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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 3h

So many mistakes! Stumbling on what works! This was my journey as a #kidlitart #kidlit hopeful to having a workable, every-changing portfolio I believe in: jacobsouva.substack.com/p/crafting-a...

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Crafting an Illustration Portfolio

1/2 part how-to, 1/2 part don't do

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 3h

CAMP HALF BLOOD: THE WILD ZONE by Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, #1 indie bestseller, and USA Today bestseller!!! Huge congratulations Annabelle! @jowhittemore.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social

CAMP HALF BLOOD: THE WILD ZONE is an instant #1 NYT besteller, #1 indie bestseller, and USA Today bestseller!

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Gillian Eilidh O’Mara @lightonthesea.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Since it is ‘World Octopus Day’ tomorrow, I’m delighted to announce that Bryher Mackenzie and I have made a second book with Walker Books. ‘Imagine visiting an underwater library, choosing any book you like, and then being taken on a tour of the sea, guided by a friendly octopus librarian. 🐙 📕

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

So excited NOW THAT WE DON'T TALK is out! It's Parent Trap with dogs - two feuding girls and their dogs scheming to get them back together. Get a signed copy: bit.ly/NTWDT Cover art: Yaoyao Ma Van As; design: Maithili Joshi Also, check out the three-narrator audiobook: adbl.co/46YPkd3

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Shawn Pryor @shawnrpryor.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO ME AND @delartstuffs.bsky.social! 🥳FAST BREAK IS FINALLY HERE!🥳 You can get your copy wherever books are sold, or order one at FASTBREAKCOMIC.COM.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New Book Tuesday! 🎉 📚 PARTY PONY 📚 FAST BREAK 📚 HIDDEN HEROES 📚 THAT BEAUTIFUL MIND 📚 THE NEW CAT 📚 BABY TRUCK BEDTIME 📚 LITTLE BUNNY, WINTER IS HERE! 📚 KITTY VS. CHRISTMAS 📚 FELIX FINDS HIS POLISH 📚 NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK 📚 MORE THAN A DREAM 📚 UP FROM THE ASHES Out now wherever books are sold! 👏

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Laura Rennert @ljrennert.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy book birthday to LITTLE BUNNY, WINTER IS HERE!, by @deborahmarcero.com! Little Bunny and his friends discover the wonders of winter in this board book spinoff from the author of HOPE IN A JAR.

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I am so thrilled our book is finally out in the world! More good news will be coming soon about it, but for today, I'm just grateful for everyone who helped make this happen!

Graphic celebrating the release of THE NEW CAT. Features the cover of the picture book, multiple black cats, a piece of cake, and a snapshot of a toddler with a cat.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🎨 Today's illustrator spotlight is on Dani Williams! Dani is repped by Sally M. Kim and interested in illustrating picture books and nonfiction. For more of Dani's portfolio, check out her illustrator page! 🔥 @daniwilliams.bsky.social @sallymkim.bsky.social

An illustration of a cat wearing a hat and a stripy bodysuit, balancing along a washing line on his front paws In the street below him, a crowd of people and some anthropomorphic animals watch on in delight.

An illustration of three gentoo penguins smiling as they dive through turquoise waters with ice in the background.

A cut illustration of an anthropomorphic elephant holding an umbrella in his trunk and jumping in a puddle.

An illustration of a sulky-looking girl dressed as a bee, sitting on a rainbow-colored bench.

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Shawn Pryor @shawnrpryor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

FAST BREAK COMES YOUR WAY TOMORROW! This graphic novel means the world to me, and working with @delartstuffs.bsky.social has been a blessing. I can’t wait for y’all to read it! Order your copy at FASTBREAKCOMIC.COM or wherever books are sold. ☺️

Craig and the homies want to know if you’ve ordered your copy of FAST BREAK yet.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

💫 THE NEW CAT has received a Kirkus starred review! Congratulations, Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic and Chris Park! Read the full review from Kirkus here. This tender story comes out on October 6 and available for preorder now! 📚 @grubreport.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social

THE NEW CAT has received a starred review!

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My name is Mychal. I love books. I celebrate the freedom to read 📚✨

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Anya Samukova @samukovaart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Another illustration for this spooky October season 🎃 👻✨ #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #whimsicalillustration

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️ UP FROM THE ASHES has received THREE starred reviews! Congratulations, Sharon Cameron! Read the full reviews from Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Booklist. Out on October 6 and available for preorder now! 📚 @sharoncameronbooks.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social

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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

joining in on #peachtober over on IG this month! i’ll be posting a few on here as well i’m hoping to do lots more mixed media pieces this month, maybe even full on paintings! follow along 🎨🫟🖌️ #kidlit #kidlitart todays prompt was “chimney”

A little green bug popping out of a mushroom window and holding a coffee cup. Theres a straw in the mushroom as a chimney

