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Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

✨⭐ COVER REVEAL ⭐✨ YOU ARE A POEM ✨ coming 3/16/27 I'm excited to share with you my #picturebook written by Tasha Jun and #illustrated by me, will be published by Waterbrook Children's. 📚 You may pre-order the book now: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784308... #kidlitart #illustrator #kidsbook

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Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

My picture book ALL BY MYSELF is nominated for @scbwi.bsky.social Crystal Kite Award (Midwest Division)! Be sure to go vote if you can! 🪁

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard Day back to beginnings! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Here I am, a little boy lost in a big drawing. Some things never change. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com

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Val Parizeault @valparizeault.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Valerie, a Canadian illustrator! I'm available for picture books (Fall 2026), chapter books and kid's editorial project. Email is the best way to reach me: hello@valerieparizeault.com valerieparizeault.com #kidlitart #childrenbookillustrator #childrenillustrator

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th anniversary #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Victoria, Argentinian illustrator based in France open for new projects! Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social Me as a kid, & my brothers & my dog Chipi & books & fighting over treats & the remote & chaos. victoriamaderna.com hi@victoriamaderna.com

Digital illustration of two kids and a teenager on a couch with a fox terrier dog.

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! For this month's theme of us as kids, here's Jr. High me working on one of my favorite hobbies, building and painting a spaceship model. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social See more at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #MilleniumFalcon #MeAsAKid

The artist as a blonde kid with glasses, carefully painting details on a mostly-assembled plastic model of the MilleniumFalcon from Star Wars. Around me/him are various paints, glue, and model sprues. He's in a dark room backlit by the window. The text reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber at CMA."

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

When I was 12, I was faced with a choice: get my grades up, or repeat the 7th grade. I’m Brooke, I’m an author/illustrator, and (spoiler alert) I’ve only done the 7th grade once. 😎 Hit me up with your PB, early reader, and graphic novel projects! brookebaum.com #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

A 3 panel comic: 1) a cd player playing opening notes of Eye of the Tiger, 2) A bunch of textbooks and study materials, 3) a 12 year old girl looking determined!

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 04/06/2026

Celebrating 5 years of #KidLitArtPostcard w/ the theme of "You, as a kid.” Don’t worry, I managed to somersault over the mailbox, although I did mangle a fingernail! I’m Brian, rep’d by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social - you can see what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com.

Illustration in a picture book cartoon style of a red-haired kid in a ringer tee and shorts crashing a banana-seat bicycle into a curb, flying over the handlebars and straight at a mailbox surrounded by pollinator flowers, with small bungalow homes in the background. By Brian Kirby

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Cheers to 5 years of #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, creator of this event and an author/illustrator of picture books. Kid-me spent hours in my backyard looking for dragons and playing with toy cars. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy, and looking for new book projects soon! www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Illustration by Gina Perry for KidLitArtPostcard's 5th Anniversary "You, as a Kid" theme. A little girl wearing overalls and skinny braids sits barefoot by a fence, grape leaves, rhubarb, strawberries, lily of the valley, a puddle, and a fence. She's playing with cars but looking in awe at a small green and gold dragon. The dragon is watching a little yellow worm. Text reads: Gina Perry Author / Illustrator Represented by Sean McCarthy ginaperry.com

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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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Ronni Runyon - Illustrator 🎃 @ronnirunyonillo.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#kidlitartpostcard June, with the theme of "yourself as a kid." This was so fun!! Although, I'm actually still scared of spiders 😂 I'm open to pb, mg and more. I'm also seeking representation! 💕 ronnirunyonillustration.com

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Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🌶️🥬 #kidlitartpostcard I'm Shelley Hanmo, a #cutpaper #illustrator looking for PB projects. I'm passionate about topics such as food, culture, music, nonfiction, friendship and adventure. Rep'd by @agentzacker.bsky.social @galltzacker.bsky.social ✂️ www.junoniaarts.com #illustration #kidlitart

A little girl is trying kimchi for the first time. Picture book illustration made from cut paper collage. Kids book art

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Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! 🌱 Looking for unique #paperart #collage style? My name is Shelley and I'm open for picture book, board book & book cover project! Rep'd by @agentzacker.bsky.social ✂️: junoniaarts.com #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #picturebook #childrensbook #kidlit #springart

A girl and her dog going on a spring adventure in nature. They are laying on a boat on the lake near water lilies.

