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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This autumn, I’ll be incorporating the things I loved most about being a second grader (one of my favorite grades) into my working life. Autumn couldn’t come at a better time either, because I have a lot I want to learn these next few months! 🍎📓 substack.com/@amandadress...

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Back to Second Grade

Starting fresh & finding joy in changing seasons

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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🌳📮 I’m Amanda — an author/illustrator currently on the lookout for kid lit illustration opportunities, especially picture book/board book projects that feature big trees, kids with big personalities, or dogs (of any size)! Portfolio: www.amandadressel.com

Colored pencil and pan pastel traditional media illustration of a young girl and small white and tan dog in front of a large tree. The girl, whose long blonde hair is in two braids, is marking her height with chalk on the tree trunk, and the dog is standing on their back legs to be measured, too. The girl is smiling with her eyes closed and has both hands raised above her head, which lifts her striped shirt slightly and exposes her belly button. The dog smiles, too. Long green grass surrounds the tree, and tiny green leaves fill the tree’s branches. A few tree trunks are visible in the background. Handwritten text at the bottom of the illustration reads: Amanda Dressel, Author & Illustrator.

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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last week I turned 26! This week, I wrote about crying at my birthday party, Betty Crocker cookbooks, birthday traditions, and celebrating my mom! 🎂 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #panpastel #coloredpencil amandadressel.substack.com/p/crying-at-...

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Crying at My Birthday Party!

Betty Crocker cookbooks, birthday traditions, & celebrating my mom

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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I’ve heard some very, very strange things over the years. Some on several occasions. And I’ve done what any sane illustrator would do and chosen… to make a comic out of them! open.substack.com/pub/amandadr...

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What Not to Say to an Orphan

(Or grieving person. Or any person.)

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

How bout a #PortfolioDay artshare for folks who work on 🧒 children / family-friendly stuff? - Drop your Portfolioday post links below 👇 - Repost this for reach! - Like & Repost some other folks in the thread! No Eh Aye nonsense, obviously #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart #artshare

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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay! I’m Amanda, a picture book writer and illustrator based in Minnesota. 🖍️ I’m currently looking for kid lit illustration opportunities, especially character-driven picture book/board book projects filled with humor, honest emotion, hopefulness, and wonder. www.amandadressel.com

Portfolio of kid lit illustrator and writer Amanda Dressel. Illustrations filled with color, emotion, softness, and wonder.

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Colleen Kong-Savage @kongsavage.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

My AC is set at 80 degrees and it feels COOL in here, that’s how hot it is outside. Past 8pm and it’s still 95... Must be summer 🌞 #kidlitartpostcard #picturebookillustration #papercollageart

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Anya Samukova @samukovaart.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Hi 👋 #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Anya Samukova an illustrator represented by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social I love using bright colors and working with whimsical stories! I am available for board books & picture books 🌈 📚🌟 💻 Website: www.samukovaart.com 🎨 Agency: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

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Biting n Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Mira, a Spanish writer and illustrator seeking representation 💕 Our relationship with animals and nature is always present in my creations. Now for July’s theme, it’s so hot here the only thing we can do is play in the pool 🔥 🌐 bitingnclawing.wordpress.com

Illustration of a boy and a dog swimming in a pool, they are following a little toy whale. The boy is wearing armbands.

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Kate Arnold @illustratebykate.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Kate Arnold, a #kidlit illustrator / author-illustrator who likes to garden, eat cheese, and hide in the shadows. I'm represented by Emelie Burl at Susan Schulman Literary Agency. www.katearnold.net #KidLitArtPostcard #kidslitart #childrensbookillustrator #scbwi

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Mike Petrik @mikepetrik.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Summer reading for #kidlitartpostcard day! What are you reading??

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! Hi! I am El, and I am a nonbinary kidlit illustrator based in Chicago, IL! I am seeking work in picture books as well as representation! 🏠 www.elcarrelillustration.com ✉️elcarrel.illustrations@gmail.com

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Beehandi @beehandi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It is that time again! #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit this reminds me of my Nanny and Aunt Pat 🥹 rest in peace

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Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Lenny, author-illustrator, rep'd by @thecatagency.bsky.social I'm interested in illustrating #picturebook #middlegrade #chapterbook and #bookcover Check out more of my work on my website lennywen.com

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Danamarie & I’m ready to tackle big projects &put those finishing touches on whatever special endeavor you have up your sleeve. You’ll find more of my work at danamariehosler.com I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social let’s get to work!

Digital illustration shows three kids— one on a chair and one on a ladder, with the other one holding the ladder. In between them is a very tall tower of blocks. The kid on the ladder is placing the final block on top.

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Nancy Stark Lee 🇨🇦 @drnancydraws.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Who doesn't enjoy fresh summer strawberries! 🍓 I'm Nancy, an author-illustrator inspired by whimsical moments between kids and animals. Here, a berry-picking discovery — and one very lucky mouse. Happy July #kidlitartpostcard day! nancystarklee.com #KidLitArt #kidlit #strawberries #mouseillustration

Digital illustration of a young girl who uncovers a mouse eating strawberries while she is strawberry picking, by Nancy Stark Lee (@drnancydraws.bsky.social)

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Sarah Holden @sarahholdenartist.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Good morning! Here’s a peek from my most recent project about a rescued blue-footed booby, (loosely) based on a friend’s experience while we lived in Puerto Rico. #kidlitartpostcard

Dogs and girl standing with a blue footed booby on her head.

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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! Anyone up for a giant banana split in this heatwave? Art directors, editors, and designers: I’m currently looking for kid lit illustration opportunities, especially any sweet, silly, or heartfelt picture book/board book projects! Portfolio: www.amandadressel.com

Kid lit art postcard for author and illustrator Amanda Dressel. A girl stands on a chair as she puts a cherry on top of a giant banana split. A monkey peeks out from under the table.

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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

For all the #kidlit artists and other creatives who’re lacking creative energy and motivation at the moment… I wrote this for you! open.substack.com/pub/amandadr...

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How I Actually Started Drawing Again

Finding a way to create in hard times

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