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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Author Tina Cho reflects on her new picture book, ‘The Kimchi Fridge,’ and her complicated relationship with the Korean dish buff.ly/2pNoJvy

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

★ In her “emotionally astute” picture book GOOD BEAR, BAD BEAR, Hyewon Yum presents “a wise celebration of the multifaceted self” buff.ly/t0vU9GC

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14/09/2026

Reminder re: #KidLitArtPostCard hashtag: Pls only use on the first Thursday of each month. See www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Children's Book Author and Illustrator

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 09/09/2026

Really looking forward to sending out some incredible follow-up emails in 2027.

A fortune cookie saying that says "Your communication skills will improve in January."

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'm Gina Perry, a New Hampshire author, illustrator, and creator of #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'll be ready for new, funny book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: ginaperry.com (Bonus: can you find the 5 hidden objects in this piece from High Five magazine?) #kidlit

An illustration from High Five Magazine, My First Hidden Picture showing a contruction site in the winter. Animals are on the job, running machines, on the scaffolding, and holding stop and go signs. Illustration by Gina Perry

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 02/09/2026

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is #kidlitartpostcard day! I will be scrolling. Take care to use the correct hashtag and use key words so your work can be found in the future! 💙❤️

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's #DVpit month! #DVpit is a bluesky pitch event for unagented creators from marginalized communities to pitch their projects to literary agents and editors! And we've prepared a month of pre-events to help you prepare for the main event on Sept 30, 2026! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info!

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SCBWI Alaska @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The deadline to register for our Alaska Fall Conference art contest is next Friday. Don’t miss out! #artcontest

Juried Art Show at the annual Alaska Fall Writing and Illustrating Conference. Register by September 4; Prizes!; deliver by September 17; details at QR code.

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Will Leitch @williamfleitch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We gave regularly to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has been gifting free books to millions of children for more than 30 years. Just one of the amazing things she was a part of, and something palpably touched our, and many other, lives. You can still donate. donate.imaginationlibrary.com

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Make a donation and support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in communities around the world and help put more books into the hands of more children.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Can you believe it's almost time for our next #kidlitartpostcard day? September 3rd, next Thursday! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Children's Book Author and 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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Cindy Kang @cindysykang.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day 💫 I’m Cindy Kang, a New York-based illustrator. I’m currently open to new kidlit book projects and would love to bring stories exploring the many emotions of children to life! 🎨 cindysykang.com 📚 Rep: @mccarthylit.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #picturebooks

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 01/08/2026

Happy 10 year anniversary to the best thing I've ever bought for under $10

A beach towel with dolphins wearing bucket hats and gaudy jewelry with a treasure chest

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate 5 years of #KidLitArtPostcard - there is an optional theme of "You, as a kid". I can't wait to see everyone's work across social media! And thank you to all the children's book illustrators for making this a joyous event each month!!!! #kidlit

Teal, pink, and gray text reads: 5 years of KidLitArtPostcard. June 4th. Theme: You, as a Kid! Illustration of a kid running with postcards and a party hat, wearing a pink shirt and a banana colored mail bag. Art and event by Gina Perry

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This Thursday! Theme (not compulsory): You, as a kid Use hashtag: #KidLitArtPostcard +++++ #kidlit #kidlitart

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Howard Sinker @howardsinker.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Great line by student announcers doing play by play of Macalester vs. Luther game in NCAA D-lll baseball tournament. Macalester up 7-1 in fourth with Scots scoring 1,1,2,3 by inning so far. "Macalester has a Fibonacci Sequence on the scoreboard." Hoping for 5 in the 5th. @sickoscommittee.org

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🚨TOMORROW on a SPECIAL day Join me & author/illustrator of delightful picture books, Hyewon Yum ❓How does she make such charming characters? ✍️What should we draw? @mccarthylit.com @mayamyersbooks.bsky.social @chelseaauthor.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooksb#art

A selection of picture book covers illustrated by Hyewon Yum with the text:

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Kidlit superstar Hyewon Yum will be mesmerizing us all with her abilities. Her characters feel so curious & real. The proportions in her images always add the right touch of charm

Join us Wednesday at 8pm ET
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Jomboy Media (Unofficial) @jomboymedia-mirror.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Nothing can prepare you for who's singing this National Anthem (via lpaulfranklin / TT)