Full image. Little green bug popping out of the mushroom with his coffee cup. Sparkly smoke coming out of the straw mushroom

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎨 Today's illustrator spotlight is on Meg Hunt! Meg is repped by Lara Perkins and is open to board books, picture books, black & white interiors, and covers. For more of Meg's portfolio, check out their illustrator page! 🔥 @meghunt.bsky.social

colorful Illustration by Meg Hunt of a young dog walker who is trying to find the owner of a cat she found, surrounded by a decorative border

mixed media illustration by Meg Hunt of a fox grocer taking care of restocking the produce in a store during the autumn

black and white illustration by Meg Hunt of a family relaxing with their cats while cozily playing video games

mixed media illustration by Meg Hunt of a girl surrounded by watercolor blooms with a portrait view of her mother in the background

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

September field notes. Not to scale. #illustration #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

An illustration of September field notes showing a gull, a poplar twig, yellow flowers, acorns, a fig, twigs with berries, an old shirt, dirty jeans and a backpack.

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Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and projects that let me show a range of emotions. Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. #kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Kid lit postcard promoting illustrator Janee Trasler depicting a bear and a beaver toasting marshmallows.

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi art directors, editors and authors I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together. theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social

A picture book illustration about childhood depression.

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Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Fall #Kidlitartpostcard. Here are some smiling salamanders for you! I am repped by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

3 salamanders smiling at the viewer on fallen leaves.

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Manuel Molvar - Ilustración @manuelmolvar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Niño, que es jueves de #kidlitartpostcard !🔥🔥 Soy Manuel Molvar, ilustrador disponible para libro ilustrado y cómic✨ Podéis ver mis trabajos en www.manuelmolvar.myportfolio.com Estoy representado por @litagentsaritza.bsky.social en @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Se agradece difusión! 🎃

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Katherine Ahmed @katherineahmed.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard ! 📬🎃 I’m a #kidlit illustrator who is open to picture book (non-fiction & fiction), board book, chapter & middle grade spot art and cover projects✨ #kidlitart ✏️ Rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social , @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Portfolio: katherineahmedart.com

One boy lies on the floor on a sleeping bag, looking upset from the noises in the house. His friend, another boy, sleeps soundly on his bed in the same room. In the bedroom on the left, a girl plays an electric guitar and sings. In the bedroom on the right, a baby cries in its crib. Downstairs, a man is sleeping on the couch , snoring. A woman is blow-drying her hair in a bathroom.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hey! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator looking for a great story to help tell. I love quirky, funny books with heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Portfolio: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work Books: www.twofishillustration.com/books

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Naza Hidalgo @nazailustra.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A behind-the-scened look of my #kidlitpostcard I’m Naza, children’s book illustrator. Open for PB, BB, CB, fic and nonfic, MG covers and interior illustrations. #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #abbottelementary #backtoschool @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 01/10/2026

Is it Halloween yet?! Happy spooky #KidLitArtPostcard day 🎃 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Rep by the lovely @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #ghost #kidlitart #illustration

A chunky black and white illustration of a ghost peeping through a doorway. Text in bright pink in the top left corner reads "Nicolaschofield.com children's illustration. Rep by Sally Kim @ ABLA"

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! My name is danamarie and I’m a neurodivergent illustrator looking for PB & BB work with a light, playful vibe. I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social & you can see more of my work at www.danamariehosler.com

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌊 THE ODYSSEY: A Graphic Novel—the stunning reimagining of the epic tale by Gareth Hinds—is a national indie bestseller for another week!! Congratulations, Gareth! 🎉 @garethhinds.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social

THE ODYSSEY by Gareth Hinds is still a national indie bestseller!

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Nneka 🔜FanFest at Home A4 @kinopia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

WOOOO!! This truly made my day!

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🏈 BETTER THAN A TOUCHDOWN by Jalen Hurts and Nneka Myers, is one of this week's USA Today bestsellers!! Congratulations, Nneka! 🔥 @kinopia.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social

BETTER THAN A TOUCHDOWN by Jalen Hurts and illustrated by Nneka Myers is one of this week's national bestsellers!

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

💫 THAT BEAUTIFUL MIND, written by mother-son team Tami Charles and Christopher Charles, and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith, has received a starred review! Congratulations all!! Read the full Kirkus review! Out on October 6 and available for preorder now! 📚

THAT BEAUTIFUL MIND has received a Kirkus star!

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Some pretty amazing things have happened for this book over the last couple of months. tinyurl.com/3vjkekmp @randomhousekids.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #Skybrarian #tlSky #tlchat #edusjy #kidlit

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Q&A with Ashley Franklin about her new children's picture book, OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK. deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/09/q-wi... @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social

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Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Pack your bags, campers. It’s officially time to return to Camp Half-Blood. ⚔️ Five newbie demigods dare to enter Camp Half-Blood’s forbidden Wild Zone, unleashing ancient curses, bloodthirsty monsters, and a fight to survive. Enter the Wild Zone, if you dare!

