✨Cover Reveal!!✨ I'm thrilled to share the cover of 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. Publishing with the amazing Tielmour Press. Pre-order now on Amazon and be among the first to own it! a.co/d/bnxWCYF

You can now pre-order our newest picture book, 'When the Sea Left' by Nadine Holland, with illustrations by me. Publishing with Tielmour Press on Sept 15! a.co/d/6nsqnIb🌳Every title sold contributes a portion of profits to supporting reforestation across North America!

WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland and illustrated by me (Crista McGinley), poses the question of what occurs when a child neglects the ocean… leading to its disappearance (with an unexpected twist, naturally). Published by the amazing Tielmour Press. a.co/d/2x28rsN

A five-star review! A story about Felix Flynn, a kid who loves the ocean but doesn’t see the harm in tossing trash until the unthinkable happens... the sea is gone. When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland (illustrated by Crista McGinley) with Tielmour Press. a.co/d/6nsqnIb

Traveling with you is the best kind of adventure. Keep going, we're almost there!! My SCBWI (Draw This!) entry for September 2025- Travel. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi 🐷cristakathleen.weebly.com 🐮childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley… #kidlit #kidlitart SCBWI Florida

Happy Pub Day to "When The Sea Left". Publishing with Tielmour Press. Written by Nadine Holland, illustrated by me, Crista McGinley. For every book sold, a portion goes to reforestation, and another portion from this title will support the Sea Life Trust. a.co/d/fsq59Rz

WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland, illustrated by me, Crista McGinley. Publishing with Tielmour Press, a boy doesn’t listen when warned about tossing trash into the water — and then the sea disappears. Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz

What if the sea just… left? WHEN THE SEA LEFT by Nadine Holland (illustrated by me, Crista McGinley) is a powerful picture book that shows kids how even small choices can change everything. Get yours today, or ask your library to order one. a.co/d/fsq59Rz

One does not simply pass by a little free Library without stocking it back up! 📚📘📙 Thank you to the amazing Tielmour Press. WHEN THE SEA LEFT a.co/d/8Msz0XT @littlefreelibrary #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #teachersofinstagram

🍂🍁Hello, Fall!🍂🍁 Here's a sneak peek at one of my newest illustrations for one of my clients. Wishing everyone a fantastic fall season and a happy first day of Autumn.

🍂🎃Happy First Day of Autumn!!🍁

Book mail is the best mail!! 💙💙💙 a.co/d/54vJtrs

I loved illustrating these Safari Lacing Cards for Serabeena, Creative Educational & Learning Toys for Kids. 🤶🎅 Less than 88 days until Christmas! Amazon: a.co/d/jed5mpm 🦁 cristakathleen.weebly.com

🍂🍁 Happy First Day of October🍁🍂Cheers to the autumn season. 🎃 cristakathleen.weebly.com

Happy happy birthday to this tiny little pumpkin by Crista Kathleen McGinley! @powdertucson 🎃🎂 Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/cristamcginley… #childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart

76 days until Christmas!!🎅 a.co/d/54vJtrs instagram.com/reel/DPoDZviDr…

Seek and Find are SO much Fun!! See if you can find everything in this book, When the Sea Left. 🐠 a.co/d/54vJtrs 🐟 cristakathleen.weebly.com Publishing with the amazing Tielmour Press #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlit #teachersofinstagram #librariansofinstagram

This is my submission for the 2025 Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest. kidlit411.com 📖 cristakathleen.weebly.com facebook.com/share/g/1FuLLC…

I'm so excited to share!!! 🌙✨ Congratulations, Crista Kathleen McGinley, you have won Honorable Mention for our Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest! Your banner will be showcased in September 2026, along with an Illustrator Spotlight. kidlit411.com/2025/11/kidlit…

WHEN THE SEA LEFT encourages young readers to contemplate themes of loss, responsibility, and environmental change. This helps children realize that the ocean is intertwined with their lives, their decisions, and their future. a.co/d/cLUnACY