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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 5h

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb and I illustrate and write books for children. Creating whimsical characters is my specialty. I am currently accepting collaborations for projects beginning 2027. www.debjohnson.com #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooks #kidlitart #kidlit

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up: kidlit411.com/2026/09/the-... Inside: POVs in Novels, Psychology of World Building, @scbwi.bsky.social webinars, more. Thanks @debjohnsonart.bsky.social for the illustration and Orchard Books and Dial Books for the book giveaways.

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The Weekly 411 (9/11/26)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a children's book illustrator and author. Expressive, heartfelt and endearing characters are my specialties. Now accepting new book projects for 2027. www.debjohnson.com #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooks #kidlitart #kidlit

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Gustavo Rinaldi @gusrinaldi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy August's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hello everyone, I'm Gustavo and I'm an illustrator open for new projects! I'm also seeking representation :D

Drawing of a person looking at the Milky Way through a telescope standing on the top of a happy red Argentinosaurus.

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Karla Adams @karlaadamsillu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐞 I'm Karla, a mexican illustrator looking for kidlit opportunities :•) 💻 More of my work at: karlaadamsillu.com 📖 Rep by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids and Illustration Happy august!! 🐞🍂 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlitillustration #ladybug

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb and I'm a children's book illustrator and author. I love illustrating heartfelt and funny stories alike. Open to picture books, board books, chapter books & trade! www.debjohnson.com #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #Illustrator #kidlitart

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Deb and I'm a children's book illustrator and author. I love bringing stories to life with endearing characters that spark both imagination and heart. Available for picture books, trade, educ. and coloring books. #Illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#junecharacteraday - prompt: Lion eating icecream Leo loves children and pitachio ice cream cones... #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #childrensbookillustrator

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#junecharacteraday - Prompt: chameleon marching in a parade Claude never had to fake it...he could blend in anywhere. #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustration #childrensbookillustrator

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#junecharacteraday - Prompts: parrot trick or treating and penguin ziplining practicing potential princes and penguins don’t fly! #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

#junecharacteraday - prompt: shark doing taxes This is totally a trustworthy shark…the red splatters are just ketchup… For you land lubbers, view more at www.debjohnson.com #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Ta Dah! The 2026 CBIG #Illustration Directory is UP at www.cbig-nyc.com Congrats to the cover winners: @paulettebogan.bsky.social @debjohnsonart.bsky.social @midnightatelier.bsky.social and Me! And my Page 27 in the Directory. @cbignyc.bsky.social #cbignycmember #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrators

The cover of the 2026 Illustration Directory CBIG. Children’s Book Illustrator Group cbig-nyc.com
Featuring illustrations by: © Paulette Bogan, © Deb Johnson, © Diana Ting Delosh, © Yuko Torii

My promotional page in the CBIG 2026 Illustration Directory, features 1 illustration of 4 animal friends; Bunny, Squirrel, Possum, Skunk, dancing on a spring meadow. © Diana Ting Delosh
Diana Ting Delosh • dianadelosh.com
Represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
CBIG 2026 (page) •27• Illustration Directory

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Photo dump of my recent sketches for #JuneCharacterADay hosted by @joshcleland.bsky.social on Instagram! Tomorrow's prompt - Alligator hang gliding - will be so fun! #artchallenge #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustration #charactersketching

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I am participating in the #JuneCharacterADay art challenge hosted by @joshcleland.bsky.social - these are a few of my favorites so far. Process videos are on my Instagram posts! www.debjohnson.com

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm an #illustrator open to PB - MG book projects. Rep'd by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of @seymouragency.bsky.social Portfolio: dianadelosh.com Kid-me loved tea parties and on one memorable occasion was visited by a crow friend. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

My promotional postcard with my ink, color pencil, digital illustration of me as a kid having a memorable tea party with my stuffed animals where we had an invited guest, Crow, who stole a tea cup. Text on top: Diana Ting Delosh / illustrator • storyteller • dianadelosh.com / agented by Lynnette Novak, The Seymour Agency. At the bottom corners: DIANA TING DELOSH stamp and © Diana Ting Delosh

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I had a big imagination as a kid and nothing much has changed! Open to fun projects in picture books, trade, and education. www.debjohnson.com CHALLENGE - Create the next scene - what do you think happens next? Comment below!

