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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 26/05/2025

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

Handwritten quote on a white sheet with an illustrated face at the bottom and pink hearts around the text. The quote reads:
"If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting."
— Liana Brooks

Illustration and lettering by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paintbrush lies across the page on a wooden surface.

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Melizza Chernov ✨Open to Commissions✨ @melizzachernov.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hey folks! I wanted share the IG acct for a fairly new children’s book creator @boberrydesignco.bsky.social She’s in the process of developing a really funny and cool graphic novel for kids. Skully & Boo: www.instagram.com/skullyandboo/ Have a moment? Show her some #kidlit support!

Image of the cover of - Skully & Boo: www.instagram.com/skullyandboo/

A really funny and cool graphic novel for kids by Sherry Fry.

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Melizza Chernov ✨Open to Commissions✨ @melizzachernov.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I’m think I’m too late to share on #KidLitArtPostcard but I haven’t posted for some time and wanted to share a piece I’ve created that makes me smile. I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers #picturebooks #kidlitart Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com

There’s nothing better than a swim except a swim that helps the environment. This is an image of a young girl and her trusty dog sidekick saving a bright orange fish from plastic being wrapped around it.

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Melizza Chernov ✨Open to Commissions✨ @melizzachernov.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Before the winter began I took this photo of an adorable bug that looks like a little pea in a pod or a leaf. He’s smaller than my thumbnail. Too cute #Uplift

Tiny Leaf Bug

A bug that looks like a leaf. These unique bugs don’t all look alike, but they do have one thing in common: This katydid is even called the “false leaf” bush cricket!

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Beetle masks 🎭 📞: Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social 🎨: www.wineberrywoodpress.com/portfolio/ #kidlitpostcard #writingcommunity #kidlit #kidlitart

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

#KidLitArtPostcard day. Graphic novel edition. All info on the postcard, but leaving my portfolio here: www.dolokecki.com I do middle grade books & comics and I would love to do picture books for kids +5. Love to draw monsters, animals and kids figuring out life. Interested in #ND stories.

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com hello@laurapiggott.com #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. This illustration is from 'Maeve and The Meadow Mysteries' a story about a magical meadow, growing up and finding yourself, that I am currently developing. theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @carynwiseman.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Author/illustrator for 30y. I love creating expressive, mischievous characters who are up for wild adventures. I create cozy worlds for readers to inhabit. Looking for picture, board, & chapter book projects. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. www.laurazarrin.com #kidlitartpostcard

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Franziska Detlefsen @idunaya.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day ✨ My name is Franziska and I'm a german illustrator and character artist with a passion for cozy and whimsical fantasy art. Looking for new projects in kidlit, game and cover art. Portfolio: www.franziska-detlefsen.com #kidlitart #picturebook #illustration

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José A Nieto @jas094.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

#kidlitartpostcard day! This time, a cute fanart from @apamaate.bsky.social 's Pacheco. Hope you like it! I'm currently looking for #MG s, #GraphicNovels and #CoverArt projects Also seeking representation More of my work at www.joseanieto.com

Young boy riding cat-like magical creature with bright red skin

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Cindy Lozito @cindylozito.com · 06/11/2025

Of all the trees that transform and autumn, ginkgos are my favorite! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day 🍂 I am open to illustrating kids books and black-and-white interiors. cindylozito.com cindylozito@gmail.com Happily rep’d by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A scene of a young girl in a butterfly costume dressing up her toy rhino in a set of butterfly wings beneath a ginkgo tree losing its leaves in the wind

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DK Ryland @dkryland.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm DK, an author/illustrator open to picture book and early GN projects. Repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

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Zoe Ranucci @zoeranucci.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I illustrate picture books, chapter books, and book covers. My vibe is happy, bright, and focused on positivity! 📧 zoe@gooddharma.com 🌐www.gooddharma.com #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitart #characterdesign #publishing #lakshmi #abundance

#kidlitartpostcard day artwork by picture book illustrator Zoe Ranucci. Children's book style llustration of the goddess Lakshmi riding on a white elephant with lilly pads and lotus flowers showing coins of abundance

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator whose favorite season is Fall and who loves a good pun. 😉 You can see more of my work at diandramae.com. (I do not have representation.) #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #fallfun

an illustration of a little brown acorn with arms and legs holding on to a yellow oak leaf as it drifts downward, surrounded by other leaves in tones of yellow, orange, and brown. A speech bubble from the acorn says, "BeLEAF in yourself,"

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Becky Gehrisch - kidlit picture books @gehrisch-arts.com · 27/11/2024

Hi all! I just joined recently and I'm excited to be here on BlueSky to chat about illustrating, picture books, writing, art, school visits, library news, events, and sometimes my cats! 😂🤗😺 Below is a picture of me and my mouse character puppet that I take to school visits!

