We’re thrilled to announce a new Cuddlefish member, Anya Kopotilova!
Anya was born and raised in Russia, in a valley in the Ural mountains. She moved to USA in 2002, where she lived in Maryland and California before moving to Colorado in 2007. She has always been a passionate reader, and when picture books reentered her life with the birth of her children, Anya was once again captivated by the magic of children’s illustration. She rediscovered her passion for drawing in 2015, and kept going ever since.
Anya works in a variety of media, often combining traditional techniques with digital. Her favorite sources of inspiration are nature, folk tales, and the magic moments of childhood.
She lives in Littleton, CO with her husband and two teenage children.
Website: https://anyakopotilova.com
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/greenrainart/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenrainart
We couldn’t be more excited to announce that our own Heather Brockman Lee was awarded grand prize for the SCBWI Big 50 Summer Conference Portfolio Showcase!
Also, congratulations to Heather Brockman Lee on the cover reveal of her upcoming debut book, Hattie Hates Hugs!
Kaz Windness‘s recent release, If UR Stabby was featured on Panel Patter!
Congratulations to Kaz on also getting a book deal for her young graphic novel, Worm & Caterpillar!
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page or Twitter feed for details about Kaz’s upcoming event on October 30th at The Wandering Jellyfish!
Congratulations to Dow Phumiruk who illustrated Counting on Katherine, which was named Honor Book for Louisiana Readers’ Choice for 2020-2021! And, not only that, but believe it or not this book is heading to space!!!
Also, congratulations to One Girl, illustrated by Dow for being included in the Bank Street The Best Children’s Books of the Year 2021 Edition (5-9 year olds).
Happy Book Birthday to Hello, Tree, illustrated by Dow!
And, congratulations to Dow on getting art from this book into this year’s 41st Annual Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition!
Also, read an interview of Dow on our kidlit author friend, Laura Rottinger’s blog!
Happy book birthday to Jane Maday, who’s coloring book, the Art of Positivity debuted, hot on the tails of the recent release of Doodle Days!
Watch and listen to this fun interview of Stan Yan on the NerdCast!
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page or Twitter feed for details about Stan’s upcoming event on October 30th at The Wandering Jellyfish!
The Lost Package, illustrated by our own Jessica Lanan gets a glowing review from Children’s Literature Reviews!
Finally, congratulations to Jessica for having art from The Lost Package featured in this year’s 41st Annual Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition!
Happy book birthday to Twisty, Turny House, illustrated by Gerald Kelley!
Check it out! Go With the Flow, illustrated by Lily Williams is getting 5 star reviews in France too!
Happy book birthday to Saturday at the Food Pantry illustrated by Brizida Magro.
Also, congratulations to Brizida on getting a book deal to illustrate The Hole!
The Cuddlefish Gang: Together We Can Do AnyFIN! 