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Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The Warmest Blanket in the World ( @secondstory.bsky.social ) written by Tamara Levine, Illustrated by @elliearscott.bsky.social Out Feb. 11th! Find it secondstorypress.ca/products/the... #kidlitlaunches #kidlitart #cankidlit 📚🎂 week, yay!!!

Image of a young girl with curly red hair held back with a turquoise band and her great grandma, with soft grey hair in a bob cut wearing blue glasses on a chain. They are snuggled close together under a grape purple hand knit blanket looking at each other chatting. Their hands are pulling the edge of the blanket up close. The image is cropped tight to the characters with their heads at the top third and the blanket taking up the bottom two thirds. The title The Warmest Blanket in the World is hand lettered to look like ochre yarn which contrasts on top of the purple blanket. The background is a pale blue watercolour with darker blue soft pastel shading and a pale green leafy vine in a vertical pattern.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 08/02/2025

If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.10-16, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, LINK where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to launch books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky More 👇

Promo for children's books launching the week of Feb.10-16, 2025, with instructions to reply with book info. Background illustration shows books joyously exploding into the air, with a blue heart in the corner with the week dates. Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I can’t stop staring at my students’ Alien Mummy Cats. These are simply fantastic! 🛸😻

Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat by an 8 year old student.

Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat with a mouse sitting on the cat’s back by an 8 year old student.

Black and white line drawing of an alien mummy cat, ice cream cone, and space ship by an 8 year old student.

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

This week on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/20/f...

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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Fox All Week by James Marshall

This week on the podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me.

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Eagerly waiting for this Unicorn-man's debut picture book! NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Wishing you and yours the happiest holiday! 💛

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Travis Jonker @100scopenotes.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Some incredible work here. The Best Book Covers of the Year over at the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/b...

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The Best Book Covers of 2024 (Gift Article)

A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression.

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Day 17: 31 Days, 31 Books - Unconventional Children's Books. Some books today could easily be called "weird" but you're also going to see a number of titles that upset our conceptions of what a children's book published in America can even be. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/17/3...

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Unconventional Children’s Books

Some books today could easily be called

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Derek Laufman @laufman.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The good people at Brawl Stars tapped me to do another promo piece. The goal was to give this one an Adventure Time vibe. Hope I did the direction justice:)

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas, is part of the Best History Past & Present 2024 List for the Bookstagang Awards! Thank you to all who took part and voted. #Bookstagang

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

During lockdown, my kids and I illustrated every houseplant in our home. This one is by my 10yo housemate. We've uploaded this one to Society6, in case you wanted to order a print. 40% Off Sale! society6.com/a/artists/hi...

A coloured pencil drawing of a leafy houseplant inside a light blue cylinder flower pot.

A photo of a living room with a grey sofa couch and bronze side table. There are books on top, two water glasses, and a vase sitting on the table . A framed print featuring a coloured pencil drawing of a leafy houseplant inside a light blue cylinder flower pot is hanging on the wall.

A coloured pencil drawing of an orchid plant inside an orange flower pot.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 04/12/2024

Okay revised the starter pack description to make it clearer. If u r a designer or illustrator please boost this to help me find other hiring directors. If u r an art, design, or creative director who hires designers and/or illustrators, raise your hand—I’ll add u. go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Creating the cover art and working with this class has been a wonderful journey. Inspired by the beautiful facilities nestled in a magical forest by the waterside, I aimed to capture the spirit of exploration and creativity that blossomed during our time together.

A book cover for an anthology by a group of young authors, entitled, “Whispers from the Story Tree”. Three diverse children stand in front of a big tree with an owl sitting in the tree nook. The cover is primarily autumn colour palette used is golden yellows, oranges, and browns.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Wrote a bit about thankfulness and a helpful POV when creative #kidlit #kidlitart work feels heavy. ✨ open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou... #substacksky

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Thankfulness

A helpful attitude in making art when it's hard

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Breanna Carzoo @breannacarzoo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Our indie bookstore friends rely on their sales during the holiday season to support them through the year 💛 Let’s show them love and support so they stay in our communities for years to come! 📚

Illustration of the bookstore BookPeople in a snowglobe with books underneath that read Shop independent bookstores

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 29/11/2024

Yikes, so many impersonator accts popping up. If you have a website (esp if you are a med- high- profile individual), consider self-verifying by setting your website as your username. Instructions: bsky.social/about/blog/4... More #BlueSkyTips: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/im...

