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Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb and I illustrate and write books for children. Creating whimsical characters is my specialty. I am currently accepting collaborations for projects beginning 2027. www.debjohnson.com #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooks #kidlitart #kidlit

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy October and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, a New Hampshire author and illustrator looking for new book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: ginaperry.com #kidlit

4 panel comic illustrations of a young tomboy witch and her frog. They meet at the beach, fly over fruit trees, play in the rain, and make their own rainbow. Art by Gina Perry. Author/Illustrator www.ginaperry.com

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It’s kidlit postcard day! Hi, I’m Mila. I love drawing cute animals and adventurous kids. I work in both color and BnW. I would love work on picture books, chapter books and board games for players of all ages! #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcardday

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Adventures await in a magical jungle. You never know what surprises you’ll find. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #picturebookillustration #scbwi

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hi, I’m Mila. I love drawing cute animals and adventurous kids. I work in both color and BnW. I would love work on picture books, chapter books and board games for players of all ages! #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcardday

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It's #PortfolioDay! I'm Milena Milak, I love drawing cute animals and adventurous kids. I would love to work on picture books, chapter books and board games for players of all ages.

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We blink and it’s #kidlitartpostcard again! Editors and art directors, I’m on the lookout for new summer projects ☀️ Check my full portfolio linked in my bio and get in touch with fabulous Alex Gehringer if I’m the right fit your book projects.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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 family of ducks walking home from the library. the mother duck has a bag of books. a grandma duck has a pile of books on her walker. two ducklings carry books while running. the library doors are in the background. the doors are flanked by two statues. on the left is a lion and on the right is a griffin.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 02/07/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Victoria, Argentinian illustrator based in France. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)! Recycling these summery frogs - nostalgic for the many ice cream parlors of my hometown! victoriamaderna.com | hi@victoriamaderna.com Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

Illustration in gouache: a frog licks the fallen ice cream of their horrified frog friend. Both are in summer outfits with flipflops.
Text reads: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com - Represented by Jennifer Azantian

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! . Today’s prompt for #JuneCharacterADay challenge is - Elephant skiing! . 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

Funny humor Kidlit children’s picture book illustration of a cute caricature elephant animal skiing down a snowy slope about to crash into bush. adventure sport dynamic movement action scene.

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Christine, an illustrator available for picture, board & chapter book projects ☀️ Celebrating 5 years of kidlitartpostcard with @ginaperry.bsky.social prompt “you, as a kid” - We used to wear beach towels and pretend our shadows were superheroes 🏖️ #illustration

Three kids at the beach wearing and posing with towels to make their shadows look like superheroes

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Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Me, as a kid… watching puddles in the rain, imagining each drop turning into a tiny, dewy creature. I called them “Doodle Dangfods” 🤷‍♀️ and spent a lot of time convincing other kids they were real. Happy 5 years of #KidLitArtPostcard! I am repped by Lara Perkins at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A girl hiding behind plants observes raindrops falling into a puddle. Droplets turn into little creatures. A worm with a hat wiggles by in the font. And a rainbow snail hides under a leaf.

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Erica Lee 🧸 @ericalee.cc · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th Anniversary of #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Erica! And here’s a memory of myself receiving a jade pendant of a monkey (my Chinese zodiac animal) for safeguarding and luck. Check out more of my work! ericalee.cc #kidlitart #illustration #aapi #aapiheritage

Illustration of myself as a child wearing red in the afternoon sun, an over the shoulder shot, with my mom in the foreground showing me a jade pendant with a monkey carved into it as I look down on it while it’s hung from my neck

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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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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th anniversary #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Victoria, Argentinian illustrator based in France open for new projects! Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social Me as a kid, & my brothers & my dog Chipi & books & fighting over treats & the remote & chaos. victoriamaderna.com hi@victoriamaderna.com

Digital illustration of two kids and a teenager on a couch with a fox terrier dog.

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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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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th birthday #KidLitArtPostcard ! 🎂 My name is Denis and I'm a children's book illustrator, who loves bold inky linework and limited palettes. 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 📚 Rep: Emily Talbot at United Agents (UK) and Susan Hawk (US) #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of a mother crocodile sitting in a floaty in a river, with fish swimming underwater, holding a glass of orange juice and smiling at her two crocodile children playing badminton on the shore.

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

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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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day I’m Mila. I love drawing cute animals and adventurous kids. I work in both color and BnW. I would love work on picture books, chapter books and board games for players of all ages! I’m seeking representation.

