The Nightmare Before Summer

June 24, 2025

This week’s featured book is The Wheels on the Costume illustrated by Lauren Lowen and published by our friends at Simon & Schuster.

You've heard of Christmas in July, so why not have a taste of Halloween in June? Our artists have served up all things spooky, witchy, and whimsical! From sweet juvenile repeats, to black cats of all kinds, we think we've got a little bit of everything you could think of to delight a range Halloween enthusiasts!

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A Bounty of Beautiful Designs from Heather Powers

June 17, 2025

Heather Powers is an illustrator of nature and nostalgia. She loves drawing things that nurture the soul, relish the simple life, and celebrate the everyday. Heather remembers gleefully crafting her first book as a second grade author-illustrator, an autobiography for a school contest.

Those first illustrations featured her family car packed for vacation, her decorated bedroom, and a cat she dearly wished for. These illustrations not only started her artistic journey, but won her an award and the opportunity to meet the real Dr. Seuss!"My seven-year-old self wasn't particularly impressed with meeting Theodor Seuss Geisel," Heather recalls. "I thought I was going to meet a real talking cat that day."

Here's a look at how far Heather's beautiful work has come since that second grade autobiography...

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Take a Break with These Calming Pieces

June 10, 2025

This week’s featured books are The Well Watered Woman illustrated by Heather Powers and published by our friends at Tyndale.

Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? The year certainly does feel like a whirlwind at times, but the halfway point is a great time to stop, take a moment, and remember to breathe.

Take a pause with us and use the time you spend scrolling through this newspaper to let go of your stress and anxieties, just for a moment. We’ve gathered some pieces from our artists to remind you to take care of yourself and your peace.

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Fresh Patterns for Everyday

June 3, 2025

This week’s featured book is Wilder and the Very, Very, Very Short Day illustrated by Rae Ritchie and published by our friends at Generation Wild.

From bugs to fruit, florals to dinosaurs, our artists have a little bit of everything to show you today! These are just a few of the everyday patterns we have in our archive, and they’re ready to adorn your pillows, apparel, packaging, toys, stationery, or anything else you could imagine.

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Indoor & Outdoor Scenes to Stun & Astound

May 27, 2025

This week’s featured book is also full of fun details, Welcome to New York: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Penguin Random House.

It is amazing how much detail these artists can pack into a single image! They bring characters to life, they're able to make a nature piece feel as breezy as a spring day, or even craft an image of a fireplace that feels as warm and cozy as the crackling fire.

From cozy sitting rooms or bookshelves brimming with tchotchkes to vibrant outdoor scenes, and some fabulous options in between, here is an assortment of illustrated puzzle scenes.

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The Endearing and Colorful Art of Dylan M

May 20, 2025

Dylan Mierzwinski is known for her boldly colorful artwork and endearing style. Her work is full of florals, hand-lettering, and rosy-cheeked characters, often inspired by ordinary moments that she can craft into extraordinary pieces of art.

With a commitment to honoring her energy and enjoying an organic flow to her days, Dylan is likely favoring an opportunity to be creative — she is currently on a painting streak and has been putting in around an hour each day, some days more! Her favorite medium is gouache, finding joy both in the process and in the dried, velvety flat finish, but she says her close runner-up is Photoshop, as it allows her to turn her work into usable pieces for clients and products.

When she's not creating, Dylan enjoys cooking, binging her latest TV obsession, Top Chef, and dancing around with her husband and favorite pup.

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Celebratory Art for Commencement Season

May 13, 2025

This week’s featured book is Unearthing the Secret Garden illustrated by Dylan Mierzwinski and published by our friends at Timber Press.

Spring is a time of celebrations! Nature is waking up, temperatures are (hopefully) rising so we can all emerge from our winter cocoons — and students everywhere are finally nearing the end of their long, arduous studies.

This week, we've got some art made to celebrate and con-grad-ulate graduates of all kinds! High school, associate's programs, undergrad, grad school — it's a celebration of all levels, featuring smart, expressive art from our talented artists!

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Fun & Fresh Designs for Father's Day!

May 6, 2025

This week’s featured book is Birds in a Book illustrated by Rachel Grant and published by our friends at Abrams.