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Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author @clairelordon.com · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I've been having so much fun creating collages of cute fruit! I think they would make a fun board book. Hi! I'm Claire, and I'm interested in board books, picture books, early readers, and graphic novels. My agent is @mccarthylit.com #kidlitpostcard

A line of four collaged fruits that are in a cartoonish style. From left to right are a green pear, half a watermelon, strawberry, and orange. All have pink cheeks and are smiling. The pear and orange have leaves on their stems. Above text reads "Claire Lordon illustrator, designer, and author. Represented by Sean McCarthy. www.clairelordon.com" in an orange fun font

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Cindy Kang @cindysykang.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Cindy Kang, a Korean Illustrator based in New York. I love illustrating children and city scenes. 🐦 I’m open to new projects! 📚 Rep: @mccarthylit.com 📌 cindysykang.com

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

The king is VERY confident and loud and wants to show you all the things he can do with his books. But he doesn’t know that books are for reading. Good thing his friends are there to help. Is it didactic? A bit. But it’s also funny, a blast to read aloud, and pretty relevant to the moment. #kidlit

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A laugh-out-loud story about an enthusiastic king who learns the power of books!It’s Book Day, everyone!And the King of Books cannot wait to show off all t...

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

May is ALS Awareness Month Fitting that Emmet Sheehan is on the mound His gloves all say “K ALS” How lucky are we to have that sentiment represented on an MLB mound?! 😭 #EndALS

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 29/04/2026

Absolutely delighted to share that Andrea Offermann's author-illustrator debut (!) will be coming out next year with Ann Kelley at Random House Studio. Wilhelm Werner's story reads like an edge-of-your-seat thriller, but it's all true and meticulously researched by Andrea. Congrats, Andrea!!!

Ann Kelley at Random House Studio has bought, in a preempt, Andrea Offermann's How Wilhelm Werner Became a Thief!, a nonfiction graphic chapter book about a museum caretaker who secretly hid banned paintings by a Jewish artist to protect them from destruction during the Nazi regime. Publication is scheduled for fall 2027; Sean McCarthy at Sean McCarthy Literary Agency sold world English rights.

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 29/04/2026

Maggie was very excited to show off her new spring look. Totally revolutionized what you can do with hay!

A white rabbit looking directly at the camera with a piece of hay draped over her head (which she did completely on her own!).

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Are you kidding me? #KidLitArtPostcard is turning 5 this June? To celebrate, I would love for everyone to share an illustration of themselves as a kid. I'm sharing this now to give you extra time to join the fun. June 4th! Spread the word! #kidlitart #kidlit

Promotion image by Gina Perry. Text reads: 5 years of KidLitArtPostcard, June 4th. Theme: You, as a Kid! Illustration in the center shows a child running with a mailbag, holding and losing postcards in bright colors. The kid is wearing a striped party hat.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay I'm a New England children's book author and illustrator. I'm open for small projects soon, and book projects this summer. Rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy Lit. #kidlit #kidlitart More at: www.ginaperry.com

Promotional illustration by Gina Perry. An underwater scene of four playful axolotl.

Promotional illustration by Gina Perry. Three kids are wearing homemade outfits and text bubbles above their heads match materials used. Tape! Paper! Cardboard! They look fierce but also cute. Blue background.

Promotional illustration by Gina Perry. A very busy coffee shop scene filled with tortoises working, chatting, eating greens, young and old.

Promotional illustration by Gina Perry. A huge stag beetle stands atop a bowl of rotten fruit, holding one cherry. Text below reads 'life is a bowl of rotten fruit'.

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Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author @clairelordon.com · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's springtime! I'm an author-illustrator who would love to work on picture books, early readers, board books, and graphic novels. My wonderful agent is @mccarthylit.com! You can view more of my work on my website: www.clairelordon.com #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

A cartoonish looking illustration with lots of painterly texture. It's a spring scene with bright colours. There is a purple crow in the middle with a yellow rain jacket and rainboots. They are holding a flower with an angry worm on it. A bouquet of flowers in the other hand. The crow is walking along a path in a park. There are puddles, and a snail with an umbrella. There is another orange worm next to a bunch of flowers growing out of the ground. There is a cherry blossom tree in the right that has blossoms falling. Bushes and trees are in the foreground and background. There is a rainbow in the sky. It is raining. On the bottom has the text "Claire Lordon" "Represented by Sean McCarthy" "www.clairelordon.com"

