NEWS: I just signed TWO (!!) book contracts with Simon & Schuster Books For Young readers! Details here.

 

Visit Inkygirl.com, my illustrated guide for those who write and draw for young people. For info about my writing, drawing and other projects, see DebbieOhi.com.

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Current Projects include:

Illustrator, I'M BORED by Michael Ian Black, scheduled for publication from Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers in 2012.

Here's how a rejection led to a book deal.

A new YA novel which was nominated for the 2011 Sue Alexander "Most Promising New Work" Award.

 

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August 2010 News:

I'm illustrating my first picture book! Coming out from Simon & Schuster in Spring, 2012: I'M BORED, written by comedian/actor/writer Michael Ian Black, illustrated by yours truly.

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I'm pleased to announce that I won the Honor/Runner-up Award and the Mentorship Program Award at the 2010 SCBWI juried Illustrator Portfolio Showcase. This was my first time entering the event. Many thanks to illustrator Beckett Gladney for convincing me to enter, and for helping me put together my first portfolio. Thanks also to the two teams of judges:

Showcase Awards: Loren Long, Justin Chanda, Mac McCool, Steve Bjorkman, and Alice Pope

Mentorship Awards: Cecilia Yung, Pat Cummings, Priscilla Burris, David Diaz, Bridget Strevens-Marzo, Rubin Pfeffer.