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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I'm doing my best to share the "boring" details of working on my first book with a publisher because the nitty-gritty is the always bit that I want to know about when it's someone else's book. So I wrote about it on Substack: shorturl.at/kkErP Enjoy, you nosy newts <3

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Celebrating #kidlitartpostcard day with a bit of my favorite spread from The Biggest Smallest Thing. If you couldn't already tell, I love a character with a strong personality a healthy bit of sass to em, so if you have a project like that... anawiththekey.com contact@anawiththekey.com #kidlitart

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. 🌟Open for 2026 projects for PB, GN, board & chapter books🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #aapi #ahm2025

Art of an Asian mermaid sitting on a rock with an otter and smaller mermaid in the water in the foreground. Some tropical trees and islands are in the background.

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Aishwarya Tandon @toondoon1010.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hello editors & art directors! I'm Aishwarya, a #kidlit #illustrator & #cartoonist from India, looking to work on #PB, #MG interiors & #bookcovers! 🎉 Thank you! ✏️💛 I'm rep'd by @draper-claire.bsky.social! 🎨: www.aishwaryatandon.com #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrators

A spread from Where Is Benji's Blue Bone; a picture book written by Dr. Aruna Shekar and illustrated by Aishwarya Tandon. The spread shows a top-view of a kid's bedroom with a big bed in the centre. The girl is bent down, looking under the bed for her dog, Benji's toy bone, who is helping along by looking under the pillows.

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hello #KidlitArtPostcard Day! 🌸 shihopate.com for more of my work 🌸 Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency 🌸 I love illustrating children's books with heart, humor, puppets, Halloween, adventures 🌸 I am working on my first author illustrator book #kidlitart #art

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The many cover options for The Biggest Smallest Thing, published earlier this month with Annick Press. It's ok to judge this book by its cover because a hell of a lot of thought went into it. #kidlit #kidlitart #childrenbooks #kidlitillustrator

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

"The Biggest Smallest Thing" is out now and available wherever good books are sold. It was brilliantly written by Sara de Waal, illustrated by me (eee!) and wonderfully cared for and put together by the lovely team at Annick Press.

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard ! I’m Cale, an author/ illustrator who loves playing with shapes and colours. I created the GN series 'Simon and Chester'👻, and am now excited to dip my feet back into the world of picture books! cale.ca 📚 Rep'd by Lori at @lkliterary.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

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Meg Hunt @meghunt.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

better late than never #kidlitartpostcard! 👋🐛 www.meghunt.com

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · 06/03/2025

Hello, #kidlitartpostcard friends! I'm a picture book illustrator who loves magical scenes, warm stories, and moments of humor. 🤠 These possum cowboys are my current obsession! 🏜️ reaganlehman.net 🐈‍⬛ Rep'd by @christiemegill.bsky.social at @thecatagency.bsky.social #kidlitart

A possum wearing a red cowboy hat and belt with a bedazzled "L" on the buckle leans back against a fence in the foreground. In the background, another possum wearing a blue cowboy hat is dragged along by his lasso as a roadrunner sprints away. They are surrounded by a desert landscape and plateaus.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This is so good!! You have such a unique style. And this character 😍 Why do I have a crush on a possum now?

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Sydney J. Stone @sydleys.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! My name is Sydney Stone and I’m a #kidlit illustrator with a love for all things spooky and whimsical. Hire me for your next book cover, chapter book, or graphic novel ✨ For all inquiries, please contact @kellydhouse.bsky.social Thanks for stopping by!

A postcard illustration of a humanoid fox looking on in awe at the impressive, multi-story glamping set up that their friend raccoon has put together. Completely with porch and cafe lighting

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Toshi(ki) Nakamura | 中村俊貴 @artoftoshi.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! This is a spot from my upcoming picture book, Feelings Are Like Farts. I'm Toshi and looking for more kidlit projects to work on! More work at artoftoshi.com/illustration Rep’ed by Hannah Mann at Writers House Thank you 😊 #kidlit #illustration

An illustration of a kid wants to join a groups of kids having lunch

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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Tori, & i love to create charming, yet silly, little wonderful characters. I love bringing to life original stories & pop culture classics ✨ Open to PB, MG & Chp covers Rep’d by Kelly Sonnack & Analía Cabello @andreabrownlit.bsky.social torikateillustration.com

A beaver in the bottom left is seen in a thinking pose. A big blue thought bubble shows the beaver playing different sports - basketball, hockey, badminton, swimming, golf and skateboarding.

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Bryony Crane @bryonycrane.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 💌 Always looking for fun, colorful PB, MG & children’s-adjacent projects! 📚Rep’d for book work by @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 🎨 Portfolio bryonycrane.com ✏️ More in-process work and life nonsense at instagram.com/bryonycrane

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Ah Laura, thank you so much! It's the first traditionally published book that I ever worked on, so I reaaally appreciate you saying that 🥲

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Elsa Martins 🖍️ illustrator @somebodyelsa.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! Also known as the most inspiring day on social media ❤️ I’m Elsa and I’m a children’s book illustrator always looking for some amazing projects to be a part of. 🎨 somebodyelsa.com ✉️ info@somebodyelsa.com #kidlit

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Juliana Salcedo @jusabar.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Juliana, a kidlit illustrator based in Spain. I work in picture books and first readers. My latest book 'Miel' has just been published. I'm repped by @agenthawk.bsky.social . Portfolio: www.jusabar.net #kidlit

A little girl arrives to her favourite shop to get some honey. The shopkeeper is with her cat, sitting on a bench as she talks to the girl. The cat stares at a butterfly.

