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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard Day! A snail may be slow, but boy do they talk fast. This surprises many. Also, hi! I’m K. Risa McLoughlin, a kidlit illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social I love a good pencil drawing, and if you do too then you’re in good company 🐌

A blue boy stares at a yellow and pink snail before him, perched on a stick. Rendered in color pencil by yours truly.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy September #kidlitartpostcard Day !! I’m K. Risa McLoughlin, a kidlit illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social I love a good pencil drawing, and if you do too then feel free to stick around🤘 Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com #kidlitartist #illustration #drawing

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A woman who had more epithets than I have space here to write out, but one encapsulates all the rest, I think: Dolly Parton, a Legend and an Icon (1946-2026) #dollyparton #kidlitart #illustration #drawing

An illustration I made of the late great Dolly Parton, shown in one of her iconic pink jumpsuits with a hair up to the heavens. Behind her is a dark purple background. A circle encapsulates her, almost like a sun.

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Sheree Tomba @shereesketches.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

One of my childhood answers for what do you want to be when you grow up was an entomologist. I loved finding bugs outside and checking out all the bug books from the library. 🐛 🐞 🐜 #KidLitArtPostcard #BugIllustration

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Tate Godwin @tatecartoons.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here are the characters from my graphic novel series... IN SPACE 😮 Learn more about me at tatecartoons.com

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy August #kidlitartpostcard Day ! Also hello to anyone that might be new here, I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer kidlit illustrator making work for kids of all ages! Repped by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Neha, a #kidlit author and #illustrator from India. Interested in #picturebooks #boardbooks #chapterbooks #bookcovers This was my entry for #scbwi portfolio event. Didn’t win but got featured on their homepage ✨ Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

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Amy Everson @amyeversonart.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and I can’t believe it’s August! It’s hot and smokey here in Seattle. I’m Amy and I’m an author-illustrator open to picture books and book covers, check out my portfolio www.amyeversonart.com. I’m represented by Michelle Jackson with Jackson Literary.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Just a little reminder that you can do hard things. Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Do you like sour foods? Sour candy? How much do you love to pucker up? These here piggies love them some limes. 👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m always looking for my next book (be it a picture book, board book, or more) to work on. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day, ADs and editors! My name is Danamarie and I would love to work with you on community projects and any books about helpers helping, murals and muralists, gardens and gardeners. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.danamariehosler.com

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

A piece of fanart I made for @leewind.bsky.social 's amazing new book A DIFFERENT KIND OF ENEMY Seriously y'all, if you're looking for a gay teen romp about spies, secrets, and maybe the end of the world, definitely pick it up🤘 --- #kidlitart #queerauthor #fanart #coloredpencil #queerartist

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day y'all! When I was little, my dad and I used to do those I Spy books in the mornings before he drove me to school. We went through so many in those years and to this day those are some of my favorite memories. I love you Dad ♥️ #fathersday #kidlitart #drawing #illustration

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello! Happy 5th year #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino freelance illustrator looking for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. Represented by Pyro Represents 📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

Digital illustration of a girl vocalizing infront of a microphone as her singing teacher is pressing a key on a musical keyboard, guiding her.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy June #kidlitartpostcard Day ! And HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE🏳️‍🌈 I hope y'all have the best time...even if a rogue rain cloud kidnaps your son. It happens. (Btw hello, I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer kidlit illustrator making picture books! Repped by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )

A color pencil drawing some in the color scheme of the lesbian flag. Two moms on their way to the family picnic look on as a rogue black and white rain cloud kidnaps their son.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day y'all! Growing up, my mom and I used to do this thing where I'd draw along side her as she played piano. All these years later, she's still playing piano and I'm still drawing. I love you mom♥️ #kidlitart #drawing #illustration

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy May #kidlitartpostcard Day ! I've had some of the best strawberries of my life these past couple of weeks, it's been unreal🍓 (Btw hello, I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer kidlit illustrator making picture books! Repped by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ) www.krmcloughlin.com

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Happy National Library Week! During National Library Week, April 19-25, 2026, discover your library joy. Artwork by Lorraine Nam from "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy." #NationalLibraryWeek

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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

When Orin’s cars lose races, they go into a special box called “car jail” but when Orin’s /marbles/ lose races they go into a special box called “the Factory of Brutal Experiments.”

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay ! My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨ www.krmcloughlin.com

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy April #kidlitartpostcard Day! (Also happy baseball season to anyone also following⚾⚾⚾) Btw to anyone new, I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer kidlit illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ! Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com #kidlitartist #illustration #drawing

My kid lit art postcard featuring an illustration from a recent project. Rendered in colored pencil is a girl who leapt through the air to keep a baseball from smashing her living room window.

