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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Meridth McKean Gimbel is a powerhouse in the #kidlit community. Not only are they a great artist but also a great supporter of great causes. Join me in welcoming @hellomeridth.bsky.social this Thursday day at 6pm Eastern #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration

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rachel elliott @okieelliott.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Hi friends! this is still moving through the US Congress. It’s basically an anti-trans censorship bill disguised as “protecting children” (and its worded so vague, a corgi butt could be “obscene”) You wanna do something for #TDOV ? Call your reps. Call for all your trans friends 🤍🩵🩷

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Hello lovelies! I’m currently on a deadline, so this post is a double dip.  “Happy Trans Rights Readathon! For those unfamiliar, the goal is to uplift/read/support trans, non-binary, 2Spirit, & gender expansive characters & author/illustrators as well as raise funds for trans causes. 1/

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Kid me would probably be shocked that I write and illustrate children’s books. With all that’s going on in the world, books will always be my joy, my safe space, and my respite. #thisiswho #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookauthor 1/3

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Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I wrote a piece for an Utah paper about why books that deal with sex and assault are important for teens and shouldn't be labeled as pornography and banned. This is a major issue in my home state where many do not believe sex scenes in books are ever justified. www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...

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Voices: Reading age-appropriate books about sexual assault would have helped me as a kid. Today’s students deserve better.

“Protecting kids and teens from discussions about sex is not saving them from assaults. And books are not causing the assaults,” writes Shannon Hale in an op-ed. “But books can aid in clarifying what ...

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Bethany Black @bethanyblack.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Them: “no one had pronouns in my day” A TV Character from their day:

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Alexandra Thompson @alexandradraws.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Hi! 👋 I’m Alexandra Thompson, Maine based author & illustrator. I’m currently working on a few new manuscripts, but always on the lookout for a great story filled with heart and humor to bring to life. 🎨 #kidlitartpostcard Rep’d by the wonderful Hannah Mann at Writers House.

Illustration of a young girl walking her too hound on a snowy evening in the city, looking inside a shop window, where there’s a pink sparkly dress perfect for the holidays.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Hello lovelies! Posting my #KidLitArtPostcard from me and my ornament eating rescue dog, Artichoke. Hope you all have a jolly holiday! >woof woof!< 💚❤️ 🎄I illustrate & write stories for PB & MG, fiction & NF, & GNs 🎄Website: www.MeridthSaysHello.com 🎄Agent: @AllieLevick at Writers House

Dog climbing a Christmas tree. #kidlitpostcard illustrated by Meridth McKean Gimbel

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Lindsay Hornsby @fizzlebit.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Rescue dogs are so wonderful and cute, even when they chomp on your ornaments ❤️

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DeAndra Hodge | Illustrator and Designer @deandrahodge.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! 🎄 Hello Art Directors, I’m DeAndra and I’m looking for work in picture books, chapter books, YA covers and general illustration projects! Find more of my work at www.deandrahodge.com Rep’d by Christy Tugeau Ewers at The CAT Agency, Inc.

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · 04/12/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator who enjoys creating stories about moments- big and small. You can see more of my work at diandramae.com. I am currently seeking representation. 🎨 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

A digital illustration done in bold, chalky lines with bright colors shows two young elephant children working together to roll up a ball of snow. They are going to perhaps build a snowman.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day to all who celebrate. I'm an author and illustrator rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. ✨ My Work: www.twofishillustration.com This image is from the forthcoming Whirby (by @mollyharris.bsky.social, HarperCollins Feb '26). Proud!

A teacher robot is in conversation with a small yellow robot named Whirby, who has just woken up and is on a medical bed.

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Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 04/12/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard. I'm Steph, an author-illustrator of PBs & GNs. My debut picture book, The Abominable Snow Dancer (Penguin Workshop) came out last month! ❄️Likes stories with misfits and mischief 🩰Used to be a pastry chef 🦄Loves ice cream Rep @allielevick.bsky.social www.stephlaubooks.com

Otto the Abominable Snow Dancer reads a book about ballet, in a cozy green fabric chair. Behind him is a fox, curled up for a nap. Around him, a lamp with ballet shoed legs for a base (which illuminates a cozy evening scene), a Christmas tree with presents, a log with purple mug on purple doily. In the window, Humberto the unicorn watches with love through a frosty window.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I have been researching biographies of historical trans figures for my book GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TRANSCESTORS (@harperkids 2028) for 2.5 years now. (My bibliography is around 10 pages long!) 1/

Library of Congress missing historical article

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hello lovelies! It’s #kidlitpostcard day! Sharing an illo I did of #BillyTipton for the pitch packet of GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TRANSCESTORS (out in winter 2028). Who knows what the illos will look like by then but I’m delighted I get 2 spend the little while geeking out about historical #trans figures

Illustration by Meridth McKean Gimbel of Billy Tipton playing the piano

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Hey there Halloweenies! I’m neck deep in edits, so posting an illo from our hallowed past. Here’s to a hauntingly good day. 💀🍁 #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #itsfall #skeleton #graveyard #halloween #meridthmckeangimbel

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 27/10/2025

Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday? Reply below with info + link to the post. Only for books launching Oct.27-Nov.2, 2025 #2025-Wk44.

