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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

So bad keeping up with all social medias lately 🫠 but I’m painting a lot! #kidlitart

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Pip Wren @lollibeepop.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Airports are so equally annoying and wonderful to me. The amount of people and noise deeply overwhelms me, but as soon as I get to the boarding area with the big windows I feel like an excited kid again. Airplanes will never fail to fill me with excitement and awe, like what do you mean we can fly!?

An illustration of anthropomorphic animals at an airport.

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Kaitlyn Page @theinnerobserver.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Supporting another person's success will never ruin yours. 👌

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Want to meet the people behind the books 📚 Isn't it wild to think that all these kids are running around sharing their stories/art and making their dreams come true?✨️ P.S. I saved the best one for last 🙃

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Youngles 🇰🇷🔜PAX Unplugged @youngles.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Hey. Tell people when they do good job. When you like the stuff they make. When you like the characters they’ve created. The stories they’ve told. Nobody hears it as often as you think bc everyone thinks everyone hears it all the time. Trust. They don’t. Tell. Them.

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke, a Japanese illustrator who loves whimsical and fun stories! 2026 is the Year of the Horse, so I painted チャグチャグ馬コ (Chagu Chagu Umakko), a traditional horse festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan! Portfolio yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social

An illustration of a souvenir horse figurine of Chagu Chagu Umakko, a traditional festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator of books for kids. I'm keen to illustrate smart, quirky stories (and have a few of my own). ★ Here's more of my work: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work ➽ I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

A pig is painting a messy picture smiling. The text reads "This is a real mess!" thought pig.

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Amanda Morrow @amandamorrowart.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard !! 👋 I’m Amanda, I love illustrating both picture books and board books! Something I would love to illustrate is a book focusing on historical figures in the arts! Which is why I am sharing my new portfolio pieces on the amazing Jane Austen.

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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ✨ I’m Tori! I love to use bright colours & textures to bring silly, heartwarming & joyful characters to life! Open for all PB projects Rep’d by Analía Cabello at ABLA @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @analiacabello.bsky.social torikateillustration.com #kidlit #kitlitart

A mermaid with ginger hair is fanned out on the floor, and a girl with dark purple hair is lying down on the floor with different objects layed out beside them

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Anna Daviscourt @annadaviscourt.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A little birdy told me it's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Anna, a #kidlit author/illustrator based in Portland, OR. I am currently seeking representation and am open for new picture book opportunities! ✨ annadaviscourt.com 🍓 annadaviscourt@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration #birds

A postcard layout of a grouping of colorfully drawn birds with text reading: ANNA DAVISCOURT/ picture book author & illustrator / annadaviscourt.com.

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating joyful and nostalgic scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 💫 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at BookEnds Literary jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com 🌈 adrianetsai.com

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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

Art of a young East asian girl wearing a yellow outfit and holding a red ribbon. She rides a red horse with flames for its mane and tail. A similar looking foal runs in the foreground. 5 other horses run in the background. The fire horses symbolize the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese astrological calendar.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more picture book opportunities! 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration

An illustration depicting a diverse cast of children playing in a treehouse fort, with wildlife such as squirrels and birds surrounding them.

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello, it’s #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Yara, I’m a mixed-media illustrator, who’s also writing stories. Dear art directors and editors, I’m open for kidlit, nonfic, MG and YA projects. ✏️ odnatamyara.com Represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @starlingliterary.bsky.social

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Kris Easler @kriseasler.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator who loves texture and light and a good mail day, looking for new projects with picture books through middle grade chapter books (and more)! Check out my portfolio at www.kriseasler.com or get in touch with my fantastic agent @jenrofe.bsky.social 💌

Color children’s book style illustration of a kid in a yellow snow coat and brown pants, boots, and earmuffs, cheerfully putting a letter in a large blue postbox.