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Impersonator or Imposter Accounts - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish

Impersonator or Imposter Accounts on Bluesky As Bluesky grows in popularity, so are the number of trolls, spammers, and impersonator accounts. Happily, there are many ways to Control What You Do (& D…

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Hi friends! Society6 is having their annual #BlackFridaySale. Perfect time to support your fav kid lit artist and gift some #kidlitart this holiday! society6.com/a/artists/hi...

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

#Toronto Parents! I'm facilitating a PA Day Workshop tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 29). Bring your kiddos down to Story Planet and make a great gift for the family to enjoy! www.eventbrite.ca/e/doodle-clu...

A banner featuring 6 hand drawn artwork of plush toys by kids for a card game that promotes a drawing workshop in Toronto.

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kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

TOPIC: Tonight, we're thanking those individuals who have meant the most to us in our careers: a mentor, a critique partner, a reader who wrote a glowing review, a professor who pushed us to succeed, a spouse who never stopped believing, or... you tell us! #kidlitchat

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hooray! My kiddos and I also enjoyed these books!

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

✨ SUNDAY DOODLE CLUB is back! 🚀 Embark on a creative journey with our family-friendly drawing and writing workshop! Join us for fun drawing games, imaginative storytelling, and collaborative creation.

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JLMeyer @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I began working on a Starter pack go.bsky.app/Grwaxo5

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 09/11/2024

Thanks SO much to all who have been contributing to my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky (see my early posts today, for example). My goal for the Unofficial Guide is to provide a resource of resources: not just my own resources & #BlueSkyTips but links to others as well. Thanks again!

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

In other news, last week my neighbours mistook me for a tennis player. 🎾 #KidLit #KidLitArt

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Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨ Can you imagine the adventures these two could have? Hi! I’m Vanessa Morales 🇲🇽 illustrator and I’m always looking for more creative, fun/funny and wholesome projects like PB and/or Middle grade covers (for the next year) www.phonemova.com

Two opossum having a fun encounter / children book illustration

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Alexandra Cook @zandramims.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alex and I’m an illustrator with a love of all things colorful and whimsical ✨ 🔹zandramims.com 🔹Rep by Thao Le #kidlitart #kidlit

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Feels like we’ve all been making this face lately…

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Gustavo Rinaldi @gusrinaldi.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Hello again everyone and happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! My name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator looking for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it. I'm also seeking representation. #kidlitart #illustration #art #kidlit #BRARt #fantasyart

Drawing of a girl in winter's clothes putting a red scarf on a dragon made of snow.

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BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com · 07/11/2024

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. This is the third spread from my dummy, The Expert Who Warned Wolf, which I feel is even more relevant this week. Cassandra meets the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Editors, agents, hit me up. #PictureBook #Comics #GraphicNovels #MiddleGrade #KidLitArt

A two page spread. On the left a brown-skinned with woman with a white streak in her long hair looks worried as a confident white man with brown pompadour, eating chocolate chip cookie hybrids with his eyes closed walk through a cottagey town in the mountains. The next page has 3 scenes of the woman looking around, first in a the town square where kids play, next among the trees and bushes and cottages, and finally, at sun down, she spots a factory with purple scent lines emanating from it.