We've shared some wonderful Mother's Day art from our archive, now it's time for Father's Day! Our artists have put the work in to find the perfect thing to say to appreciate and celebrate paternal figures everywhere. Through pieces that are warm and sophisticated, or quirky and fun, they run the gamut to find something perfect for anyone!

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Manifesting & Celebrating Spring!

April 29, 2025

This week’s featured book is Huck the Roof Dog illustrated by Olivia Gibbs and published by our friends at Lindenmuth.

Here in Vermont, we're still seeing some cold and rainy days — we have certainly been getting our April showers! If you're ready to skip right into those May flowers, then this newsletter is for you.

Today, we're celebrating — or maybe manifesting — those warm spring days with these bright, joyful, and fun springtime designs!

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Celebrate Everyday with Stunning Lettering

April 22, 2025

This week’s featured book is Drinking with My Dog illustrated by Rae Ritchie and published by our friends at Running Press.

From inspiring quotes to dazzling monograms, who doesn't love some gorgeous lettering?! We are lucky to have artists that have unique and beautiful ways with words — literally! If you're looking for celebrations or seasonal sentiments, you've come to the right place. This is just a small fraction of the beautiful lettering we have to share, and there's always more coming in!

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Still Seeing Double? Here's Why.

April 15, 2025

Not one, but two exciting new additions to JNA?! That's right! We'd also like to welcome Anna Clark, an artist whose work is full of whimsy and color! Her work has appeared on everything from large-scale murals and books to board games and bandages.

Anna is an illustrator who specializes in colorful artwork with a touch of nostalgia, using playful color palettes and a touch of humor to make designs that put a smile on your face. In our opinion, she absolutely succeeds! Take a look at this sampling of wonderful designs:

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Think you are seeing DOUBLE? No, we have TWO exciting announcements!

April 15, 2025

We are so excited to be welcoming two new artists to JNA, one being Allyson Wilson, a brilliant illustrator whose style is colorful, happy, and chock-full of fun details! She loves to express herself through art and grew up in an art-centric household, where creativity became a solid part of her foundation.

When Allyson's not creating, you can find her spending time with her husband and two super awesome kids; reading, drinking coffee, gardening, and dreaming of being at the ocean. But what better way to get a look into an artist's mind than taking a look at their work:

Allyson Wilson

Allyson Wilson

Fun Fact: Allyson's first Luna Muna book has been read in space!
You can find the video here!

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Delight in these designs for Mother's Day!

April 8, 2025

FEATURED BOOK OF THE WEEK:
How to Speak Flower illustrated by Miriam Bos, from Running Press

Mother's Day is on the way! If you're looking for something sweet and cute for the "berry" best mom in your life, or maybe a lush bouquet for a simple celebration, or anything in between.

There's no better way to tell folks in your life how much you appreciate them than through beautiful art, and our JNA artists know it! Here's a look at what they have whipped up for the occasion...

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Brilliant Botanical Art

April 2, 2025

We are pleased to introduce our new weekly spotlight! In each edition, we’ll feature a beautifully illustrated book by one of our talented artists! Stay tuned for inspiring stories and stunning artwork!

This week’s featured book is just what we all need right now. How To be Happy illustrated by Olivia Gibbs and published by our friends at Better Day Books.

Who doesn't love a good floral pattern? Colorful blooming flowers, pages of lush petals and beautiful designs of familiar cuttings - but there's more to the botanic world than the tulips and dahlias and orchids we know and love!

This week we're showing some appreciation for weeds, herbs, and other botanical beauties that might get overshadowed in a garden of gorgeous florals...

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Take A Look at These Books!

March 18, 2025

We're getting closer and closer to the Bologna Children's Book Fair! All preparations here at JNA are underway and we're revisiting some of the wonderful book projects our artists have worked on in the past.

From celebrating family and diversity to illustrating the wonders of our world, these artists have put their hearts into this work! Here's a look at some covers and spreads from a selection of book projects from our archives...