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

When you're creating, you're not meant to get it right on the first try. Revision is magic. That's when you stumble upon an idea that's infinitely better than you started with. When you discover connections you didn't even know were there. When you find that absolutely essential line is irrelevant.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 02/04/2026

Today is #KidLitARTPostcard Day, when #KidLit artists worldwide share art on 1st Thu every month! Founded by @ginaperry.bsky.social ❤️🎨 NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead. More info: ginaperry.com/postcard

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 01/04/2026

It's not very often that I get to announce a new client *and* a new deal, but @artbyjoycho.bsky.social is truly one of a kind! I was instantly charmed by Hana as soon as I saw her, and am grateful that Sally Morgridge at Holiday House felt the same way. Spring 2029 can't come soon enough!

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 31/03/2026

Congrats @artbyjoycho.bsky.social on her debut (!) middle grade graphic novel, coming Spring 2029 from Holiday House!

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

It's your lunchtime reminder that #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday, April 2nd. www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Are you a #kidlit editor, agent, art director, or designer? Do you want a reminder sent to you the morning of every #KidLitArtPostcard day? kidlitartpostcard.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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A brief newsletter to remind publishers about the monthly KidLitArtPostcard event.

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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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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 02/03/2026

Wishing everyone a lousy Smarch to all that celebrate

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Hold onto your hats #kidlit … next Thursday, March 5th, is #KidLitArtPostcard day! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

MEGAN KELLER WITH A DIRTY DRAG MOVE AND A GOLD MEDAL WINNING GOAL 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 06/02/2026

My IG search history of me trying (and failing) to re-find a funny rabbit reel to share with @danawulf.bsky.social

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Today's post is based on a true story! Not the dinosaur, but the appearance of a European Cuckoo bird in New Hampshire this past autumn. I'm open for new book projects mid-year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Illustration of a fall orchard. A young girl is climbing an apple ladder and notices a very large dinosaur hiding in the half-bare tree. Her mom is nearby taking a video with her phone, distracted by a rare european cuckoo bird in another tree. The young girl is saying "Mom..." A bag of apples is on the ground. Art by Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy.

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Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author @clairelordon.com · 05/02/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Claire, a published author-illustrator of books for kids. I am currently available to illustrate picture books, early readers, graphic novels, and board books!📚 💻 website: www.clairelordon.com ✏️Agency: @mccarthylit.com

Illustration with bright colors and painterly textures. In the back left there is a girl peeping out from behind a bush. She has black pigtails. Next to her is a purple path that leads downwards and towards the bottom right. On the path is a golden tan dog with a pink basket in its mouth. In the basket is an envelope with a heart and cupcakes with hearts and red liners. In the bottom right is a boy with brown hair and eyes in a red shirt. He is smiling as he moves his left hand up to his face in surprise. He has pink cheeks with freckles. To the sides is green grass. There is also a green bush to the right of the path and a tree trunk in the top right corner.

At the very top in a bold fun orange font it says
Claire Lordon
Author and illustrator
www.clairelordon.com
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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 30/01/2026

Stretch goal time (I've always wanted to say that)! We are currently at $390 (which is amazing, and huge thanks to everyone who has bid so far!). I will be adding 10 minutes to the follow-up phone call for every $100 milestone that we hit (e.g. 30 minutes for $400+; 40 minutes for $500+; etc.).

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Eliza Kinkz @elizakinkz.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Donated a picture book critique to the Publishing for Minnesota Auction. But there are soooo many other amazing items as well! Check it out!! www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Sean McCarthy @mccarthylit.com · 26/01/2026

Pssst! If you'd like to have me critique your full picture book (ms or dummy) AND get a 20-minute follow up phone call AND support folks in need in Minnesota, do I have good news for you! Full details charity auction (which starts on Thurs!) below. www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Full picture book Critique + Call

Auction item 'Full picture book Critique + Call' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

WOW there are some amazing things to bid on over at www.32auctions.com/publishingformn ! Help Minnesota resist and get yourself something extraordinary!

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Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 27/01/2026

Some very cool writerly items in this publishing-organized auction to benefit organizations in Minnesota, including Immigrant Law Ctr of Minnesota and Dios Habla Hoy Church food distribution. Auction runs Jan. 28-30 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

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Publishing for Minnesota

Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Full picture book Critique + Call

Auction item 'Full picture book Critique + Call' hosted online at 32auctions.

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