About Sarah LuAnn
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Sarah LuAnn Perkins (she/they) is an illustrator-author of whimsical stories for the children's publishing market. Her first book, ON A RAINY DAY, came out in March 2022. Sarah creates hand-carved linocut prints, as well as digital artwork that imitates the look and feel of traditional prints.
Sarah is represented by Adria Goetz at KT Literary. Follow Sarah LuAnn |
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Drawing On Stories
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Contact Info
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My Blog
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Around the net--Interviews, Awards, Challenges, and Blogs
Interview on Weyakin Designs
Interview about the creation of ON A RAINY DAY and Linocuts
Announcement for Illustrator for Illustrators class on SVS Learn
The Society of Visual Storytelling is an online school that focuses on classes for people interested in illustration. They asked me to make a class for them to help their subscribers learn to use Adobe Illustrator, my favorite digital art program.
Stockade Art Show, 3rd Place overall
This is a small but longstanding local art show, and the first one I ever participated in. I was definitely not expecting any kind of award, so getting third place was a very pleasant surprise!
Kidlit 411 Weekly Roundup, illustration
My illustration was featured on the Weekly Roundup of the Kidlit 411 website.
#PBChat critique recipient
Mentors for the #PBChat mentorship were allowed to nominate applicants who showed promise for critique if they didn't receive the mentorship. I was nominated for two!
SCBWI Bulletin Art Spot Winner
the Society of Childrens Books Writers and Illustrators sends out a quarterly bulletin, and in each one illustrator is chosen as the winner of the art spot. My art was featured in the Summer 2019 issue.
Kidlit411 Interview: Illustrator Spotlight July 2019
This interview covers how I became interested in illustration, my process, work I've done for Cricut, and more.
Society of Visual Storytelling Featured Student June 2019
This interview touches on creativity, process, and work-life balance.
#PBChat Featured Illustrator May 2019
#PBChat (picture book chat) takes place every Wednesday night on twitter.
Interview on my SCBWI NY 2019 Conference Experience
A friend who was preparing for her first SCBWI conference wanted to know more about what to expect.
Honorable Mention--Kidlit411 Banner Contest
my banner will be featured on the Kidlit411 website and Facebook Group in July 2019
2nd Place--Society of Visual Storytelling monthly illustration competition November 2018
the prompt was "Slow"
3rd Place--Society of Visual Storytelling monthly illustration competition February 2018
the prompt was "Octopus"
Limited Palette—Unlimited Storytelling Potential
Blog post for the 2018 Smart Dummies Challenge--a challenge for illustrators to complete an entire picture book dummy in one month.
SCBWI Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Showcase Shortlist
My entry, titled Chanticleer and the Fox, is an illustration for the Nun's Priest's Tale (one of Chaucer's Canterbury tales).
Interview about the creation of ON A RAINY DAY and Linocuts
Announcement for Illustrator for Illustrators class on SVS Learn
The Society of Visual Storytelling is an online school that focuses on classes for people interested in illustration. They asked me to make a class for them to help their subscribers learn to use Adobe Illustrator, my favorite digital art program.
Stockade Art Show, 3rd Place overall
This is a small but longstanding local art show, and the first one I ever participated in. I was definitely not expecting any kind of award, so getting third place was a very pleasant surprise!
Kidlit 411 Weekly Roundup, illustration
My illustration was featured on the Weekly Roundup of the Kidlit 411 website.
#PBChat critique recipient
Mentors for the #PBChat mentorship were allowed to nominate applicants who showed promise for critique if they didn't receive the mentorship. I was nominated for two!
SCBWI Bulletin Art Spot Winner
the Society of Childrens Books Writers and Illustrators sends out a quarterly bulletin, and in each one illustrator is chosen as the winner of the art spot. My art was featured in the Summer 2019 issue.
Kidlit411 Interview: Illustrator Spotlight July 2019
This interview covers how I became interested in illustration, my process, work I've done for Cricut, and more.
Society of Visual Storytelling Featured Student June 2019
This interview touches on creativity, process, and work-life balance.
#PBChat Featured Illustrator May 2019
#PBChat (picture book chat) takes place every Wednesday night on twitter.
Interview on my SCBWI NY 2019 Conference Experience
A friend who was preparing for her first SCBWI conference wanted to know more about what to expect.
Honorable Mention--Kidlit411 Banner Contest
my banner will be featured on the Kidlit411 website and Facebook Group in July 2019
2nd Place--Society of Visual Storytelling monthly illustration competition November 2018
the prompt was "Slow"
3rd Place--Society of Visual Storytelling monthly illustration competition February 2018
the prompt was "Octopus"
Limited Palette—Unlimited Storytelling Potential
Blog post for the 2018 Smart Dummies Challenge--a challenge for illustrators to complete an entire picture book dummy in one month.
SCBWI Bologna Book Fair Illustrators Showcase Shortlist
My entry, titled Chanticleer and the Fox, is an illustration for the Nun's Priest's Tale (one of Chaucer's Canterbury tales).