to preorder and receive the limited-run, gold-foil lettered art print, featured here. linktr.ee/TIPsignedcop...
It’s #WorldGothDay & I’m a Hugo Award Finalist for Best Pro Artist & Best Graphic Story — sharing this w/ shoutouts to @joesherry.bsky.social & everyone heading to @laworldcon.bsky.social this summer. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look @ the pencils for *that* gatefold in-progress. #TheInvisibleParade
May 23, 2026 at 1:05 AM
It’s #WorldGothDay & I’m a Hugo Award Finalist for Best Pro Artist & Best Graphic Story — sharing this w/ shoutouts to @joesherry.bsky.social & everyone heading to @laworldcon.bsky.social this summer. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look @ the pencils for *that* gatefold in-progress. #TheInvisibleParade
Biggest graphite drawing I’ve ever done unveiling today at 3pm at @armadillocon.bsky.social in Ballroom D. Yes, it’s from #TheInvisibleParade. Yes, it’s THAT drawing. 👀 #armadillocon2025 #armadillocon
September 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Biggest graphite drawing I’ve ever done unveiling today at 3pm at @armadillocon.bsky.social in Ballroom D. Yes, it’s from #TheInvisibleParade. Yes, it’s THAT drawing. 👀 #armadillocon2025 #armadillocon
OK — here’s one more sneak-peek for you. Appreciated, all!✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #PalominoBlackwing #Pearl
May 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
OK — here’s one more sneak-peek for you. Appreciated, all!✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #PalominoBlackwing #Pearl
There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos
November 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
There’s a party tonight. See you at the cemetery gates, everyone. #LeighBardugo and I will meet you there. 🕯️💀 #TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos
🧵 Tonight, we’re halfway to Día de Muertos. In honor of that, here’s a glimpse of one of the spreads from THE INVISIBLE PARADE, the debut picture book from Leigh Bardugo & me, coming your way Aug. 26th from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. 1/
#TheInvisibleParade #DiaDeMuertos #kidlit #goth #picturebook
#TheInvisibleParade #DiaDeMuertos #kidlit #goth #picturebook
May 2, 2025 at 12:20 AM
🧵 Tonight, we’re halfway to Día de Muertos. In honor of that, here’s a glimpse of one of the spreads from THE INVISIBLE PARADE, the debut picture book from Leigh Bardugo & me, coming your way Aug. 26th from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. 1/
#TheInvisibleParade #DiaDeMuertos #kidlit #goth #picturebook
#TheInvisibleParade #DiaDeMuertos #kidlit #goth #picturebook
Leigh & I are bringing #TheInvisibleParade to #HTown next month! See you soon, East TX! Plz spread the word to everyone who loves all things #Goth & #DíaDeMuertos: @bevvincent.bsky.social @jbarchivist.bsky.social @sfsignal.bsky.social + @bedrockcity.bsky.social (see you soon, Richard Evans). ✊🏽
📣 #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardudo and World Fantasy Award-winning artist @johnpicacio.bsky.social are coming to Houston!!
Get your tickets now to join us to celebrate their new book, THE INVISIBLE PARADE. ⭐
Details and tickets: buff.ly/FiJjv5W
Get your tickets now to join us to celebrate their new book, THE INVISIBLE PARADE. ⭐
Details and tickets: buff.ly/FiJjv5W
July 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Leigh & I are bringing #TheInvisibleParade to #HTown next month! See you soon, East TX! Plz spread the word to everyone who loves all things #Goth & #DíaDeMuertos: @bevvincent.bsky.social @jbarchivist.bsky.social @sfsignal.bsky.social + @bedrockcity.bsky.social (see you soon, Richard Evans). ✊🏽
See you Wednesday, Tucson! ✊🏽💀
#TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos #AllSoulsProcession Sharing: @tucsonsentinel.com @whatsuptucson.bsky.social @ciaromano.bsky.social
#TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos #AllSoulsProcession Sharing: @tucsonsentinel.com @whatsuptucson.bsky.social @ciaromano.bsky.social
Getting the word out.
The Invisible Parade Author / Illustrator Event ft. John Picacio
Wednesday Oct 29th, 2025
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Author Event
Stacks Book Club | 1880 E Tangerine Road, #orovalley
In conversation with #adamrex
#tucson #diademuertos #johnpicacio
The Invisible Parade Author / Illustrator Event ft. John Picacio
Wednesday Oct 29th, 2025
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Author Event
Stacks Book Club | 1880 E Tangerine Road, #orovalley
In conversation with #adamrex
#tucson #diademuertos #johnpicacio
October 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
See you Wednesday, Tucson! ✊🏽💀
#TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos #AllSoulsProcession Sharing: @tucsonsentinel.com @whatsuptucson.bsky.social @ciaromano.bsky.social
#TheInvisibleParade #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos #AllSoulsProcession Sharing: @tucsonsentinel.com @whatsuptucson.bsky.social @ciaromano.bsky.social
This is what #FestWeek is all about. This is why Leigh and I poured our all into #TheInvisibleParade. 🖤♾️
I bought The Invisible Parade a number of weeks ago, but decided to wait for today to read it. It would have been my mother's 90th birthday today. Thanks Leigh and @johnpicacio.bsky.social A beautiful and meaningful book.
