Tom Booth

Happy day!

I’m Tom, an author and illustrator of books for children. I have two picture books that I’ve written and illustrated on the horizon: “The Wand and the Woods” with (coming Fall 2026) , and “Cub and Bear” with (coming Spring 2027). I’ve also designed characters for studios like DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, and Supercell. I’m always looking to collaborate, so drop me a line if you’ve think I might be a good fit for your project.

You can find more of my work and how to contact me at tom-booth.com

Thank you for the follow and support! 😊👍

Coming this October 6th, “The Wand in the Woods.” For one young child, the discovery of a glowing wand with which she can wave away her chores illuminates the simple pleasure of doing things on her own, mindfully.

Thank you Susan, Maria, the entire team at Candlewick, Rick, the Aevitas team, my family, Erin, and Sam. Preorders go a long way to help authors get their books seen, so please considering preordering or wishlisting today. Click the link in my bio for details.

Thank you.
-Tom

Proud and excited to be making my first wordless picture book with . Thank you Lee, Rachael, Rick, my family, Erin, and, most of all, my baby bear Sam.

Lee Wade at Random House Studio has acquired Tom Booth’s wordless picture book, Cub and Bear, in which a determined bear cub and patient papa search for berries, but after being thwarted again and again, the little cub finally discovers his roar and a sweet reward. Publication is planned for summer 2027; Rick Richter at Aevitas Creative Management sold world rights.

Happy independent bookstore day!

I had a great time painting alongside local artists, and meeting so many local book lovers of all ages. Thank you for having me add my take on your mascot Judith,

And thanks to all who came out and supported!

Testing textures on a Tuesday for a thing. 🦊🦊

I donated a signed 12” x 18” art print to help raise funds for those most impacted by ICE raids and federal actions causing harm to immigrant communities and our neighbors across the country.

The auction is full of over 500 incredible works and opportunities, so don’t miss it! The auction opens TOMORROW (Thursday 1.28.26 at 12:00am EST) and closes Friday 1.30.26). To see what you can bid on, visit: 32auctions.com/publishingforMN or follow the link in the bio at

After years of wondering what it would be like to go to art college, I’ve been invited to teach at one. My first character design class at starts soon, thank you to everyone at MECA and for making me feel welcome.

Thank you for inviting me to make 2025’s holiday card. It’s an honor to help celebrate libraries and all that they provide our culture and communities, especially as we enter a new year with new challenges to overcome. Support your local libraries, and have a happy and healthy new year!

Not the only thing I drew this year, but I sure did have fun with these bears. Thanks for the support, and stay tuned for more with this pair in 2026.

To my followers: Thanks for sticking with me even when I’ve gone quiet, due to this year being… a lot.

To my fellow parents: Don’t feed your gremlins after midnight.

To my friends and family: Thanks for being the glue.

To my wife: thanks for being the superglue.

And to my son: Listen to your mother.

Happy Holidays!
~ Tom

Spending quality time with my son, wife, and a couple of bears these days. 🐻🐻