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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 02/09/2026

Last night I kicked off my 14th semester of teaching critical writing in the design department at The City College of New York. brianlarossa.medium.com/why-it-matte...

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Why it Matters to Me if Designers Read and Write

Note: this essay may also be found on Design Observer. I read the following statement during a five-minute spotlight slot at this year’s…

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com

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Abi Cushman @abicushman.com · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard Day! This is a scene from my upcoming book, PENGUINS DON'T WEAR PANTS. I'm Abi, an author-illustrator of funny kids' books. I'm open to illustration projects featuring cute, funny and expressive animals. I'm repped by Kendra Marcus at BookStop Literary. ⭐ abicushman.com

Penguins in band uniforms, baker penguin, and penguin on toilet running away from something. Scene from Penguins Don't Wear Pants by Abi Cushman - Author-Illustrator. abicushman.com

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Amy Everson @amyeversonart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Amy and I’m an author-illustrator open to picture books and book covers, check out my portfolio www.amyeversonart.com. I’m represented by Michelle Jackson with Jackson Literary.

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Gabriel Liston @lastwater.net · 03/09/2026

Sharing this painting for #kidlitartpostcard day because I have been out making reference sketches (in Oregon) towards one picture book full of oil paintings, and because someday I'll have to set a whole book up at this particular lake*. #kidlitart #trout *in Colorado, but do you know which lake?

Oil painting of a young artist in a big hat sitting in the shade of a spruce tree drawing a very blue lake with a flat top purple mountain. A Fish and Wildlife office hikes buy carrying a very large bucket. Text reads, Gabriel Liston, Represented by Andrea Colvin Creative Agency, lastwater.net

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a published author and illustrator looking to work with you on creating meaningful and beautiful books for kids. I have dummies to share so please reach out. berrietr.com

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Mel Cordan (she/her) @melcordan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hello AD’s and Editors! My name is Mel & for #kidlitartpostcard day, I’ve been adding some mock cover work to my #middlegrade portfolio. Please consider me for your book cover projects! Rep’d by @annmrose.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcardday #thegoldencompass #melArt🔥#fantasy #mgcover #bookcover

Mock Middle grade book cover with titles

Mock Middle grade book cover without titles

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#kidLitArtPostcard Here's my inky Bus Stop Critters waiting for a chapter bk project. Interested in PB to MG #illustration projects. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com rep'd by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of @seymouragency.bsky.social #kidlitart #lineart #greyscaleart #ink #SchoolBusStop #animals

My promotional illustration postcard featuring my ink and gray wash illustration of anthropomorphic animals waiting at the bus stop. Animals are: pig, pug, 3 bunny sisters, raccoon and fox.
My contact info is at the top:
Diana Ting Delosh • illustrator • storyteller • dianadelosh.com
represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
At the bottom left corner: my name chop/stamp and in the right corner: © Diana Ting Delosh

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Nice! Sounds like a good opportunity to get some great feedback!

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart 🌐 mayumi-sasage.com Rep'd by wonderful agent @essiewhite.bsky.social www.essiewhiteliterary.com/about

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Christina Wald @christinawald.com · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day😍From Sloth's Treehouse Inn, a book I illustrated for the San Diego Zoo. #sciart Happy September! 🌎https://christinawald.com/

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JLMeyer @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day from #MLP variant cover 1 out in Nov! I am currently booked till 2027. www.jennifer-meyer.com www.shannonassociates.com/artists/jenn... Clients, all my IP work in one place www.shannonassociates.com/artists/jenn...

THE MANE 6! Earth ponies and unicorn on the bottom, Pegi's are floating. A Mucha inspired look. Lots of purple roses.
#mylittlepony

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Diana Castillo | Author/Illustrator @dianaacastle.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Have you ever gotten so competitive at summer camp that you ripped open a time portal just to win the 'dino badge'? 🦖🏕️🪄 #KidLitArtPostcard #summer #kidsummer #dinosaurs #magicportals #illustrator #KidLitArt Rep by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💼 www.dianacastleart.com

Three kids stand in a dirt clearing with pine trees behind them. A black girl and blond haired boy look comedically scared as they stare at the hispanic girl standing in the middle. She is standing on top of a box that says #1 and is pointing at herself proudly. Behind her, a magic portal shows a dodo bird flying through and a dinosaur snarling and looking at the dodo.

The text above reads: Diana Castillo, Author/Illustrator.
-picture books
-early readers
-chapter books

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Kent Culotta @kentculotta.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

More monster fun and happy #Kidlitartpostcard day for September! I'm Kent Culotta, an author/illustrator looking forward to working on all kinds of fun projects. I'm super busy at the moment so had to throw this together quickly. #monsterjam #picturebookart #kidlitart #blueboy

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Santi Casares @santiagocasares.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! School is back in session, and kids are already late! I'm Santi Casares, an author/illustrator in search of representation or work!

A kid is running late to school and is going as fast as he can. We can see a cat on top of a fence looking at the kid, and a turtle is trying to catch up!

