Crista Kathleen McGinley - Illustration

🍁🍂 Happy first day of Autumn 🍂🍁 🦊 Hand illustrated in watercolor 🍂 cristakathleen.weebly.com

🎉 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

🐷 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.

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

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.

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!

...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!

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...

This is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. www.kidlit411.com 📖 cristakathleen.weebly.com www.facebook.com/share/g/1FuL...

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

Happy happy birthday to this tiny little pumpkin by Crista Kathleen McGinley! 🎃🎂 Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl... #childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart

🍂🍁 Happy First Day of October 🍁🍂 Cheers to the autumn season. 🎃 cristakathleen.weebly.com

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

Book mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙 a.co/d/54vJtrs

🍂🎃 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. 🎃

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

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). 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

🎉 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.

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

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

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

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!

✨Cover Reveal!!✨ I'm thrilled to share the cover of 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. This new picture book explores choices, consequences, and the belief that one child can set things right. Publishing with the amazing @tielmourpress.bsky.social a.co/d/ebChk0i

A huge thank you to Children's Illustrators for showcasing my illustration of Earth's Incredible Ocean, a delightful puzzle for kids. 🐳🐟🐬🐚 🐟 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl... childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl...

This is my submission for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators January (Draw This!) art prompt, Fitness. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi Hand illustrated in watercolor ⛸ cristakathleen.weebly.com ⛸ childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl... #kidlit #kidlitart

That's so exciting! Childrens Illustrators. com featured my interview in their newsletter. childrensillustrators.com/interviews/c...

What book is Lily Belle reading today? My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for November 2024-Nerd. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi 🐶 cristakathleen.weebly.com 🐰 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl... #kidlit #kidlitart

I'm delighted to announce that WHEN THE SEA LEFT, written by Nadine Holland and illustrated by me, will be published in August 2025! I'm thrilled to collaborate with the amazing Tielmour Press. @nadineholland.bsky.social @tielmourpress.bsky.social #publishing #publishingnews

Oooh, it's not so scary down here. There's just a little toad. My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for October 2024-Toad. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi 👻 cristakathleen.weebly.com 🕷 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginl... #kidlit #kidlitart

Cheers to the autumn season! 🍁 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley/portfolio 🎃 cristakathleen.weebly.com/