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✸ 𝕵𝖆𝖘𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖊 𝕱𝖑𝖔𝖞𝖉 ✸ @jasminefloyd.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hello, I’m Jas! I’m a German-born, British-bred artist living in Shropshire, England 🙂‍↕️ I ♥️ riso printing—it’s massively influenced my style. I create fun, fluro art packed with deliciously crunchy textures. I’m a big-fan of bugs, kindness and picture books 🐛💚 #portfolioday

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Toshi(ki) Nakamura | 中村俊貴 @artoftoshi.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hi #Portfolioday! I’m a children’s book illustrator, currently looking for new projects! Interested in picture books, board books, chapter books, and covers📚 Portfolio: artoftoshi.com/illustration Email: artoftoshi@gmail.com Rep’ed by Hannah Mann at Writers House Thanks you😊 #kidlit #kidlitart

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay ! My name is Yara, I’m a mixed-media illustrator, who’s also writing stories. I’m open for kidlit, nonfic, MG and YA projects. Interested in licensing my works too! ✏️ odnatamyara.com Represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @starlingliterary.bsky.social

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids. 🌟Interested in childrens-related projects (books, toys, games, etc)🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Email - charlene[@]charlenechua[.]com Agent - Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #illustration #PB #GN #kidlit

Art of a couple of Jedi kids waving light sabers about. In the background are C3PO, Chewbacca and R2D2. In the sky, various spaceships whizz about.

Art of a couple of young pandas playing around. One is a red panda and the other is a giant panda. They are in a bamboo forest.

Art of a old style Singapore ice cream seller man with a push cart. He is serving ice cream to some kids and their families. In the background are old style apartment blocks.

Art of three young witches in blue uniforms, riding broomsticks above a city. Each witch has a cute cat familiar.

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Today is the day – it’s #PortfolioDay! Put your best work forward and show us what you’ve got! If you like what we do and want to leave a nice note, please visit our Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/portfolioday Visit portfolioday.art for info, merch, and more! Thanks and good luck! 💛

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.com · 04/12/2025

What?! Is this really the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year?! Hey! I’m Marusha, an author/illustrator who loves creating fun, heartwarming stories. Rep’d by fantastic @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social Portfolio: marushabelle.com Let’s create some magic together!⭐️❄️ #kidlit #kidlitart

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Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Excited to be here!

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Extra special #kidlitartpostcard today! Happy to announce that my wonderful agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social founded her own agency and we are following her there! 🪶 My name is Yara and I’m a neurodivergent author/illustrator looking for new projects! (Happy to draw starlings!!) odnatamyara.com

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

In this week’s deep dive, I walk through deciding where page breaks land in a picture book, trim size and length, and choosing a color palette. (I’m using something I wrote as a jumping off point - so live examples!) ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou... #kidlit #kidlitart

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A Picture Book Foundation

Part 3: Starting a self-assigned picture book project worthy of some time and effort

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

My two favorite hobbits enjoying a cozy meal! #schrillbrushes #kidlitart #kidlitartist #frodoandsam #lordoftheringsart

A digital illustration of the hobbits Sam and Frodo sitting next to a cooking pot. There’s a backpack with bits and bobs next to Sam.

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Taylor Price @taylornprice.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

European green crab

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

How does one get to illustrate books about animals? These gorgeous picture books with cool facts. I have so many animals in my portfolio but I wonder if there is a particular way to get into this type of books 🤔

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Taylor Price @taylornprice.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

lil crab!

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I drew the boy. (I'm SO brave)

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Yara, I’m a mixed-media illustrator looking for new exciting projects! I love using soft colors, textures and playing with shapes in my works. I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 👁️👁️ odnatamyara.com

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hey #kidlitartpostcardday ! A selkie family for this occasion! I‘m looking for kidlit illustration jobs, middle grade art jobs and nonfiction. Fairytale art jobs are especially welcome! I‘m rep‘d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

A digital illustration of a mother with baby sitting on a rock in the sea. A child is looking up to her from the water, all three are selkies shown by the pelts they’re wearing. In the background, there are puffins and a fisherboat.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Happy Wednesday! We created a starter pack of ABLA authors & illustrators just for you! We are HUGE fans of these humans. Note: We’re still adding to this list, which has been created by an enthusiastic assistant and not AI, so if you see that someone’s missing let us know! 😊 go.bsky.app/Rux2YKX

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Dave Chisholm @davechisholmcomics.com · 06/11/2025

Remember, artists: when people say, “I’d buy a print of this,” they don’t mean it. That sentence itself is just a weird compliment that rarely converts to an actual print sale. It’s like if someone ate a very good hot dog and then said, “I could eat 10,000 of these right now.”

