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Tatjana Mai-Wyss @tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hello October, it's #kidlitartpostcard day - again! (can you believe it?)

past colored, comics style illustrator self promotional postcard sowing a mermaid and her sea creature friends under water

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Karla Adams @karlaadamsillu.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

⋆⊱༻ Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! (and #peachtober) ༺⊰⋆ I'm Karla, a mexican illustrator looking for kidlit opportunities :•) 💻 More of my work at: karlaadamsillu.com 📖 Rep by @soyadriana.bsky.social Happy october! 👩‍🎨🐿️ #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlitillustration

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Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! ⭐ Today is my birthday! :) I'm Polina, and I love illustrating imaginative stories full of magic, adventure, and friendship! I would love to work on more stories about dragons showing up in the most unexpected places! ✨www.gortmanillustration.com ✨seeking representation

Four kids larping as a princess with a tiara and a satchel, an adventurer with a quaterstaff, a wizard with a pointy blue hat, and a fighter girl with a wodden sword are listening attentively for something at the fence. Behind the fence there's a green dragon looking at the kids from above. The dragons has a benevolent expression on its face. The kids are unaware of the dragon.

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Frog and Toad ate many cookies, one after another. “You know, Toad,” said Frog, with his mouth full, “I think we should stop eating. We will soon be sick.” “You are right,” said Toad. “Let us eat one last cookie, and then we will stop.”

Frog and Toad stuff their faces with cookies, one after another.

From "Cookies"
In *Frog and Toad Together*

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Fortunately, my twins have their own ways of self-soothing. Unfortunately, one twin likes to scream before she sleeps and wakes the other one up 🫩

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Lilistrations 🍉 @lilistrations.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! A little Paddington Bear fanart for this months postcard. I am a Mexican-American author and illustrator. I am available for picture book and board book projects. Please reach out to my agent @sophiesheumaker for project inquiries. Lilistrations.com

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I can’t believe it’s almost Fall #kidlitartpostcard 🌞 I’m available for picture book, board book, or chapter book projects 🌞 I’d love to work with you! www.christinealmeda.com This is a drawing I did for my daughter’s birthday, done with graphite and Procreate!

Girl, surrounded by dandelions and grass, draws on ground with chalk and her drawings are mirrored in the clouds, like a dream

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Rachelle Allan @rachelleallan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Rachelle Allan, an author-illustrator who loves bringing lovably imperfect characters to life. I’m currently working on a book dummy featuring an adorable little girl and an enormous ogre. See more of my work at rachelleallan.com

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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🌳📮 I’m Amanda — an author/illustrator currently on the lookout for kid lit illustration opportunities, especially picture book/board book projects that feature big trees, kids with big personalities, or dogs (of any size)! Portfolio: www.amandadressel.com

Colored pencil and pan pastel traditional media illustration of a young girl and small white and tan dog in front of a large tree. The girl, whose long blonde hair is in two braids, is marking her height with chalk on the tree trunk, and the dog is standing on their back legs to be measured, too. The girl is smiling with her eyes closed and has both hands raised above her head, which lifts her striped shirt slightly and exposes her belly button. The dog smiles, too. Long green grass surrounds the tree, and tiny green leaves fill the tree’s branches. A few tree trunks are visible in the background. Handwritten text at the bottom of the illustration reads: Amanda Dressel, Author & Illustrator.

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Amanda Morrow @amandamorrowart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! I'm Amanda, I love illustrating character driven stories with a lot of heart! I'm available for new projects this last quarter of the year! Reach out to my agent Emily Fernandez at the Bright Agency for any inquires! #kidlitart #illustration #picturebook

Illustration of a little girl skateboarding

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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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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This past year has been a whirlwind, but faaaar better than last year. Hope to share more here as my postpartum mind slowly recovers 😅

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day & see you next season, Ice cream shop🍦🍨 Hi ADs, Editors, and Designers 👋 I’m Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S. I’m open for PBs, BBs, editorials, and any projects related to children’s art. ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

It's a busy ice cream shop where animals love to hang out on sunny days. A bear and a pig are serving ice cream to a fox mother and her baby, while a little badger with a tiny backpack checks out at the register with a sheep clerk. Nearby, a grandpa monkey is enjoying his ice cream when he notices his grandkids trying to sneak a taste. Outside, a rabbit and a little dog are peering through the window, wishing they could have a scoop of their own.