Author-illustrator with large mouse puppet at the library

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Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Ana and I love drawing anything Halloween themed! This month, I combined the postcard with today and yesterday's @scbwi.bsky.social #scbwiartober2025 prompt "night light" and "phantom". 🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha #kidlitart

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Carolyn Le @carolynle.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard. I’m Carolyn, author and illustrator of PBs, chapter books, and early reader/chapter book GNs. And happy Tết Trung Thu next week. carolynle.com Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social

A celestial child costumed as a rabbit takes a bite out of the moon while a boat sails along a river. Stars dance against a dark teal colored sky while orange lanterns floats on the water.

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Rebecca Solow @rebeccasolow.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's my first time posting for the awesome monthly challenge from @ginaperry.bsky.social Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors - sketchy lines - painterly color - playful patterns - luscious lighting - quirky characters - tons of texture - sweetly subversive humor www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social

A tiny autumn fairy-- in tweed pants, cap, and coat-- is carrying a heavy acorn and is about to fall because their pet ladybug is running between their feet.

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Kerry McQuaide @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator.❤️ Repped by Kerry Sparks @lgrlit See more of my work at: ✨kerrymcquaide.com✨ . . . #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #scbwiillustrator #picturebookart #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit #picturebooks

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Korean illustrator based in the UK. I illustrate PB-MG, & love working on folktales, food, and stories about finding a new home & friends. Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art Email: sojungkimmccarthy.gmail.com Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)

New agent announcement illustration in traditional Korean minhwa style. A Korean girl in hanbok riding on the back of a roaring tiger is greeting a three-legged crow on a pine tree. The writing in a red square in traditional stamp style says “Repped by Upstart Crow.”

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🎃 Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🎃 I’m Cleonique, a freelance illustrator, and I’ll be available for new opportunities in children’s publishing next year~ ~ ⭐️ www.cleonique.com 💌 hello@cleonique.com 🔮 Agent: Nicole Tugeau | T2 Agency

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Jasmine Wall @jasminewallart.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello #kidlit friends. I am an illustrator and I love creating illustrations that tell a story. I am interested in PB, Board Book and Kidlit editorial projects. Currently seeing representation. Website: jasminewall.com    #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, an illustrator/author of books for kids. I love stories about animals, plants, nature nonfiction, & mindfulness. Rep’d by @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social. See more at: www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlitart #kidlit

A northern long eared bat with a little furry body and brown wings looks delighted to be flying.

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Paula @paulajbecker.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is a sample from a fun #Halloween -themed book I illustrated (by Annie Sullivan) that came out recently for Random House Studio! Folio: paulajbecker.com Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com #kidlitartist #portfolioday #halloweenillustration #ghost #ghoul

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Fanny Liem @fannyliem.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Fanny, and I'm a children's book illustrator. I enjoy illustrating both picture books and middle grade stories, bringing characters to life with warmth, humor, and emotion. www.fannywen.com. #illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #illustrator

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Farah Shah @fawa.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Sharing a cover concept for one of my latest book ideas. Want to know more? ⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagents.bsky.social or view my portfolio at www.fawashah.co.uk ⭐️ Speak soon x #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #bookidea

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TeTed / Illustrator @teted.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Kidlit postcard day! Hello everyone, I am TeTed, and I’m actively seeking new projects or collaborations, also seeking new representation at the moment! My portfolio: www.shangtechen.com Thanks a lot! ✨✨ #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcard #paperart #kidlit #kidlitart

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Abi Cushman @abicushman.com · 02/10/2025

Happy Spooky #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I am an author/illustrator and love drawing expressive animals. Agent: Kendra Marcus / BookStop Literary Portfolio: abicushman.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Parent and child raccoon on rock pointing at moon reflection. Illustration by Abi Cushman.

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Kaz Windness she/her @kazwindness.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I love seeing everyone's drawings of ghosts, witches, monsters, spiders, and my favorite, BATS! What's your favorite October topic? I'm an illustrator and writer repped by Kathleen Rushall @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Follow along for more #kidlit art! #childrensbooks

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Melizza Chernov ✨Open to Commissions✨ @melizzachernov.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com @mskanin.bsky.social #kidLitArt As usual, my thanks to @ginaperry.bsky.social for this space for us to connect!

This image is one that I've been working on for a book about mythical creatures. This is a water nymph. I created her laying in the water on her back because I learned how to swim as an adult :) I was nervous to learn but when I was on my back I could float along the water feeling totally relaxed.

