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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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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an author-illustrator represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary. I am interested in picture book projects. #greenrainart2026 #kidlitart #kidlitartist

Illustrated postcard by Anya Kopotilova: an elderly couple rowing a boat watching two white geese in the water. Fall trees in the background.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

ICYMI, the June 4th #KidLitArtPostcard event marks the 5th anniversary. I'm suggesting a theme for our illustrations: You, as a kid. Learn more about the event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit (We still have a May 7th event too!)

Promotion image by Gina Perry. Text reads: 5 years of KidLitArtPostcard, June 4th. Theme: You, as a Kid! Illustration in the center shows a child running with a mailbag, holding and losing postcards in bright colors. The kid is wearing a striped party hat.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🌱 TINY WORLDS written and illustrated by Brittany Cicchese has received not one but TWO starred reviews! ⭐ Read the Foreword review here and the School Library Journal review here. In bookstores everywhere tomorrow! @cicchese-art.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

Foreward starred review for TINY WORLDS by Brittany Cicchese: "A tender tale about seeing the world differently and loving one another all the same, this picture book is a hug put to paper. A boy visits his grandmother in her small house that holds an even smaller world: the miniature Tiny Town the boy glued, taped, and painted together with cardboard and found objects. Grandma tries to draw him into the bigger world, but the boy seeks out a tiny world everywhere he goes—and Grandma learns to appreciate them, too."

School Library Journal starred review for TINY WORLDS by Brittany Cicchese: "In this embracing work, a young boy goes to stay with his grandmother for a while. His favorite thing to do is create tiny towns, useing natural materials and items from around the house to crafts roads, houses, parks, and businesses. The boy’s tiny towns then become settings for adventures he imagines. His grandmother encourages him to play with other kids, or big animals, but he persists in finding quiet corners to create his own spaces. On a trip to the beach, he shows his grandmother tide pools and suggests that slowing down and noticing small things is valuable too. The artwork has an organic feel, with a leafy green, gold, and brown palette. The pictures are detailed and the youngest readers will enjoy identifying the many elements in the tiny towns. Older readers will have questions about the boy, such as why he is staying with his grandmother and for how long and why he does not want to play with other kids—questions which could lead to interesting inferential conversations. The story could also be an excellent mentor text for building community and exploring architecture, or in a more whimsical venue, fairy houses. VERDICT: This warm and accepting picture book is an excellent addition to any library."

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an illustrator and author, I am especially interested in picture book projects. I am represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary #kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #greenrainart

Illustration of a witch picking mushrooms

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Spontaneous visit to Fall Festival= lots of sketching. Not pretty drawings, but so fun! #kidlitart #kidlitsketchbook #sketchhook #livedrawing #greenrainart

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Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Hey #kidlitartpostcard! 🍁I’m interested in picture books, early reader books 🍁I’m repped by Lynnette Novak at @seymouragency.bsky.social 🍁View more of my work here www.gortmanillustration.com

Illustration from How To Start a Food-Free Fun Club by Emily Duty (2023)

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Anya, illustrator and author of picture books. Represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary #kidlitart #kidlitartist #choldrensbooksillustrator #greenrainart

Kidlitart postcard image- mom and kids picking mushrooms in an autumn forest

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Finished my #lego Starry Night! It’s so pretty! #afol #vangogh #greenrainart

Photo of Starry Night Lego set assembled

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

🎨 It’s a Draw This In Your Style! Create your own version of this image. I'll pick a favorite on Sept 30th & send the artist a signed and personalized copy of my new book PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY! Rules in the comments ⬇️ #dtiys #drawthisinyourstyle #artchallenge #artprompt #illustration #kidlitart

Draw This in your Style
You could win a signed book!
#birdboy_dtiys

Collage and paint image of a boy wearing a crown, riding on a colorful flying bird

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life: 1. Cat who was a jerk all day but is suddenly sweet right before bedtime 2. Getting home just as the thunderstorm begins 3. Good songs coming up few in a row on shuffle 4. A cup of tea and a sweet homemade treat 5. Comfort re-reads

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Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

My September newsletter comes out next Friday (Sept 19)! If you are a parent, you’ll find cool seasonal printable freebies for the little ones and will be able to access the archive of activities from previous newsletters 🍁🍂🦔 Sign up here mailchi.mp/17492b53084f... #seattle #pnw

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Sharing my book #giveaway since you have one last day to enter! #kidlit #EduSky #Skybrarians

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Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! 🍓I’m interested in quirky fantasy stories for kids 🍓I’m repped by Lynnette Novak at @seymouragency.bsky.social 🍓View more of my work here www.gortmanillustration.com

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Sadee Schilling @sadeeschilling.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy September #kidlitartpostcard day! So begins the season of moody skies & mysteries, initiated here by whispering barn owls. It’s no secret that I seek agent, editor, AD connections & PB, chapter book & MG projects. I’m also pitching a PB dummy with nocturnal animals soon! SadeeSchilling.com

Children’s book illustration by Sadee Schilling in charcoal and graphite depicting two adorable barn owls sharing a secret. One holds up a wing to shield his whispers while the other tucks a pink gift wrapped with orange ribbon behind his back. They perch on a clothesline festively striped in gold against a moody violet sky.

