
In which we talk about Lynnor's roundabout route to making her dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator come true. She shares how social media has been a force for good in her career, the value of a supportive creative network, her experiences in traditional and self-publishing, the importance of research in her work and more.
To learn more about me and my work, go to jyotirajangopal.com
To learn more about Lynnor and her work, visit lynnorbontigao.com
Recently released:
The Lucky Day (Seashell Key #3) by Lourdes Heuer (Abrams)
Lynnor’s upcoming books:
Miles Ahead by Minh Le (Knopf, 2026)
Gifts and Talents by Jean Reidy(Penguin, 2027)
What helped her on her journey:
@puddlejumpcollective on Insta
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (scbwi.org)
Children’s Book Illustrators Group is a NYC based groupof illustrators and author-illustrators who create work for children’s publishing and media (cbig-nyc.blogspot.com)