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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy belated #kidlitpostcard day! I’m Arpita Choudhury and I’m a picture book illustrator looking for funny & weird stories to illustrate and an agent help me make it happen. My September postcard on the left and my silent muse on the right.

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

My portrait of my senior cat, Dug, in the style of a portrait in the permanent collection of the Frick Museum in Pittsburgh. Dug is a handsome boy. #sketchbook #petportrait #catportrait #fernspikeart #catsofbluesky

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Western PA SCBWI is hosting a Summer Critique. $65 for a critique. Apply by July 6th here: www.scbwi.org/events/summe... #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #childrensbooks #scbwiwriters #scbwiillustrators

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N. K. Jemisin @nkjemisin.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Boosting.

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Hope you had a great long weekend! Time to get back at it! Last week, HR 2616 grabbed some book banning language from HR 7661 & passed the House. What is HR 2616? Don't feel bad if this is the first you've heard of it because Republicans moved fast on it. Here's the deal...

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

My favorite spreads from “Who Loves Blueberries?” Written by Rebecca Rule. Published by IslandPort Press. Illustrated by yours truly. Release date 6/30/26. QR code to preorder at the end. #kidlitcommunity #kidlit #scbwi #islandportpress #fernspikeart #rebeccarule #kidsbooks #picturebooks

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Nosy Crow Inc. @nosycrowus.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We stand alongside over 100 grassroots and national advocacy organizations, publishers, booksellers, parent groups, and professional associations in opposition to H.R. 7661. Use the EveryLibrary action center to urge your representative to vote NO, or better, yet, to not take it up for a vote

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday! My name is Arpita Choudhury & I’m an illustrator seeking representation so I can illustrate (someday write) quirky books for kids. I illustrated my 1st PB last year “Who Loves Blueberries?” Written by Rebecca Rule & published by IslandPort Press. Release date: 6/30/26 🥳

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Sara Olmos - Teconlene @teconlene.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! My name is Sara, I'm a Spanish illustrator seeking representation. This month's postcard comes with this beautiful stamp ready to sail the seas! You can find some of my work on my website: www.saraolmos.com

Una ilustración como si fuera un sello en la que se ve a una joven surcando los mares en un pequeño barco junto a un ratoncito que mira por un catalejo desde el palo mayor. Colores verde azulados y amarillos. Ilustración en estilo tradicional hecha con acrílicos y lápices de colores por Sara Olmos.

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Just received advance copies of my 1st picture book, “Who Loves Blueberries?” written by Rebecca Real, illustrated by yours truly, & published by IslandPort Press! Release date is June 30th but you can preorder: www.islandportpress.com/product-page... #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #scbwi #fernspikeart

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Pat Lewis @patnlewis.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Also #7 on the New York Times Bestseller List for comics!

A screenshot of Agents of SUIT: Sew Much Trouble appearing at #7 on the NYT Bestseller List for comics!

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Who Loves Blueberries is coming out June 30th! You can preorder here or from your local bookstore www.islandportpress.com/product-page... #picturebook #islandportpress #fernspikeart #scbwi #kidlit #childrensbook

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 05/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I have wool (and cats) on the brain just now! See more of my work here: 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com I'm repped by the fantastic @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

Kidlitart postcard illustration of a giant ball of wool with several cats climbing on it and tangled up in it.

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It’s #kidlitpostcardday! Hello! I’m Arpita Choudhury and I’m a freelance illustrator looking for representation so I can illustrate jump roping pasta for kid’s books! #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Want to join your library board but don't know how to get started? The For the People Library put together this searchable database of library systems that may have openings!

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For The People

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Coming to a bookstore near you this summer! Published by Islandport Press, written by Rebecca Rule, and illustrated by yours truly. 😎 #childrensbooks #kidlit #scbwi #picturebooks #kidlitcommunity

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Alex Morss 🦇🏴‍☠️ @alexmorss.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Some nice reviews of our best selling fun science book, Funny Bums Freaky Beaks. It’s popular mainly with 4-9 year olds. Younger kids enjoy the art & humour, older kids like the humour & trivia. It’s available here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/funn...

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Beshear: Let me be clear. The president has both the funding and the authority to fund snap during a shutdown. In fact, every other president in every other shutdown has done so. People going hungry in this instance is a choice that this president has made.

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each. 💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency

Royal blue promotional graphic titled “Emergency Grants Open”. Beneath the title text is a row of three illustrations depicting boxes of food donations. At the bottom of the graphic are three rows of text with a bright gold background that contain the following message: “Diverse writers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators financially impacted by loss of SNAP benefits or access to food, apply for a grant today!

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

It’s that time of year again. Teachers, THANK YOU for what you do. If you need help stocking your room this year, please drop a link to your Classroom Wishlists in the comments! I’ll get as much as I can, and there are always some great members of the community who chip in too!