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hello #PortfolioDay 🌟 I’m Christine, a kidlit illustrator open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! I love working on cozy and bright stories, let’s work together! 🌟 www.christinealmeda.com 🌟 www.instagram.com/eychristine

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

It’s #PortfolioDay ! I’m Yara and I’m a neurodivergent mixed media illustrator, looking for new PB projects and cover work. I love textures, soft colors, drawing fun characters and weird animals. 🦥 www.odnatamyara.com I’m represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hi #portfolioday 👋 My name is Denis, and I'm a children's book illustrator who likes stories full of heart, bold lineart, limited palettes, and painterly textures. #kidlitart 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 📚 Represented by Emily Talbot, United Agents (UK) and Susan Hawk, Upstart Crow Literary (US)

Illustration of a child kneeling on top of his desk wearing pajamas and showing a teddy bear the Ursa Major constellation through the window

llustration of a giant squid, a duckling and a kid in a bathtub. The squid is looking curious trying to get the attention of the kid with its tentacles. The child is looking right at us in fear. The duckling is standing between the two, wings spread out, trying to defend the kid

Illustration of a two anthromorphic zebras in a sculpture studio. One of them has no stripes and is sculpting a bust of the other zebra who is sitting in a stool with her eyes closed

Illustration of a little girl and her dad in the kitchen. The dad is stirring a meal in a pot on the stove. There are aroma lines coming out of the pot and the girl has closed her eyes and is taking in the smell. There is a black cat peeking above the counter top and looking at the pot.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hello #PortfolioDay! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. 🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Email - charlene [@] charlenechua[.]com Agent - Tracy Marchini, Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #illustration #PB #GN #kidlit

Cover for When You Go to Dragon School by Chelsea M Campbell, illustrated by Charlene Chua. A group of school kids of various ages and ethnicities look at a group of friendly dragons of different shapes and sizes.

Cover for Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home, by AR Capetta, illustrated by Charlene Chua. Two cute puppies with paws on a cauldron in front of a purple, witchy looking house.

Cover for Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild, illustrated by Charlene Chua. Girl with read hair and a cowboy hat, holding a heart shape valentine, looking at another girl with a purple jacket and hat.

Cover for Things the Go Bump in the Day by Melinda Beatty illustrated by Charlene Chua. Cute blue vampire boy sitting up in his coffin bed, looking worried.

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Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Happy #PortfolioDay I'm a children's book illustrator-author based in Austria. I love to draw and write a lot of things from nature to supranatural, spooky to sweet, peculiar to mundane. You can check out my work at: www.lennywen.com ✉️ lunartcy@gmail.com

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Mirto - Looking for representation @mirtocomune.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hello #portfolioday I'm Mirto, a queer Italian freelance illustrator who loves to play with colors and textures! Nice to meet you! ^ ^ I'm currently open to #kidlit book projects! 🌟Represented by: @gabycabezut.bsky.social 🌈 mirtomastroieni.portfolio.site ✉️ mirtomastroieni@gmail.com

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hello 👋 #portfolioday … I’m a #kidlit #kidlitart author and illustrator rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🌟 work: www.twofishillustration.com 📚 books: www.twofishillustration.com/books

A boy is on a balloon ride over the city

A boy is building a tower out of blocks. A bird landed on the top. A cat is looking mischievously at the whole thing

A spot from Whirby, a book from HarperCollins out in Feb ‘26

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Kris Easler @kriseasler.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Hi #portfolioday! I’m Kris Easler, a #kidlitillustrator based in Minnesota who is looking for work in picture through middle grade books. Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com Repd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Color illustration of a girl and an old woman in a hollowed out tree surrounded by birds, watching a glowing egg hatching

Black and white illustration of a kid dressed up as a ghost for trick-or-treating, excitedly conversing with an actual ghost of a girl floating along next to them

Color illustration of two werewolf pups “begging” for treats, while a hand holds out a dog treat

A color illustration of a boy with blank pages around him on the floor, looking lost and frustrated, while a nebulous blue and purple “brain fog” floats above him.

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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

It’s #portfolioday again! I’m Sybille and I‘m looking for some fun new projects and ideas! I‘m represented by the amazing @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social Portfolio: www.schrill-art.com/work E-mail: Sybille.Bader_art@mail.de

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

BOOK COVER ARTISTS QRT with your book covers! #kidlitart

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

It’s almost the end of sea otters awareness week! We should protect those cuties at all costs 🫡🦦

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