Large text reads “KidLit & YA Book Launches Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2025.” Smaller text says “Is your book launching this week? Reply to this thread with info and a link to your Bluesky post.” Bottom line reads “Bluesky launch thread 2025-Wk44 created by @debbieohi.com #KidLit #PublicationDay #BookBirthday.” Bright graphic background shows confetti, ribbons, and candies.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

It’s officially official!!! Courtney Stevenson @harpercollins has bought my book GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TRANSCESTORS!!! (To be released winter 2028.) Eeeeeee!!!! 👀 #kidlit #middlegradebooks #HistoryNerd #GettingToKnowYourTranscestors #Transcestors #TransHistory

Announcing GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TRANSCESTORS by Meridth McKean Gimbel

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Kris Easler @kriseasler.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hi #portfolioday! I’m Kris Easler, a #kidlitillustrator based in Minnesota who is looking for work in picture through middle grade books. Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com Repd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Color illustration of a girl and an old woman in a hollowed out tree surrounded by birds, watching a glowing egg hatching

Black and white illustration of a kid dressed up as a ghost for trick-or-treating, excitedly conversing with an actual ghost of a girl floating along next to them

Color illustration of two werewolf pups “begging” for treats, while a hand holds out a dog treat

A color illustration of a boy with blank pages around him on the floor, looking lost and frustrated, while a nebulous blue and purple “brain fog” floats above him.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The so-called Department of War has banned nearly 600 books this year from military bases or schools. They’ve targeted books that “promote gender idealogy” or “DEI.” Not surprisingly my book, DOOR BY DOOR (written by Meeg Pincus, illustrated by me) is one of those banned books. 1/ #BannedBookWeek

Sarah McBride speech at the Democratic National Convention

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

🍁 Hello friends! I’m joining #kidlitpostcard a wee bit late (I’m on deadline) but had to post something cuz this is my fav time of year. (Hooray for crunchy leaves & pumpkin spice!) I’m rep’d by @allielevick.bsky.social at Writers House. For more work visit my website at www.MeridthSaysHello.com 🍂

Kid walking in the trees holding a leaf in the fall.

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Art Directors, Editors, Designers: Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Portfolio: dianadelosh.com Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The Seymour Agency. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit

My ink, watercolor, color pencil illustration of family of rabbits visiting on an autumn day. Mama Bunny leads the way carrying a pumpkin tureen. Followed by sister bunny holding a bag of apples. The bag has a hole at the bottom and it's leaking apples. Which causes the bunny behind her to trip, throwing his plate of cupcakes in the air. The bunny bringing up the rear is carrying a pie and is distracted by the cupcakes. Hopefully he won't trip on an apple. This is a self- promotional postcard - my contact on the bottom reads: Diana Ting Delosh • illustrator/storyteller • diana delosh.com represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
© Diana Ting Delosh

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard tricksters! 👻 Book projects? Email my lovely agent, @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. www.kalyquarles.com Scene from The Zombees, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by yours truly. Out now! #halloween #picturebook #spooky

Picture book art featuring a spooky cute cemetery at night with tombstones and bees buzzing around. A cat in a witch hat follows the bees. Scene from The Zombees, a rhyming Halloween picture book written by Justin Colon & illustrated by Kaly Quarles.

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Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Some takeaways from ABC/Disney backtracking on Kimmel: 1) Corps only care about $$ SCOTUS says money is speech. So use your voice! Boycotts work. Collective action works! 2) A huge amount of energy went into helping Kimmel. We need that same energy for book bans & attacks on marginalized creators.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

I’m heartbroken but not surprised that people are calling for my &Meeg’s bio of Sarah McBride 2be destroyed. Book bans are a prime tool of fascism It’s why we need 2 support LGBTQ+ books-which are overwhelmingly targeted in book bans. Buy them, positively review them, check them out in the library!

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/09/2025

9. Submit written letters to the Alabama Public Library Service directly, request to speak at the September 18th or October 21 hearing in Montgomery, or use Read Free Alabama’s tool to automatically send a pre-written letter to the board. aplsws2.apls.state.al.us/publications...

August 29, 2025

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) is proposing rule changes to the state's Administrative Code. The proposed changes will update State Aid policy requirements for Alabama public libraries. You may view the agency's proposed Administrative Code changes here.

Interested persons are invited to present written comments on the proposed changes to the Alabama Administrative Code. Written comments should be mailed or hand-delivered to:

Vanessa Carr
Executive Secretary
Alabama Public Library Service
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117

Written comments must be signed and include a full name and address. Written comments must be received at the Alabama Public Library Service no later than 4:30 p.m. CST on October 14, 2025. A public hearing will be held at APLS on October 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. CST at the above address. Requests to make oral comments should be sent to vcarr@apls.state.al.us no later than 4:30 p.m. CST on October 14, 2025. The order of oral comments will be established based on the dates that the requests are received. Oral comments at the hearing will be limited to two minutes.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/09/2025

8. The fight over Alabama’s library codes is not going unchallenged. Groups like the Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition and Read Free Alabama are mobilizing against the proposed restrictions. They’ve laid out clear steps for residents who want to resist.