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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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Toshi(ki) Nakamura | 中村俊貴 @artoftoshi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Toshi and currently seeking for new projects! Interested in #picturebook, #boardbook, #chapterbook! Portfolio: artoftoshi.com/illustration Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House Thank you😊 🎨 one of my favorite spreads from Wanderers(out on Oct 6th)

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 03/09/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France, fond of painting nature, animals, folk tales and magic! Available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & more - ask me!). victoriamaderna.com | hi@victoriamaderna.com Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

Painting of a squirrel sitting on a branch up a tree looking at the moonlit sky over a forest.
Text reads: Victoria Maderna - victoriamaderna.com - hi@victoriamaderna.com - Represented by Jennifer Azantian

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard Day back to beginnings! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Here I am, a little boy lost in a big drawing. Some things never change. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com

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Kristen Chow @kristenchowart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5 years to #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristen, a #kidlit illustrator open to work on picture book, chapter book, and graphic novel projects :) Rep’d by @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social Portfolio: www.kristenchowart.com

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Olivia When @oliviawhen.com · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th birthday to #KidLitArtPostcard!! 🎉 Here's me as a kid, stealing neopoints and playing flash games. Hire me for your next project, I'm great at computers!

Ink painting of me as a kid, sitting at a big wood desk, on a dining chair, in front of a big grey monitor and speaker, with the tower on the ground. My feet don't reach the ground, and I have to lean over the desk to hold the mouse. I'm playing neopets, probably somewhat unethically. I have long barely kempt brown hair, and am missing some teeth.

Text:
Olivia When
oliviawhen.com - emails@oliviawhen.com
Rep'd by Bailey Tamayo

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Christine, an illustrator available for picture, board & chapter book projects ☀️ Celebrating 5 years of kidlitartpostcard with @ginaperry.bsky.social prompt “you, as a kid” - We used to wear beach towels and pretend our shadows were superheroes 🏖️ #illustration

Three kids at the beach wearing and posing with towels to make their shadows look like superheroes

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TeTed / Illustrator @teted.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!✨ Hi! I’m Te Ted! I am an illustrator represented by Aliza R. Hoover at @thecatagency.bsky.social . I did both digital art and mixed media with paper cutting. I am currently looking for new projects!✨✨ Portfolio: www.shangtechen.com

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Emily Calimlim @limlimillus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard My name is Emily Calimlim and I illustrate picture book for children with a special interest in #nonfiction. Looking for work and currently seeking representation! limlimillustration.com

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Erica Lee 🧸 @ericalee.cc · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th Anniversary of #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Erica! And here’s a memory of myself receiving a jade pendant of a monkey (my Chinese zodiac animal) for safeguarding and luck. Check out more of my work! ericalee.cc #kidlitart #illustration #aapi #aapiheritage

Illustration of myself as a child wearing red in the afternoon sun, an over the shoulder shot, with my mom in the foreground showing me a jade pendant with a monkey carved into it as I look down on it while it’s hung from my neck

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Mazie @sillyartcollector.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Mazie, a Canadian illustrator and cartoonist. I’m interested in working on books that feel silly but have a lot of heart, preferably early readers, chapter books, and middle grade comics. I’m seeking representation as an illustrator. MazieLovie.carrd.co

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Tatjana Mai-Wyss @tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello and happy 5 year birthday to #kidlitartpostcard ! June is my birthday month too, so I will be celebrating with cake. (all month)

black and white line drawing of a small girl smelling a giant weedy flower

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Arielle 🌟 @yelliedraws.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5 years to #KidLitArtPostcard! Joining this month's "You, as a kid" theme! I'm Arielle, a Filipino illustrator with a love for nostalgia and whimsy! Interested in PBs, MG, and cover projects! ✏️ 🌱 www.yelliedraws.com 💌 Rep'd by Adria Goetz of KT Literary #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

illustration of a young asian girl sitting cross legged on the floor and drawing. sunlight is streaming in through a window. behind here is a cloud of make-believe characters from her imagination. art by charlene chua.

