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Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#kidlitchat I never stopped reading middle grade books. I think that age group has the best stories out there. And that’s why I hope to one day add my name to the list of authors that devote their creativity to that wonderful space.

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Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Spent the day at the Columbus Book Festival. The crowd was phenomenal because everyone loves a good book—or ten. ❤️ maybe one day my name will be on a cover. 🤞🏻🤩

The Big Book of Ohio Ghost Stories, Cemetery Ridge, The Spell Shop, A Dream of Death, The House on the Cerulean Sea, Under the Whispering Door

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Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

A stolen book and a guilty conscience propel a grieving sixth grader on a journey to finding friendship, a stepbrother she can count on, and the ability to celebrate her birthday again.

Houck cemetery where MC finds the ghost of a young girl

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Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

This is a memoir about two people trying to be there for each another, while simultaneously pushing each other away. There is no other book about friendship more human than this one. Go check it out🤩 #Booksky #memoir #friendship

Cheap Cabernet A Friendship by Cathie Beck

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Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

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Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

No family to celebrate Easter with this year so decided to have brunch at Cracker Barrel. And then headed over to Barnes & Noble. Overall a great day ❤️

Books The Graveyard Book, Howl’s Moving Castle, Enola Holmes The Case of the Missing Marquess, Winterhouse, Ferris, Crenshaw, The Vanderbeekers, Little Golden Book Elvis

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

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The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Beanie Feldstein Celebrates Friendship in Debut Picture Book 'Teeny and Tilly' | People buff.ly/GomEwlB

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Becca Syracuse @bookdesignbee.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Today marks my 7th year at Simon and Schuster, and my 10th year in children's publishing!! I'm very emotional!

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BookWormSat @bookwormsat.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

'Fall, leaves, fall; die, flowers, away; Lengthen night and shorten day; Every leaf speaks bliss to me Fluttering from the autumn tree.' -Emily Brontë Tomorrow #BookWormSat celebrates autumn! Join us! 🍂

Art by John Atkinson Grimshaw. Painting of a woman walking on a path. Bare trees, house in the distance, dark colours. Night.

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The Story of Writing @sownow.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

It is the birthday in 1864 of English author and screenwriter Elinor Glyn. Her romantic fiction was considered scandalous in its day, but her work helped create the “it girl” – a young woman with so much beauty and charm she effortlessly overwhelms the men least susceptible to them. #WriterSky #BOTD

A b/w photo portrait of Elinor Glyn
Source: IMDB

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Daphne Fama @daphnefama.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

HMW made the @vulture.com list, and my heart is doing tiny bat flips. Appreciate the love! 🖤

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Laurel Snyder @laurelsnyder.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

At last! At last! I can finally share! Y'all. LeUyen Pham has done something truly extraordinary with this book. March, 2026. Just you wait!

The cover of a new picture book by Laurel Snyder and LeUyen Pham called SHRINKING VIOLET. It's purple with a small girl on it, a bird, and lots of flowers.

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

We're so excited for @melissadassori.bsky.social's GRETA EVER AFTER to be out in the world tomorrow! This one's for the aspiring young journalists who wish their lives were a little more magic, or anyone who loves a "relatable coming-of-age story interwoven with dark fairy-tale elements" (Kirkus).

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Don't miss my interview with MG author @melissadassori.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog! Melissa's latest #middlegrade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER releases tomorrow, August 19, from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...

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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Extra, Extra! Read All About It Promoting your book is a lot of hard work, author. Sometimes it can feel like standing on the corner of a busy street and yelling, hoping someone will hear you and buy your book. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n6f3axu

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Chan @ LBX 411 @aluhnim.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Tiny painting doodle for the day.

