Caryn Schafer

Children's book illustrator. Picture book blogger. Random thought thinker wandering NYC.

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

A book about movement, a book about playing, a book sharing connection, and a very special book that includes some Cree words too. Check out We All Play by Julie Flett from 2021. https://t.co/UizBxA0aNt

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

This book is like illustrated role-play, teaching how to handle specific situations. It puts things into words that we don't even know how to ask. Check out When Charley Met Emma by Amy Webb, illustrated by Merrilee Liddiard. https://t.co/i9Ow6CYjBm

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Today’s book is another well-known song, exquisitely illustrated, depicting a beautiful interpretation of the song’s message of faith, trust, family, and nature. Here is… https://t.co/fxSrvSHfuK

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

It’s a week until Valentine’s Day! If you are feeling behind or just want to give super unique Valentines, I’ve got just the thing for you. Check out my free Not So Scary… https://t.co/xZ2yz9u4v8

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

A tribute to the famous song & the many people who have sung it from America’s era of slavery through the 60s civil rights movement & continuing today in the fight for freedom & equality: We Shall Overcome by Levy & Brantley-Newton: https://t.co/Hz3rsN4QDN

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

There’s a reason this book almost constantly sits next to my studio chair (including this morning while I watched the awards). 😍 Congrats on another Caldecott win Sophie!… https://t.co/01GmZTgCA5

[The Horn Book @HornBook]

#CSK #Steptoe Award for new Talent Award, illustrator winner: Oge Mora for Thank You, Omu! #alayma #alamw19

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Loved this beautiful book. Congrats Vesper!

[Red Balloon Bookshop @RedBalloonBooks]

The Sydney Taylor award for teens is..................................WHAT THE NIGHT SINGS!!! @vesperillustrat

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

One of my favorite things about city living is all the windows into other homes. I’m especially fond of seeing books or plants in windows. 🌱❤️ I greatly enjoyed making this… https://t.co/OxNkqvROkd

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Work in progress detail ❤️ #kidlitart https://t.co/D17Dd3TJLp

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Dr. King would be 90 years old if he were alive today. With the memorial holiday reminding us to reflect and continue to press on in the civil rights movement Dr. King… https://t.co/v7BPHgtXsM

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

First edition find from one of my favorites, Roger Duvoisin. 1941. Green ink! 💚 https://t.co/1vZICB0i0t

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Starting off the year right with a picture book about generosity. https://t.co/GME35CJqJs

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Doodling to welcome in 2019. Happy New Year! https://t.co/ftc9wsvfrL

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Another new one from 2018, this is an interesting book to end the year on, but I love it for many different reasons. A book about the Apostle Paul and the many letters he… https://t.co/nyc9MWW9YP

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

A beautiful, heartwarming story about a daddy mouse who loves to read to his baby as he grows. Delight in Mousie, I Will Read To You by Rachael Cole & Melissa Crowton. See… https://t.co/aTbo7cYqmU

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

A delightful picture book/psuedo comic for bibliophiles. A story about an escaped evil inventor, troubled secret agents, and an undercover librarian who solves all the… https://t.co/RETPfPoTIl

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

So I realize I dropped off in the countdown to Christmas… BUT, in actuality, this wasn’t a countdown to Christmas, it was fully intended as 25 Days of Favorite New Picture… https://t.co/yQYWYfMnjE

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Something a little different for the favorite new picture book list today. A poetry book. Specifically about books and words. A collection of poems that speak to and ignite… https://t.co/Qg6VwiGStk

[Caryn Schafer @smellingoranges]

Today I bring a sweet, adorable, dare I say, collectible book from 2017. A story about a puppy named Hector who loves to collect acorns. Be delighted by Hector the… https://t.co/8DEXYHSoxD