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Tell the Alabama Public Library Services Board: Reject the Proposed Administrative Code Amendment

Supporting the Right to Read in All Alabama Libraries

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/09/2025

1. You may have heard of book bans before, but the new one in Alabama takes the cake. The Alabama Public Library Service has a new proposal that would ban—get this—only "positive depictions" of trans people. The hearing is next month. Public comment is open. Subscribe to support our journalism.

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"Positive Depictions" Of Trans People Banned In Alabama State Libraries Proposal

The code change that has been proposed does not ban negative depictions of transgender people, however. Public comment is open until October 14.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I just signed a contract!!!! I can’t talk about the details yet, but let me say writing &illustrating about such inspirational topic has been a beacon of light for me in these dark days. I’m so grateful for my agent @allielevick, my editor & my crit buddies. #oncloudnine #kidlit #debutauthor

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

This past week my bff and I went to the @glbt_history museum where we learned that it’s collection of historical items from the queer community started by retrieving personal items (like letters and photos) from people that had passed away from AIDs, that were to be thrown away.

My and my bff at the GLBT Historical Society.

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Joseph Howley @illdottore.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Rümeysa Öztürk describes the library in the prison where she was held for 45 days for co-authoring an op-ed

After many requests, I finally accessed what turned out to be the saddest and smallest library I have ever seen. I was surprised to find that the books were not categorized by author or Dewey number but size. I tried to find a book before my allotted time ended and picked a cooking book; the second time I got a novel. I began flipping through the pages in search of solace, as books have always been my safe haven. To my surprise, I discovered handwritten notes scattered throughout the book, dated and written by various detainees over time. These messages were filled with reminders of hope, strength, and the assurance that this, too, shall pass. Tears welled up in my eyes as I read their heartfelt expressions. It’s incredible how human beings can find ways to uplift each other, transcending time, space, and borders if they want to and if they choose to. I continued to turn the pages, holding on to the hope of finding brighter moments in this terrifying situation—all thanks to the kindness of people I had never met.

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Mel Woods @melwoods.me · 16/07/2025

A Canadian judge just halted the deportation of a non-binary American in a landmark ruling that could set a huge precedent for trans and non-binary U.S. citizens seeking refuge in Canada. Over on @xtramagazine.com, I broke down what you need to know: www.tiktok.com/@xtramagazin...

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TikTok video by Xtra Magazine

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

It’s #Kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m an enby ND author/illustrator, I’d love to work on; PBs, chapter books, MG & GN, fiction and nonfiction—ranging from spooky, silly, found families, LGBTQ+ books and/or with social justice themes. I’m rep’d by fab agent @allielevick. Portfolio link in bio.

1720s baby, happily held by parent. Children’s book illustration by Meridth McKean Gimbel.

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SCBWI San Francisco South @scbwisf.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🌟Illustrator Day 2025🌟 🎉REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!🎉 📆Saturday, Sept 6th, 2025 @8 AM - 5 PM, PST 📍Guadalupe Hall, Santa Clara University Don't forget our VIRTUAL Pre-event Webinar on July 19th! ✅REGISTER: www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou...

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Hello Publishing People! Happy #Kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m a nonbinary & neurodivergent author/illustrator. I’m also available for PBs, chapter books, MG and GN projects—fiction NF. 💌 Rep= @allielevick. 🕸️ Portfolio = www.MeridthSaysHello.com #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #nonfiction

Zuni mother and child. Illustrated by Meridth McKean Gimbel

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author and illustrator of stories for kids. Here's Catfish getting some mail. More of my work here: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work I'm rep'd by the fabulous @jenrofe.bsky.social

A catfish is holding a package while walking on the ground with a cane. He's smiling because he likes getting mail. There's a flower in his hat.

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Kris Easler @kriseasler.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Kris, a nature loving Minnesota-based illustrator who loves working on picture books through middle grade books, represented by the stupendous @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social! ✉️ kriseaslerart@gmail.com 🎨 www.kriseasler.com

A color illustration with hand lettered text. A dark haired boy crosses a log bridge over a stream surrounded by mossy rocks and twigs on the right side, but as the stream passes under the log we see the boy’s imagination on the left side - a bird’s eye view of a valley river with pine trees and clouds and a flying hawk.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 05/06/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Caught me woefully unprepared today so had to do a bit of recycling 😅 I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator looking for new projects. I work in gouache & other analog media, & I love drawing animals and nature! Portfolio: victoriamaderna.com hi@victoriamaderna.com

Painting of mushroom people carrying stuff across a mossy branch.

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Meridth McKean Gimbel @hellomeridth.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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bageltechno (Mike Norvell-Watch) @bageltechno.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

happy mother’s day

cyril in andor lying on a bed totally exasperated while his mother visits

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Benjamin Park @benjaminepark.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

The radical right-wing legislature in Utah passed a bill that banned public schools and buildings from flying pride flags. But they are still allowed to fly city flags. So check out Salt Lake City’s newly adopted city flags.

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