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Nathasha Padrón @muakata.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day today! Hello, I’m Nathasha and I’m open to all the cute projects for the next year. ✨ Www.muakata.com ✨ Hola@muakata.com

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Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves drawing whimsical fantasy scenes. For this month's postcard I went with a classic fairytale done fully traditional. 🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha #kidlitart

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! The image is WIP concept art for JUST DANCE! #PB. 😊 As a trained classical animator turned illustrator, I seek stories that touch my heart and adapt my style to bring the author’s vision to life. PB, #MG, #YA I love a challenge. #Portfolio: milifay.art #KidLitArt

Ellen a pink-haired ballerina with her friend Cookie reaching from her happy past to Ellen who has suffered an injury and is in a wheelchair in the future. This is a snippet of the poster, concept art for upcoming “Just Dance!” picture book.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 07/11/2024

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I'm a Canadian illustrator in Toronto, and I love bright colours, fun characters, and adventure! Looking for work in Middle Grade and picture books. I'm also interested in comics for early readers! 🍁🍂 Portfolio: Stephaniebuosi.com

A girl in a pink dress clutches a bag to her chest, while being led through a spooky forest by two small elves in forest-themed armour. Menacing black birds stare from the top of the trees.

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

🍁 Hi! I'm Hilary, a Canadian-born Chinese author/illustrator based in Toronto. 🌿 I'm available to make fun and meaningful picture books and board books. 🍃 Rep'ed by the talented Alex Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary. www.upstartcrowliterary.com/illustrators... 🍂 #KidlitArtPostcard

An illustrated autumn scene with three young diverse children standing around a big beautiful tree with an owl sitting inside a knot hole.

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Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

So yes, it's #IReadCanadianDay! 🍁📚 Here's a sample of some of my books you might enjoy! Reading is good for the soul. xo

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Today is a perfect day to take a break and enjoy some great Canadian books! #IReadCanadianDay 🍁📚 Learn more here: ireadcanadian.com/day/

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 06/11/2024

You don't have to be Canadian to celebrate I Read Canadian Day: read a #kidlit book by a Canadian or published by 🇨🇦 publisher. If you post about it, use #IReadCanadianDay hashtag to inspire others. Browse #CanKidLit community list, custom feed & my 🇨🇦 KidLit/YA Starter Pack bsky.app/starter-pack...

Cartoon illustration featuring a man wearing a "eh?" t-shirt and holding a box of letter "U"s, offering one to a young girl holding a small Canadian flag. The caption reads, "Happy I READ CANADIAN Day, eh? Here, have an extra letter U." Art by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

I'm celebrating #IReadCanadianDay this Wednesday, Nov 6th! I suggest "Small But Mighty - Why Earth’s Tiny Creatures Matter", a nonfiction picture book for 7-10 years old 😁 Free activity pages ⤵️ www.catarinaoliveirastudio.com/book-small-b... ireadcanadian.com/day/ #CanKidLit #CanYALit #kidlit

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BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com · 03/10/2024

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm a veteran cartoonist specializing in humour, adventure, and the fantastic. Seeking representation and more middle grade graphic novel/comic/magazine/game work. #KidLitArt #Illustration

A cartoony drawing of autumn trees and a field with a mostly limited red and purple limited palette. Coming from the left of frame, a worried kid dressed as a pirate, chases am angry kid dressed as a flower who chases a ghost carrying a plastic pumpkin candy basket towards a large, wide ghost with bad teeth, whose lower half is filled with floating candy, chips and other Halloween pails. This light blue ghost is surrounded by 4 other smaller, tough looking ghosts. A gang of candy gathering ghosts. In the background are the silhouettes of some houses and an apartment building.

5 small, tough looking ghosts surround 1 large, wide ghost whose bottom half

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Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social · 04/10/2024

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! My name is Hilary Leung and I write & illustrate books for kids. I’m interested in board book and picturebook projects! Portfolio - hilaryleung.com Agent - Alex Penfold, Upstart Crow Literary #kidlitart 📚🖍️

Two cartoon trucks reading a book together. A tortoise and road runner in the foreground look on.

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Beth Spencer @bethspencer.bsky.social · 09/06/2024

I made a badge. ❤️ Did you make a badge? I wanna see!

Created with human intelligence badge by Beth Spencer

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