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Colleen Kong-Savage @kongsavage.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Oh poo, Colleen Kong-Savage forgot to post me on Bluesky for #Kidlitartpostcard Day ckongsavage.com #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcardday

Sulky redheaded girl with a giant cloud of hair slouches in a big blue chair with a kitten on her stomach.

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Jasmine Faye @jasminefayefreitas.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Oh #kidlitartpostcard I forgot to post this yesterday!! Anyway better late than never 🫣 💌 jasminefayefreitas@gmail.com 🔗 www.jasminefaye.art #art #illustration #fairytale #childrensillustration #canadianillustrator #kidlitart

An illustration of mice on a crafty desk learning to crochet

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Interesting points about the corrosive effects of Generative AI on creative works.

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I'm Shiho, a children's book author illustrator. I love colors like mustard yellow and pumkin orange. Please visit shihopate.com for my portfolio. I am represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #balloon #color

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy #KidKitPostcard day for September! A little help pls! Is this one line working? Comments are appreciated! “A lovable banjo playing dog thinks he’s played the final note of the last song he knows until he meets a free flowing saxophone playing alligator who hears things differently.”

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Vibha Surya | Kidlit Illustrator @vibhasurya.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Happy lefties day! I’m an illustrator and designer based in India and seeking new picture book projects and representation! Portfolio: www.vibhasurya.com #lefthander #southpaw #childrenbookillustration #characterdesign #scribbles #leftie #colourpencils #pastels #kidlitartpostcard

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day I'm an #illustrator storyteller. My specialty is animal characters, natural or anthropomorphic and I do people too. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

An illustrator promotional postcard with my ink, watercolor, color pencil and digital illustration of a squid character nestled among the coral and seaweed looking up with a curious expression. The text above the squid: Diana Ting Delosh
illustrator • storyteller • dianadelosh.com
represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
At the bottom: my name stamp is at the left corner, © Diana Ting Delosh is at the right corner.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Just a little reminder that you can do hard things. Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com

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Laurie Brosius @lks2drw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Rub-a-dub-dub, a mouse in a tub. 🐭🧽🫧 Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Seeking rep. Portfolio: lauriebrosius.myportfolio.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #graphicdesigner #LaurieBrosius

Promo postcard for illustrator/author Laurie Brosius featuring a cute gray mouse wearing a purple, spotted shower cap who is bathing in a green, claw-footed bathtub with golden feet. Soap and bubbles are sloshing over the sides of the tub onto the floor. The lavender wallpaper features a pretty floral vine pattern with subtle white overlapping stripes.
©2026 Laurie Brosius

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Debbie Palen Illustration @debbiepalen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Up, up and away with #kidlitartpostcard day! I love creating expressive, energetic characters for picture books, middle grade, chapter books, and board books. This piece was originally illustrated for Scholastic. Seeking representation. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks

An Illustration depicting the lower part of a hot air ballon, floating in a blue sky over a green landscape. In the balloon are an ostrich, a queen, a cat, a bear, a duck wearing socks, and a fox looking through a spyglass.

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hello #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho, a children's book author illustrator. 🏖️ Please visit shihopate.com to see more of my work 🏖️ Represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social 🏖️ I am from Japan and now based in SoCal #kidlitart #illustration #beach #picnic #childrensbookart

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Julian @minikinetic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Julian Guy, an artist and writer seeking representation as an author-illustrator. I have three picture book dummies and two graphic novel pitches available on request. Feel free to get in touch! Email: minikinetic@gmail.com Portfolio: artbyjulianguy.com

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Anna Daviscourt @annadaviscourt.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I've been painting lot of little vignettes lately! ☀️ annadaviscourt.com #kidlit #childrenillustration #kidlitart

A painting of a kid and their dog walking together on a cream textured background under a golden sun. Text reads: ANNA DAVISCOURT/ picture book author & illustrator/ annadaviscourt.com

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Do you like sour foods? Sour candy? How much do you love to pucker up? These here piggies love them some limes. 👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m always looking for my next book (be it a picture book, board book, or more) to work on. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New Hampshire author and illustrator who loves to create cute and colorful worlds. I'm rep'd by Sean McCarthy and looking for new book projects this fall. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart

Colorful illustration of bugs playing music together at night in a tropical, beachy garden. A beetle has a ukulele, a grashopper has a tin whistle, a bee is shaking a maraca-seed. Fireflies light the scene. Other bugs watch and enjoy. Art by Gina Perry, Author / Illustrator

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 06/08/2026

Hey it's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Victoria, Argentinian illustrator living in France. Always up for painting nature, creatures and old stuff! Open to new projects (PB, MG, covers & more - ask me!). victoriamaderna.com | hi@victoriamaderna.com Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

Illustration by Victoria Maderna: a rabbit and baby rabbits coming out of a hole at the base of a tree on a flowery meadow. Painting in crayons, pencils and pastels.
Text reads: Victoria Maderna - victoriamaderna.com - hi@victoriamaderna.com - Represented by Jennifer Azantian

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Yu Kito Lee “Yuey” @studio-yuey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ☀️ Hope summer’s been treating you well. I'm Yuey, an author-illustrator based in LA, currently writing to you from my motherland. 🇯🇵 If you enjoy weird plants and giant snakes, this is the garden for you. 😉🐍 I’m represented by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary.

