✏️ Children's Illustrator • WHEN THE SEA LEFT, Tielmour Press • SCBWI Member • Ringling College of Art + Design Alumni • Etsy Shop, CLOVE emporium ✨ cristakathleen.weebly.com ✨ https://www.scbwi.org/members/crista.kathleen.mcginleyhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3mupbpsusd22h🐷 How exciting is this?! My illustrations are highlighted in this week's Kidlit 411 Newsletter. https://kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-weekly-411-9426.html A shout-out to author Carla Ahlberg; I am thrilled to collaborate with you on illustrating my six children's books, scheduled for publication 2027.04 Sep 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupbpsusd22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3mumubdlya225I am thrilled to announce that I'm featured in the September 2026 edition of Kidlit 411 Illustrator Spotlight Interview. https://kidlit411.com/2026/09/illustrator-spotlight-crista-kathleen.html I'm also excited to share that I am illustrating another children's book, written by Carla Ahlberg, which is scheduled for publication in 2027.03 Sep 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumubdlya225https://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3m6fivabdzc2vI'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. https://www.kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidlit411-banner-design-winners.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawORiJRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEyN3FGUjl1b0s1ZEdRTlZGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHl_QeWQH8cI-3gdpgCVqAV0xkaYd2WxVPW6f3AnFGUxiM2QD4DYjyL05C0K0_aem_LiVgKRYKfqIy0H5nc6MbWg&brid=iO5oEiO_z4dxPQYIbiUb_Q24 Nov 2025 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fivabdzc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3m2wubc2vgc2zThis is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. www.kidlit411.com 📖 cristakathleen.weebly.com https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FuLLCCYHc/11 Oct 2025 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2wubc2vgc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3m2tou2ypxk2mSeek 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.social10 Oct 2025 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2tou2ypxk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3m24zkrddu22y🍂🍁 Happy First Day of October 🍁🍂 Cheers to the autumn season. 🎃 cristakathleen.weebly.com01 Oct 2025 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m24zkrddu22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lzym2bv7h225I 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.com29 Sep 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzym2bv7h225https://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lzqoarct2k2jBook mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙 a.co/d/54vJtrs26 Sep 2025 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzqoarct2k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lzgd3vysrc2q🍂🎃 Happy First Day of Autumn!!🍁🍂22 Sep 2025 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgd3vysrc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lzgd2mrf3k2q🍂🍁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. 🎃22 Sep 2025 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgd2mrf3k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lzf4x6ootc2zOne 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 #teachersofinstagram22 Sep 2025 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzf4x6ootc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lyzypdj4zc2nWhat 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.social17 Sep 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzypdj4zc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lyxk4zywos22WHEN 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.social16 Sep 2025 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxk4zywos22https://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lyus3bivrc2x🎉 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.15 Sep 2025 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyus3bivrc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lyniqc5lms25Traveling 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.social12 Sep 2025 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyniqc5lms25https://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lykpauktdk2sA 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/2x28rsN11 Sep 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykpauktdk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lykoqwrotc2tWHEN 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/6nsqnIb11 Sep 2025 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykoqwrotc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3ly3y6hp6hc2lExciting 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!05 Sep 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly3y6hp6hc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lxuv6wcohk2e✨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/ebChk0i02 Sep 2025 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxuv6wcohk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lvdkc4gqhk27A huge thank you to Children's Illustrators for showcasing my illustration of Earth's Incredible Ocean, a delightful puzzle for kids. 🐳🐟🐬🐚 🐟 https://childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley/portfolio https://childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley/portfolio/10551601 Aug 2025 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvdkc4gqhk27https://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lf5tjica722kThis 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 ⛸ https://childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley/portfolio #kidlit #kidlitart07 Jan 2025 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf5tjica722khttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lcirbelxg22cThat's so exciting! Childrens Illustrators. com featured my interview in their newsletter. https://childrensillustrators.com/interviews/crista_kathleen_mcginley04 Dec 2024 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcirbelxg22chttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lbjzvpsiak2vWhat book is Lily Belle reading today? My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for November 2024-Nerd. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi 🐶 cristakathleen.weebly.com 🐰 https://childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley/portfolio #kidlit #kidlitart22 Nov 2024 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbjzvpsiak2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3lawhp4f5tk23 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 #publishingnews14 Nov 2024 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawhp4f5tk23https://bsky.app/profile/cristam.bsky.social/post/3l7l7gjgxir2hOooh, 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 🕷 https://childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley/portfolio #kidlit #kidlitart28 Oct 2024 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:2occ36ibrdkcsdjfd4zk2et4/app.bsky.feed.post/3l7l7gjgxir2h