Illustration of children waiting in line at a bus stop with their backpacks and a dog, standing on a sidewalk under a tree.
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 in a classroom dressed as pirates playing and talking; some seated at a table with lunch, others standing or pretending with pirate accessories and space-themed decorations in the background.
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.
Illustration of a small orange cartoon cat with a white belly and paws, singing and expressing various emotions with different poses on a purple checkered background.
Illustration of a blue mouse asking for cheese. The mouse says, 'Cheese please?' and the cat is lying on a purple checkered floor near a green door.
An animated illustration of a cat and mouse in a kitchen. The cat is standing and trying to feed the mouse a piece of cheese. The mouse is reaching up towards the cheese. The cat is orange with green eyes, and the mouse is blue with pink ears. A large orange sitting cat is in the foreground with a surprised expression.
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.
An illustrated bear and three small animals are playing with building blocks outdoors, with one small animal knocking over the blocks, causing a crash.
Illustration of a sad bear, a worried squirrel, a small blue mouse, and a rabbit standing in a lush, green forest with trees, bushes, and rocks. The bear is crying with tears, the squirrel looks concerned, the mouse looks worried, and the rabbit appears curious. There are small mushrooms and plants in the scene.
Young girl in a wheelchair playing basketball with an orange ball, wearing a yellow sports jersey with '12' and red sneakers.
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
View fullsize Happy Mother’s Day!!!
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!