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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 19h

What are you afraid of? Do you need a push to get you past your fears? Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am proudly rep’d by @thet2agency.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 19h

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard 🍂 My name is Christine, a Filipino-American illustrator! I’m available for picture book and chapter book projects, I’d love to hear from you! 🍂 www.christinealmeda.com 🍂 Represented by Full Circle Literary

Girl sits under oak tree, watching brown autumn leaf fall.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 19h

#KidLitArtPostcard Day, where something's always lurking around the corner. Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator, always open for new assignments. More mysteries await at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 17h

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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Amy Everson @amyeversonart.bsky.social · 16h

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and it’s also my favorite time of the year, fall! 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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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 15h

Hey! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator looking for a great story to help tell. I love quirky, funny books with heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Portfolio: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work Books: www.twofishillustration.com/books

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · 14h

Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day!!! ⭐️If you are an art director I am an available for new kidlit projects!⭐️ ✨if you are an agent I am seeking representation ✨ www.katiemazeika.com

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Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social · 12h

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and projects that let me show a range of emotions. Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. #kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Kid lit postcard promoting illustrator Janee Trasler depicting a bear and a beaver toasting marshmallows.

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · 10h

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Thu, an illustrator who loves stories of humor and heart. I would especially love to illustrate a story about the autumn season since my name means autumn in Vietnamese. 🍂🍁 thukimvu.com Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social of @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 17h

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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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 15h

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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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 19h

Happy October and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, a New Hampshire author and illustrator looking for new book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: ginaperry.com #kidlit

4 panel comic illustrations of a young tomboy witch and her frog. They meet at the beach, fly over fruit trees, play in the rain, and make their own rainbow. Art by Gina Perry. Author/Illustrator www.ginaperry.com

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William - Aspiring Literary Agent @willmarstudios.bsky.social · 19h

Guess what time it is! 🎃 As usual I'll upload each entry under here and it'll likely go past October until I've finished lol [ #peachtober #peachtober2026 #artsky]

The official Peachtober 2026 art prompt list made by FurryLittlePeach

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Sheree Boyd @shereeboyd.bsky.social · 18h

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Just a little cloud whistling ‘Whistle While You Work’ while trying to make it rain!😅 I love drawing nature, critters & all things in between! I’ve worked in textiles, graphic design, kids animated cartoons & have illustrated for books and magazines! #kidlit

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Debbie Palen Illustration @debbiepalen.bsky.social · 20h

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day and the squirrels are getting busy! I'm looking for new projects and representation. I’m available up until Dec. and after Feb 2027. I love environmental themes, wildlife, diversity, and expressive kids. MG, PB, Chapter Books. debbiepalen.com dpalen@fmgirl.com #kidlitart

An illustration of a squirrel wearing a sweater and scarf, carrying acorns in his arms, and two balanced on his nose. He looks panic stricken and is struggling to keep them balanced while walking. It’s autumn and there are many acorns and leaves scattered on the ground. Two other squirrels are in the distance looking at the squirrel in the foreground.

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Major update: Three Anthropic employees warn that AI could lead to human extinction within the next decade. Trump refuses regulation. DHS launches secret program to monitor your financial activity to send to cops. Trump pays Natalie Harp $45k in cash. MAGA calls Kavanaugh a traitor. Subscribe:

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Major Update: AI Employees Warn It Could 'Kill Us All' by 2030, Trump Rejects Regulation, Harp's $45K Cash Payday, MAGA Turns on SCOTUS

Hey everyone, a researcher who spent his career building the most advanced AI models at both Anthropic and OpenAI quit this week and told the world, in plain terms, that the people building this techn...

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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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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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Never too late to learn how to add ALT text to your images! It's a simple way to let people with visual or neurological impairments know that you care about making them feel included in the Bluesky community.

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It’s a pill bug dance party for #KidLitArtPostcard! Any guesses of what songs I listened to while creating this? More at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of pill bugs dancing on flat stones in the garden with the Rollie Pollie band playing.

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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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Serineh Eliasian @seelillustrations.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard Day! ✨ I’m Serineh, an illustrator and author who’s crazy about anthropomorphic characters! I’m available to illustrate board books, picture books, and chapter books. Let’s create something fun together! 💛 www.serineheliasian.com

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Sheree Boyd @shereeboyd.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Originally from TX, I moved to NY & have worked in fashion, comics, graphics and kids animated TV shows all the while illustrating on the side. My first freelance illustration job was for Golf Magazine. I especially love drawing nature & critters!

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Thu Le @thulenest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨ Hi, I'm Thu Le. I enjoy nature, animals & folktales. Open for picture books, covers, chapter books & kidlit projects! 🌐 thulenest.art 💌 thulenest@gmail.com #picturebook #kidlitart #childrenillustration

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

👋 Hello! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a #kidlit author/illustrator. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Me: www.twofishillustration.com Agency Look-book: www.andreabrownlit.com/lookbook Open to new projects, especially quirky, funny stuff with heart.

