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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Halloween season is here! October #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I enjoy illustrating PB, chapter books, and MG. 📨: illuhaususa@gmail.com 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #fall #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #reading #Halloween

Grandma witch is needling while other children and animals are hiding, fighting, and watching her stick.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I'm honored to have been selected as an Author/Illustrator Honorable Mention for the Illustration Showcase for the 2026 PBParty Program! I am truly grateful for this recognition. Thank you to the organizers and judges! #kidsbooks #PBParty #kidsbookillustration @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's fall! Book lovers! September #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I enjoy illustrating PB, chapter books, and MG. 📨: illuhaususa@gmail.com 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #fall #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #reading #booklover

A girl and a boy read books in a cozy room by the fireplace, under a lamp, on the floor with toys and a chair, with a dog. But the dog seems unhappy because his toys are being cleaned by their mom.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy July #KidLitArtPostcard day! I enjoy illustrating PB, chapter books, and MG. 📨: illuhaususa@gmail.com 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #Independenceday2026 #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #DC #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart

Disabled children are heading and directing a boat. All children have a right to have a medical care, community, and dignity when they disabled.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

June #KidLitArtPostcard day! "You, as a child: I was full of curiosity and energy even though I was very quiet." 📨: illuhaususa@gmail.com 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #icehockeygirl #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration

A girl is watching an ice hockey game through the window in the arena.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I am honored to have been selected as one of Honorable Mentions for the 2026 PB Rising Stars Program I look forward to continuing this journey and am truly grateful for this recognition. Huge thanks for @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social @laylafallah.bsky.social @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social #PBRisingStars

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #Mother'sDay ahead and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am excited to share my recent work inspired by the National #Museum of Korea. 📨: illuhaususa@gmail.com 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #museumart #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration

Many children inside the museum building were depicted as playing, not listening to teacher, and

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Spring is finally here! I enjoy illustrating PB, chapter books, and MG. 📨: illuhaususa@gmail.com 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #cherryblossom #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #DC #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 19/02/2026

Get in on the #pbparty critique train! A great way to meet people in the community and give and get feedback.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy #Valentine 's Day! I enjoy illustrating PB, Chapter books, and MG. kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration#lunaryear#paperplane#picturebookillustration #kidlitartist#childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration #Valentinesday

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

This piece is my entry for the SCBWI Draw This February 2026 prompt, which is 'Tough Topic.' I titled it 'Caring.' Being there for someone or being a helping hand can be challenging. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

Children are delivering airplane letters from a girl to a Dad who is alone in the middle of winter holiday season.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm YoungJu Kim. I enjoy illustrating PB, Chapter books, MG, and any surface illustrations. I'm also seeking representation. #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Happy Holidays and New Year ahead!

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Rachel Foo @speakyst.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy November! 🍂 I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books! Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects. Website: rachel-foo.com Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing #art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard

An illustration of a kid running (walking?) with his bird friends. All the birds decided to walk with him. The kid is holding a net for some reason which escapes me at this point. I think I originally wanted all of them to be chasing and catching insects, but I ran out of time. Done in Procreate.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author/illustrator of books for kids. I try to work texture and color into everything I do. I love manuscripts that are quirky, funny, and have a load of heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. ✨ www.twofishillustration.com

A girl in black and white climbs a ladder and uses a bullhorn to make a creative proclamation. Lots of colored items and movement are coming out of the bullhorn.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

#KidLitArtPostcard Finally, fall has arrived! I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by kaitlyn sanchez @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.kimyoungju.com #kids#halloween2025#witch#hunters#kidlitArt

Spooky Halloween season! Kids and animals gather around grandma witch.

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

"Goodnight" by @illuhaus.bsky.social 🪸 Available as: #illustrator or author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, chapter books, and middle grade (open to all kidlit projects, including cover and black & white art) Website: kimyoungju.com Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlitart

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

#KidLitArtPostcard Happy back-to-school and coming fall festival season! I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by kaitlyn sanchez @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.kimyoungju.com #k-pop#tiger#hunters#kidlitArt

International multicultural kids are enjoying fall festival and back to school. Some kids are wearing Korean, Indian, Chinese, hijab clothings and Kpop Demon Hunter's tiger and bird kites and costumes.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Created for my story, combining a memory from my visit to the National Museum of Korea. Today, August 15th, is Korea's National Liberation Day. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #authorillustrator #nationalmuseums_korea#NationalMuseumOfKorea#80thAnniversaryOfLiberation