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hello March and #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Cat, a Kid Lit Illustrator available for new projects, including picture books, middle grade, and cover art. Website is under construction atm so please check out my portfolio here ⤵️ tugeau2.com/catarina-oli... Thanks! #kidlit #illustration #art #kidlitart

A greyscale scene set in a public park. A smiling kid hides behind a tree while holding a leash, and another kid with an inquisitive look is stopped by a dog that pulls on their jacket sleeve. The dog has a backpack with an envelope peeking out and a bandana with a heart pattern.

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Miriam Bos @miriambos.com · 06/03/2025

I’m super thrilled! 🥰 My new book, Lekker Alleen!, is out! A Dutch picture book about my characters @augustensuus.nl  August the fox is spending his day alone… or is he? I had so much fun writing & illustrating this.Thanks to the amazing @lemniscaat.nl for publishing it. #KidLitArtPostcard

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Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy World Book Day and #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Lenny Wen, author/illustrator. My web: www.lennywen.com

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard 🙌 My name is Denis and I’m an illustrator who loves bold line art, painterly textures and crooked shapes. 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 📚 Represented by Emily Talbot (UK) and Susan Hawk (US) #kidlitart #illustration

Black and white illustration of a boy sitting in an armchair, looking annoyed and reading a book. There are four animals around him - a parrot, a cat, a hamster and a dog, all of whom are singing.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator and creator of this event. I love beets, toy trucks, and fairies - maybe someday I'll get to make a book with all three! Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Illustrated postcard. Woodsy scene of several gnomes in trucks and a trike. One is a gnom-bulance carrying an injured chipmunk. And orange truck carries fresh beets. The trike has a flower bouquet, approved by a nearby bee. A fox lurks in the shadows. Art by Gina Perry

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Jenny Alvarado @jennyabooks.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard!!! 🎨 I’m Jenny, an author & illustrator of kids books. ✨repped by @ksonnack.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.JennyAbooks.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Graphic novel style illustration of three friends taking a selfie on a cell phone with a teal cover. Friend on the left is blonde with fair skin, and is wearing a cochlear implant. Friend on the right has brown skin and long red curly hair. She is the one holding the phone for the photo. The friend in the back is jumping and sticking out their tongue. They have light tan skin and is wearing a bucket hat over short black hair. All three friends are doing piece signs with their hands.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

This #kidlitartpostcard you get a sneaky look at a picture book that I have coming out next month. www.anawiththekey.com contact@anawiththekey.com If you want to work together give me a shout. I'm great at answering emails :) Oh and I'm seeking representation as well so you know.

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Kari Percival @karipercival.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello! So happy to share this snow day illustration for this February #KidLitArtPostcard Day from my new book, SAFE CROSSING. I'm Kari Percival and I illustrate picture books. Teresa Kietlinski @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social represents me. Visit me at karipercival.com. #kidlitart #kidlitmega

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Don't you just hate it when you write a great story only to find out someone else already wrote AND published it? How dare you travel into the future to steal my idea then go back and publish it before me?

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a cartoon penguin says ugh rude on a screen

ALT: a cartoon penguin says ugh rude on a screen

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Updated #PortfolioDay participation guidelines:

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Tuesday, January 14th is #PortfolioDay! If you are a creative looking for work, this is the tag for you. Read on to find out how to participate and visit portfolioday.art for more!

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Jumping in on the first #KidLitArtPostcard of 2025 fashionably late. But back in Romania, you might still get carolers in the first week of January wishing you a prosperous new year, so it's ok, right? ❄️ www.anawiththekey.com ❄️ Open for new projects and representation.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

I want to try selling originals only (no prints) and that way force myself to play with paints and collage more. I also don't have to worry about ordering too many prints and being left with a sad stock at home for months and months.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Cut out some pages from my sketchbook and hopefully will find a new home for them next month.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Thanks, Lili. I know and I really appreciate it 💛 I think I might have to shelve it for now and see how I can do it better later on.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

So kind of you to say. Thanks, Sarah 💛

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Thanks, Svapna. I appreciate you saying that 💛

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Thank you, Sally 💛 That's my favorite line from the book.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Thank you so much, Heidi! 💛 I hope it can find a home with a publisher one day.

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Yuffie 💜🦇 VTuber @handle.invalid · 24/10/2024

If you're a creator who: - Takes long break periods - Creates very slowly - Has another full time job or engagement - Struggles with productivity - Is inconsistent I'm sorry to tell you... YOU'RE STILL A VALID CREATOR BECAUSE CREATING IS TIED TO PASSION, NOT PRODUCTIVITY 💜✨️

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