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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Happy Meow-lo-ween month! Cats and witches and spooky skies and lots and lots of magic! Open to projects in board books, picture books, early readers, and chapter books. www.moiraratchford.com #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensillustration #picturebooks

two cats watching a witch-cat take off on a broomstick into the purple night sky, with a crescent moon hanging above. The cats observe, "Wow, she must have gotten the turbo model!"

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Celebrating America’s 250th through its diversity & multi-hued beauty. Everyone, whether a new immigrant or of longtime ancestry, has a story of how they arrived here. What’s your American story? www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit Seeking rep. Up for BBs/PBs/MG/Early Readers #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit

Children of all backgrounds, races, religions and abilities (including Liam Ramos) waving at the reader, with caption: "We are all Americans: Happy 250th, America!"

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

This month's #scbwiDrawThis prompt is "Tropical." I thought I'd check up on how the Owl and the Pussycat were faring on their tropical island. Looks like they're doing just fine! Portfolio at: www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Imagine flying down a celery slide, or swinging from a broccoli tree! 🥦 I was just flipping through my sketchbook and came across these little treasures on this hot summer Sunday. #kidlitart #childrensillustration #kidlit #picturebooks

boy and girl going down a large celery slide

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's prime picking season for blueberries and mulberries! Do you have mulberry trees in your area? They're not easy to find, but are so lovely. I'm interested in BB, PB, MG & early reader projects. Seeking representation. www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

Gooseberry out in a green meadow collecting blueberries and mulberries, with a basket on his wing, a bluebird in the sky, and a frog watching from a rock.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

If your true identity is different from what the world sees, don't be afraid to honor that. Be true to yourself. 🏳️‍🌈 #kidlit #kidlitart

Boy in a room with "boy" stuff looks in the mirror and sees his inner identity, as a girl.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Just because someone uses wheels to get around on land doesn't mean they can't join you in the pool! Include them! Open to new BB, PB, and early reader projects. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

3 kids tossing a ball in a swimming pool, while a dog watches, and a girl's wheelchair is parked on the side.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I know it's just May, but I'm already dreaming of summer vacation! Do you have any summer plans in the works? 🌞 I'm an author-illustrator ready to work on BB, PB, MG & early reader projects. www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks

Group of joyous animals on a road trip in Provence, one riding a Vespa, the others in a vintage yellow Citroen.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Quiet moments with grandma in the park grow memories that last a lifetime. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks I'm available for new projects: BB, PB, MG & early readers. Seeking rep. www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

Grandma with little girl feeding the birds in the park.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Anyone need help divvying up the last of the Valentine's chocolates? 😹 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #childrensillustration

Two cats choosing the last of the Valentine's chocolates. "Decisions, decisions..." and "I'll help you decide"

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! We could all use a little more light to lift the darkness these days. Enthusiastic author-illustrator available for new projects. Just drop me a line! moira@moiraratchford.com #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #illustration

Children of all backgrounds and abilities gathering stars to put into jars.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Happy belated #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'll never forget that knot in my stomach when I was the new kid at school. 😬 I'm Moira, an illustrator known for my quirky, offbeat characters. Open to PBs, BBs, early readers, chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Seeking representation.

A young goose arrives as a new kid at school and is nervous to go into the class.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

There's only one thing I want for the holidays. 📚 What about you? That's why I made this mug! www.moiraratchford.com/shop #bookworm #booklover #booksky #books #kidlit

Mug with a nerdy bird ensconced in an arm chair at the holidays, reading a book, with the caption: "just leave me alone with my books."

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Baking a pie for grandma...then a quick dash through the rain to her squirrel den! 🐿️ #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks

Squirrel family baking a strawberry pie.