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Hello 👋 #kidlitartpostcard , sorry I’m late this month! I’m Sarah, a #kidlit illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC. I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more #picturebooks , #chapterbooks and #mgbooks I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Yu Kito Lee “Yuey” @studio-yuey.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yuey, an illustrator who loves to write and draw stories for kids. If you think I’d be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch! I’m represented by the lovely @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary .

Here’s a girl who’s quiet on the outside but wild on the inside. She loves nature, and she definitely loves finding baby dino eggs. Did she time travel, or did the egg? Would Dino mama be nice when she shows up?

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 05/09/2025

I don’t use Flashes that often, but it is a great way to check out the #kidlitartpostcard posts.

Screencap of #kidlitartpostcard thumbnail images three across on the Flashes app.

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Lynnor Bontigao @lbontigao.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

I designed this month's #kidlitartpostcard like, well, a postcard! I'm the author-illustrator of SARI-SARI SUMMERS and an illustrator of picture books & chapter books written by really amazing authors. Hello Art Directors & Editors, With Love, Lynnor #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #chapterbooks

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Katiuska Pino @katiuskapino.com · 05/09/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! 👋 I'm Katiuska a Venezuelan #kidlit illustrator who likes to draw adorable adventures and I'm available for freelance work and also looking for representation. 🖍️ katiuskapino.com 💌 hello@katiuskapino.com

Illustration of a bunny in a space suit floating in space in 4 different positions

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Sayada Ramdial @sayadaramdial.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

#kidlitartpostcard

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Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Ana and I love drawing bright, whimsical illustrations. This month I couldn't decide between a school theme or a princess theme, so I combined the two! 🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha #kidlitart

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Jeremy Fuscaldo @jeremyfuscaldo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Jeremy Fuscaldo, a comic artist, illustrator, & storyboard artist. I am currently seeking representation and available for cover work, comic work, & kidlit work of any kind. JeremyFuscaldo.Weebly.com JerFusArt@gmail.com #illustration #kidlitart #digitalart

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Tami Traylor @traylorillo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I’m late posting on #kidlitpostcard day. 🫥 I’m Tami Traylor, author and illustrator. This illustration is based on a true story…ask my cat. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart #kidlitpostcardday #scbwiillustrator#scbwimidatlantic #scbwi

Illustration of a black cat with an irritated face, sitting at a French door on a striped rug looking at a group of mischievous raccoons taunting him through the glass.

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Yvie Juniper-Johnson @yviejohnson.com · 04/09/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Here's a marine-life and mountain view piece for our nature-loving learners. I'm currently live streaming my KidLit wildlife art process on Twitch, I love to bring rich colours to my work with my own stories of their tales. #KidLit #Illustration #Wales yviejohnson.com

Digital illustration by Yvie Johnson is a portrait of the ocean, with a whale swimming underneath the water, light streaming through the water towards the whale, with lots of coral and small marine life at the bottom of the image. Above the ocean water level is a mountain range, three birds flying in the sky just above the skyline. Behind the mountains are clouds stretched across the sky, the sky is colourful and also arched behind the mountains going from light yellow at the sky line to purple at the top of the image where there are faint stars. Text at the bottom reads: "Yvie Juniper-Johnson. Yvie Johnson dot com. Illustrator and Writer."

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

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Lilistrations 🍉 @lilistrations.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm available for children's book and board book projects. Please contact my agent at ssheumaker@bookendsliterary.com for project inquiries. Lilistrations.com Lilibeth201@gmail.com

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Scott Soeder | Kidlit Illustrator @scottsoeder.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard once again! September already! I’m not at all ready to say goodbye to summer! I’m very pro-summer. It’s one of my favorite things. Do you think sharks like summer too? #ilovesharks #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Ruth Williams @rooph.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday to all the agents, art directors and #kidlit industry peeps! I’m an author/illustrator from the UK seeking representation and new projects. #kidlitartpostcard #illustrator #scbwiillustrator #childrensbookillustrator

Boy in a monster costume knocking down bricks. Drawn by children’s book illustrator, Ruth R E Williams

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José A Nieto @jas094.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#kidlitartpostcard day! And I am sharing another page from my upcoming book! A perfect example on what I am looking for; ghosts, old colonial houses and cats! I am also interested in #MG s, #GraphicNovels and #CoverArt Currently seeking representation More of my work at www.joseanieto.com

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Andrea Ferragotti @ferragottiart.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard ! 🦊👻 I'm Andrea, an author and illustrator #seekingrepresentation I'd love to work on picturebooks, board books, and spot illustrations 💼 : www.ferragottiart.com #kidlitart #kidlit

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