A boy is grumpy in the museum. His mom is talking with her friend and two kids of her friend giggle each other.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm illustrating for picture books, board books, and middle-grade books. For more illustration samples, contact kimyoungju.com @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social with @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #picturebook #BB #art

A sad girl watches the scenery outside, including mountains, trees, the sky, a lake, and wood, from a car or train.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Described the sounds of the city of Oxford, UK. I envisioned famous literary characters, such as Alice in Wonderland, the dragon from Tolkien, and perhaps the renowned Eagle Cafe.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator for picture book, board book, and middle grade book. For more illustration samples and contacts - kimyoungju.com @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social with @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #picturebook #BB #art

On a spring day street, boys, girls, dogs, moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, paper airplanes, and families are walking, enjoying, and gifting.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Let’s see what is cooking for #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Hello, I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books. Websites - Thornockstudios.com Agent - Lori Steel Steelworksliterary.com #illustrator #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #childrensbooks

Strange creatures around a pot eyeing a girl and her dog.

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Tom Booth @tomwilltell.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator trying to get my act together, working on updating my site with recent work—like this illustration inspired by my son learning to growl. Say hi if you think I might be a good fit for one of your projects. Thanks! #kidlitart #kidlit

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 18/01/2025

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post. Pls: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share bsky.app/profile/debb...

Illustration of open book with text "Kid Lit Mega Feed" on its pages. Beside the book are two QR codes, one going to the feed and the other going to more info and how to be added. Link to the feed itself is shown below the book.

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

"Letters to Santa" by @illuhaus.bsky.social ✉️ YoungJu is available as: an illustrator or author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board and chapter books, and MG (open to all #kidlit projects, including cover art and spot art) Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social Website: kimyoungju.com #kidlitart

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

I was participating in the 5x5 for illustrators interview. Thanks for inviting me to Bookstr. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #authorillustrator www.instagram.com/p/DCHjR58uyN...

Five children's book illustrator interview for Bookstr

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

So excited to announce that I am now represented as an author/illustrator by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social! Kaitlyn has blown me away and I feel so honored to be part of her team. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #authorillustrator

Children and a red-skirted piggy are skating in the Christmas field night. Some look at the paper crane with a dog in the sky.

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 10/10/2024

Hey #kidlitillustrators, AD @brianlarossa.com is offering live 1-to-1 Zoom critiques, and written portfolio and dummy critiques at this event! So are some top editors and agents 🤩

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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

I was delighted to speak with Aram Kim children's book author and illustrator of Tomorrow is New Year's Day. She was kind enough to share her experience from her first book and how she managed it all! Listen 🎶 www.anchor.fm/nmillerillus... #podcast #kidlit

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

Vanessa's Summer Adventure, the book I illustrated and cover designed for Margaret Hendrickson through Reedsy, has been successfully published on Amazon. Working on this project during the summer brought me great joy for drawing! #catillustration #kidsbook #kidslillustrations #kidslit #kidslitart

A girl is peeking at black things at the lake, tree, summer flowers, and pond in the background.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 28/08/2024

One of my recent B/W MG project drawing #KidLitArt #art

A girl and her family are having dinner with a guest and are surprised by a black cat showing herself for the first time to the family.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 19/08/2024

As much as I miss the in-person #SCBWI Summer Conference in LA, I *love* being able to watch video replays of sessions at my leisure (til Sept.10). For live events, I can only choose one session per track. For virtual, I have access to all 50 sessions! www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... #scbwiSummer24

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Virtual Summer Conference 2024 - Video Replays

Register for the virtual summer conference through August 31. Video replays of all sessions are available to you through September 10. Join in a vibrant digital environment that will uplift, inspire, ...

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 09/08/2024

My recent black and white cat drawing for the new middle-grade chapter book! I love drawing the black cat! #KidLitArt #art

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 12/07/2024

Happy Friday! My new promotional piece: Ice Hockey Girl! A girl falls in love with Ice Hockey for the first time. #KidLitArt #art

A girl who falls in love with Ice Hockey for the first time is staring at the active scene in front of the glass wall.

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 11/07/2024

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I am YoungJu Kim, an author/illustrator for kids. Interested in BB, PB, chapter books, early reader GNs, and seeking representation. Portfolio - kimyoungju.com #kidlitart #art 🎨

A refugee father and daughter enjoying swimming through the forest with imaginary animals.

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