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Tita Berredo - Children's Writer Illustrator
Hello everyone, I am so excited to be a guest here! \o/
For those who don’t know me I’m a Brazilian children’s writer and illustrator, based in Scotland (I married a Glaswegian and someone had to move). Since I moved to the UK I have been actively engaged with the kids lit community, volunteering for SCBWI...

The 2026 Virtual Winter Conference is almost here! Join SCBWI on February 6th and 7th to continue the fun with exclusive industry panels, hands-on sessions on writing and illustrating, as well as networking opportunities to meet other creators.
Get inspired by keynotes from renowned children's book creators, like Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and Traci Sorell....

Only a month has passed since the New Year, but with so many things happening around us that drain our emotional and physical energy, it feels like years. It is a hard time to sit down and create. We might feel angry but also lethargic, hopeful but also...

Hey ya'll.
It's been a week.
And to be honest, I've been feeling overwhelmed by it all. As artist, we are an empathetic bunch and with everything going on in the world, if you're like me, it can be paralyzing. Sometimes we think—what do I have to contribute? Especially when the...