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Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

👻 Happy October! 👻 Wish you a Spook-tacular day and a fa-BOO-lous start of the #spooky month! Spot illo for St. Louis Magazine fall issue. #editorialart #paperart #halloween #spookymonth #illustration #illustrator #fallart #collage #autumnart

Cute ghost character dancing with the two bats. For Halloween and fall vibes. Editorial art for St. Louis Magazine.

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Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

✨ I am this month's featured #illustrator on @scbwi.bsky.social ✨ A huge THANK YOU goes to the SCBWI team for inviting me to be featured on the SCBWI national website. You can listen to my interview about my #kidlitart journey here: youtu.be/SyaOx0OkEqQ?... #illustration #kidlit #paperartist #scbwi

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Emma Wiklund | Illustrator @emmawiklundart.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Emma, a Swedish picture book illustrator, currently fully booked but keep my name in mind for next years projects! And I wish you all a wonderful day! #KidLitArt #KidLit #KidLitArtPostcardDay #illustration

An illustration of a mom and two small kids playing a boardgame before bedtime. One of the kids rages and throws the game up in the air, the mom tries to sooth and the other kid have given up.

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Toshi(ki) Nakamura | 中村俊貴 @artoftoshi.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Toshi and actively looking for new kidlit projects! Interested in picture books, board books, chapter books, and possibly covers🎨 More work at artoftoshi.com/illustration Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House Thank you😊

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hello September #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Jan and I’m an illustrator who creates for kids. I adore goofiness, lots of colour and making magic. Portfolio: www.jandolby.com Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

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Junco @junconagano.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day 🌟 Hi Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! I’m Junco, an author & illustrator based in the U.S. I'd love to do the picture books. Rep’d by Sarah Stephens at Red Fox Literary 🖥️ juncostudio.com ✉️ hello@juncostudio.com

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Spencer Flock @spencerflock.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hi everyone! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Spencer Flock a Canadian illustrator. My work is textured fun, bright and colourful. More can be found at spencerflock.com/forkids 🌟✨️🌟 #kidlit #kidlitart

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Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

🌶️It's #kidlitartpostcard day🌶️ Dear art directors, editors, & publishers, I'm Shelley Hanmo and specialize in paper #collage. I'm currently open for kids book projects. ✂️: www junoniaarts.com/ ✨ Rep'd by @agentzacker.bsky.social #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustrator #illustration #paperart

Little girl is tasting kimchi for the first time with her parents. Funny illustration made from cut paper collage art for children's books

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Anna Daviscourt ➡️ NWSF @annadaviscourt.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Anna, I've been using more traditional media lately and have been loving it! This little mouse is trying to make someone's day extra special-maybe it's yours? Check out more of my work at ✨ annadaviscourt.com ✨ #KidLitArt #KidLit #PictureBookIllustration

A little mouse with big ears is carrying a flower to someone special, painted with acrylic gouache and drawn with wax pastels and colored pencils. Text at the bottom reads: ANNA DAVISCOURT | annadaviscourt.com | annadaviscourt@gmail.com

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Julia Lundman 🩵🧚🦄🧌 @paintkatt.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hi #kidlitpostcardday Here is something a little spooky 🎃

A pumpkin man in a black suit with a corn husk bow tie. He sits in a stone structure. There is a small bat saying hello at the top.

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Andrea Ferragotti @ferragottiart.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day everyone!! I'm Andrea, an author & illustrator that would love to work on picturebooks! I'm also #seekingrepresentation ✨️ 💼 : www.ferragottiart.com #kidlitart #kidlit

An illustration of a cat staring at a cupcake. Text reads "Andrea Ferragotti, author & illustrator. Email ferragottiart@gmail.com, website www.ferragottiart.com."

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlitart I love painting nature, animals, birds and trees. Check out my newly updated website.

