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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 18h

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! ✨ Hi, I’m Mayumi, a #kidlit illustrator who loves creating playful worlds for children. I’m open to new projects, especially picture books, board books, and book covers! 🌐 mayumi-sasage.com Rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social www.essiewhiteliterary.com/about

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Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October & #KidLitArtPostcard day! Halloween on a weekday meant one of my favorite things... the school costume parade! 🎃 More of my work here: emilyasarodoodles.com Represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlitart #illlustration #halloweenart #picturebookart

Watercolor and ink illustration of a group of elementary school kiddos lined up for the Halloween costume parade. They are in various costumes: a witch, an octopus, a ladybug, a shark, a batwing sandwich, a pizza slice, a cheese grater, a bunch of grapes, a bee and a vampire (eating candy corn.)

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard day with a little Halloween night scene 🎃🦇 I’m a children’s book author-illustrator rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social. I’d love to connect about picture books, early readers, and other #kidlit work. See more work at drawnbyfay.com

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart 🌐 mayumi-sasage.com Rep'd by wonderful agent @essiewhite.bsky.social www.essiewhiteliterary.com/about

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Oh how I've been negligent on posting here lately. Going to take some time today to show some love here for fellow illustrators and follow some accounts. Aaaaaannnnd Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day to all who celebrate :) #kidlitart #childrensbooks #kidlitartist #picturebooks #librarians

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy kidlitart postcard day! I’m Sarah, a British illustrator/ author based in BC. I love to draw wildlife, nature and magical things . I’m really interested in rewilding. I’d love to work on more PB, chapter books and MG . I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

A pencil drawing of wildcat kittens coming out of a snowy den

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Annely So @annely-so.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Here we are again… #kidlitartpostcard day! Have a swinging day! annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This job often opens doors, not just to places but to people as well. I've met people from all over, providing me the opportunity to see the world from multiple perspectives. Excited to now work with Merve Dilek Efe whose already shared the world with me www.essiewhiteliterary.com/merve-dilek-...

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ! I’m Sarah . I’m inspired by nature , wildlife and magical things . I’ve illustrated 9 books to date and would love to illustrate more . Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #illustration

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy August #KidLitArtPostcard ! Squeezing every last bit out of summer☀️ I'm an author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social and would love to collaborate on children's books, comics, early readers, and other #kidlit projects. See more work at drawnbyfay.com

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Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We wait and wait and wait...UNTIL... Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! This is a spread from a dummy I am working on. What do you think they are trying to catch a glimpse of? Portfolio: emilyasarodoodles.com Repped by: @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlitart #picturebooks

Close up illustration of a little boy wearing a blue hat and a pink shirt and his grey scottie dog in front of some green foliage looking like they just heard something BIG. The illustration is in pen and ink and marker.

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ! I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC,Canada . I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things. I’d love to work on more picture books,chapter books and MG books. Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #unicorn

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Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Toot, sploot, treat, nap, repeat! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day from this little pug! I'm an author/illustrator who enjoys doodling silly, playfully mischievous pups among other things :) Rep: @essiewhite.bsky.social Portfolio: emilyasarodoodles.com #dogillustration #pugs #kidlitart #picturebooks

Illustrated pen and ink and marker character sheet of a yellowish/tan pug doing various poses : tooting/splooting/begging/downward dog/napping.

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Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Happy 5yrs #KidLitArtPostcard! Thank you @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating this #kidlit space and connecting me to my lovely agent! As kids, my sister and I followed horseshoe crab trails through the sand dunes in Cape May💜 Rep'd by: @essiewhite.bsky.social emilyasarodoodles.com #kidlitart

Watercolor pen and ink illustration of two little girls, one red- headed in a polka dot swim suit and one brunette in a striped pink and yellow suit , following a swirly path through the sand dunes to find a horseshoe crab at the beach. Illustrator name, website and representation is listed at the bottom of the page.

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Annely So @annely-so.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Late in the day, but can’t miss #kidlitartpostcard drawing of #measachild :) always ready to play outside! #Canadawestillustrators #scbwiillustrator #childhoodillustration #playoutside rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5 years #kidlitartpostcard day! Going along with the theme of me as a kid, I loved reading Calvin and Hobbes and Garfield comics while my brother read the superhero comics. 🎨 Portfolio drawnbyfay.com 💼 Rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Sarah , author / illustrator from the uk, rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social I’m inspired by nature , wildlife and magical things . www.sarahlovellart.co.uk

Illustration of two kids in the water . One is doing a handstand so you can only see their feet, the other is watching

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The best part of writing and illustrating a picture book is sharing it with the audience! I had so much fun presenting it to the kids who came from neighbouring school to the Parkdale Library, Toronto. My Meena doll came too! . . . #kidlit #kidart #kidlitartpostcardday