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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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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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Kelly Light @kelight.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitpostcardday ! Let’s get the band together! I’m rep’d by @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social #band #kidlitart #cartoon #illustration #kidscomics

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The glow of the fireflies is the only fireworks I need! Trying to survive the heat wave during this #KidLitArtPostcard day. At least it's slightly cooler at night! More at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a firefly character holding a glowing lantern while a young firefly looks up in awe.

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard !!!I’m Katie Mazeika, an author and illustrator rep’d by Sorche Fairbank at Fairbank Literary. ✨Editors and art directors, I’m available for new projects ✨ Find more of my work at www.katiemazeika.com

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Sheree Boyd @shereeboyd.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an illustrator who started off designing patterns for kids clothing, went to work in comics & then design for animated kids tv shows! On the side, I always illustrated for magazines & books! I’m mostly on instagram these days. This illo was from a kids book😃

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Everything is peachy - it's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a #kidlit author, illustrator, and creator of this event. I'm available in the fall to illustrate funny stories with lovable characters and bright colors. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. www.ginaperry.com

Illustration showing a mother opposum carrying six babies on her back while climbing up a peach tree. The babies are shouting PEACHES!!! while she looks nervous about climbing higher. The background is golden yellow. Text below reads: Gina Perry / Author Illustrator / www.ginaperry.com

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Debbie Palen Illustration @debbiepalen.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m a full-time illustrator interested in picture books, chapter books, middle grade; seeking representation. This art was a spread for "A Garden for Ladybug". Stay cool and don't forget to put water out for the bees! debbiepalen.com email: dpalen@fmgirl.com #kidlitart

An illustration of a large party of fun anthropomorphic insects dining on vegetables at picnic tables and a picnic blanket next to a garden.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Albania is erupting for the second consecutive day in angry mass protests against the Kushner land seizure deal worth $4 billion.

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Debbie Palen Illustration @debbiepalen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day (still!) As a child I loved hair bows, weird ventriloquist dolls, all-day suckers and talking to animals. Agents are invited to talk to me, too! Ready to work and play on PB, MG, chapter books, etc! dpalen@fmgirl.com debbiepalen.com #kidlitart #illustration

A young girl with curls in a dress sitting on a wooden post with a big lollipop in her mouth, holding a ventriloquist's doll, who is singing. The mailbox has fallen off of the post and sits on the ground. She is looking down at a bird perched on the mailbox flag who is saying "mmmm!"

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

New data shows Trump will cost the average American family $5,000 MORE this year. People are already struggling. We can’t afford Trump or Republicans. #WeCantAffordTrump

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Nick Anderson - political cartoonist @andertoon.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Raising the Flag Follow my work and writing on Substack: nickanderson.substack.com

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Look at this mess he made. It looks like finger painting by a bunch of kindergarten children.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/05/2026

BURGUM: When the sun goes down, solar produces zero electricity HUFFMAN: I want to enter into the record this amazing new technology that apparently the secretary is unaware of -- it's a battery

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Omg. WTF is Happening? @lalahaenzy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This. All of this. #Pinks #ProudBlue

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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Today's cartoon by Chris Britt:

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 06/05/2026

And what if we make it a point – say once a week – to share a brand new kids’ book we read and loved? Because there are so many amazing books for kids that are worth championing. #BeAnAmbassador

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 08/05/2026

The FLASHES app is the best way to view #kidlitartpostcard art, simply because you can view thumbnail images in chronological order.

A 3-across thumbnail view of illustration thumbnails sorted by “latest”

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 08/05/2026

I love all of these illustrations so much. One is from a wordless dummy that was only eligible to judge on illustrations, but I found the story a quirky joy, and my son adored it. ❤️ The range of vibrant colors in the entries was so great this year. #pbparty mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-illu...

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PBParty Illustration Showcase 2026 ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here's the 2026 PBParty Illustration Showcase. Enjoy the talented author/illustrators. Agents, PAL editors & ADs may request their work.

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Valorie Nichols @meadowdays.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Good morning ☕️

Post by @sketchesbyboze: If you're feeling discouraged about the future of our world, remember that somewhere tonight a little girl is reading a book about brave kids battling overwhelming evil, and she is beginning to make plans

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Unearthed reports reveal that RFK Jr. fired every full-time CDC cruise ship sanitation inspector ahead of the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak. www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-cru...

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Sheree Boyd @shereeboyd.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I’ve been working in the children’s market for quite some time designing for the kids textile market, painting comic books, illustrating children’s books & working as a designer on several animated shows geared towards young kids! You can find me here & on Instagram!

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