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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hello & Happy #kidlitartpostcard! 🙋🏻‍♀️ A new series in-progress. Nature Spirits is the discovery of the magical Guardians of earth’s many biomes 🌍 ✨ And we start with the Guardian of the Ocean who has discovered the most powerful of sea relics 🐙 🐠 🌊 🌱 🪼 🔱 #kidlit #graphicnovel #comicart

An illustration of a magical creature under the ocean who is the Guardian of this biomes who is part octopus, fish and jellyfish with an opens wave cape holding Neptune’s trident stuck in the coral under the sea. The environment is a deep blue ocean with kelp and coral all around. And the contact info and bio of the artist, A-Chau Caban of ATCreateARTworks is also shown in the image.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator living in Vancouver who can't believe it's September already! I'm available for picture books and board books- and also looking for representation. 🎨 www.allinart.net

A grumpy seagull in swim shorts looks annoyed at the first few leaves of fall.

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Anita Bagdi @anitab.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hi art directors, editors,happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Anita, a children’s book illustrator and Im looking for illustrating character driven stories in quirky, fantasy settings. Magic is always a cherry on the top 🍒 #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #childrensfantasy #middlegradeart

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I am a 3Xs published Author-illustrator. I am currently obsessed with creating extremely full scenes with a lot to look at that still prioritize composition. Querying a search-and-find and PB rn and hunting for my dream agent! www.kristaweltner.com #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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. Portfolio: theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @carynwiseman.bsky.social

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Lucas Elliott @lucaselliottart.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hi friends! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! I’m Lucas, and while I specialize in Graphic Novels and Covers, I’m also interested in Chapter Books and Picture Books! I’m rep’d by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitillustration #art

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#kidlitartpostcard day, Middle grade cover edition: I'm Dolo Okecki, an Argie illustrator represented by Astound. Available for graphic novels, middle grade, early readers, games, textbooks and picture books! I love to draw fantasy, adventure and kids trying to figure out life. www.dolokecki.com

A cover of 3 video game characters in pose. A wolfman kid, an elf archer and a sorcerer girl.

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

You’re welcome! 😊 I love the added touch of the phonetic spelling of 🐉 👍

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Melizza Chernov ✨Open to Commissions✨ @melizzachernov.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com @mskanin.bsky.social #kidLitArt Thank you @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating this place for us all to connect!

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers

This image is part of a book that I'm creating for children to explore mythical creatures from around the world.

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com
@mskanin.bsky.social
#kidLitArt

Thank you
@ginaperry.bsky.social
for creating this place for us all to connect!

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

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Mark Wilson @mwilsonillo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a freelance illustrator specializing in picture books that are as heart-warming as they are hilarious! I'm booked through the end of this year, but still have room in 2026 and am seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

For this month’s #kidlitartpostcard day, here’s the opening spread of CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press). I’m an #authorillustrator a bit north of Boston who loves creating silly childrens books full of furry friends! #kidlit #kidlitbooks #chilldrensillustration #picturebooks

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Dani Williams @daniwilliams.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Ooh, very late to today’s #kidlitartpostcard day, but I’m Dani, illustrator and writer of picture books, seeking representation and available for illustration work.

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Veronica V. Jones @vvjonez.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Veronica, sticking my head up every once in a while from coloring GN pages to see what everyone’s up to. I love sci-fi, fantasy and adventure! This is from a comic where 2 cousins find powerful mecha and need to save their city while the local superhero guardian is away.

Black and white illustration of two teen girls hanging out with an inactive large robot. Art by Veronica V.Jobes

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Katiuska Pino @katiuskapino.com · 05/09/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! 👋 I'm Katiuska a Venezuelan #kidlit illustrator who likes to draw adorable adventures and I'm available for freelance work and also looking for representation. 🖍️ katiuskapino.com 💌 hello@katiuskapino.com

Illustration of a bunny in a space suit floating in space in 4 different positions

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Ahoy AD’s,clients & agents!I’m A-Chau an illustrator for graphic novels and picture books.The journey begins for Capt. Wren & Bee Buddy on their quest for the Heart Treasure to find Capt. Wren’s long, lost folks 🏴‍☠️❤️

A full graphic novel page of my original character Capt. Wren and Bee Buddy, two pirates with a hearts of gold. The 5 panels comic page shows Capt Wren sighing longing at a picture of his folks. Bee Buddy on the poop deck fishes out a message in a bottle which he hurriedly brings to Capt. Wren. The message tells them to find the Heart Treasure to lead them to find Capt Wren’s folks. And in the last panel they sail away to begin their journey and adventure on the high seas.