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Anya, I am an illustrator and author from Colorado. I love working in mixed media, and I am interested in Picture Book projects. Represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary #kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustration #greenrainart

Kidlit postcard of a house on chicken legs walking through the forest

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Finally got to work on my Starry Night #lego set. Daughter gave it to me months ago…I am very slow and my hands are clumsy, but I got through bags 1 and 2 today. #greenrainart #afol #legoset

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Oh, hi! #KidLitArtPostcard is next Thursday. Notice how I put Bluesky at the top of my ‘post online’ list? It’s because you all are my favorite.

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

A final illustration for #bksmarypoppins #bksmarypoppins7 “Mary Poppins was in the air now, floating away over the cherry trees and the roofs of the houses, holding tightly to the umbrella with one hand and to the carpet bag with the other.” #kidlitart #kidlitartist #greenrainart #childrensbookart

Kidlit illustration of Mary Poppins flying away

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

PB library haul today, excited about every single one of these! #picturebooks #libraryhaul

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Well, in my rush to finish this challenge, I didn’t read the prompt. So reduced the number of bears and diversified the species 😂 But it was fun to draw and I don’t feel like redoing it. #bksmarypoppyns6 #bksmarypoppins #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #greenrainart #kidlitartist #kidlitsketchbook

Kidlit illustration for Mary Poppins, bears bringing food

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Found kids’ old calico critters, feeling a strong urge to create some kind of a dollhouse situation for them. #greenrainart_dolls #calicocritters

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

PB study today: The Legend of Tiger and Tail-Flower by Lee Gee Eun (tr. Aerin Park), published by Levine Querido. Silly tiger, sweet Tail-Flower, a heartwarming tale of friendship. I really like comic format for picture books! #picturebooks #pbstudy #levinequerido #comics #greenrainart_study

Cover for The Legend of Tiger and Tail-Flower by Lee Gee Eun (tr. Aerin Park), published by Levine Querido.

A spread from The Legend of Tiger and Tail-Flower by Lee Gee Eun (tr. Aerin Park), published by Levine Querido.

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Storybook challenge day 2 #bksmarypoppins2 All the prompts can be found on IG, thanks to Monty Lee and other lovely hosts. I don’t post on IG anymore it will be here and on Cara. #bksmarypoppins #kidlitart #kidlitartist #greenrainart #kidlitiustration #kidlitillustrators

Kidlit illustration for Mary Poppins “The merry-go-round was just slowing down and as they approached it, they lept upon it, Mary Poppins on a black horse and Bert, the Match Man on a grey horse.”

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Storybook challenge day 1. All the prompts can be found on IG, thanks to Monty Lee and other lovely hosts. I don’t post on IG anymore so anything that I do will be here and on Cara. #bksmarypoppins1 #bksmarypoppins #kidlitart #kidlitartist #greenrainart #kidlitiustration #kidlitillustrators

Kidlit illustration for Mary Poppins
“Admiral Boom’s house was built exactly like a ship, it had ship’s funnels instead of chimneys and on the roof was a gilt weathercock shaped like a telescope”

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Storybook Challenge this month is for Mary Poppins. All the prompts can be found on IG, thanks to Monty Lee and other lovely hosts. I don’t post on IG anymore so anything that I do will be here and on Cara. #bksmarypoppins #kidlitart #kidlitartist #greenrainart #kidlitiustration #kidlitillustrators

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an illustrator and author, and I am interested in picture book projects. My portfolio can be found at anyakopotilova.com Represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrators #childrensillustration

Kidlit illustration of a grandma and two children picking strawberries in the gardebn

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Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

A quick flip-through of The Art of Princess Mononoke book. #animation #studioghibli #animationbook

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Guillermo del Toro - Studio Ghibli Masterclass (2013, TIFF festival) ❤️ Now online (80 minutes) >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8Uo...

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Amanda Lenz @lenzillustration.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Hi 👋 bluesky friends sorry to be so quiet, but happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m a design illustrator that loves the outdoors and adventures of all sizes. Also, I’m pretty sure I could to eat pizza everyday. A little crop from an upcoming book with @nancyviau1 #kidlitpostcardday #pizzaparty

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Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! ⭐️ I’m interested in working on picture books and early reader books ⭐️ I’m repped by Lynnette Novak at @seymouragency.bsky.social ⭐️ View more of my illustrations here www.gortmanillustration.com

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Heather Brockman Lee @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Hey hey #kidlitartpostcard day! For this month I painted my DREAM HOUSE ☺️ Represented by the fantastic Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit

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