These are my picks for this month's really cool blogs from some of the illustrators at the Picture Bookies Showcase site. These are just a few mind you, there's such great talent over there. But, these are the ones I'm visiting this month and getting to know over a cup of coffee. I can't help but be inspired, I hope you will be too.

http://jagoillustration.blogspot.com/ Jago. The name says it all.

http://kristivaliant.blogspot.com/ Kristi Valiant. Spontaneity instantly comes to mind when you view Kristi's work. Her images are honest, open, slightly quirky and so much fun.

http://www.gingerpixels.blogspot.com/ Ginger Nielson. One of my favorite children's illustrator who's work both delights and inspires me. Like a child on Christmas morning I secretly await her new posts every week on the Picture Bookies Showcase.

http://www.trasler.typepad.com/ Janee Trasler. Or, as I affectionately think of her...Janee the Wise. Her illustrations are so insightful and truly capture a child's heart.