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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Howdy #PortfolioDay, I’m Brooke! I’m an author/illustrator and graphic novelist who loves making goofball stories for goofball kids. If you want expressive characters and fun, absurd humor, I’m your girl! I’m rep’d by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties. brookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

A 3 panel comic:

Panel 1: a pink 90s era stereo play the beginning notes of eye of the tiger
Panel 2: Music continues, a stack of middle grade level text books and novels
Panel 3: A 12 year old girl looking determined, holding a pen, and the words “It’s the Eye of the Tiger”

Bigfoot in his underwear saying “Do you mind?” As we watch him through a camera

3 panel comic:

Panel 1: Small blue bird looking under a rock saying “nothing”
Panel 2: Same bird with magnifying glass “Nothing!”
Panel 3: Aerial view of bird: NOTHING!!!

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy Halloween and #kidlitartpostcard day! 🎃 My name is Brooke Baum, I’m an author/illustrator, and I love to make goofball stories for goofball kids. Rep’d by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties. See more at brookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

A black and white grid featuring goofy cats with silly expressions. Cats are done in simple line art and a limited palette featuring black, white, and orange.

Brooke Baum
Rep’d by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
BrookeBaum.com

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A little comic definitely not based on true events. 😅 #kidlitart

The Big Meeting by Brooke Baum

Panel 1: Important book person asking me about myself. Me, panicked.
Panel 2: Me rambling
Panel 3: Rambling continues, important book person looks disturbed. I ask what she’s writing down.
Panel 4: She says “Haha, oh no, just making some notes on strategy” which include writing down “DO NOT LET SPEAK IN PUBLIC”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy First Day of Fall! Unless you’re a squirrel, in which case it’s time to PANIC and get ready for winter! #kidlitart

A digital illustration in fall colors with a panicked squirrel and leaves falling around her. She is saying “Fall is here!”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

When I was 12, I was faced with a choice: get my grades up, or repeat the 7th grade. I’m Brooke, I’m an author/illustrator, and (spoiler alert) I’ve only done the 7th grade once. 😎 Hit me up with your PB, early reader, and graphic novel projects! brookebaum.com #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

A 3 panel comic: 1) a cd player playing opening notes of Eye of the Tiger, 2) A bunch of textbooks and study materials, 3) a 12 year old girl looking determined!

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Artists! See a bird, post a bird. No AI, duh. #kidlit #kidlitart #characterdesign 🐦

A three panel comic of a bird looking for worms and saying “Nothing!”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! It’s been a busy week, so here’s an oldie but a goodie! I’m Brooke Baum and I’m an author/illustrator rep’d by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! I love to make goofball stories for goofball kids. I’m open to PB, early readers, & graphic novels! #kidlit #kidlitart

Illustration of a doglike dragon flying above a backyard fence, will a voice yelling “Down Boy!”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay ✨✨ I’m Brooke Baum and I‘m an author/illustrator interested in PB, GN, and early readers! I’m represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! #kidlit #kidlitart

Bigfoot with a cup of coffee and underwear, saying “do you mind?” To the person recording him

Small evil girl playing with a toy dragon and making him destroy a cardboard castle

Late Bird looking for worms and getting progressively angrier

A girl angry that her sweater is too itchy

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brooke Baum and I’m an author/illustrator represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties. I enjoy making goofball art for goofball kids and I’m open to PB, GN, and more! See more of my work at brookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

A kidlit postcard of a young red-haired girl playing in the rain. She isn’t using her umbrella and she is splashing in a puddle and trying to catch raindrops on her tongue.

It reads: Brooke Bau, rep’d by Marissa Brown at Pipping Properties

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I made a comic. Any resemblance to real events is purely coincidental. 💀 #comic #kidlit #parenting

Comic by Brooke Baum.

Panel 1: I fall down stairs
Panel 2: Daughter: “Mama, can I have a snack?” Me: “Please get your dad.”
Panel 3: “Honey?” “Oh, thank…” “Have you seen my keys?”
Panel 4: I am a skeleton, holding the keys

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Feeling super famous that @boydsmills.bsky.social used one of my quotes on their blog. 💅 Thank you again for this awesome opportunity! #kidlit #kidlitart