Jill Howarth
from Pan Macmillan

Rae Ritchie
The Magical Unicorn Society from Feiwel & Friends

Miriam Bos
Cadeautje!/Surprise! from Lemniscaat

Rosie Dore
Small World from Quarto

Heather Powers
Mindfulness Word Search from Cottage Door

Olivia Gibbs
spreads in The Magic of Mariachi from Kate Friendly-Mares

Lauren Lowen
Wheels on the Costume from Simon & Schuster

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Community Through Art

March 11, 2025

Building community is an important part of life, whether that includes the family you were born to, a group of friends you found through school or work, for a community built within your city or town. Finding people to exist with helps build a sense of belonging, which in turn can improve overall health simply because people don’t feel alone in the world.

Our artists have managed to bottle that sense of warmth and belonging and slip it into their work. This batch of art includes all kinds of relationships and communities, from family to neighbors, from classmates to friends — hopefully you’ll feel like you belong right alongside these images!

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Starring Our Favorite Animal Friends

March 4, 2025

Have you ever noticed how many books feature animals as characters? They're more than just cute to look at, people have been using animals symbolically in storytelling for as long as stories have been told. Animals as main characters can provide blank slates for readers to relate to, but still hold at a distance when handling more complex emotions.

Of course, they're also cute to look at and might feel more inviting or engaging to a younger audience. From children's books to non-fiction, our artists have created so many wonderful animal friends that are sure to delight!

Jill Howarth
Scenes from Old MacDonald Had A Farm from MacMillan

Rae Ritchie
Award-winning self published book.

Lauren Lowen
What If My Nana Was A Banana? from EmpowerMint Press

Stephanie Bauer
Scenes from Story Time Signs and Rhymes from Abdo Books

Janna Krupkinski
How the Rabbit Found Out What Cows Can Do from Domäne Fredeburg

Miriam Bos
Cadeautje! (Present!) from Lemniscaat

Olivia Gibbs
Huck the Roof Dog from H&G Lindenmuth

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Art for Any Occasion

February 25, 2025

There are hundreds of holidays recognized around the world, and even more reasons to celebrate everyday. You could be looking for a way to remind someone you're thinking about them, or wishing them well, there's no better way to say it than with some art. After all, a picture's worth a thousand words, right?

Whether you're recognizing a birthday, a major holiday, or just wanting to send a simple "hello" or "thank you", these JNA artists have a piece fit for anyone!

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The Book Frenzy Begins Again!

February 18, 2025

There have been so many discussions about books everywhere, from concerns around book bans to excitement and buildup of the first new releases of the year. They're important to talk about, to read, and to share - so lets add to the side of book-centric joy today, and take a look at some of the amazing books that have been illustrated by our artists!

Jill Howarth
ABC's of Spring from Penguin Random House
Amazon Editor's Pick Best of the Month for February 2025!

Natalie Briscoe

Stephanie Bauer
Alligator Alphabet from Barefoot Books

Rosie Dore
Wisdom of Flowers from Michael O'Mara Books

Heather Powers
Enchanted Foraging from Running Press

Miriam Bos
Baby Animals & Dinosaurs from Campbell Books

Rae Ritchie

Malin Gyllensvaan
Illustration from One Child More or Less… What is the Difference Really? from Berghs

Olivia Gibbs
Illustrations found in Huck the Roof Dog from H&G Lindenmuth

Lauren Lowen
A Pocketful of Hope for Mothers from Tyndale

Rachel Grant
Birds in a Book from Abrams Books

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Nature Through Rosie Dore's Eyes

February 11, 2025

Rosie Dore is known for her highly detailed and textural artwork. While studying animation for her Fine Art degree, she found that the visual storytelling aspect captivated her the most, which she now creates through her illustrated worlds. When she’s not creating these gorgeous pieces of art, you could find her re-watching Derry Girls, trying to train herself out of her night owl tendencies, or loving on her fluffy angel of a cat, Big Al.

Rosie does much of her work digitally, though she tries to come at it from a non-digital angle by layering texture, detail, and pencil lines rather than block color and solid linework. Although she’s always loved creating art, she grew up wanting to work with animals. She also believes in the importance of maintaining and strengthening our connections with nature, so it’s unsurprising that her work frequently features animals and plants, like many of the lovely pieces below!

Rosie Dore
packaging for Terre De Sienne chocolates

Rosie Dore
*Small World* published by Quarto

Rosie Dore
*Wisdom of Flowers* from Michael O'Mara Books

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