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My submission for this month’s #scbwiDrawThis challenge: MONOCHROME. It’s quite fun to draw in B&W. #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Let’s draw with an agent. This Thursday at 2PM Eastern I’ll be joined by a super agent Christy Ewers on insta. Christy is the owner and an agent at @thecatagency.bsky.social where she reps #kidlit superstars. #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators

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Elsa Martins 🖍️ illustrator @somebodyelsa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! Let’s create something great together? I’m Elsa and I’m a children’s book illustrator always looking for some amazing projects to be a part of. 🎨 somebodyelsa.com ✉️ info@somebodyelsa.com #kidlit #kitlitart I’m represented by Tracy Marchini Literary

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Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard ! Bringing today a little piece, I’m Vanessa,& I love to illustrate stories with heart,fun,whimsy,adventures,little or big critters,spooky, magical topics. • www.phonemova.com • I’m so ready for next fall,meanwhile have a great summer 🌞 #vampire #illustration #summerween

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

illustration of a pink dragon sitting on top a pile of gold, smiling at a friendly girl knight who is waving towards it.

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Karla Adams @karlaadamsillu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐞 I'm Karla, a mexican illustrator looking for kidlit opportunities :•) 💻 More of my work at: karlaadamsillu.com 📖 Rep by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids and Illustration Happy august!! 🐞🍂 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlitillustration #ladybug

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Paula @paulajbecker.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, & I draw fun & whimsical illustrations & cartoons for kids! Folio: paulajbecker.com IG: instagram.com/paulajbecker Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com #kidlitillustrator #childrensbookillustrator #paulajbecker #paulajbeckerillustrator #cartoon #illustrator

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New Hampshire author and illustrator who loves to create cute and colorful worlds. I'm rep'd by Sean McCarthy and looking for new book projects this fall. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart

Colorful illustration of bugs playing music together at night in a tropical, beachy garden. A beetle has a ukulele, a grashopper has a tin whistle, a bee is shaking a maraca-seed. Fireflies light the scene. Other bugs watch and enjoy. Art by Gina Perry, Author / Illustrator

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Leah Chen @leahchen.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! A mock picture book cover for an imaginary title: Summer Camp at Midnight. What if the real camp adventure began after everyone was asleep? Open for illustration work. If we'd be a good fit, my website has my contact info. Cheers! #picturebookillustration

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Louie Zong @everydaylouie.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

the beautiful game...

a stylized 3d render of two soccer players attempting to head a ball that is, coincidentally, also the pokemon spheal.

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James Shedden @james.sh · 29/07/2026

Giant cat

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Get ready... #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday, August 6th! For more info visit: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Text reads: This Thursday is... KidLitArtPostcard - illustration of an orange cat in a cardboard box with bits of cardboard, tape and paper on and around. Art and event by Gina Perry

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Leah Chen @leahchen.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

👻If you see this, post a haunted house from your portfolio 👻 #kidlitart #bilby

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Luisa Uribe @lupencita.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Happy 5th birthday #kidlitartpostcard! Thank you to @ginaperry.bsky.social for this amazing event ✨ It has been such a great motivator for me to make new pieces, and it's great to see everyone's lovely art. This is me as a kid in one of my all-time favorite costumes 🦋. www.luisauribe.com

An illustration of a brown haired girl wearing a handmade butterfly costume, sitting on a log in a green filed with flowers.

An old photo of a girl wearing a handmade butterfly costume.

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Luisa Uribe @lupencita.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Better late than never! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day 💚 luisauribe.com

An illustration of a small kid in pajamas with big moth wings, flying over a black background, leaving a trail of stars. The text reads Luisa Uribe - rep'd by Alex Gehringer at the Bright Agency.

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Me as a kid? Color color color! I’ve always been drawn to it and nothing has changed since then. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m always available for all your most colorful projects. I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social &you can see more of my work at danamariehosler.com

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

illustration of a young asian girl sitting cross legged on the floor and drawing. sunlight is streaming in through a window. behind here is a cloud of make-believe characters from her imagination. art by charlene chua.

