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Estrela Lourenço @estrelalourenco.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Here's a little taste of my 128 page graphic novel - Book 2 in the series "Fox & the Magic Book" for @01firstsecond.bsky.social This would had not been possible without some amazing people, including @ivantaurisano @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social !! THANK YOU!!! #comic #comicforkids #kidlit #kidlitart

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay! I’m Angela, an illustrator, creating for #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, #magazines, #puzzles, and #SurfaceDesign. Open for new projects! 📩 angela@amatteson.com angelamatteson.com For books, rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #KidLitArt #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a firefly character holding a glowing lantern while a young firefly looks up in awe.

An illustration by Angela Matteson of Verreaux's Sifaka and Ring-tailed Lemurs eating fruit up in the trees.

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a park scene with a dala horse mom sitting on a bench next to a knitting owl watching her youngest boy ride off on his scooter while big sister is looking up at Mom saying, "Ma! mama! ma! Ma!", and another dala sister is walking on wood logs. A bird couple and a squirrel are on the path.

An illustration by Angela Matteson of many penguin characters being served snacks by a kindly polar bear and walrus.

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hi #portfolioday! I’m Adriane, a #kidlit illustrator who draws whimsical scenes that bring childlike wonder to life. I am open for picture books and board books! I love sweet stories with a touch of silliness ✨ 🌱 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social ✉️ jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com 🌈 adrianetsai.com

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

It’s #PortfolioDay! I’ve illustrated over 40 books and always open to new projects! Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #picturebooks #portfolio #picturebookillustration

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Estrela Lourenço @estrelalourenco.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Can you find Boo in this spread? (it’s the tiny guinea pig!) This is a sneak peak in to the 4th book in my “Pee & Boo” series with @sourcebooks.bsky.social ! #kidlit #kidlitart #peekaboo @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #boardbook #illustrator

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

It’s #portfolioday! Hi I’m Adriane, a #kidlit illustrator who draws whimsical scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I would love to work on more picture books, board books, and pre-k shows this year! 🌱 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social 🌈 adrianetsai.com 🌸 adriane.art.2012@gmail.com

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hello! #PortfolioDay I’m Angela, a nature loving Midwest illustrator, creating for #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, #magazines, #puzzles, and #SurfaceDesign. Open for new projects! 💌 angelamatteson.com For books, rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #KidLitArt #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

Illustrations by Angela Matteson of 9 characters in halloween costumes: Squid Boy, Bubbles Skunk, Gumball Machine Mouse, Grapes Raccoon, Pumpkin Girl, Avocado Bear, Lily of the Valley Squirrel, Crayon Fox, Zinnia Bunny.

An illustration by Angela Matteson of 2 girls in a snowy scene wearing patterned sweaters and hats. One girl has an owl perched on her protective leather glove being introduced to the taller girl.

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

It‘s #PortfolioDay ! I‘m Sybille, an illustrator and creator looking for children’s book work and non-fiction ideas. Portfolio: www.schrill-art.com/work Contact my wonderful agent @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social for all things children’s book. #portfolio #illustrator #artwork

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! Today we’re making a Mud Pie 🐛🍏🌸 I’m Adriane and I love illustrating nostalgic scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 🌱 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com 🌈 adrianetsai.com 🌈

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It’s anchovy pizza, fish tacos, and lemon shrimp sorbet for penguin snack time on #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Angela, a nature inspired illustrator ready for new #kidlit projects! See more at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcardday I‘m Sybille, an Illustrator, looking for children’s book, MG/YA cover and non fictions work. I especially would love to draw more toddlers and babys! Wanna see more of my work: www.schrill-art.com/work I‘m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids. 🌟 Available for books + other kids-related projects 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Art of a young warrior girl with one arm touching a blackened land. Magic spread from her arm, making colorful flower grow. Behind her is a large white wolf with red markings. In the far background are black menacing towers spewing smoke into a red sky.

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James McGowan @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! The BookEnds team is showing off ALL of our artists AND we're all currently on the lookout for talented new clients. Visit us at www.bookendsliterary.com/illustrators

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.com · 02/04/2026

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves creating heartwarming stories that make kids and the grown-ups smile. Editors and Art directors reach out to my agent @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social Let’s work together! marushabelle.com #kidlitart #childrenillustration

A family having a cozy meal together with an apple pie, fruits and colorful flowers, they are celebrating time together. A children’s book illustration by Marusha Belle

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Megan Hirsch is writing @meganhirsch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Worth reading for squeee-filled lightness and a clever story. TITLE: The Wish Switch AUTHOR: Lynn Painter AGENT: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social PUB: @littlebrownyr.bsky.social 2025 #kidlit #mglit #booksky #writersky #middlegrade #bookrec #lynnpainter

Hand holding a library book. The cover is primarily yellow, with a girl and a boy facing each other. The girl is wearing a pink t-shirt and she is blowing a dandelion toward the boy in a blue sweatshirt. The boy is putting his hands up to block the dandelion seeds. The cover says “The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter.” It also says “He stole her wishes. She wants them back.”