THREAD! MY FIRST BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! 👀🧵✊🏽➡️
There aren't many things better than reading a new Leigh Bardugo book -- but I've discovered something that is. Getting to CO-WRITE one with her. 1/
October 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This is what #FestWeek is all about. This is why Leigh and I poured our all into #TheInvisibleParade. 🖤♾️
ICYMI: I’m doing my first book tour and I appreciate everyone who spreads the word and grabs up those tickets. Dates announced earlier today. Leigh Bardugo and I can’t wait to see you this summer.✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #kidlit #goth #diademuertos #dayofthedead
Leigh Bardugo & I are hitting the road! Celebrating our debut picture book—THE INVISIBLE PARADE—and you’re invited to the party. Join us to talk art, storytelling, collaboration & why we always walk through those cemetery gates. Get your tickets before they’re gone! linktr.ee/theInvisible...
June 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
ICYMI: I’m doing my first book tour and I appreciate everyone who spreads the word and grabs up those tickets. Dates announced earlier today. Leigh Bardugo and I can’t wait to see you this summer.✊🏽 #TheInvisibleParade #kidlit #goth #diademuertos #dayofthedead
So many writer friends rave about past book tour appearances at @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social. Stoked that one of my first tour stops will be with one of the best indie bookstores in the US. Leigh and I can’t wait, #Houston. #TheInvisibleParade #HTown
📣 #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardudo and World Fantasy Award-winning artist @johnpicacio.bsky.social are coming to Houston!!
Get your tickets now to join us to celebrate their new book, THE INVISIBLE PARADE. ⭐
Details and tickets: bluewillowbookshop.com/event/bardug...
Get your tickets now to join us to celebrate their new book, THE INVISIBLE PARADE. ⭐
Details and tickets: bluewillowbookshop.com/event/bardug...
July 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
So many writer friends rave about past book tour appearances at @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social. Stoked that one of my first tour stops will be with one of the best indie bookstores in the US. Leigh and I can’t wait, #Houston. #TheInvisibleParade #HTown
🧵 Last day of debut week for the first picture book by #LeighBardugo & me! Get #TheInvisibleParade tonight at B&N and members receive Double Stamps. And if you want a signed copy, get it today because we signed stock at all our tour stops, and those books will disappear fast. 1/
September 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
🧵 Last day of debut week for the first picture book by #LeighBardugo & me! Get #TheInvisibleParade tonight at B&N and members receive Double Stamps. And if you want a signed copy, get it today because we signed stock at all our tour stops, and those books will disappear fast. 1/
TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980...
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
TONIGHT, #Tucson! Fest Week continues — see you at Stacks Book Club with the great @adamrex.bsky.social! stacksbookclub.com/events/37980...
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
#diademuertos #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #FestWeek #TheInvisibleParade
Brand-new interview with Leigh Bardugo and me about THE INVISIBLE PARADE, at ‘Totally Booked with Zibby’! Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... cc: @lbschool.bsky.social #booksky #picturebooks #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #TheInvisibleParade
Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio, THE INVISIBLE PARADE
Podcast Episode · Totally Booked with Zibby · 01/12/2026 · 26m
podcasts.apple.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Brand-new interview with Leigh Bardugo and me about THE INVISIBLE PARADE, at ‘Totally Booked with Zibby’! Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... cc: @lbschool.bsky.social #booksky #picturebooks #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #TheInvisibleParade
🧵 Three of my favorite images from #TheInvisibleParade tour w/ #LeighBardugo. Thank you, @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social @nowherebookshop.bsky.social @anunlikelystory.bsky.social @bnunionsqnyc.bsky.social @booksofwonder.bsky.social @vromansbookstore.bsky.social + Anderson’s! Happy #SpookySeason, all. 💀
September 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🧵 Three of my favorite images from #TheInvisibleParade tour w/ #LeighBardugo. Thank you, @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social @nowherebookshop.bsky.social @anunlikelystory.bsky.social @bnunionsqnyc.bsky.social @booksofwonder.bsky.social @vromansbookstore.bsky.social + Anderson’s! Happy #SpookySeason, all. 💀
The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Twig Book Shop has got you covered, while supplies last. Don’t miss out. Regret is forever. 👀 #diadelosmuertos #diademuertos #dayofthedead #theinvisibleparade @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social
I was the closer at this year’s @armadillocon.bsky.social, and for the occasion, I presented #TheInvisibleParade ‘s original graphite drawing for the gatefold. Photo by @hackett.bsky.social, right before I lifted the vellum cover sheet. ✊🏽 #latinxheritagemonth #latineheritagemonth #díadelosmuertos
September 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I was the closer at this year’s @armadillocon.bsky.social, and for the occasion, I presented #TheInvisibleParade ‘s original graphite drawing for the gatefold. Photo by @hackett.bsky.social, right before I lifted the vellum cover sheet. ✊🏽 #latinxheritagemonth #latineheritagemonth #díadelosmuertos