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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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Diana Castillo | Author/Illustrator @dianaacastle.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5 year anniversary to #KidLitArtPostcard day! To celebrate, here is a drawing and throwback pic to my childhood in Cuba (it was my job to pet the dog & collect the eggs). 🎉 #kidlitart #funny #PBs #chapterbooks #kidlit #summer Rep by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Bonghyunshin @bonghyunshin77.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello. It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Bonghyun and Korean illustrator based in West Washington. My work focuses on warmth, joy, and meaningful moments. I hope you enjoy my work. Thank you #kidlit #picturebook #kfood #kidillustration

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Did you ever destroy something with your art you wish you hadn’t? 👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit. I’m always looking for my next book to work on. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Wow, 5 years of #kidlitartpostcard! 🥳 I'm Cat, a Kid Lit Illustrator* This "You, as a kid" illustration is based on a true birthday party story 😅 *available for cover art. 🎨 Portfolio at catarinaoliveirastudio.com 💼 Rep'd by T2 Agency #kidlit #birthdayParty #kidlitart

Two kids are holding tight to the same small yellow ball, both screaming and looking mad. They have party hats on their heads.

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Anya Samukova @samukovaart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hi 👋 #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Anya Samukova an illustrator represented by Saritza Hernandez at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency. I’m currently branching out into middle-grade art and books! I am also available for board books & picture books 🌈 📚🌟 🎨 Agency: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

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Leah Chen @leahchen.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard is turning 5! Love this month’s theme: You, as a kid. When I was little, I adored pig soft toys. The problem was, they were surprisingly hard to find. Toy shops were full of teddy bears and dolls. Eventually, I was given my first own piggy, and it stayed with me for many years!

A girl found a pink piggy among teddy bears and other toys in a toy shop window

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We are one week from the next #kidlitartpostcard event. Thursday, June 4th marks 5yrs, with the theme of "You, as a Kid!" So excited to see everyone's work! #kidlit #kidlitart Learn more at: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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Rebecca Sinclair 🎨 @rsinclair-art.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🪸🐚 I’m a #kidlitartist from Michigan and to celebrate this month of May, I’m featuring my Midwest #mermay from last year! 🌿 Open to all kid related projects under the sea! Represented by @lanewriteswords at Ultra Literary. Online portfolio in my bio 🪎

Illustration of a mermaid peering over a rock at a turtle resting on a log.

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Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Lenny, a children's book author-illustrator. I enjoy working on stories that range from sweet to spooky, magical to mundane. Open for PB, MG, chapter books. Repped by Christy Ewers at @thecatagency.bsky.social . Checked out more of my work at: www.lennywen.com

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Rachel Foo @speakyst.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books! Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects from August/September onwards. Website: rachel-foo.com Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing #kidlitart #kidlit #art #illustration

An illustration of a little girl drawing on the walls of her slightly unusual house. My father is an antique collector and I grew up in a house full of strange and old and beautiful things. I had a lot of struggles making this, but my dad is quite happy with this illustration. :)

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Madagascar's lemurs feasting in the forest for #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Angela, a nature inspired illustrator open for new #kidlit projects! More at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #ourplanetweek #letsdrawthechange #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook

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

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Illustration of a Chinese girl in a peach colored traditional costume, riding atop a red and gold Chinese phoenix. There are mountains and clouds in the background. Art by Charlene Chua.

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️ I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino freelance illustrator available and looking for work. This month's postcard is Mermay inspired 🧜‍♀️ Represented by Pyro Represents 📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com

A digital illustration of a man in a small boat looking out on the water filled with lilies and plants, being surprised at the mermaid he sees in the water who appears to be more than twice the size of his boat

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Leah Chen @leahchen.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard I created a series pieces featuring these two brothers adventuring through the forest. Here, they’re finally resting in their secret treehouse, enjoying the breeze… until oops - a sudden gust sweeps the little one’s cap away. I’m rep’d by @kaylacichello.bsky.social

Two brothers sitting at the tree house enjoying the breeze, but a sudden strong wind blew the little one’s hat away

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Leah Chen @leahchen.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

So freezing in Melbourne today. Need some summer vibe. If you see this, post a dog #kidlitart #IfYouSeeThis #childrensbook

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Got any spring plans? I’m Mark Hoffmann. I love writing & illustrating silly & cute books. Interested in picture books, board books & kids’ editorial I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🎨: www.studiohoffmann.com ✉️: mh@studiohoffmann.com #portfolioday #kidlitart

A selection of 4 collage illustrations by Mark Hoffmann:
A wolf sneaking into a castle;
School kids getting off the bus and entering a school full of dinosaurs;
A soccer referee blowing a whistle;
A town of mice wearing pants

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kaylacichello.bsky.social @kaylacichello.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

@leahchen.bsky.social Welcome to Upstart Crow Literary Leah Chen is a children’s book illustrator born in China and now based in Australia. She loves creating colorful, character-driven illustrations filled with humor, warmth, and lively storytelling. #kidlit #kidlitillustrator

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author, illustrator, and creator of this event. Did you know stag beetles LOVE rotten fruit? I'm looking for bug and other cute book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. See more work at: www.ginaperry.com

Illustration of a cute stag beetle holding a cherry atop a fruit bowl filled with rotten fruit and a few flies. Art by Gina Perry.