About the Illustrator:
Hello 👋 I’m A-Chau Caban, from California, USA. I’m an illustrator and autodidactic artist on my second career journey from IT to book illustration for graphic novels and picture books. I love illustrating animals and animal characters with relatable personalities because they seem to teach us more about being humane and about humanity. I find we receive these messages with a more open heart through these characters. And, I enjoy expressing a range of relatable emotions for my animal and children characters through their characteristics, their movement and actions, and their settings. My goal is for all these elements together to peak the curiosity and excitement of the reader and “draw”them in along with the characters through their story. And I hope it brings joy, wonder and warmth to children of all ages including those who are young at heart. Thank you for sharing in my art journey!

LET’S WORK TOGETHER!
https://linktr.ee/atcreateartworks

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 04/09/2025

Using the correct hashtag is 100% about you reaching more people. I counted all the posts every month for more than a year, even those using the wrong hashtag. I’ve seen firsthand how the people who use the right hashtag get more engagement—reach more people. Details matter. #kidlitartpostcard

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello AD’s,clients & agents!I’m A-Chau an illustrator for graphic novels and picture books.Animal Avengers is a personal project in support of animal conservation and practicing character design. It shows my fandom of Pokemon and superhero genre 🫶🏼 🦸🏻‍♀️ 🐱🐹🐙🐆🦦🐿️

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili an author/illustrator who loves adapting her style to the story. I’m intrested in cover art, as I’m currently working on my first #MG graphic novel proposal. 😊 Can you give me a challenge? Portfolio: milifay.art #KidLitArt #KidLit #PB #YA #mermay

Mili Fay’s Art Nouveau inspired illustration of Andersen’s and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Featuring the Little mermaid as a beta fish wearing her oysters and pearls, behind her is a circle of alternating crabs and yellow-blue fish and and purple starfish. The central panel is under the sea, while the outer panel reveals the prince’s castle at sunrise. In the middle and bottom of the frame are two decorative gold fish spurting water from blow holes like whales and supporting a trident in the middle. This illustration was created in 2017 with watercolor, ink and gold leaf for the Every Girl Is A Princess series. Representing the life lesson Mili Fay learned from The Little Mermaid story: “I will fight for impossible dreams.”

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Elio @eliopictures.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Join the Walrus Washers team! My name is Elio. I’m an illustrator represented by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social + @jenrofe.bsky.social / Associate professor of instruction at @columbiachi.bsky.social / and a dad. More work and books found here: www.eliopictures.com

Three characters washing a walrus with brushes and a sponge.

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Cailyn Creative @cailyncreative.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

Hi I'm Cailyn and I'm an artist that ✨specializes✨ in drawing lil guys. I'm just out here trying to help people smile💚 #art #artist #artshop

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Alina Manolache @alpacasbookshelf.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Alina, a Romanian children's book illustrator and I love all things fantasy. This druid has been on my mind for a while. I'm seeking new #kidlit illustration projects like covers #boardbooks #picturebooks #earlyreader.

A druid is enjoying the smell of lilac. An image of a girl with leaves and flowers in her hair, branches coming out above her ears, with a background of a bright sun, leaning towards a lilac flower. #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

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Hey Crystal Smith Illustrates @crystalsmithart.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Hello! I'm an illustrator & writer 🦖 Artwork: heycrystalsmith.com IG@ hey.crystal.illustrates FB@ heycrystalillustrates Rep'd by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at Andrea Brown Lit Agency @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social PBs - MAYBE A WHALE | MOTHER ASPEN '24 #kidlit #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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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 01/05/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Victoria, Argentinian illustrator working in gouache and other analog media. Looking for new projects! 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com

A beaver sitting on a branch pile munching on a branch. Gouache painting by Victoria Maderna.

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JLMeyer @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Greetings #kidlitartpostcard day! I'll be open in a few months. I love working on I.P. and animal based projects (cards/games/books/comics💝)! My work account: @jlmeyerart.bsky.social My art feed bsky.app/profile/jenn... Agent Portfolio www.shannonassociates.com/jenniferl.me...

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Chris @cpark.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard, Chris here! I’m a mixed Korean-American author and illustrator. Very grateful for the stories I’ve worked on and the #kidlit community I’m a part of. Work: Chrisdpark.com Rep: @essiewhite.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

A boy quietly lying below a swing contemplating the challenge of learning something new

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Mike and I like drawing colorful animals and kids. I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work and seeking representation. You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #middleGrade #alligator #skater #skate

A skateboarding alligator (wearing a button up shirt over a tee shirt) does a trick on his board at a skate park as a bunch of different animals look on. Palm trees and a beach are in the background.
The text on the card reads "Michael Dashow - Illustrator - https://mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co/" and my e-mail address

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Hey Crystal Smith Illustrates @crystalsmithart.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an exuberant west coast published illustrator who loves nature & neon, adventurous stories, and new challenges! www.heycrystalsmith.com PBs, MGs, covers - open to projects! Rep'd - Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at ABLA #kidlit #kidlitart

Froggy jeep - with luggage on top, a couple mushrooms beside it, and lots of fall leaves. Illustration.

