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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Flip that newly hung calendar to July 21, friends - the countdown for The Ghost Who Saved Halloween is on! 👻 Clever Ghost will slink into your heart & hopefully…your pre-order carts! www.harpercollins.com/products/the... @jenanyong.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day🧙‍♀️✨ I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S. I love creating illustrations for magical, heartwarming & humorous stories. Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials & any kids' art-related ventures! ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini 🖥️ claryillustration.com

This is a busy scene at the counter of the Department of Witch Brooms. A cute little witch stands first in line with her grandma to apply for her very first broom license!

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.com · 02/10/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter. Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in! marushabelle.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

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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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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

My haunted house puzzle with the lovely team at eeBoo is finally out! I adore a dollhouse section, and I was extra thrilled to work on this project! 🧩 The box is also oh-so-adorable—stay tuned for many more photos! eeboo.com/products/hau... #halloween #hauntedhouse #puzzle #spookycute

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Grab your visors! @tashahilderman.bsky.social and I are on the green! Just pay attention to art and not my record-setting high score! ⛳️ I'm so psyched for this charmer and all the kitschy putt putt props! And golf clap for the lovely team at @randomhousekids.bsky.social #kidlit #earlyreader

Publisher's announcement with putt putt golf illustrations in background. Text reads: Heidi Kilgras at Random House has acquired world rights to Mini-Golf Fun!, an early reader by Tasha Hilderman (l.), illustrated by Kaly Quarles, in which a young mini-golfer putts their way through an elaborate course of windmills, mole hills, and waterfalls to an ice cream celebration. Publication is planned for summer 2026; Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency represented the author, and Jennifer March Soloway at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator.

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Signing copies of The Zombees today, which is really just my excuse for doodling the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social brought to life.

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Jennifer March Soloway @marchsoloway.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team! Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you! Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!

The book cover for THE ZOMBEES, written by Justin Colón, and illustrated by Kaly Quarles. The title is in large white hand-drawn letters in a serifed font on a black background with tiny green bees flying up and around the title lettering with a green spine. It's super cute!

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Happy pub day to THE ZOMBEES! 🧟‍♀️🐝 ✍️ @justincolonbooks.bsky.social 🎨 by me 📣 @simonkids.bsky.social Rhyming? ✔️ HALLOWEEN?! 🎃 Unexpected twists!?! 🙀 SLJ, starred review!! ⭐️ We bring it all! Embrace #summerween and snag your copy today! #kidlit #bookbirthday #picturebook #halloween

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Vroom, vroom! Newsletter zooms out tomorrow! 🏎️ www.kalyquarles.com/kaly-quarles... #illustrator #lettering #newsletter

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I'm having all the fun making illustrated newsletter! This one goes out tomorrow! www.kalyquarles.com/kaly-quarles...

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day from me & sweet Agatha ☘️ She can be all yours too: www.kalyquarles.com/printable-bu... #stpatricksday #paperdoll #bunnycharacter

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hiya #kidlitartpostcard! I'd love to work on playful books big on style. Board books, picture books, novelty...I love 'em all! Bonus points for lettering! Also available for kid's toys, puzzles, and games. 💻 www.kalyquarles.com 📚 Rep: @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

promotional image of picture book weasel character wandering outside with binoculars. He admires a butterfly. Text reads 'wesley the weasel wanders about'

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

A free printable bunny paper doll for you! I think she might be the Easter bunny's girlfriend...🥕 She can hop right into your heart via your inbox: www.kalyquarles.com/printable-bu.... #paperdolls #surfacedesign #licensingart

Colorful bunny paper doll with 2 outfits available for free instant download. Comes with cute handbag, sunglasses, shamrock wand, and flowers and veggies for the farmer market. You can write her name on her name tag as well!

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Finally updating my Squarespace from 7.0 to 7.1 later this week. I'm psyched to update my fonts & colors and allll the things! I'll take advice if you have it! 💕

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

If anyone wants to hire me to draw food, antique tins, or cocktails, I’m oh so available! I’m lookin’ at you, puzzle people! www.kalyquarles.com/illustration #foodart #foodillustration #puzzleart

Colorful retro style illustration of tablescape at a dinner party. There's champagne, fish, cheese & crackers, olives, and petite fours stacked on a tray with colorful linens and a vibrant floral bouquet.

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

That feeling when your illustration is finally crawling out of the ugly phase... ☀️

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

A weasel butt & tiny tennies to brighten your day! I'm very into board books these days, and I'd love to work on them! 🤞🏼 #kidlitart #boardbooks #alphabetbooks

Colorful retro style illustration of a baby weasel in a stylish outfit. He's walking among flowers with binoculars and gazing up to admire a butterfly. Text reads Wesley the weasel wanders about.