Squirrel family dashing through the rain to grandma's house.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

If you need a little lift today, how about a pigeon juggling garbage-can finds? From a book I recently illustrated: "A Boy, A Pigeon, and a Place to Call Home," by Susan Chodakiewitz. #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks #pigeons

Purple pigeon collecting garbage to build a home.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Imagining the Owl and the Pussycat's "pea-green boat" as a giant peapod. I'm Moira, an illustrator known for my quirky, offbeat characters. Open to PBs, BBs, early readers, chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Seeking representation. www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

The Owl and the Pussycat, in a peapod boat.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, here's a feisty little llama to raise awareness and morale going forward! #breastcancer #gopink #breastcancerawarenessmonth #artlicensing

Pink llama with breast cancer pink ribbon: Keep Calm and Fight On

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Here's another entry for the "Travel" prompt of #scbwidrawthis. When going on a camping trip, always make sure your backpack doesn't weigh more than you do ~ 😅 #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks

Gooseberry's backpack is clearly a little too heavy!

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

This is my entry for the latest #scbwidrawthis, with the prompt of "Travel." Provence is my favorite travel destination. What's yours? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks

A nutty group of animals on a road trip through Provence.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Summer surely brings tourist rats to the famous garbage cans of NYC. I'm Moira, an illustrator known for my quirky, offbeat characters. Open to PBs, BBs, early readers, chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Seeking representation. Portfolio: www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

Mafia rat in trenchcoat and fedora guards his territory and tells a tourist rat, "Scram, punk".

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Moira, an illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, pencil and ink. Seeking representation and new projects! PBs, BBs, early readers, & chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Portfolio: www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

Sheep carrying towering tray of cupcakes, slips on a banana peel, and the cupcakes end up everywhere, much to his boss' chagrin.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Want a little joy with your morning coffee? I now have Easter and Mother’s Day-themed mugs in my shop! Shop small, support an artist. 😊🎨 www.moiraratchford.com/shop #eastergifts #mothersdaygifts #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #smallbusiness #catgifts

Mug showing watercolor Easter chick with rabbit ears and violets. Easter gift.

Mug with cat in yoga pose and the text "Mamaste", Mother's Day gift.

Mug with funny bird holding bouquet of flowers, and the text: "Love you a bunch!" Mother's day gift or birthday gift.

Mug with "Love you a bunch!" text. Mother's Day gift or birthday gift.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Moira, an illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, pencil and ink. Seeking representation and new projects! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebooks #kidlit Website: moiraratchford.com

Puppy causing chaos with a cat at a birthday party.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Valentine-themed mugs are now up in my shop! Grumpy cat is my personal favorite. Give your loved ones a unique, artist-made gift that they won't find anywhere else (and most definitely not on Amazon). 😊 www.moiraratchford.com/shop #catlover #catlady #catmom #valentinegifts

Grumpy cat decorated with hearts, wishing you a "happy freakin' valentine's".

Two birds cuddling on a branch: "Together is my favorite place to be"

A female sheep with a heart and the caption, "Love ewe".

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Happy #kidlitpostcard Day! I'm Moira, an illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, ink and pencil. Seeking representation and new projects! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcardday #picturebooks #kidlit Website: moiraratchford.com

Quirky old lady with parrot on head and anteater friend knitting in front of her pink RV.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

(Let me try this post again, because for some reason the link didn't work). More cat mugs are available, printed from my original watercolors! A completely unique gift that you won't find anywhere else. www.moiraratchford.com/shop #catlover #catlady #cats #catmom #catsofbluesky

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I'm finally putting my art on mugs! Chill out with Zen Cat, printed from one of my original watercolors. Support an artist at www.moiraratchford.com/shop #cats #catlady #catmom #catsofbluesky #catlover

Blue "Zen Cat" sitting in lotus yoga pose, meditating.

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EllenMulholland is hopeful ✨ @ellenmulholland.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

New Dad Band, The Spineless. Singing your favorites, such as: "Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your Soul" "All Your Ideas Are Belong to Us" "Paint by Numbers, Starve the Artist" "Erase Yourself, Embrace the Bot"

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

For yesterday's @andreabrownlit prompt of "Green Thumb." I originally created this illustration for Earth Day, but fall is also the perfect time to plant trees! 🌳 #childrensbooks #picturebookart #picturebooks #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #ABLArtfest

Two bears planting a tree with a banner, "Love the Earth."