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Practicing profiles and poses with fan art of #dmc #whiterabbit #aketchpractice #pencilsketch Just got a Pentel graph gear mechanical pencil ✏️..awesome! Loves like butter! What took me so long to get one!?!? 😆

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Back to basics-basic pencil on paper.It never fails to give me a glimmer of hope and comfort✏️Life got in the way-some tough stuff-but once I could take a breath I remembered my “old friend”,my art.I took some random Pinterest photos and just started drawing. It’s that simple,I remind myself. ❤️‍🩹

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

✍️ 52 Weeks-in-Life Cartoons: March 📖 My 2025 Illustrated Journal 🎥 You can watch the flip-thru of my 2024 Weeks-in-Comics video on YT 👇 youtu.be/WLymh9ryro8?... #illustratedjournal #illustratedlife #illustration #journaling #inkdrawings #comics #cartoon #lifecartoons

Illustrated journal entries for week of March

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

A personal project inspired by my love of Pokémon, superheroes, and animals.All these mixed together became the Animal Avengers series.These are the first set of trading card style super hero animal characters.My hope is to collaborate with animal conservation institutions like the San Diego Zoo.

This is a personal project that is inspired by my love of Pokémon, superhero genre, and animals. All these mixed together became the Animal Avengers series. A act of love for my love of nature.

The project is intended to help build awareness and support for wildlife conservation. These are the first set of trading card style super hero animal characters.

For example, the Axolot-borg is a playful way to highlight the animals’ natural superpower of regenerating its body parts. Its also highlights as an “ultra rare” species that is endangered. It’s one example in the series to educate how amazing wildlife is on our planet and that they have natural super powers. The other cards include cat, cheetah, otter, octopus, guinea pig, squirrel.

My hope is to collaborate with animal conservation institutions like the San Diego Zoo to provide their expertise to better educate us all about the animal kingdom. My plan is to create new animal characters and add new decks to the series.

This project is creatively an illustration exercise in character design that can also be applied to book covers and the picture book and graphic novel genres.

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I need it every day and any moment I can get it - flora and fauna 🌼 🐿️ it is sustains me 😌 As Frank Lloyd Wright said “I believe in God but I call it nature.” 🌳 🙏

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Editorial Cartoon “DON’T THROW THE BABY OUT WITH THE BATH WATER” #dearafge #supportfederalemployees #fairemployment

An editorial cartoon illustration of a baby crying being pushed out of the bath and falling with the bath water pouring out. A firey hand with the pointer finger pushed the baby bath and is tattooed with the worlds hate, greed, self-righteousness, hubris, selfish, aggression, fear and ego. And two hands with the world’s peace and compassion are there to catch the baby. It’s in support of fairness for federal workers being indiscriminately fired by DOGE.

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Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Join the #economicblackout. ➡️Here are more upcoming blackout weeks E*%lon is making $8M a day, while the GOP is trying to slash Medicare, Medicaid & more. #resist #sharewidely

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Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Amazon Boycott starts today March 7-10 #boycottamazon #amazonboycott

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Steven Bristow @sbristow87.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This one is done, well kinda, just have to add the text and speech bubbles then it's done but you knew what I meant. #manga #anime #fantasy #comics #graphicnovel #drawing #sketch #art #artwork #artist #digitalartwork #illustrator #writer #author #mangasky #media #artsky

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Michelle McGaughey @michellemcgaughey.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

🌳🦆💐 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Michelle McGaughey and I'm an illustrator/writer from New England! Seeking representation for creating picture books! Cheers! #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookillustration #childrenbookillustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #kidlit

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Jack Foster @jackfoster14.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

#colour_collective Color: Lemon Chiffon. Following the color prompt & utilizing the first & last letters: LAUGHING NARWHAL. Other artists who want to try the color prompt & the First & Last letter challenge, here is the # we are using. #CCFirstAndLast. I'd love for you to join us. #CCLemonChiffon

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Deborah Paquette @deborahpaquette.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hooray! Hooray! #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I am an illustrator and author/illustrator currently seeking representation and/or new projects. You can find my work at: deborahpaquette.wixsite.com/deborah-joy-paquette #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #illustration #scbwicanadawest

An illustration of two children working together to draw a dragon with chalk on the pavement.

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A-Chau Caban @atcreateartworks.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello AD’s, clients & agents!I’m A-Chau an illustrator for graphic novels and picture books.Here’s one character from a new project to support wildlife conservation. A act of love for my love of nature. Let’s bring your characters to life together! 🫶🏼 🐙 🌳 🌊 🦸🏻‍♀️

This is an illustration called The Shape-shifting Sailor designed like a trading card in Pokemon style. It’s an octopus sailor character that has changed it shape to look like an anchor showing one of its natural animal superpowers to shape-shift. It’s one example of series called Animal Avengers to educate how amazing wildlife is on our planet and that they have natural super powers. The project is intended to help build support for wildlife conservation.

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