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Jim @jimw14.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

"Meditation", Je Shen, Chinese Artist, 2026

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Natasa Ilincic @natasailincic.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I keep seeing authors getting duped by AI users pretending to be artists (and then sadly realising it when everyone calls their book AI slop). These grifters are everywhere and I don't have a solution, but I have a few pointers:

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Sarah Darer Littman @sarahdarerlittman.com · 25/01/2026

Feel helpless? Want to do something to help the brave folks in Minnesota? If you're a writer, teacher, book club, there are great items to bid on here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

32auctions.com

Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Harkalé Linaï @harkale-linai.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I've already reposted Nala's portfolio guide in every single art discord I'm part of at this point, but since they also shared it here: it's great! Read it! A lot of professional artists (and all aspiring artists who want to do this as a job) can benefit from it!

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Mad Sparrow @madsparrow.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Had a phone call with my mom today. #iceoutmpls #iceoutminneapolis #iceoutcomics

Mad stands talking on her phone “I live in the Minneapolis area, my parents live in Iowa and I give my mom a call once a week when I can.” “Hi mom” “what’s wrong” “there’s a rip in my bedsheet”

A picture of a huge rip in a bed sheet text reads “I’m so tired. A man who works at my school was kidnapped on his way home from work. Whenever I go out I see more cars abandoned in the road I’ve been seeing so many suvs without license plates”

Madi looks out her window at an suv with dark windows across the street the text reads “they’re shooting people, using gasses that cause cancer on civilians, they’re raping detainees. They’re causing car accidents and kidnapping their victims. And we have whistles.”

Madi rips the sheet further “I havnt even scratched the surface on how bad it is, on how bad I worry it will be. And this stupid sheet is ripped. And it’s the only problem I have that I can solve today.”

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay 👋 I’m Christine, a Filipino-American freelance illustrator with a passion for children’s books! I’d love to collab and add warmth, color, and story to your project. #illustration 🎨 www.christinealmeda.com 💌 christine.almeda (at) hotmail.com

Girl and animals marching down forest path

Girl sitting in room in front of Zoom meeting on the computer

Family gathering in the Philippines, from book “Box of Dreams”

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Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire @asmeesh.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Plein air gouache paintings I did while at a cabin yesterday.

gouache painting of a winter forest scene, bare trees, long blue shadows, and stones make up the composition.

gouache painting of a stone and small pine tree. Snow and tree trunks in the background. Blue shadows, white snow, and purple rocks.

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sarah margaret @sarahmargs.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Just discovered the subreddit r/accidentalrockwell and it is delightful

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Love the neighbors setting off fireworks and riding loud motor bikes when my babies and I are trying to sleep 🫠 Aiming for even an ounce of that lack of shame

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

In 2026, be prepared to fight me! I’m pro-vaccine, pro-gun control and anti-gen AI. I’ve always been living like that, but I am enraged now!!! 😤

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Not loving this AI “Christmas-ify my photo” trend I’m seeing on Facebook 🤮 Calling it “Norman Rockwell”?! Gross. He would hate it. Not even composed well. Letting it change your kid’s face?! Absurd.

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

My #artvsartist2025 🌟 Honestly this was a tough freelance year, but I did take on a lot of new things! Online speaking opportunities, a book festival, website revamp, and more! I go into more detail about this year on my blog ✏️ Thank you for being here and Happy New Year 🫶

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Cancelled my Adobe subscription! Going into 2026 with Affinity studio (it’s free and has the features I need)! Goodbye predatory subscription model!! ✌️✌️

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JesteniaS @citrusfoam.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Yellow Winter Birds🌻❄️

Illustration of morning dove, yellow rumped warbler, and cedar waxwing wearing orange and red ribbons

Illustration of morning dove wearing a orange ribbon

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

I think freelancing this year broke my brain. I’ve wanted to give up multiple times, art just hasn’t been fun lately 😞

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Etherington Brothers @etheringtonbros.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Our feature tutorial/artist today is this CLASSIC piece by Jack Hamm on how SLEEVE FOLDS SHOW as the arm is RAISED or PULLED BACK. An excellent reference sheet to have at hand forever! #illustration #comicart #anime #manga #gamedev #illustrationart #fashiondesign #fashiondesigner

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Filipino Santa, Nanay Claus, and their Carabao for the Pasko Sa Baryo event in LA last month! So cool to know attendees could see these in-person! #illustration

Pasko Sa Baryo event entrance with character cutouts

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