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the kiddos at the #MunsonFreeLibrary for an @oldsturbridge.bsky.social reading of ONE GIRL'S VOICE: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land #AstraBooks #RebeccaGibbon #CarolynYoder

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Annely So @annely-so.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard community! Love the #measachild theme! annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Learning to skateboard for #KidLitArtPostcard day 🛹 I’m an author/illustrator who loves drawing from everyday life. Looking to work on new #kidlit projects. I’m represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social To see more of my work visit drawnbyfay.com

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Late upload, but this illustration (part of a personal project) was also created for OUR PLANET WEEK #opw26forests . . . #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #picturebook #illustration

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy #portfolioday ! I’m Sarah , a British illustrator living in BC , Canada . I’m inspired by nature , wildlife and magical things . I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books . #illustration #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay! I’m Fay, a #kidlit illustrator & author who loves drawing the whimsical worlds of kids and animals. Open for projects in #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, kids comics, and kids editorial. I’m rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social See more of my work at drawnbyfay.com

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A little late for April’s #KidLitArtPostcard day, but I couldn’t resist sharing these squeaky skaters 🐭 I’m an author/illustrator open to #kidlit projects. See more at drawnbyfay.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Two cute mice decorating their skateboard and skate helmet with stickers.

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Annely So @annely-so.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

2 sailors 2 boats 1 fine day Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! www.annelyso.com rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ! I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the uk, living in BC , Canada . I’m inspired by nature , wildlife and magical things. Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration

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Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello and happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social and would love to collaborate on picture books, early readers, and other #kidlit opportunities. Thank you 💜 Portfolio: emilyasarodoodles.com

Promotional postcard illustration of a dad helping two toddlers in colorful clothes and sun hats water the plants with a big watering can.

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I am so excited to be going to the #bolognachildrensbookfair this year! It’s my first time so I am a bit nervous as well. Wishing those who are going to best of luck!

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Jennifer Walker @jenwalkerauthor.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Check it out! So grateful to have been awarded this scholarship in honour of such an inspirational #kidlit author, @kateywrites.bsky.social @boydsmills.bsky.social is truly a magical place and I can’t wait to go back this summer!

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

25% off Pre-Orders at Barnes & Noble: 3/24-326 It's the purr-fect time to pre-order THE NEW CAT by me and @cpark.bsky.social from @carolhinz.bsky.social and @lernerbooks.bsky.social! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-new-ca...

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Aliya’s Secret is a wonderful book to share with those who celebrate Ramadan and those who want to learn about it. It gently explores feelings, family and community, a perfect book to share with your little one during this special month.

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌼 Celebrating spring with this #illustration. I’m an author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social and would love to collaborate on picturebooks, earlyreaders, and other #kidlit projects. Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary. . . . ⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️ . . #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #kidlitpostcardday kidlitartist

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thank you to @fuse8.bsky.social for this fab cover reveal and interview about THE NEW CAT by @grubreport.bsky.social and @cpark.bsky.social!!

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common quails @commonquails.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I’ve got something in common with quails

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Loving the kudos that ONE GIRL'S VOICE is receiving and thrilled to see this perfect book for elementary students sit next to books by @bandersonwriter.bsky.social & so many others on the list of 2026 NCSS Social Studies Notable Trade Books #teachers #socialstudies #librarians

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Sometimes we're blessed to work on the most amazing projects with the most amazing people. Congratulations to Marìa J. Guarda, who continues to positively impact everyone who reads her #PB PALOMA FLIES AWAY now an Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor winner www.ejkf.org/2026-ejk-awa... #KidLitMegaFeed

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Sara Andrea Fajardo “Ezra Jack Keats has long been my literary hero and inspiration. His vision has paved the way for all children to be seen in the pages of a book, a mission that resonates deeply in...

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

So happy to see PALOMA FLIES AWAY by María J Guarda on this incredible and noteworthy #PB list @usbby.bsky.social All important stories making a difference in young reader's lives. www.slj.com/story/usbby-... #kidlit

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

‼️ It's #PubDay for our February releases 🎉 ‼️ SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by Farida Zaman Available at wherever books are found!

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Repost: @owlkidspublishing SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING: CELEBRATIONS FROM A BANGLADESHI MARRIAGE by fzamanart is « An immersive window into Bengali wedding traditions » (Kirkus Reviews) and « An occasion to thrill ... Enlivened by festive illustrations in vibrant spreads

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be illustrating Blooming Behind Barbed Wire, a picture book written by Traci Huahn @tracihuahn.bsky.social I’m honored to help bring her beautiful story to life!✨ And lots of thanks to my wonderful agent, Essie! 💕 @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

This #PB, although written about a time long past, feels very relevant today. And gives me hope. Resilience is often exemplified through art. BLOOMING BEHIND BARBED WIRE is beautifully written by @tracihuahn.bsky.social and illustrated by @mayumisasage.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit

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