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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Here's a spread from my new picture book I illustrated. Written by the brilliant Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie for @gordonschool.bsky.social to celebrate a magical librarian there, and for all librarians who bring the magic every day. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #picturebooks #childrensbooks #librarians

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thanks for the opportunity, Brian :)

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Oh how I've been negligent on posting here lately. Going to take some time today to show some love here for fellow illustrators and follow some accounts. Aaaaaannnnd Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day to all who celebrate :) #kidlitart #childrensbooks #kidlitartist #picturebooks #librarians

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! It's the little moments of warmth and connection (and creating) that make the world a little less scary. Especially for witches :) Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard community! I wrote and illustrated a picture book called Prue Steals the Moon, and here's a little snippet. I'm rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social - reach out if you'd like to see more! #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitartist #picturebookartist

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Whoo hoo! I'm available for new projects, especially if there are bubbles. Rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social laurelaylesworth.com is the ole portfolio. Hit me up, dawg. #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #artforkids

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Today is my latest picture book’s birthday! 🎉🎈 CHALK THE WALK, written by @chelseatornetto.bsky.social and published by @familiusbooks.bsky.social is out today! I’m rep’d by @stormliterary.bsky.social Available anywhere books are sold. #coverreveal #picturebook #kidlit #childrensbook #kidlitart

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

An oldie from when we lost power and I had to use pencil and paper. (color added later in Photoshop once the power went back on) #kidlit #kidlitartist #drawing #middlegrade #mysterious

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hi BlueSky. Someday I'll find a consistent posting schedule. Someday. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #booksforkids #cute

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 04/10/2024

Posting something a little different than what I normally do. This was super fun to do. #illustration #kidlitartist #natureillustration #mabon

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

Some character design sketches from The Blue Canoe written by the incomparable @sherylbooks.bsky.social . I totally channeled Yoga With Adriene vibes for the mom: warm, calm, full of yoga love. #namaste #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #roughsketch #characterdesign #childrenspicturebooks

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 05/08/2024

It's so friggin' hot here in Rhode Island. Here's an actual picture of me and my daughter walking to the kitchen. 👇 (Or it could also be a page from The Blue Canoe, written by Sheryl McFarlane.) #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian #Booksky

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 03/08/2024

Haha! Here's my dog, but he's a lot like a cat :)

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 03/08/2024

Hi everyone! I'm new to Bluesky and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a children's book illustrator out of Rhode Island and have my second book out called The Blue Canoe, written by Sheryl McFarlane. I love drawing with a sharp 6B, and conveying love, warmth, and a little magic in my art.

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