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Nathasha Padrón @muakata.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello! I’m Nathasha 🌿 happy world autism acceptance day and #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an autistic illustrator drawing soft fantasy, animals, and small, quiet worlds I’m currently looking for work in picture books + children’s editorial ✨ I just want to make gentle things for kids 🤍 #kidlitart

A small boat in a stormed sea, a turtle at the wheel and a bear looking for something in the storm

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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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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hey #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Cat, a Kid Lit Illustrator interested in cover art ⤵️ 🎨 Portfolio at catarinaoliveirastudio.com 💼 Rep'd by T2 Agency #kidlit #illustration #art #kidlitart #coverart #MGbooks

Mockup book cover with the title "The Treasure of Itzel". It shows two kids facing the reader in a forest setting. The kid in the front, with an "Indiana Jones" hat, is climbing over some stone columns covered in moss and looks super excited. While the kid in the back has a baseball cap and glasses, they are looking more cautious. The stones have carved signs and symbols, including a skull.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more opportunities in picture books, novelty and other kid-related projects. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration

A spring and Easter-themed illustration, depicting a nature scene with a green field and trees. There is an Easter bunny in the right foreground carrying a basket full of painted eggs, in front of a line of spring flowers and foliage. On the left, there is a pond with mum & baby ducklings. There is a cottage in the distance behind the bunny, and the sky is clear blue with several white clouds.

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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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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m inviting you to Little Bear’s first woodland recital🐻🎵 I’m a #kidlit illustrator based in the U.S. Open for PBs, BBs, editorials, & all things kids’ art. Can’t wait to work with you on your next project! ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Art of a young warrior girl with one arm touching a blackened land. Magic spread from her arm, making colorful flower grow. Behind her is a large white wolf with red markings. In the far background are black menacing towers spewing smoke into a red sky.

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Mila. I love drawing cute animals and adventurous kids. I work in both color and BnW. I would love work on picture books, chapter books and board games for players of all ages! My portfolio: www.milenamilak.com I’m seeking representation. #kidlitartpostcardday

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁 I’m an illustrator and author currently looking for more picture books, board books and other novelty title opportunities. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration depicting an autumnal scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing in the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen in all the little windows surrounding the tree. There is no fruit on the tree, only yellow leaves.

Some of the characters that can be seen in the windows include a mum reading to her baby by a candle, a grandma and grandchild sharing a warm drink and a person calling their cat, which can be seen walking on the right wall of the garden.

In the garden, a girl is carrying a giant orange pumpkin and an older woman on the left is passing some jam over to her neighbours above with the use of a basket and rope.

A lively illustration showing the spirit of community and sharing.

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Rebecca Sinclair 🎨 @rsinclair-art.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and this turkey is ready to share some pumpkin pie with you! 🥧 Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨ www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com

Image of turkey wearing a scarf and holding up a pie.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author/illustrator of books for kids. I try to work texture and color into everything I do. I love manuscripts that are quirky, funny, and have a load of heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. ✨ www.twofishillustration.com

A girl in black and white climbs a ladder and uses a bullhorn to make a creative proclamation. Lots of colored items and movement are coming out of the bullhorn.

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Gustavo Rinaldi @gusrinaldi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Next to last #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025! Hello everyone, my name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator available for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it. I'm also seeking representation. #kidlitart #BRArt

Drawing of a girl and an Edmontosaurus taking a bath on a bath tub.

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy November #kidlitartpostcard . Who else has been carving pumpkins? 🙋🏻‍♀️🎃 If you’re on the lookout for an illustrator to bring a little magic to a story, please reach out! I’m open to both PB and MG. Portfolio: kirstenmcgonigal.com rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social

Children’s book illustration showing 2 girls carving a Jack O Lamtern together on a stump in the woods. One girl is dressed like Little Red Riding Hood and holding a candle in her hand. The other girl is dressed like a wolf, and is reaching across to the other girl with a match to light tue pumpkin. In the background are trees ans bushes. The illustration is done is shades of purple and orange.

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Paula @paulajbecker.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, and I love to create whimsical, quirky, fun, (and also sweet!) illustrations for kids! Folio: paulajbecker.com Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com #kidlitartist #portfolioday #kidlitcartoonist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustrator #paulajbecker

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 21/10/2025

Searching #kidlitartpostcard on Flashes vs. Instagram. Instagram shows images from random months spanning years (after an unhelpful AI “summary”), while Flashes lets you sort illustrations in chronological order starting with the latest posts. Why isn’t publishing at large adopting this? #kidlit

Screen capture of #kidlitartpostcard results on Instagram shows a block of AI summary text followed by thumbnail images of children’s book art from October 2024, April 2025, and other random dates.