A photo of a tiny painting with a person with blue hair

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Anne Boleyn’s falcon badge at Wethersfield Church in Essex. The falcon was a Boleyn family emblem, and the crown and sceptre were added after her marriage to King Henry VIII as a sign of her royal status. #Tudors #StainedGlassSunday

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Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Unboxing video of the hardcover of GHOST CIRCUS👻🎪! When I tell you all I am obsessed with this book: I am obsessed!! Thank you @unionsqandco.bsky.social for your gorgeous work!!! Comes out on Tuesday (Aug 19)!! @yellghoul.bsky.social

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Thank you to the IL Reading Council for generously buying 100 copies of STAGE FRIGHT to give away at the Illinois State Fair. I got to sign and hand them all out to bunches of book fans! Happy to meet Il Sec of State Alexi Giannoulis, Honorary Chair of the Illinois Reads Program, too! #kidlit

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Julie Kingsley @juliekingsley.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Do you need help going to a YES in publishing? We've go the class for you! 👇👇👇 manuscriptacademy.com/product/love... #mswl #mswlma

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The Unter Agency @unteragency.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

The Unter Agency is now on Bluesky! Follow us for deal announcements, book birthday celebrations, writing and querying tips, our latest #mswl notes, and the occasional giveaway.

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Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

After #P2Ppit on twitter vs blue sky, I noticed: What platform agents and editors participated more, where writers were more engaged, which platform us contributors had more ease regulating, etc Will anyone be interested in a post on the pitch event stats? 👀 #WritingCommunity

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D.W. Smith, Author @dmsliteraryj.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

When I first started writing for publication in earnest, I really felt it, you know? How many writers in the #WritingCommunity lose the feeling of "it" due to rejections? Plenty! Writers let's pull it together! Let's work hard! Exercise our superpower! Let's be literary Jedi!

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Maria Mars @mariamars.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm Maria Mars, a children's book illustrator based in Spain. Portfolio: www.mariamars.com 📧 mariamarsart@gmail.com #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

#kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Dolo Okecki, an Argie illustrator doing early reades, chapter books, MG, textbooks and graphic novels for all ages. I love comics and anything paneled! Today, a cover for "Show Strides 2" More art and contact info at www.dolokecki.com Rep'd by Astound in most countries.

Girl jumping with her pony in a horse competition.

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ann @granni.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

oh wow it’s #KidLitArtPostcard day !! hi 👋 i like to illustrate animals and landscapes in warm toned palettes 🐦‍⬛

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Malu Lenzi | illustrator @malulenzi.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard community! I'm Malu Lenzi, illustrator and cute maker. Love creating nimal characters for playful kids books and educational projects. Kids 0-6 years old are big fan of my cute art ;) Portfolio - malulenzi.com Represented by Advocate Art #kidlitart

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Holly Sullo @hollysullo.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Howdy #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Holly Sullo, a freelance illustrator looking to do more in the #kidlit industry! Currently looking for a rep, and open for new work- 🧡 🧡 Portfolio hollysullo.com #illustration #art #kidlitart

An illustrated postcard. There's a pink rabbit in the center of the canvas, looking away from the viewer holding a steaming cup of tea. They are surrounded by flora, the tone is warm and sweet. The bottom has my illustration contact information on it.

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bookmarkliterary.bsky.social @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day with art from @kristinvarner.bsky.social bookmarkliterary.com/2022/03/21/k...

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Jessica Goecke @jessicagoecke.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

#kidlitartpostcard day…we meet again. Hello! My name is Jessica Goecke, and I love to draw weird, funny things that would (probably) never happen in real life. For projects, please contact @christiemegill.bsky.social at @thecatagency.bsky.social

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Michelle Ouellette @michellecandraw.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! So many talented artists posting today, I love seeing the community come together to share their art! I'm sharing a poster I made for my local library for Library Card Signup Day. Even if you don't frequent your library, sign up for your card! michellecandraw.com

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Mary Freelove ✨ @mfreelove.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m Mary, I’m an illustrator who loves to draw animals, fun outfits, animals in fun outfits, and much more! I’m posting new sketches and projects here from now on, but you can check out my website for more of my work ✨ www.maryfreeloveillustrates.com