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Katherine Ahmed @katherineahmed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday, FOR ALWAYS FRIENDS 🎉 written by @tootieauthor.bsky.social , illustrated by @katherineahmed.bsky.social and published by @bluedotkidspress.bsky.social is now available wherever books are sold! I hope you enjoy sharing our book with the children in your life! 🌟 #kidlitart #kidlit

A picture book titled “For Always Friends” lays in grass along with a paper airplane. The words “Book Birthday” and illustrated yellow flowers surround the book.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎉New Book Tuesday! 🎉 ✨ THE WILD ZONE ✨ GRANDMA FINA’S WONDERFUL UMBRELLA ✨ OUR FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK ✨ BRONTOSAURUS IS BACK ✨ LYRIC’S FAVORITE SEASON ✨ FOR ALWAYS FRIENDS ✨ HANUKKAH IS HERE ✨ FIRST FRIENDS: BODIES ✨ FRIEND FRIENDS: FEELINGS ✨ SILENT NIGHTMARES Out now wherever books are sold! 📚

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Laura Rennert @ljrennert.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Happy book birthday to SILENT NIGHTMARES, featuring a story by @joehart1.bsky.social! This anthology of tales by modern horror authors centered around the longest nights of the year is edited by Chuck Palahniuk and Michael Bailey.

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Raul the Third @raulthethird.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just received my royalty check for these two books which has been happening twice a year for over a decade. Thanks for your support! Lowriders in Space books are published by @chroniclebooks.bsky.social since 2014.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎨 Today's illustrator spotlight is on Troy Cummings! Troy is repped by Laura Rennert and is interested in illustrating picture books, board books, book jackets, and black & white interiors. For more of Troy's portfolio, check out his illustrator page! 🔥 @ljrennert.bsky.social

A black and gray striped cat with a bright pink nose sleeps, curled up

An alligator in bright pink roller skates races across a log in a bog

Three gray gators circle a hapless rat on a lilly pad in a murky swamp

A timid pig takes nervous steps across the sand toward an incoming wave.

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Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor @drdianeadventures.com · 26/09/2026

Every child has a favorite day, and every favorite day has a story. @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social & @rahele.bsky.social celebrate the people, routines, traditions, cultures, and moments that make childhood meaningful. Links in comments. #PictureBooks #ReadAloud #EduSky

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Lucile Galliot @lucilegalliot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy pub day, dear @lamargiles.bsky.social (and @eiriis.bsky.social)! Sanctuaire, The Bad Batch Novel has just landed on French shores 🧡 #Hunter #Tech #Wrecker #Omega #cloneforce99

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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers @ebyrbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌳 Happy book birthday to BRANCH: A RESURRECTION STORY, written by Rebecca Janni and illus. by Michelle Carlos! 🌳 An Englewood Review of Books Fall 2026 Most Anticipated Book for Christian Readers! #Christianbooks #picturebooks #newbooks @erbks.bsky.social

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌊 The Odyssey craze continues! THE ODYSSEY: A Graphic Novel by Gareth Hinds is a national Indie Bestseller for another week!! Congratulations, Gareth! 🎉 @garethhinds.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social

THE ODYSSEY is still a national indie bestseller!

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌊 THE ILIAD, a graphic novel adaptation by Gareth Hinds is still a national Indie Bestseller!! Have you gotten your copy yet? Congratulations, Gareth! 🎉 @garethhinds.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social

THE ILIAD is still a national indie bestseller!

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ESPÍRITU is a New York Times Bestseller for a second week!! Congratulations, Aiden Thomas! @aidenschmaiden.bsky.social @marchsoloway.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social

ESPÍRITU is a NYT bestseller for a second week!

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎨 Today's illustrator spotlight is on Joelle Murray! Joelle is repped by Laura Rennert and is interested in illustrating nonfiction, graphic novels, and children's books with colorful spreads. For more of Joelle's portfolio, check out her illustrator page! 🔥 @ljrennert.bsky.social

A collage style illustration of a young boy and his mother walking to the train station on a crisp autumn day.

An animated style image with graphic novel style characters against a lineless, textured background. A young girl contemplates why her pet unicorn might be feeling sick in her purple bedroom lit by star shaped string lights.

A warm illustration of two young girls, one black, and one white with red hair, drawing self-portraits on a sunny porch.

An energetic digital illustration of a moonlit Halloween night with children in costumes trick-or-treating with several spooky, but cute, creatures.

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Laura Rennert @ljrennert.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’m delighted to share that @mjhastings.bsky.social's FIRSTBORN has been chosen as one of Kobo's Best Books of the Month! 🏆

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