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I’m Mike and I love creating fun, character-driven work, spooky or no. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work. See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #spooky #werewolf #spookyMG #kidLit #MG

In a dark nighttime hallway with huge arched windows, a girl and a werewolf (also a girl) are sneaking around. Both are wearing school uniforms, although the werewolf's has ripped a bit from her transformation. She has just knocked over a small table and broken a vase and the girl is shushing her. Through one of the large windows, we see more school buildings and a full moon.
The text on the bottom reds "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber @ CMA."

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Caroline McPherson @carolinemcpherson.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ✨ l’m Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book author-illustrator with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨ Rep'd by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 and available for picture books, board books, covers and licensing ✨ #kidlit www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

A young character in a blue snowsuit and rainbow scarf, hat, mittens and boots, stands in the snow looking up at a huge tree with a trunk of rainbow colours. A sweet little squirrel watches on from a nearby rainbow tree. Its snowing.

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Dani Williams @daniwilliams.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

#kidlitartpostcard day is here again! I'm a children's illustrator based in North West England, currently seeking representation. I work largely digitally but also love coloured pencils and watercolours.

An illustration of a young boy and girl grinning and running through sand dunes with their arms outstretched. They have 1940s clothes and gas mask boxes over their shoulders. In the sky above are the silhouettes of two spitfire planes.

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Mila. I love drawing cute animals and adventurous kids. I work in both color and BnW. I would love to work on picture books, chapter books and board games for players of all ages! My portfolio: www.milenamilak.com I’m seeking representation

Illustration showing a cat and a mouse in

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Kaushani Mufti @padfootblack25.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. Illustrator/Animator from Mumbai, India looking for Kidlit and MG illustration work,and most importantly,a cool agent. 💌 - kaushani.mufti@gmail.com kaushanimufti.wixsite.com/studio-mufti...

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

It’s #portfolioday Hi, I’m Milena Milak. I love drawing cute animal characters and little humans going on adventures. I’m seeking representation 🕸️www.milenamilak.com ✉️ hello@milenamilak.com

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ☀️ I'm a picture book illustrator, currently working on my own middle grade project. My art is over at: www.theodesign.com

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Dani Williams @daniwilliams.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It's #kidlitartpostcard Day again! I'm Dani, an illustrator and writer from North West England. I have a background in zoology and science communication so I draw a lot of animals and love natural history picture books.

An illustration of three gentoo penguins diving under turquoise water with white ice behind them. The penguins have smily, friendly faces.

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello agents, publishers, art directors and art enthusiasts! My name is Mila. I love drawing cute animals with big personalities. I play with colors, textures and always look for adding a traditional vibe to my digital work.

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Josephine Macey @josiemacey.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day to all authors, illustrators, agents and publishers. I am Josie an illustrator from the UK looking for agents and publishers for her next big project. #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlit #characterdesign #makeartthatsells #portfolio #childrensbooks

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

This light beam decided to frame my sketchbook

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Milena Milak @milenamilak.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

It’s #kidlitpostcardday Hi, my name is Milena Milak. I’m interested in working in picture book. Currently seeking representation. 🕸️www.milenamilak.com ✉️ hello@milenamilak.com #kidlitartpostcard

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Happy #PortfolioDay! I'm Brooke and I'm an author-illustrator who creates goofball art for goofball kids. I'm open to PB, BB, and Early Reader projects. I also have a humorous PB dummy (see the "Nothing!" piece for a glimpse). I'm seeking representation. 🙂 heybrookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

An illustration featuring three panels. The first panel is of an angry blue bird looking under a rock and saying "Nothing." The second panel is the same bird looking in the grass with a magnifying glass and saying "Nothing!" The third panel is the largest and is a bird's eye view of a park and the same bird showing "NOTHING!!!" in large, red, shouty letters.

An illustration of an orange cat in an astronaut suit and floating in space. He is looking happily at three constellations of a fish, a mouse, and a ball of yarn.

An illustration of a boy and ghost looking fearfully at one another. The boy is reading a book called "Ghost Stories" and the ghost is reading a book called "Human Stories." The illustration uses a limited palette of blue, dark blue, and white.

A black and white pencil illustration of a young girl in an oversized, itchy sweater. She is growing increasingly agitated at the itchiness and trying but failing to take the sweater off.

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