Thanks so much for the love and shout out Debbie Ridpath Ohi 🥰 I’m honored🥹

Thank you Books of Wonder —oh fave indie kidlit store—for hosting a WONDERFUL double launch event for my author-illustrator debut PIANO WANTS TO PLAY and THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT by writer Katie Slivensky & illustrator Hannah Salyer
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#picturebooks

Abandoned characters, who find new family—who knew that PIANO and WOLF had anything in common! Had such a lovely time celebrating Katie Slivensky and Hannah Salyer's THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT and my debut PIANO WANTS TO PLAY. Thank you Books of Wonder♥️ #kidlit #picturebook

I love seeing Just Flowers next to my awesome friend Colleen Kong-Savage ‘s GORGEOUS debut as an AUTHOR/illustrator 💜💜💜💜

Kidlit friends are the coolest friends 😊

Here’s an intro to PIANO on #kidlitartpostcard day. Launching this baby PIANO WANTS TO PLAY tonight at Books of Wonder . It’s my PB debut as author-illustrator through Page Street Kids ! So pleased to be rep’d by Caryn Wiseman Andrea Brown Lit
Portfolio at ckongsavage.com

One month countdown! I’m celebrating PIANO WANTS TO PLAY in a double launch event Books of Wonder w the talented Hannah Salyer , who illustrated THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT by Katie Slivensky.🎶🥳

You’re invited!

March 7, Thurs 6pm
42 West 17th St, NYC, NY

#kidlit

Rare visit and treat to a #figuredrawing session at Minerva’s Drawing Studio in downtown Manhattan. Was able to squeeze in #collage during longer poses.

Owl flying at night....🦉🌜

#digitalart #drawing

Barnes & Noble is doing a promo 25% OFF on all preorders fr now til Jan 26, including PIANO WANTS TO PLAY (book bday is Mar 5—2 days before MY bday). You have to be a B&N member (membership is free). Use code: PREORDER25.
barnesandnoble.com/w/piano-wants-…
#BNPreorder #picturebooks #kidlit

PIANO WANTS TO PLAY waits in the wings for its release date on March 5. But we got our first review, and it’s a good one (so relieved)😅🥰! It includes a lovely synopsis if you’re curious to know what my picture book is about.
kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/c…
#kidlit #picturebooks

For the 1st #Kidlitartpostcard of 2024, my favorite spread from my upcoming picture book PIANO WANTS TO PLAY (Mar 5). This is my debut as author/illustrator.

Always looking for more pbs to illustrate!

CKongSavage.com
Agt: Caryn Wiseman Andrea Brown Lit Page Street Kids

Happy Mew Year! 😁🐱🐈🐈‍⬛

#kidlit #kidlit art

My 3 year old ate the chocolate chips and then asked for pancakes.

It’s Friday! Keep calm and carrion
#illustration #pencilsketch #birds

Deadline DECEMBER 22, 2024. Know teen writers? Invite them to this NYPL contest! ❣️✏️
nypl.org/spotlight/book…

Hello. There’s a SALE on redbubble including MY store til next Wednesday. Lots of gifts like prints n mugs n little notebooks n blankets n socks n such 🙃☺️🎁
redbubble.com/people/KongaLi…

My linocuts of “9 Cuddles” is in OFF THE WALL: AFFORDABLE ART FAIR @CultureLablic along with a lot of other great art from the likes of Micki Spiller and Ann Cofta. On til Dec 17!
5-25 46th Avenue, Long Island City
GALLERY is open Th/Fr 5-9pm, Sa/Su 2-9pm.

Another illustration for Cookie on the Run manuscript
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At last! Murals for IS62 in Brooklyn are up! Last school year middle schoolers focused on our environment and contemplated how we affect the land, air, and water. Many thanks Groundswell team Christian, Sandrine, and Dakotah ❤️❤️❤️

#teachingartist

P is for Pigeon on Animal Alphabets Monday

#paperart #illustration