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Andrea Ferragotti @ferragottiart.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Andrea, an illustrator who loves drawing cats, nostalgic scenes, and things that are a little spooky. ✨️ Seeking Representation 💼 www.ferragottiart.com #kidlitart #kidlit #seekingrepresentation

An illustration of 3 kids laying in the grass under the shade of a tree.
Text reads: "Andrea Ferragotti, author + illustrator. Ferragottiart.com, @ferragottiart "

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Farnaz Nadim @farnaznadim.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day and all the #kidlit community out there! Please checkout my portfolio: www.farnaznadim.com #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbook #childrenillustrator

Illustration of two snowman in a snowy day. They are waving goodbye. One is pulling a sled filled with stuff.

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natalie | SPX table A10 @nanelsonart.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! In honor of today's snowstorm, I'm reposting my family holiday card! I'm a kidlit illustrator living in Maine, so we get snow aplenty ❄️❄️❄️ If you're an editor or agent interested in my work, you can contact me here: ❄️ www.nanelsonart.com ❄️ natalie@nanelsonart.com

illustrator natalie nelson's family holiday card for 2024

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Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hi #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I’m Vanessa Morales, a proudly Mexican illustrator, This time with the Cover Reveal for DIEGO FUEGO,our upcoming PB. 🍄 Portfolio phonemova.com 🐸Rep’d by Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel at Full Circle Lit #kidlitart (Kindness is the best resistance!)

Cover Reveal for my upcoming Picture book written by Allison and Rafael Rozo, in Bookstores the next July 22th, Is the story of a little Dragon who is allergic to smoke… have you ever felt out of place? (Who doesn’t?) and you love dragons? (Who doesn’t?) so this book is for you.

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Amanda Ramirez @amandaramirezart.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Amanda, an illustrator based in Puerto Rico and I’m currently open for work and seeking representation!

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Yuko Torii - Author-Illustrator of Children's Books @midnightatelier.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello, #kidlitartpostcardday ! My name is Yuko Torii, an author-illustrator. Please check out my daily drawing on Instagram. #kidlitart #KidLitArtPostcard #cbignyc #cbigmember #cbigartshare

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

There are a lot of tough feelings right now, but at least there are dogs #KidLitArtPostcard #actsofkindness Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #dogs

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! And happy February. I love illustrating detailed scenes with quirky characters. I’m open for picture books and illustrated MG novels. Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigalart.com . Rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of Darley Anderson Illustration. #kidlit

Black and white children’s book illustration showing a nerdy boy framed by a bright classroom doorway, offering a rose to a popular girl in a school hallway. The girl’s friends are behind her, snickering, rolling their eyes, or looking annoyed.

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Katie Dwyer @katiedwyer.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m an author-illustrator open to illustrating picture books, board books, and chapter books. This spread is from a book dummy I’ve been working on. You can see my work at katiedwyerillustrations.com. Repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · 06/02/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator who loves creating magical scenes, warm stories, and moments of humor. ✨ This scene may or may not be inspired by the many times I wrecked my mom's vanity growing up. 💄 www.reaganlehman.net 🐈‍⬛ Rep'd by @christiemegill.bsky.social #kidlitart

A girl sits on a pink tile bathroom countertop. She’s looking at herself in the mirror and clumsily applying lipstick. The bathroom has been trashed with makeup, qtips, toilet paper, toothpaste, and lipstick smears. There’s a gray cat sitting in the sink grooming himself.

Text below the illustration reads: Reagan Lehman, reaganlehman.net, Rep'd by Christie Megill, The CAT Agency

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Lily ✨illustrator @lilinway.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

✨Hey #KidLitArtPostcardDay ! I’m Lily, a #kidlit illustrator open to picture book projects, covers, and more ✨ Currently seeking representation. 🦄Portfolio: lilinway.tilda.ws/portfolio 💌Email: lilinway@hotmail.com #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration

A cute sad monkey sitting on the rock in the jungle - colourful cover of children book

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