iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Hearing it out loud gets us out of our own head. It helps to hog tie and gag our inner critic! Your work never ceases to amaze me...keep doing that awesome thing that only you can do! xoxo

110

Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I feel all the fall feels with this! Lovely!

110

Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thanks, Lauren! I've had too many cups today, for sure!

000

Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you! I appreciate the wonderful compliment!

000

Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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

57410

Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's an honor to be part of this weeks post! Thank you!!

012

Reposted by Deb Johnson

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.

kidlit411.com

The Weekly 411 (9/11/26)

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

1127

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

2629

Reposted by Deb Johnson

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.

415125

Reposted by Deb Johnson

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

59221

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

Thank you so much!! I need to catch up on all the amazing postcards out there today!

000

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

4727

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

Thank you! It reminds me of misty morning beach walks ❤️

000

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

1597

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

090

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

050

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

051

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

haha...my concern is what the ketchup actually went on...hmmm

110

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

1101

Reposted by Deb Johnson

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

1213

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

041

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

051

Reposted by Deb Johnson

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

69424

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!

2449

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

It’s one of the things I look forward to in the new year. It’s such a cozy exercise! #kidlitchat

110

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

I don’t know the answer to that but it’s worth exploring! #kidlitchat

020

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

I'm sure you have already thought of this...but have you ever considered publishing a cookbook of your kid lit confections? #kidlitchat

160

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

I love going through my old StoryStorm ideas. I keep adding to my notebook when and idea strikes :D Sometimes I get a good idea for an illustration from my story notes. #kidlitchat

170

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

In my creative life I am experimenting when I can in between the book projects. I am taking little baby steps towards something...I just don't know what the "something" is just yet! #kidlitchat

070

Reposted by Deb Johnson

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!

15133

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

041

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

1131

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

1182

Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This is such a great reminder...get messy! I have alot of digital work for the next few months so I bought air-dry clay to experiment with.

120