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Little Agatha will hop into your heart! 💜 Don't forget your sunscreen, lil' one! #kidlitart #spring #rabbit #bunny

Charming bunny paper doll with two spring outfits: a patterned playful dress with saddle shoes and striped bloomers with a pink crop top and purple mary janes. Sunglasses, green purse, and straw hat included.

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A charming lil' flower & garden shop to welcome the upcoming spring season. Historic shopfronts are my #1 fave thing to draw. 💕 #puzzleart #springillustration #flowershop

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

I enjoy the photo styling part, but I have much to learn about product photography! Not picture: 2 nosy cats batting at my stuff Happy Valentines, friends! You can download these for free here: www.kalyquarles.com/newsletter-s... #valentinesday #galentines

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Also love this one. It's a card OR a bookmark for your steamy Valentine reads! One of six free 'n flirty printable valentines - perfect for the last minute crushes! www.kalyquarles.com/printable-va...

Vintage style bottle of love potion with mid-century style cursive writing. Illustrated by Kaly Quarles

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

My fave illustration from my printable valentine card pack: www.kalyquarles.com/printable-va... Approved by T.J. Eckleburg 🩷 #valentinesday #greetingcarddesign #diyvalentines

Retro style Valentine illustration of flirty eyes in antique glasses. Cursive handwriting reads 'I only have eyes for you.' A wavy pink frame surrounds it. Greeting card art by Kaly Quarles.

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

knock, knock, knock! Hiya, #kidlitartpostcard Kaly, your neighborhood illustrator here! Peddling my availability for all publishing projects--including novelty! www.kalyquarles.com Rep: @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Hi! I made these printable Valentine’s Day cards to make flirting easy. Just trade me your email for the file! And don’t let Feb 14 have all the fun...reprint any time you need to proclaim your love & Cupid is snoozing. www.kalyquarles.com/printable-va... PS: This is my newsletter, not the ‘Stack

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Oooh, very psyched to see some licensing & surface design illustrators on here! Bring your ADs with you! 🤞🏼

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Hiya #portfolioday 👋🏼 I’m a #kidlit illustrator & lettering artist who loves vintage vibes & all things pink! I’ve worked with Simon & Schuster, eeBoo, Up With Paper, and Workman, and I’d love to snag more book, puzzle, toy, and novelty projects! 🤞🏼 www.kalyquarles.com #kidlitart #illustration

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Happy holidays and happy new year from everyone at ABLA! We hope the rest of your 2024 is filled with joy and many good books and we can’t wait to share more amazing reads with you in 2025 🖼️: @lightonthesea.bsky.social

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DeAndra Hodge | Illustrator and Designer @deandrahodge.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I’m DeAndra and I’m looking for PB, MG, and cover work for 2025! I love drawing portraits and would love to work on more biography projects in the future. I’m represented by Christy Ewers at The CAT Agency 💻: www.deandrahodgeart.com 💌: hodgedeandra@gmail.com #kidlit

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John Nez @johnnez.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Here’s my #kidlitpostcard I’m John Nez - author & illustrator - currently self repped - I write and illustrate all sorts of books. My links are at linktr.ee/johnnez I’m quick, friendly and efficient with bookmaking skills - real & digital & mixed.

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Here we are, the last #kidlitartpostcard of 2024! Editors and art directors, there’s still time to get in touch and start working together this year! #kidlit #illustration

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

How I'd love to do a Christmas book project! Please pick me, editors & ADs! 🤞🏼🩷 I'm available for picture books, middle grade, board books, and my fave - novelty! www.kalyquarles.com Rep: @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitartpost #kidlit #christmas

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

BONE + BLOSSOM This is inspired by Alice & Mary from North Woods by Daniel Mason. That book absolutely enraptured me. Daniel Mason is incandescent in his darkness and eccentric in wit. It’s a treasure. I hope you’ll read it. #folktaleweek #illustration #mixedmedia @folktaleweek.bsky.social

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

So much to love here! Froggy fella is livin' it up!

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Imogen Russell Williams @imogenrw.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Here’s my November kids/YA round-up!

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I'm Kaly and everyone in 6th grade thinks I'm weird. I was handed a note in reading class criticizing my doc martens with black & white faces and my seat beltbelt with bottle caps. 1996 in a small farming community in Texas. I still have the boots. They're still lame. 🤘🏼

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

what a beauty! tiny mouse vest in everything!

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