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ! I’m Sarah . I’m inspired by nature , wildlife and magical things . I’ve illustrated 9 books to date and would love to illustrate more . Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #illustration

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shane tolentino 🚀🌱💫 @shanetolentin0.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Hi hi #KidLitArtPostcard ☀️ I'm Shane, a Filipino-American illustrator inspired by plants, birds, and the living world. Keep me in mind for STEM picture book projects! 🌺 Rep'd by Tina Doffing at Astound 🥭 shanetolentino.com #kidlitart #kidlit #art #illustration

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Kaitlyn Agcaoili @kaitlynpaints.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happy August, #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Kaitlyn, a Filipina illustrator and designer open to work and representation. This month reminds me of watching the Perseids meteor shower as a kid 💫 💼 kaitlynagcaoili.com ✉️ kaitagcaoili@gmail.com

Illustration of child with pet cat out in grassy field watching meteor shower in the night sky

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Audrey Sauble @aesauble.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's still Thursday here, so here's my #kidlitartpostcard with one of of my favorite illustrations from *Acorn Party* (2024).

An illustration of a small squirrel and a woodrat looking at a walnut.

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Paulette Bogan @paulettebogan.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard Day! Hello EDs, ADs & Kidlit people! I’m a children’s book illustrator rep’d by Victoria Wells Arms at HGLiterary. Looking for that next funny book to illustrate. @victoriawellsnyc.bsky.social www.paulettebogan.com/portfolio #kidlitart #kidlitartfeed #kidlitmegafeed

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Iryna Lozovytska @irynalozovytska.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day, I’m Iryna, a Ukrainian illustrator! Specializing in children’s and middle grade books and editorial projects. You can see more of my work through this link. 🌐 irynalozovytska.com ✉️ irynalozovytska.work@gmail.com #animal #bookstore #bear #funny #luxury #reading

A wealthy bear in extravagant, luxurious attire enthusiastically buying stacks of books in a cozy bookstore, just one hour after payday. A joyful, slightly impulsive shopping spree, warm bookshop atmosphere, shelves packed with colorful books, whimsical, cozy, storybook illustration style, expressive character, rich details, soft lighting, children`s book illustrator, illustration for children's books

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Stephen Macquignon @smacquignon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#kidlitartpostcard Hello, I am Stephen and I illustrate for kids. Always interested in new projects Portfolio - macquignon.wixsite.com/stephenmacqu... Rep by Paula Grafstein Curated Edge Art Agency #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happy #KidLitPostcard day! Currently looking to connect with other creators, seeking representation, and have a new story in the works! Find out more on my website and I post regular videos on YouTube (like and subscribe 😉) #kidlitart #illustration #humanmade

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I had a conversation with a friend and mentor about abstraction and Art. Strangely, I think that is actually shaping my whole world this year.

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Halp Pls. Considering topics for another video: 1. The Power of Play 2. Ideas Interests Innovation 3. Simple, Not Easy 4 Other: would love to hear your concerns about the illustrator authors struggle for authenticity, craft, and/or creative process. #kidlitart #watercolor #humanmade

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 21/07/2026

I'm starting a collaborative book blog! If you're an educator, librarian, or bookseller with a @leaflet.pub acct (free acct is fine) who is interested, pls read this post & let me know if you're interested.

books.leaflet.pub

Seeking educators, librarians, booksellers to contribute to this blog

Please help me experiment with a book blog built on AT Protocol?

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 23/08/2024

This is a pinnable post for the MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) & Call For Art & Writing feed. Searches list of approved users for terms like #MSWL #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions etc. More info & to check if you're on the feed here. Those in my Editors, Agents & Art Directors lists already added.

Promotional graphic for MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) featuring a friendly purple cartoon character holding a paintbrush and pencil, with text inviting artists and writers to submit their work, a QR code for more information, and a cautionary note to research submission legitimacy.

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Jime Wimmer @prettylines.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

—it’s been such a long 3 years in the making and will launch in Kickstarter in September …hopefully with success🤞 www.kickstarter.com/projects/wim... Here is a peek at the process 🌈💚 #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustration #oz

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Check out this sketch-experiment replete with musing on artistic “success.” Would love to hear your thoughts and responses. (Y’all be nice now…🤠✌️🐊) What Can an Alligator Teach You About SUCCESS? | Children's Book Illustration Process youtu.be/H-ylCJMj3Z8

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What Can an Alligator Teach You About SUCCESS? | Children's Book Illustration Process

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Continuing to play and explore. Yes, there’s a story in the work too! I guess this is world building, but honestly it feels more like world discovery. #Kidlitart, #childrensbooks, #illustration, #madebyhumans

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