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Brushing teeth can be messy! 👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social with @andreabrownlit.bsky.social I’m always looking for my next book (be it a picture book, board book, or more). #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

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Lily ✨illustrator @lilinway.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard ! ✨📮 Hi! I’m Lily - a children’s book illustrator who brings gentle, whimsical stories to life through illustration✨ 🦄 I’m currently open to new projects and seeking representation 🦄 Portfolio: lilinway.com 💌 lilinway@hotmail.com #KidLitArtPostcardDay #kidlitart

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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ✨ What kind of balloon animal would a guinea pig want? I’m Tori & i love to create heartwarming, cute and silly character & I’m open for PB books! Rep’d by Analía Cabello at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social More art at torikateillustration.com #kidlit #kidlitart

A squirrel in a blue uniform is making balloon animals for a little group of guinea pigs. One guinea pig is flying away with a balloon tied to him

Close up of the squirrel and guinea pigs

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator looking to work on new, cute picture book projects. I'm rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy Lit. See more work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart

Illustration of four stylized axolotls playing underwater. One rests gently on the bottom looking at a cute orange copopod. One has a dancing vibe. One is showing the dancing friend a cool plant. One is nuzzling another copopod. The water is green, loose moss floats about. The axolotls are various shades of pink and yellowy beige with bright pink and orange gills. Art by Gina Perry

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌼 Celebrating spring with this #illustration. I’m an author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social and would love to collaborate on picturebooks, earlyreaders, and other #kidlit projects. Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

✋Are u an introvert? I definitely was when I was younger & would never raise my hand. Now you can’t get me to shut up 👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social. I’m always looking for my next book (picture book, board book, or more) to work on #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart

Collage and paint illustration in pinks, greens, and yellows: a classroom scene where kids are raising their hands for a teacher who is holding a book called fish facts. One of the students is a bear under his desk, are fish and fish skeletons.

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Biva Draws @biva.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy March’s #kidlitartpostcard day!Is it perfect time to celebrate Spring yet? . Dear art directors and editors, I’m Biva, a Vietnamese illustrator based in UK. I’m currently open for picture book project! If you have a whimsical and cosy one in mind, let’s connect!

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️ I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino freelance illustrator available and looking for work. Growing up, March signaled the start of summer here in the 🇵🇭 so this month's postcard is inspired by that. 📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

A digital illustration of people spending time in a pool: A man with sunglasses is happily lounging by the pool chairs. Next to him is a lady in a yellow coordinate and a big hat sitting up observing the children by the pool. A girl in a pink swimsuit is sitting at the edge of the pool and cheering on her brown dog who's swimming to her from the other side of the pool. A boy in the pool is shielding himself as a girl who appears to be his sister is splashing water to him. Another boy is in a pink floatie observing the siblings.

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Leah Chen @leahchen.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! ✨  With Easter just around the corner, I couldn’t resist an Aussie bush egg hunt 🐣🌿 I create playful, character-driven illustrations that bring warmth and joy to children’s stories. Currently open for picture book projects! Behance.net/leahchan

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Tomorrow! #KidLitArtPostcard day! This June marks the 5th anniversary of the event. I'm cooking up some fun ideas to celebrate, starting with a logo refresh. I can't wait to see everyone's art! Be sure to triple check your hashtag!!!! #kidlit

Illustration of a child in a pink shirt and bright pink shoes, running with a bright yellow mailbag, spilling colorful postcards. Text above reads KidLitArtPostcard. Text below reads March 5th. Art by Gina Perry

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Zoe Persico @zoepersico.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I can't believe How To Talk To Your Succulent is nominated for Outstanding Story (what!!!!) for the legendary Ignatz Awards with SPX! I'm so honored Succulent is included with such talented company. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it!

A chibi Perle from How To Talk To Your Succulent with a copy of the book saying "We're an Ignatz Nominee for Outstanding Story!"

The collection of nominees for Outstanding Story for the Ignatz Awards.

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Zoe Persico @zoepersico.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Happy 40th Naughty Dog!! I had a blast painting your boys Jak and Daxter for their anniversary exhibition with @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! Prints are up on their site too! If you're in LA go check out all of the amazing art for the show!

A traditional painting of Jak and Daxter riding on a Flut Flut through a lush, green forest.

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