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"Dead's dead. But I'm alive. And I could use some boots." This book is... different, let's say, and we are HERE for it! If you haven't encountered it before, prepare yourself for a heckuva thing on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/10/05/f...

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Fuse 8 n' Kate: Cold Feet by Cynthia DeFelice, ill. Robert Andrew Parker - A Fuse #8 Production

"Dead's dead. But I'm alive. And I could use some boots." This book is... different, let's say, and we are HERE for it! If you haven't encountered it before, prepare yourself for a heckuva thing.

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 8h

This was a fun book to discover. Thanks! I agree that it would be a great one to re-illustrate!

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Toshi(ki) Nakamura | 中村俊貴 @artoftoshi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Toshi and currently seeking for new projects! Interested in picture books, board books, chapter books, and covers! Portfolio: artoftoshi.com/illustration Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House Thank you😊 🎨 1. Oak #peachtober26oak #kidlit #illustration

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Raquel Costa @littleblackspot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

HELLO, OCTOBER! 🍂🧡🎃 I’m ready for you! For your splendorous show of colours, for pumpkin spiced flavours, for cozy evenings sipping apple & cinnamon tea - and yes, of course, for spooky season and all such wonders we can expect from these glorious Autumn days. Bring it on! 😊 #KidLitArtPostcard

Kid Lit Art Postcard by author & illustrator Raquel Costa, featuring a blonde girl cooking pumpkin soup with her tiny mouse friend.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 01/10/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France. It's finally October, perfect time for autumnal palettes, magpies and magic! victoriamaderna.com | hi@victoriamaderna.com Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

Painting in gouache of a magpie with a hat on an oak branch holding a gold coin in her beak.
Text reads: Victoria Maderna - victoriamaderna.com - hi@victoriamaderna.com - Represented by Jennifer Azantian

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Yep. It is pretty messy! That's actually what sparked the experiment in Photoshop. I wondered if I could get the same effect (using essentially the same process) just without the mess. Turns out I could!

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thanks so much! This is charcoal dust on BFK Rives printmaking paper. But layered in Photoshop.

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day 👻🧛‍♂️ What’s happening in Dracula’s library? Hi Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! Clary here 👋 I’m a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S. I’d love to work on any fun Halloween stories with you 🎃 ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

In a dark, dusty library full of cobwebs, a little ghost just stumbled upon a book on the shelves. What the ghost doesn’t realize is that Dracula’s portrait on the wall has come to life around the corner. What’s going to happen next? Will the black cat give the tiny ghost a heads-up about it?

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I always suspected that the other pumpkins don’t appreciate a buddy being taken away. Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com #childrensbook #Halloween #jackolantern #spooky #kidlitart #illustration

Pumpkin field at sunset. Boy is walking off holding a pumpkin. All the other pumpkins are waking up and noticing that a buddy is being carted off. Pumpkins are not happy about it.

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Hey lookit' that! Congratulations on Holidays at the Castle being out in the world! It was a pleasure to create the cover art for this book.

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Got a lovely email from SCBWI this morning. Was going to pop in here to endorse @scbwi.bsky.social AI policy, but see that @susanuhlig.bsky.social beat me to it. So here's a repost instead!

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dangnabbit . . . you're probably right! And here I was thinking that AI was making all these creative connections between the content of like-minded picture book creators. Stupid alphabetically-based AI scam. . .

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brittanybaugus.bsky.social @brittanybaugus.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

For this #kidlitartpostcard day I set out on a mission to get better at kid character design! Available for new work! For future projects I’d love to play around with shape, color, and texture🎨✂️Reach out to my rep Natascha Morris with new inquiries! #kidlit #picturebook #characterdesign #visdev

Kid character design illustration exploring facial expressions, color, shape, and texture.

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One of my favorite tools to get those college class video demos down to a reasonable size for students to access at 3 am (you know, when art students are making their best work!)

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I could see a whole new branch of AmeriCorps dedicated to this task.

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I've been getting them made out to both me and the authors of the books I've illustrated. But never for an author I haven't collaborated with! It is weird to say that I'd be sorta' flattered? The AI is clearly making some kind of connection between you and Aaron!

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Anna Daviscourt @annadaviscourt.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This time I'm showing some of my character design process from an original story about a star coming to earth. Big folktale vibes! Feel free to reach out- 🌟 annadaviscourt@gmail.com 🌙 www.annadaviscourt.com

A page of pencil sketches on paper of various explorative options for a character design. The character is a child wearing a striped dress with spiky light hair, meant to evoke the image of a star. the right side features some character expressions with color and texture. Text at the bottom: ANNA DAVISCOURT / picture book / author & illustrator / annadaviscourt.com

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Kris Easler @kriseasler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Kris, and l love illustrating small magical moments with wonder and a touch of whimsy ✨ Looking for work in picture books through middle grade, and proudly represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Visit www.kriseasler.com for more!