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Lizzie Savanella @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We’re all mad here! Trying new things lately.This is painted in concentrated watercolor/ink and animated in PS. I’m slowly reworking & experimenting with new things for my portfolio so not sure what I'm looking for ATM but figured I’d share anyway for #kidlitartpostcard Find me at Esprints.com

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard Day — the tide is in and so is the art! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. This piece was created during Mark Hoffman's Gab-N-Doodle — watch the video on YouTube! See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy spring #kidlitartpostcard day! . I’m Neha, a #kidlit author and #illustrator from India. . Interested in #picturebooks, #boardbooks , #chapterbooks, and #bookcovers . Rep’d by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

Illustration of a racoon peeping out from a trash can surrounded by beautiful spring flowers fallen over the trash can lid.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Updating the way I draw my little cartoon self bc I got braces 🥲

A simple ink cartoon self portrait of myself with braces. Im wearing a black shirt and I'm waving at my adoring fans. Kidding, but I am waving.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy March #kidlitartpostcard day✨ And hello to anyone who might be new here! My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a queer Kidlit illustrator represented by the amazing Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ! #illustration #kidlitart #drawing

Two characters dressed for winter weather eat bread and walk through the snow. A yellow sky peaking over the clouds behind them signify spring being just around the corner. The piece is done in watercolor and colored pencil with a color palette of yellow, teal, terracotta, white, and purple.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The layering always looks nice but man does it take a while #kidlitart #drawing #illustration #wip

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy February #kidlitartpostcard Day♥️ Also, hi to anyone new (and even those who aren't)! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer kidlit illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com #kidlitartist #illustration #drawing

A girl in a red coat states up at a large mysterious man sitting on a yellow bench. Both are waiting for the bus.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I finally fought my way out of my twenties, here's to a shiny, brand new decade✨ --- #kidlitart #drawing #illustration

Self portrait of myself holding a leaning multi-tiered cake with candles atop in the shape of a 30

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy New Year/ Year of the Horse and first #kidlitartpostcard day of the year!! Also, hi to anyone new! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a kidlit illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com

A boy in EastAsian-inspired traditional dress rides atop of a red horse, whistling for reindorcements

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy December #kidlitartpostcard day! In case you're new here, hello! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a picture book maker currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social www.krmcloughlin.com

A man stitches a baseball by lamplight as his daughter watches, enraptured by it all

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of coziness, here's the bts of a drawing I've been working on --- #kidlitart #drawing #illustration #art #coloredpencil #watercolor

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Wip, my heart said "this probably won't take that long", but my brain said "you should probably scale down, this is gonna take a while" My brain was right lmao #kidlitart #drawing #wip #art #kidlitartist

Image of a drawing in progress, clipped to a drawing board with colored pencils in the background

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This was my first time test driving watercolor pencils, so I thought I'd make a making-of video for my latest drawing! --- #kidlitart #drawing #art #illustration #autumnvibes🍁 #queerartist #kidlitartist

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy November #kidlitartpostcard day everybody! Hello to anyone new! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ! --- #kidlitart #drawing #illustration #art #autumn #coloredpencil

A bunny girl stares fondly at a cat girl blowing steam from her piping hot cup as autumn leaves fall around them

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 30/10/2025

My whole heart goes out to anyone who is putting *their whole heart* into making things that matter to them and trying with all their might to share those things with other people. Expressing the truth is worthy fight. The true value gain is knowledge of self. This too is an act of resistance.

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Polish up your manuscripts and portfolios… After a terrific first 18 months at SWL, Lori is celebrating Thanksgiving by opening to queries! Swipe through to see what types of projects she's seeking to add to her exceptional list. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #GN #MG #YA #NA

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Fall Classic: Dodgers World Series Game One Starting Pitcher Blake Snell #worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #blakesnell #art

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Lost in the woods with only a lantern....she met a new friend along the way! Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day! Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ) Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com #drawing #illustration

In a circle of light from a lantern, a girl is startled by a scarecrow girl who seemingly popped out of nowhere in the woods. An illustration done in graphite with a warm tint.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The kids watched as the two leads began to argue off stage. But what could they be arguing about...? Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! (Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ) Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com #drawing #illustration

Off stage and shrouded in shadow, the lead actors mysteriously argue as two kids center stage watch in curiosity. Graphite drawing with dramatic lighting.

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