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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I have exciting news! I’m so happy to share that I’ve won the 2026 SCBWI Australia East Emerging Illustrator Award! It’s such a wonderful boost of confidence as I grow as a picture book creator. Many thanks to SCBWI Aus East and the judges for recognising my project 💚🐡 #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard and happy #worldbookday! I’m Robyn Skaley, a Cdn illustrator, artist, art educator. I love creating playful & vibrant scenes with painterly textures and hidden details. Currently looking for rep and #kidlitart projects. My portfolio: robynskaley.com

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

😮 what breed is your lovely dog?

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Bindy from Brisbane, Aus. I love illustrating animals, plants and kids in nature 💚 Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

An illustration of a shrimp just outside his burrow. His goby fish friend is smiling at him

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 28/02/2026

Empty egg cartons always cry out to be cut up and Frankensteined. Gave in to my impulse today and came up with THIS! After I took this short video, I tossed it into recycling. I love ephemeral art. #FoundObjectArt #EggCarton #Art #Uplift

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Emma Quay — illustrator & author @emmaquay.com · 27/02/2026

I’ve stuck at this job for a long time and there have been ups and downs, but making books still makes me happy. 😊 A thing like this is a lovely surprise. Thanks so much, @scbwi.bsky.social, and all who voted for HAPPY ALL OVER in the Crystal Kite Awards. I feel honoured… and very happy! #kidlitart

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Jared Andrew Schorr @supercoolspyclub.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The last cut paper piece I made in 2025 was a fun one! BALL TIME 🐹 A life size hamster doing its favorite thing in the world. 💙 Done for the Wonderpets show at Leanna Lin's Wonderland last year. leannalinswonderland.com/products/jar...

Cut paper framed artwork of hamster in its plastic playball

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

A long spine porcupine fish ventured out to search for food 🐡🪸 #kidlitart #kidlit #SciArt #addOcean

An illustration of a long spine porcupine fish swimming in a colourful coral reef. There are also little fish, a crab and a small snail.

An illustration of a colourful coral reef.

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Rebecca Field @rebeccafieldgraphy.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

There was a mole at the union meeting...I mean a rat. At first no one noticed it. But what came next would shake every fiber of the pipe knitting community. #kidlit #kidlitart #unionstrong

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I’m slightly late for World Whale Day 😊 🐋 These incredible creatures, awe-inspiring in life and essential in death, sustaining entire ecosystems for generations. A spread from Welcome to Whalebone Mansion by Laken Slate. #kidlit #kidlitart 🦑

An illustration of a dead whale falling to the ocean floor and becoming a skeleton. There are fish swimming through the skeleton.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Postcard day is NEXT Thursday, not today

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

What a year! From being shortlisted in the CYA Illustration Competition to seeing my first picture book published! Feeling grateful for the ongoing support of the wonderful team at @astoundus.bsky.social Merry Christmas 🎄 #kidlitart #kidlit #artvartist #artvsartist

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Roisin Hahessy @roisinhahessy.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

This month’s #kidlitartpostcard is brought to you by Juno and Twig as they munch on their Cheetos. . I am currently available for exciting new projects, my full portfolio is here: . www.rosha.ie . #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #kidlit #picturebookillustration #darleyanderson

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.com · 02/10/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter. Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in! marushabelle.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

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Michelle McGaughey @michellemcgaughey.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🍂🪄🌻 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Michelle I'm an illustrator/writer seeking representation for picture books! I grew up on storybook games, and thought I'd try adding movement to my postcard this month! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #illustration #kidlitpostcard

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐡 I’m Bindy from Brisbane, Aus. I love illustrating animals, plants, nature, kids, families, infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

An illustration of a porcupine fish, happy to see his friend (a small blue wrasse with some food as a gift). There is text at the bottom on the image: Bindy James, Illustrator, represented by Astound Us.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Today opens the submission period for @postwavebooks.bsky.social new Post Wave Prize for Illustration. The prize is open to illustrators worldwide. Submissions open October 1, 2025 to January 7, 2026. For full details and the entry form visit: postwavepublishing.us/about/post-w...

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Day 22 of Lilla’s style play challenge - a snapdragon flower. #LillasStylePlay2025 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidlitart

2 spot illustrations of a little girl with red hair. In the first spot she is hiding a bunch of snapdragon flowers behind her back. In the second she is holding them proudly in the air.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Just under a month until Welcome to Whalebone Mansion is out in the world! 🦑Author Laken Slate, illustrated by Bindy James. Join two fish as they discover a whale fall and the creepy creatures that call it home. Published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #sciart #marinelife #deepsea

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Day 4 of Lilla’s style play challenge - a 1940s floral upholstered chair and a very good boy. @makeartthatsells.bsky.social #LillasStylePlay2025 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

A spot illustration of a small brown dog sitting on a 1940s floral chair.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Thanks Abbie! I do have a little story brewing! ☺️🐡

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Thanks Debbie, you’re welcome!

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Porcupinefish character sketches! I quite like the sad and angry little puffers 🐡 #kidlit #kidlitart #SciArt 🦑

A page of porcupinefish character sketches. One illustration is in full colour.

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Rachel Qiuqi @rachelqiuqi.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Whisper of Fungi #kidlitart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I’ve been drawing Porcupinefish nonstop lately. The more I watch videos of them puffing up or nibbling away, the more fascinated I become. #kidlit #kidlitart

An illustration of a Porcupinefish puffed up from sucking in water.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Some exciting news to share. I’ve been shortlisted in the emerging illustrator competition at CYA conference!!! Thank you Tina and the CYA team! @cyaconference.com #CYA2025 #kidlit #kidlitart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart

An illustration for #kidliartpostcard day. There are 5 snakes creeping up on a little girl dressed in a snake costume.

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Hannah Opie @autumnfables.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Life cycle of a frog I wanted to try something that could maybe work in a non-fiction title but also had a lot of character #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #illustration 🐸 #frog #childrensbooks #kidlitillustration

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A peek at the illustrations from Natural World. Published by Igloo Books 🪲🌋🍄 #kidlitart #kidsnonfiction #kidlit

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Ronnie Szo 🌱 @ronnieszoart.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Can't get back into my instagram account no matter what I do, starting to give up hope 😔 on my way to reaching 3k over there too. Just hoping I can rebuild my community if there really is no hope 😓

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Hey guys it’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy from Brisbane 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

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Misha Iver @mishaiver.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Okay, fine. I need a bigger bed 😅 I didn’t plan on buying a king-size bed this month, but here we are. As you can see, there is simply no space. #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration ⁠#portfolioday #motherdaugher #singlemomlife #childrensbookillustration

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Rebecca Sinclair 🎨 @rsinclair-art.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I haven’t been posting much new work lately, but I was still able to squeeze in this Midwest mermaid for #mermay before this month ends! 🌿🐚🩵🐢 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #mermay2025 #kidlitillustrator

Midwest mermaid of the Great Lakes 🌿🩵#mermay

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

A mermaid illustration for mermay! Drawn with watercolour, gouache , coloured pencil and procreate #underwaterworld #illustration #kidlitart #bookart #drawing #mermaid #mermay

Illustration of an underwater world with two mermaids and coral and seaweed

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