Color illustration (mostly blue) of a kid wrapped up in a starry blanket, cuddled against a large bear, both sleeping against a starry soft blue background. By Kris Easler

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Kate Arnold @illustratebykate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Kate, a #kidlit illustrator / author-illustrator. I'm represented by Emelie Burl at the Susan Schulman Literary Agency! #illustration #cats #kidlitart

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Norm Grock @normgrock.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hey #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Norm, an illustrator in Oregon. I’m available for PB, MG, cover, & graphic novel projects, especially author-illustrating graphic novels. My first graphic novel, GameLad, is coming out in 2027! Since it’s almost 🎃, here’s a spooky pic! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

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Hyunjae Cha @hyunjaecha.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Another #KidLitArtPostcard ✨ Hi! I’m Hyunjae Cha, an author-illustrator based in South Korea. I love creating characters and finding a little bit of magic in everyday moments. 🌿 💌 currenty22@gmail.com 🌐 www.hyunjaecha.com #picturebookillustration#KidLitArt #KidLitIllustration

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As another who typically teaches a single college class but had the chance to take on a second because the subject was irresistible -- Yep! I get you.

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thanks so much! Lighting a piece is easily my favorite part!

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 03/09/2026

Hey illustrators, How about this, to celebrate the 1st #kidlitartpostcard of the fall season (Labor Day is so late this year!) I’m going to offer a free 1 hour portfolio review + coaching session via Zoom. To enter share 1 image from your portfolio below and a winner will be chosen at random. 💙❤️

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I just tried to imagine the comfiest best ever . . . Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com #childrensbook #countingsheep #bedtime #boysbedroom #soundasleep #sheepbed #kidlitart #illustration

Child asleep at night on a bed made of sheep milling around the room

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

These typefaces are all available in Adobe Fonts: Bree Serif, Legend Deca, CCDashToSchool

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Is it weird that I totally read this in Daveed Diggs jaunty voice as Jefferson?

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Once a week School of Visual Storytelling holds a FREAKY FRIDAY DRAW-ALONG,a themed community event to encourage experimentation and play. @jakeparker.bsky.social and I hosted this morning. I played with blending different character designs with photo reference #characters #sketching #experiment

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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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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Not entirely sure where this image came from. It’s the kind of thing that emerges from a random sketchbook doodle. It’s fun to see an idea take shape. Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com #childrensbook #prairiedog #music #kidlitart #barbershopquartet #illustration

A prairie dog quartet singing while wearing vests and boaters

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Did a bit more digging and came across this motivating video: chrishaughton.substack.com/p/we-are-bet...

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We Are Better Than This

The Government are handing all our work to Big Tech.

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Can't read the article this links to but I'm on board with the headline

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Andrés Landazábal @andres-landazabal.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

So, I'm trying out this new social media platform. I hope to fill it with colorful artwork from the wonderful industry I work in, art from beyond it, bookish things, and... whatever else catches my interest. Hopefully, it'll be worth following.

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Katie McDee @katiemcdee.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy July #kidlitartpostcard day! I love illustrating scenes and stories filled with fantasy, nature, animals and humor. I’m currently available for board books, picture books, readers and early graphic novels. Represented by James McGowan at BookEnds Literary Agency #katiemcdee #katiemcdeeart

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! 🐛✨🌸 Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating whimsical stories that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 🌱 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com 🌸 adrianetsai.com 🌸 #kidlit #childrensbook

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Oh wow! As a kid I would have absolutely pitched giving them away to neighbors if I’d thought of it!

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Still Working through it. But it’s good to be seen 😌

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A “gifted” zucchini‽ You mean like someone presenting such a monster as a treat‽ That is terrifying!

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Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Happy World Bee Day! Celebrate the wonder of 🐝🐝 with my books CALCULATING CHIMPANZEES, BRAINY BEES, AND OTHER ANIMALS WITH MIND-BLOWING MATHEMATICAL ABILITIES (ill. by @jsinquett.bsky.social from MIT Kids) and THE DOG WHO SAVED THE BEES (ill. by @davidhohn.bsky.social from Sleeping Bear Press).

World Bee Day graphic with two book covers

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I only ever built sets, but there is something cool about theaters. No matter if they are filled with an audience or completely empty.

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