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Book Announcement! “Who Loves Blueberries?” coming out in spring of 2026 with Islandport Press. Such a joy to illustrate this sweet story 🫐 #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitcommunity #kidsbooks #bookillustration #fernspikeart #islandportpress #scbwi #wpascbwi #picturebooks

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💖 I’m an author / illustrator and I love hugs. This is a close up of my upcoming book NUNU AND THE SEA, pub date 10/14/2025! 🌊 I am rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Portfolio: isabellakung.com ✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Asian girl with red glasses surrounded by life-sized origami animals (fox, penguin, rabbit, crane, frog, squirrel, dragonfly) on paper textured land by the sea.

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

👋🏼 Hello art directors and editors. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Did you know I like to draw chickens? And quilts too? 😁 Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigal.com to see what else I like drawing, and writing about too! I’m rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social #kidlit

Whimsical children’s book illustration showing a parade of chickens marching down a city street. The chicken in front carries a long flag made of red white and blue while squares, arranged in various configurations of Stars and Stripes. She is pulling a wagon with three chicks in it. Behind the chicks marches a hen wearing boots and carrying a drum, which she is beating as she marches. Behind her comes a duck, looking grouchy and pulling a cannon, on top of which stands a rooster, who looks very pompous as he blows into a golden horn.

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator who would love to work with you on your next projects. Available for picture books, board books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects 👋 ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 🖥️ claryillustration.com

An illustration shows four young girls playing a board game during a sleepover. Three girls are enjoying themselves, while one girl looks upset about losing the game.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

All aboard! It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day, and these good boys and girls are off to school! When I was a kid, dogs would sometimes crash recess, causing chaos. Maybe today’s lesson is ‘How to Cause the Best Kind of Mayhem’! What’s on their school schedule? 🐕✨

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 03/04/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! For once I remembered early and made something especially for it (& de-rusted my inking muscles a bit) 😊 I'm Victoria, illustrator working in gouache/ink and analog media. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)! 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com

Ink drawing by Victoria Maderna depicting a girl climbing on an old tree branch and offering a treat to a cat.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart #art

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books! martinstanev.com Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com #kidlitart #childrensbook

An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Every day on the internet makes it abundantly clear that some people have never had a single person turn around and say to them, ‘Cite your sources’ because, and I say this with every ounce of love I can muster as a teacher: while you are entitled to your opinion, that does not make it fact.

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Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · 21/03/2025

In film: Josephine Lee writes that these librarians are risking their safety and livelihood to speak up for First Amendment rights, intellectual freedom, and, most of all, for the students who tell them “books have saved them.”

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These Librarians Won’t Let America’s Fever Hit Fahrenheit 451

A new documentary shows us our local guardians of intellectual freedom in battle.

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Many authors, myself included, were shocked and angered to discover that our work has been pirated for AI training purposes. If you haven’t checked out the following info from the Authors Guild, it’s not too late to take action. authorsguild.org/news/meta-li... #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Meta's Massive AI Training Book Heist: What Authors Need to Know - The Authors Guild

Today, The Atlantic published a search tool that allows authors to check if their works are in LibGen, an illegal pirate site AI companies copied for their AI systems. This is a similar tool to the on...

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Libraries, librarians, and books changed my life. Reading is essential! Libraries librarians museums STRENGTHEN America. Call your congresspeople. 202.224.3121 Tell them why reading books librarians and libraries are a critical part of a country poised for success. #kidlit

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen. Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it. Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Show Up For Our Libraries! By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration's Executive Order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

“A unique, joyful celebration of bellies, bodies, and beauty” Everybelly @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social receives a #StarredReview from #Kirkus Booth 235 #Montessori www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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EVERYBELLY | Kirkus Reviews

Take a dip in a pool where everyone is welcome.

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Comic Sands @comicsandsnews.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Middle school teacher Sarah Inama spoke to KTVB after she was ordered by school officials to remove her inclusive signs because they're considered "personal opinion."

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Idaho Teacher Speaks Out After She's Forced To Remove 'Everyone Is Welcome Here' Signs From Classroom

This is what it's come to?

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Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hello and happy #kidlitartpostcardday to all! My name is Arpita Choudhury and I’m an illustrator looking for an agent and opportunities to create books that nurture the love of reading in kids 📖 #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity #SCBWI #kidsbooks #picturebooks #kidsreading

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Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy World Book Day and #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Lenny Wen, author/illustrator. My web: www.lennywen.com

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

March is finally here, and it’s time for #KidLitArtPostcard Day🤗 I’m a #kidlit #illustrator who would love to work with you on the next project! I’m available for PBs, BBs, editorials, and kidlit-art-related projects! ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary Agency. 🖥️ claryillustration.com

It’s an illustration that captures a sweet moment of a little girl waking up from her nap next to a gentle, fuzzy bear and her baby brother.

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Ok that made me laugh

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