Green foliage with a bird sitting on a rock

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Ginger Ngo | Illustrator 🤡 @gingerngo.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Ginger, a Canadian Filipino-Chinese kids' book illustrator based in Vancouver, BC. I love seeing children like me and our chaotic multicultural childhoods celebrated in picture books. gingerngo.com I'm rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids & Illo! #kidlitart

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 07/08/2025

I actually made two postcards this month. Clearly I have too much time on my hands - someone give me a picturebook to illustrate! 😄 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebook

Kidlit postcard of a girl with a goldfish looking at a display of wild and wonderful fish in a museum

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Kayleen Sokol @kayleensokolart.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! My name is Kayleen. I’m a children’s book illustrator in Utah and I love to draw animals and kids in fantastic and funny stories! I’m also seeking representation. If you like my art, 📩 at sokolkayleen@gmail.com #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbook

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natalie @nanelsonart.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Natalie, a #kidlit illustrator and cartoonist living in Maine 🦞 I'm looking for rep/work in picture books, covers, and graphic novels. I'd be happy to draw for you! 💫 www.nanelsonart.com 💫 natalie@nanelsonart.com

droplet, wordless page from a comic story, 2023

prismatic passage, illustration from 2021 featuring big crystals

no sleep for silas, mock picture book cover, 2024

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Yara, I’m a kidlit illustrator looking for new exciting projects! I love using soft colors, traditional textures and playing with shapes in my works. I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 👁️👁️ odnatamyara.com

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard 🌞 My name is Denis, and I’m a #kidlit illustrator who sometimes also writes. I like bold linework, wonky shapes, paintetly textures, and limited palettes. 📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) and Emily Talbot (UK) 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com #kidlitart #illustration #Procreate

Illustration of a little girl wearing a horse riding helmet and carrying a saddle. She is looking in annoyance at a tiny horse who is peeking out of a drawer on a shelf.

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🌞 This card is a tribute to the bright pink rubber sandals from my childhood; they were perfect for playing around the rockpools. By the way, rocks are one of my favourite things to draw 😊 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #nonfictionillustration #rockpools #summermemories

Alt: Brown girl sitting on the rocks, by a tidal pool, looking a bit unsure at an orange crab that is pointing its claw at her. She has her feet inside the water and is wearing a red two-piece swimsuit and bright pink water shoes.

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JasonHendrickson.com @jasonhendr.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day for August! Kick back and relax for the rest of Summer! jasonhendrickson.com | jason@jasonhendrickson.com IG: hendricksoncreative Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social at The Seymour Agency #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #Illustration

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Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Pets and their besties! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing kids on their day to day mishaps and adventures. I’m currently open to #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers! View my work at www.srinidhidraws.com #kidlitart #picturebookart

Kidlit illustration of pets and their besties

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love nature, conservation, animals, mindfulness, imagination. PB, NF, book covers, & more. Rep’d for kids books by @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social www.weyakindesigns.com

A watercolor mixed media illustration of corn stalks in a field with golden multi-colored corn shining in the sunlight. Purple and green mountains in the background with sun rays and a golden path leading into a valley. In the valley are silhouettes of people of all shapes and sizes holding hands in a chain. The text reads: “Art and Stories of Nature and Spirit by Victoria K. Chapman. www.weyakindesigns.com”. © Victoria K. Chapman.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 07/08/2025

Illustrators, Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Make sure you’re using the correct hashtag for maximum reach. Will be scrolling! 💙❤️ Fellow art directors, Do your part! Scroll, promote, and celebrate #kidlitartpostcard to make Bluesky the functional professional discovery engine we need it to be.

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Hugo Duarte @hduartesn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🪐✨. I’m Hugo, a #kidlit illustrator available for projects. You can find my portfolio at be.net/hduartesn.

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Eori | いおり @eoritokunaga.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy Kidlit Art Postcard Day! My name is Eori Tokunaga. I am currently working on my portfolio & picture book dummy so I can query literary agents in 2026. linktr.ee/eoritokunaga . #kidlitart #watercolor #procreate #scbwi #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #lantern #skylantern

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Art Directors, Editors, Designers: Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Here are 2 fun characters from my personal project. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The SeymourAgency. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit

My self-promotion postcard features my ink, watercolor, digital illustration of 2 anthropomorphic cat characters The text on the top: Diana Ting Delosh, illustrator • storyteller, dianadelosh.com, represented by Lynnette Novak, of The Seymour Agency. © Diana Ting Delosh

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Soak up the last few days of summer like these furry friends. Which one are you most like? 😂 I'm a current #PBRisingStars mentee, I'm working on a couple PB dummies, and I plan to query agents in the fall. Check out more of my work at: heybrookebaum.com #kidlitart

A collage, gouache, and colored pencil illustration of animals on a ride together. A bear on a bike looking nervous, a rabbit losing control on roller skates, a dog on a bike grabbing a fish in a bowl that was sliding off the back, a snake on a skateboard, and a beaver on a scooter.

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