“I am incredibly passionate about the importance of humor in children’s literature. Humor is not frivolous; humor is a shared joy in being human and the absurdity of life. I write for the goofy kids, the class clowns, the troublemakers with hearts of gold. But I also write for the kids who are going through a hard time and might need an escape or just need the healing that comes with a good belly laugh.”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Name your favorite book-to-movie film adaptation… Fantastic Mr. Fox is definitely one of my favorites.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I just learned that I am the 2026 Paula Cohen Scholarship recipient for a personal retreat at Boyds Mills (aka Highlights). Thank you to @boydsmills.bsky.social for choosing me! I truly don’t know what’s more exciting—the time to work uninterrupted, or the unlimited ice cream. #kidlit #kidlitart

Boyds Mills Paula Cohen Scholarship for Picture Book Creators badge

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I am definitely a winter person! ❄️ Quote post with your winter or summer art to vote for your favorite. #kidlit #kidlitart

A young Latina girl in a yellow sweater and pink scarf and hat enjoys a cool winter breeze

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Just checked and it does talk a bit about it! It could be a good starting point to get more specific with whatever the situation is.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I found this handy dandy chart! It seems like our standard numbers maybe evolved from Western Arabic origins and the numbers on your watch are Eastern Arabic? Also, this is new information to me! I just recognized the numbers on your watch as Arabic!

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Oh, apparently it’s also #WorldBookDay!? So…Happy World Book Day!! #kidlit #kidlitart

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brooke Baum and I’m an author/illustrator represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! I’m open to PB, CB & GN projects! See more at brookebaum.com In school, were you the: 🤡 Class Clown 🏅 Athlete 🎭 Theater Kid 🎓 Smarty Pants 👽 Oddball …or something else!

An illustration of six middle school aged children in a year book. The page has been doodled on

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Please enjoy some blob monsters. Last night I took Mike Lowry’s Procreate Party course and this was one of the warm up exercises he taught. Make some random blob shapes and then turn them into characters! If you try it, I’d love to see your blobs! #kidlit #kidlitart

Blue blob shapes. Black ink added to turn them into characters

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️💛❤️💛 #kidlitart

Diverse children saying Happy Friendship Day

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Get ready to be bombarded with my mundane life, y’all! Happy Hourly Comics Day! #hcd #kidlitart #comic

Hourly Comics Day 2026: 8AM waking up late, reading to my daughter, coffee

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Brooke and I’m an author illustrator who enjoys making goofball art for goofball kids. I’m open to PB, early reader, and graphic novel projects. Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! brookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

A digital illustration of Big Foot, as seen through a video camera, in his underwear and saying “Do you MIND?”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Having some fun messing around with today’s drawing warm up. #kidlitart

An illustration of a giant pink octopus overlayed on a real photograph of the Eifle Tower.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

GROUNDHOGS AGAINST ICE. Also, humans.

A graphic protest poster of a red groundhog in sunglasses saying “Spring is coming early.” The poster reads “Melt Ice”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Working on some fun little designs for my daughter’s preschool’s Friendship Day celebration. 💕 Also trying to forget that Kevin Henkes’ kids went to the same school and I am forever living in his illustration shadow. 😱 #kidlit #kidlitart

An illustration of four diverse children standing together and holding paper hearts. The color palette is orange, pink, and dark pink. It reads: “Friendship Day”

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay! ✨ I’m Brooke and I love creating goofball art for goofball kids. I’m available for picture book, early reader, and graphic novel projects! I’m rep’d by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! brookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Pat Sajak’s son with eyes that I can only assume can see through time

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

YOU JUST WON 10 MILLION DOLLARS!

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Honestly, we don’t spend enough time talking about the time Pat Sajak had a cameo on Rugrats.

Terrifying cartoon depiction of Pat Sajak

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

❄️ Happy First #kidlitartpostcard Day of 2026! ❄️ I’m Brooke and I’m an author and illustrator looking for picture book, early reader, and graphic novel projects! I’m represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties and you can see more of my work at brookebaum.com! #kidlit #kidlitart

Illustration of a young brown-skinned girl in a yellow sweater, a pink scarf, and a pink beanie. She’s wearing yellow glasses and her hair and scarf are blowing in the wind as a cool winter breeze gently blows around her. She looks like she enjoys soaking up winter.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

I don’t want to brag or anything, but I just designed the sign for a preschool bathroom. It isn’t easy being this ✨glamorous✨ Okay, but it was actually really fun and this is only one of eight illustrations I got to do to go around my daughter’s school! 🥰 #kidlitart #kidlit

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Happy Winter Solstice! Please enjoy my spontaneous paper mache mask, which is wonky but lovable. Off to the neighborhood bonfire! 🌞 #kidlit #kidlitart

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

No big deal, just received this package in the mail from my new agent, Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! This may be my favorite piece of mail ever! #kidlit

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