Polly is a cartoonist, writer, and artist based in Northern California.

Her work has been featured in The New Yorker, The Rumpus, The American Poetry Review, and more.
She shares cartoons and comics on her Substack, The Poop Scoop.

Want to work together? Send your query to pollylouadams@gmail.com

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😘 making lots of little collages lately, mostly cards for people I like to kiss. But keep your peepers peeled for a big post about BIG collages that I might try to… sell on the internet? ✂️❤️
Mine in yesterday’s Toonstack, which was dog themed. Not based on reality at all, obviously. Plus a SURPRISE at the end (from LAST weeks Toonstack). Yep, definitely not obsessed with my dog and he’s not obsessed with me. We have a healthy
Two years ago we bought a bunch of disposable cameras for our wedding, and brought one to the court house for the paperwork. Our officiant took a picture, we went home, changed clothes, and got a horribly over the top ice cream sundae to celebrate. T
Some (very) belated birthday face to feed the algore ithim 🎈(he’s hungry he has to be fed) 📸 by Rajiv, who isn’t here right now, don’t tell him I cropped his film pics
Today’s daily @newyorkercartoons for @newyorkermag — Cheers (thanks) @emmaewallen and @craezy ! 🥂💖 #newyorkercartoon #newyorkercartoons
Some toons about treats 🦴🍪🍗🍦🫐 . . . . . . #newyorkercartoon #newyorkercartoons #newyorkerrejects #newyorkerreject
Read in full resolution on Substack (where you’ll also find a long-winded ode to Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall that no body asked for. You’re welcome). 🍒🌸🏍️💨
First time in print! Thank you @american_poetry_review for helping me feel incredibly cool, @canyoncoffee for the cappuccinos, and @rodeomexgrill for the chilaquiles 💛🍳