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 03/06/2026

TOPIC: It's time for our #kidlitchat quarterly check-in . . . again! Has it been three months already? Yes, it has! Time to share what's been going on in your creative life, and what's coming up. As always, even the tiniest of baby steps deserve celebrating!

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I've been participating in the #JuneCharacterADay challenge by @joshcleland.bsky.social on IG and it's so fun. Helps me keep my sketches loose and quick and the prompts are great! #artchallenge #kidlitart #kidlit

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Happy Friday! I have had the best time getting to know the characters for a new book project. I can't share much, but this sneaky peek is one of my favorites from my character sheet. #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooks #Illustration #characters #sketches #sneakypeak

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I have heard it said that rainy days invite us to get cozy, slow down and knit. And, while that can be true, it's not entirely accurate. Sunny days also invite us to get cozy, slow down and knit! #Illustration #knitting #yarn #cats #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooks #fiberart

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A grumpy, warty toad on a rainy gray day? Absolutely! Smile at the toadish folk today...there just might be a prince behind the frump! www.debjohnson.com #childrensbooks #picturebooks #Illustration #characterdesign #publishing #sketchbook

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #Kidlitartpostcard Day! Hi! I'm Deb & I illustrate & write books for children! I love bringing stories to life with expressive, endearing characters. I am open to PBs, BBs, CBs & Activity Books. www.debjohnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbookillustration #Illustrator

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

May your day be filled with more UP than down! If you need a little more whimsy in your day, visit my website with the NEW WEB ADDRESS - www.debjohnson.com (I dropped that pesky hyphen!) #childrensbookillustration #childrensbooks #picturebookartist #picturebooks #Illustrator #kidlitart #kidlit

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · 15/04/2026

TOPIC: How and where do you keep up with the news, reviews, and people in our business? Is your work informed by what you learn - trends, gaps, what’s selling or not - or do you just like to keep current? Or… other? #kidlitchat

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay! I’m a children’s book illustrator & open for new projects in PB, BB, and CBs. 💜 I craft memorable, sweet & relatable characters 💜 AND YAY!! I was FINALLY able to get the web address I have always wanted! www.debjohnson.com #kidlitart #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator

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Deb Johnson Illustration | childrens book illustrator

Children’s book illustrator creating whimsical, heartwarming, faith-inspired artwork for picture books and Christian children’s stories.

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I spaced out and didn't come up with a new illustration for this month's event! ✨💫😄 But I'm available for new work, especially MG covers! I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social See more at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #childrensillustration

A middle-grade girl in a bright yellow-orange spacesuit floats in space, reaching out to greet one of several octopus-like aliens that float in space with her. Nearby is her small spaceship, and gas-giant hangs in the distance.
The text on the card reads "Michael Dashow, illustrator, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber at CMA."

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Paula @paulajbecker.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, & I draw fun & whimsical illustrations & cartoons for kids! Folio: paulajbecker.com IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com #kidlitillustrator #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookillustrator #paulajbecker #paulajbeckerillustrator

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! It’s also World Autism Awareness day. My name is Danamarie and I’m an autistic illustrator & educator who loves empowering kids of all ages. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and you can see more of my work at www.danamariehosler.com

Digital illustration depicting kids and a lantern parade. The background is purple and the lanterns are golden. A turtle in a top hat leads the parade while the kids dance and pose with their lanterns following him.

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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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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy spring #kidlitartpostcard day! . I’m Neha, a #kidlit author and #illustrator from India. . Interested in #picturebooks, #boardbooks , #chapterbooks, and #bookcovers . Rep’d by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

Illustration of a racoon peeping out from a trash can surrounded by beautiful spring flowers fallen over the trash can lid.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author, illustrator, and creator of this event. Did you know stag beetles LOVE rotten fruit? I'm looking for bug and other cute book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. See more work at: www.ginaperry.com

Illustration of a cute stag beetle holding a cherry atop a fruit bowl filled with rotten fruit and a few flies. Art by Gina Perry.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 02/04/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! 😊 I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France. I love painting animals and nature, and I'm looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)! 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

A boy and dog sitting under a tree.
Text reads: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com - Repped by Jennifer Azantian

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more opportunities in picture books, novelty and other kid-related projects. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration

A spring and Easter-themed illustration, depicting a nature scene with a green field and trees. There is an Easter bunny in the right foreground carrying a basket full of painted eggs, in front of a line of spring flowers and foliage. On the left, there is a pond with mum & baby ducklings. There is a cottage in the distance behind the bunny, and the sky is clear blue with several white clouds.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids. 🌟 Available for books + other kids-related projects 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Art of a young warrior girl with one arm touching a blackened land. Magic spread from her arm, making colorful flower grow. Behind her is a large white wolf with red markings. In the far background are black menacing towers spewing smoke into a red sky.