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Day 5 of #HBWomensHistoryMonth features JELLYFISH SCIENTIST: MAUDE DELAP AND HER MESMERIZING MEDUSAS by @mcusolito.bsky.social ; illus. by Ellen Rooney ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ) www.hbook.com/story/review... #WomensHistoryMonth #kidlit #InternationalWomensDay

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Malia Pila @maliapila.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator that loves painting great big skies and using my art to bring heartfelt and joyful stories to life. Available for any kidlit work. Rep'd by James McGowan of Book Ends Literary. 💌 maliapila.com for more of my work!

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating joyful and nostalgic scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 💫 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com 🌈 adrianetsai.com #kidlit #illustration

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day and #WorldBookDay! I’m Angela, a nature inspired illustrator ready for wonderous #kidlit projects! See more at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hey #kidlitartpostcardday I‘m Sybille, an illustrator who‘s interested in your children’s book, YA Cover and non-fiction ideas. My portfolio: schrill-art.com/work My e-mail: Sybille.Bader_art@mail.de I‘m rep‘d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social from @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

With several feet of blizzard snow outside, I’m all in on hibernation mode #KidLitArtPostcard Day Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating joyful and nostalgic scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 💫 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at BookEnds Literary jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com 🌈 adrianetsai.com

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Taking a moment to pause with a cuppa while also keeping an eye on all we care about on this #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Angela, a snow-covered illustrator ready for more #kidlit projects! angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hey #kidlitartpostcardday I‘m looking for children’s book projects, Ya Cover work, MG and non-fiction work. Portfolio: www.schrill-art.com/work I‘m happily represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social from @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard #childrensbookart

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

TODAY the paperback version of #TogetherWeRide is released! For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/together-we-... To order: bookshop.org/p/books/toge... @kaylanijuanita.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlit #bikerides

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hello! I’m Angela, a nature and animal loving midwest illustrator, creating for #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, #magazines, #puzzles, and #SurfaceDesign. Open for new projects! 💌 angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #PortfolioDay #KidLitArt #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a standing fox character wearing a candy cane costume holding a string with 3 hanging reindeer ornaments in dresses with fluffy fake fur around the collars and hems.

An illustration by Angela Matteson of 4 kids looking worried about unseen approaching danger.

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a firefly character holding a lantern while a smaller firefly looks on in amazement. A kid with wings and a fire-inspired paper crown flies overhead with a moth in a night scene.

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hey #portfolioday ! I’m an illustrator and creative thing maker, who’s looking for children’s book work and non-fiction ideas. My portfolio: schrill-art.com My e-mail: Sybille.Bader_art@mail.de I‘m represented by the wonderful @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social from @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

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Estrela Lourenço @estrelalourenco.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I’m still pinching myself! ULTIMATE DREAM UNLOCKED!! I’m working with my dream editor Ivan Taurisano and my dream publishing house and team at @01firstsecond.bsky.social !!! Thank you to my dream agent @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social ! #kidlit #kidlitart #comic #comicart #comicbook

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

New year, new #kidlitartpostcardday ! I‘m looking for some new kidlit book ideas and non-fiction books. I would love to illustrate colorful animals and fascinating fables! I‘m happily represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social from @bookendsliterary.bsky.social ! #kidlitartpostcard

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

2025 was another wonderfully busy year: 3 books published 2 books finished for next year Currently working on 3 more for years to come #artvsartist2025 #artvsartist #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #endoftheyear2025 Big thanks to @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social for all you do!

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard from Sledi Yeti! ⛄️I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating cuddly creatures and whimsical scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! ❄️ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com ❄️ adrianetsai.com

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Valerie Bean @valdraws.com · 04/12/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi, I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

A whimsical and wintry scene of anthropomorphic woodland creatures ice-skating, loosely rendered in shades of blue.

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! Oliver has been reading everything he can about giant squid while helping his dad build his costume. The 9th in my costumed character cuties series. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social angelamatteson.com #KidLitArt #KidLit #CharacterDesign #illustration

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a boy dressed as a giant squid holding a lime green pumpkin bucket.

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Would you look at that, it’s the last #kidlitartpostcardday of the year! My name is Sybille, I‘m an illustrator and thing-maker from Berlin and I‘m open to all things picture book! I’m rep‘d by the amazing @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.com · 04/12/2025

What?! Is this really the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year?! Hey! I’m Marusha, an author/illustrator who loves creating fun, heartwarming stories. Rep’d by fantastic @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social Portfolio: marushabelle.com Let’s create some magic together!⭐️❄️ #kidlit #kidlitart

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