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

Posting for yesterday's @andreabrownlit prompt of "Homework." Sure, you can whip out the homework before Mom even gets close, but believe me, she's got eyes in the back of her head. 😳 #childrensbooks #picturebookart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #ABLArtfest

Cats playing, making a mess, while the older one warns, "Get out your homework, Mom is back!"

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 18/10/2024

Tomorrow is #FreedomToRead Day of Action! The surge in book banning in our schools and communities is a crisis. Take action now, sign the pledge, and instantly send an email to your elected representatives to tell them how important this issue is to you: uniteagainstbookbans.org/day-of-actio...

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

Happy KidLitPostcard Day! Looking for picture books, board books, or early readers, and seeking representation. I'm also a disability advocate, bird nerd, and love vintage Citroëns. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensillustration #picturebooks

Animals on a road trip in Provence, France.

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Laan 🌟 Illustrator-Author @laancham.bsky.social · 01/08/2024

#kidlitartpostcard , hi!! 👋 I can’t believe it’s already August… Anyhoo, my name is Laan and I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator who loves drawing fun stories, filled with lots of cuteness and wholesomeness 🐥 📬 Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💌 Portfolio: www.laancham.com

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Hollie Michaels @hbmichaels.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

I’m so excited to share the cover of the first book in The Golda and Ezra chapter book series. Illustrated by the amazing Claudio Cerri and written by me! Published by Capstone coming out in 1/1/25. It’s available for preorder wherever books are sold. #kidlit #chapterbooks #scbwi

The illustrated cover of a chapter book - Golda and Ezra’s Dinner Dilemma. Two kids looking at a basket of veggies.

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 01/08/2024

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of books for kids. I love stories about nature, animals, mindfulness, & imagination. I've been loving nature nonfiction lately. Rep'd by @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at The Seymour Agency. www.weyakindesigns.com

A watercolor painting of a manatee in the water surrounded by fish and dappled sunlight. Text reads: "Represented by Joyce Sweeney & Rosa Frazier, The Seymour Agency. Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit by Victoria K. Chapman. www.weyakindesigns.com. Artist. Illustrator. Author".

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 01/08/2024

Happy #kidlitpostcard Day! I'm Moira, an author/illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, ink and pencil. Seeking representation and new projects! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #kidlit Website: moiraratchford.com

Puppy creates havoc on a girl's birthday, chasing a cat and toppling the cake.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 29/07/2024

I was never great at camping. I always seemed to stuff too much into my backpack. Let me know if you have any funny camping stories to share! #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensillustration #picturebooks

Gooseberry's backpack is too heavy! (When you set out on a camping trip, but things don't quite go as planned).

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · 11/07/2024

It's #kidlitpostcard day! Hurray! I enjoy creating art with heart in atmospheric settings for #KidLit. #kidlitart #kidlitmegafeed My portfolio is www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio For the first time in a long time, I find myself #SeekingRepresentation.

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Cindy Lozito @cindylozito.com · 11/07/2024

I’m tuning into #kidlitartpostcard day at the ICON conference, so snapshots of my real life postcard is in order! I’m Cindy, illustrator and muralist based in Philly. I love stories based in dense cities 🌇 Rep’d: @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💻: cindylozito.com

Cindy Lozito’s hand holds up one side of a kid lit art post she made showing a girl playing telephone with a can and string, and a pigeon and squirrel feasting on a fire escape plant.

Cindy Lozito’s hand shows the other side of the postcard, revealing a boy calling into a canon string and another boy blowing bubbles beside a bathroom window.

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 11/07/2024

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Sending happy July vibes! #kidlit #kidlitart I'd love to work with you on PBs, BBs, early readers, or licensing opps. Portfolio: www.moiraratchford.com moira@moiraratchford.com

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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 09/07/2024

Hi #portfolioday! I'm Moira Ratchford, and I'm interested in kidlitart and licensing. Hand-crafted with humor and passion. #kidlitart #childrensillustration #artlicensing #picturebookart www.moiraratchford.com moira[a]moiraratchford[.]com

Always watch where you're walking! (sheep with cupcakes heading toward a banana peel)

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