Children talking outside a school, with a girl with red hair, an eye patch, and a striped shirt in the foreground. The cover shows the title "Maybe Just Ask Me!" and the author's name "Katie Mazeika."
A group of diverse children gathered around a girl with red hair and an eye patch, who is reading a book in a classroom.
Children in a kitchen watching a floating illustration of pirates, a ship, and a treasure map, with a pirate-themed story behind the scene.
Children playing on a playground outside a school building, climbing a slide, hanging upside down, and playing with a jump rope, surrounded by trees and grass.
A mother and daughter in a kitchen. The mother washes dishes at the sink, while the daughter gives her a heart-shaped piñata that has the word 'DAD' on it.
Illustration of a young girl with curly hair wearing a blue cowboy hat, yellow dress, blue vest, and blue boots, sitting on a wooden bench while holding an orange tabby cat.
Cover of a children's book titled "Everyone Says Please (Except Cat)." It features an orange cat with its mouth open, a brown cat with a sandwich, and a blue mouse on a checkered floor with a green door in the background.
Cover of a children's book titled 'Everyone Shares (Except Cat)' from the series 'Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies.' The cover shows a cheerful puppy with outstretched arms and a mischievous orange kitten holding a red ball, set on a grassy yard with a white fence and green bushes.
Children's book cover titled 'Playdate! (with Bear, Too?)' from the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies' series, featuring cartoon animals outside: a bear, a squirrel, a rabbit, and a mouse.
Four illustrated animals relaxing outdoors by a kiddie pool: a duck and a dog sitting on a lounge chair wearing sunglasses and drinking drinks, a mouse floating on a yellow pool float, and a cat sitting on a swing hanging from a tree.
Five illustrated animals sitting outside on a blanket, reading a storybook under a moonlit sky with houses and trees in the background.
Illustration of a young girl with a wheelchair holding a basketball, wearing colorful clothes and a pink headband, on a yellow surface.
Cover of a children's book titled 'Is That the Bus?' by Libby Koponen, illustrated by Katie Majeika, featuring a young boy with curly hair sitting on the floor with toy vehicles and a cat sitting nearby, looking at a bus outside the window.
A young boy dressed as a superhero with a cape and red mask runs through a living room with a toy rabbit in her arms, a playful gray cat with a cape chasing after her, a green rug, a blue cabinet, framed family photos, and toys on the floor.
A young boy dressed as a superhero with a red mask and cape, standing inside a house, holding a stuffed bunny, and looking out the door at a dog and a cat. Outside, a dog wearing a helmet is riding a motorcycle on the sidewalk, and a small orange toy car is on the lawn.
Two children, a girl with dark curly hair and a boy with short dark curly hair, hugging each other outdoors on a sunny day, with a yellow school bus passing by and a stop sign in the background.
Book cover titled "Beulah has a Hunch! Inside the Colorful Mind of Master Inventor Beulah Louise Henry" by Katie Mazeika. The illustration shows a woman with short brown hair, green eyes, wearing a green top and a pearl necklace, drawing on a piece of paper. She has pencils tucked behind her ears. There is a small wooden box with a green bird and a brown object on top. The background features colorful swirls and musical notes.
A young girl with curly red hair and freckles, holding a chalkboard and a small book, looks unhappy and tired. In the background, two adults, a man and a woman, appear angry and are raising their hands as if scolding her. The room has a large window, grandfather clock, and vintage furniture, with dark curtains and blue patterned walls.
View fullsize Celebrating 5 years of #kidlitartpostcard with the theme “you as a kid”. This is from the title page of “Maybe Just Ask Me!”, a book about myself, as a kid. I’m available for new projects. ✨You can see more of my work a
View fullsize Having fun in my (digital) sketchbook. I forgot how much I love pastels, and lettering!!! #Flowers #forsythia #pastelartist #handlettered
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View fullsize Yay-it’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day!!! I’m Katie Mazeika, author and illustrator from Cleveland,Ohio. I’m open for new kidlit projects. Represented by Sorche Fairbank at Fairbank Literary Representation. ✨You can see more of my work
View fullsize MAYBE JUST ASK ME! was awarded a 2026 Christopher Award today! The award honors creative work ‘that affirms the highest values of the human spirit.’ I particularly love the award motto “It’s better to light one candle than to
View fullsize I’m thrilled and honored that “Maybe Just Ask Me!” Is a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for 2026. Thank you Children’s Book Council and The National Council for the Social Studies! Full list here:https://cbcbooks.org/cbc-boo
View fullsize ✨Kidlit friends please consider donating to the Neurodiverse Kidlit Scholarship at Boyd’s Mills!✨ We are hosting the auction in April and will taking donations until February 20. The auction will help Neurodiverse creators attend the Boyd&rsqu
View fullsize MAYBE JUST ASK ME! Is a Georgian Children’s Book Award Finalist!!!! Thank you Georgia librarians!! Congratulations to all the other finalists-it such a great list of books! https://coe.uga.edu/events/georgia-childrens-book-awards/ @ssedlib @sim
View fullsize Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m a picture book author and illustrator open to new work. ✨you can find more of my work at www.katiemazeika.com ✨ #snowday #boyandhisdog #chicken farm
View fullsize Want a picture book dummy critique AND a chance to donate to a good cause? You’re in luck!!!! Auction starts Thursday, but act fast-it ends Friday!