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #Kidlitartpostcard Day! Hi! I'm Deb & I illustrate & write books for children! I love bringing stories to life with expressive, endearing characters. I am open to PBs, BBs, CBs & Activity Books. www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbookillustration #Illustrator

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I received a copy of the cover for a recent activity book I created for Warner Press. Illustrating for children's publishing has wonderful opportunities & I am excited to work on each and every one! www.deb-johnson.com #picturebooks #Illustration #coloringbooks #activitybooks #Illustrator #kidlitart

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Deb Johnson and I illustrate and write books for children! I love bringing stories to life with expressive, endearing characters that spark both imagination and heart. I am open to PB, BB, CB & activity bks! www.deb-johnson.com #kidlit #kiditart #illustrator

Little boy laying down in the grass watching new flowers growing from the ground. He is wearing jeans, red sneakers and a green and orange striped shirt. He has a happy and cheerful expression. There are larger flowers growing in the foreground. The text says: Take your time, little flower. I will stay right here with kind words to help you grow. The art is also to encourage people to remember we are on this life journey together and we go at our own pace. Remember to be kind and share encouraging words.

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Deb and I love bringing stories to visual life with expressive, endearing characters that spark both imagination and heart. I am open to illustrating PBs, BBs, CBs and Activity Bks. www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #Illustrator

Two little girls walking through the snow by an abandoned shed and discarded junk. The african american girl is holding a puppy wrapped in a blanket and the caucasion girl is holding a gray cat wrapped in a blanket. They have rescued both animals from the abandoned shed. The illustration honors people and rescue organizations that are committed to saving unwanted and abandoned animals.

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

brrr! It’s the perfect weather for snowmen to have fun! How are you staying creative this frigid week? #kidlitart #kidlit #snowmen #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

While I can’t be sure what’s in store for this spec art, it certainly reflects all the things about Miss Fern coming our way! Stay safe! #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustrator #Jesus #Shepherd #sheep #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy First #kidlitartpostcard day for 2026! My name is Deb and I illustrate children's books! Over 30 years exp in kids publishing! I love crafting sweet characters & bringing stories to "visual life". Connect here! www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #Illustration #childrensbookillustrator

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Mistletoe Christmas! (I wish to thank 'Maggie the Cat' for her truly distainful expressions as they inspired this year's Christmas Card!) www.deb-johnson.com Matthew 19:26 #christmas #Illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #mouse #snow #mistletoe

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

'Little Drummer Boy' is one of my favorite Christmas songs. "Then He Smiled At Me" from initial sketch to nearly complete. #processvideo #babyjesus #littledrummerboy #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #Illustration #Illustrator #procreate #sketch

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I love trees and love drawing them even more! Bears' journey is just beginning but he seems to know his destination. You'll have to wait for the book to learn more! #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #author #childrensbookillustration #picturebookart

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Hmmm...I wonder where Bear is going? Looks like he has a little pep in his step...what gives you a pep in YOUR step today? Share in the comments! My peppy step today is having a snow day, time for sketching Bears' destination, & coffee! #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookart #childrensbookillustrator

Brown bear in a gold sweater and blue pants walking with a pep in his step. The image is unfinished without a background. The question the artist wants to know is what puts a pep in your step today?

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day for Dec 2025! Merry Christmas! My name is Deb and I illustrate children's books! Over 30 years exp in kids publishing & work with all publishing houses & self- pub authors. I love crafting sweet characters & bringing stories to "visual life". Portfolio: bit.ly/4oyw644

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

It's always fun to draw cute lil' belly buttons! Working hard to wrap up my current book project. What's on your desk today? Drop a note below and keep the conversation going! #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookartist #childrensbooks #iIlustrator #bellybutton

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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

IT'S FINALLY HERE! "Winter" by Barbara L. Smith, aka my mom! Its our first collaboration and we are so excited to share it with all of you! WINTER makes a great holiday gift! Available on Amazon! bit.ly/4ooGQ5X #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #booklaunch #illustration

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