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Dani Williams @daniwilliams.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day. I'm Dani, a picture book illustrator from North West England who especially loves to draw animals. Rep'd by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social available for picture book work.

An illustration of a ginger-haired toddler holding a red lipstick and smiling. She is petting a happy-looking yellow Labrador dog who has red and blue make-up smeared over her face. Other make-up pieces are scattered on the floor.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 03/09/2026

September #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁 I'd love to illustrate some more surreal, funny, sci-fi or folktale type picture books! Portfolio ➡️ NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #folktale

Kitlitart postcard illustration by Nicola Schofield showing a boy lying on the ground with his eyes closed. A swoosh of stars and a ghostly swan sweep up from him to the top left corner.

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hello September #kidlitpostcard day! This is Phoebe from Australia, sending some love to all those who struggle with school projects on this #backtoschool month ! I'm an illustrator of children's book, repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social . #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This week we celebrate our agency's long history working alongside authors, illustrators, & leaders in the industry. It is a joy and a privilege to help creators develop rewarding long-term careers. To our clients, agents, publishing colleagues, and readers—thank you for being part of this legacy!

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 06/08/2026

Happy August #kidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Nicola, a picturebook author illustrator, also open to illustration only projects. 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Rep by the lovely @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #pb #illustration

Kidlitart postcard illustration of a toddler sat on a tiled floor with a kitten. They are both messily eating from the same bowl.

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hey! There are still some spaces left at Big Sur Children's Writer's Workshop (EAST COAST edition!) -- Come hang out with agents and editors and terrific writers and workshop and revise your book in a gorgeous and serene location on Cape Cod this Fall! www.bigsurchildrenswriters.com/home-cape-cod

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20 Years Helping Writers Polish Manuscripts — Big Sur Children's Writers Workshops

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/08/2026

Wow. SO many great insights re: #KidLit #MGLit #YALit at #scbwiSummer26 in "The State of Children's Publishing: What's Selling & What's Not" w/Maya Gartner, @sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social, @mmanlove.bsky.social of Sourcebooks, & Bria Ragin. Mod by @temikatheartist.bsky.social.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Our updated and expanded 2026 Illustrator LookBook is now live! This year's edition features more than 140 of our very talented artist clients. Check out the Lookbook at this link to view their incredible work!

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Jerel Dye @jereldye.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Got something big coming down the track! If you need me, I'll be in my engineering cap working on TRAINS! It doesn't say it well here, but I'm writing this one as well as illustrating! Wooooowoooooo!

An announcement from Publishers Marketplace: Jerel Dye's Trains, part of the Science Comics series, illustrated by Jerel Dye, to Robyn Chapman at First Second, with Tim Stout editing, in a nice deal, for publication in fall 2029, by Sally M. Kim at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 02/07/2026

An unused illustration from a book dummy that I might revisit in the future, for July's #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌌 Look out for the Perseid meteor shower in a few weeks! More work here: NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #pb

An illustration of a boy in a woolly jumper and bobble hat, about to bite into a jam sandwich. He is sitting in front of a beautiful night sky filled with stars and meteors. Text reads "Nicola Schofield.com children's illustration. Rep by Sally Kim at ABLA"

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Dani Williams @daniwilliams.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard Day again! I'm a picture book and nonfiction illustrator, based in the UK and often drawing animals. Rep'd by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A funny illustration of a very round pig flying through the air with leaves. A close-up of the pig's face shows him looking frightened as he comes towards the viewer.

A funny illustration of a very round pig shown four times as he flies through the air with leaves. A close-up of the pig's face shows him looking frightened as he comes towards the viewer.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 04/06/2026

It's the 5th anniversary of #KidLitArtPostcard day! I made a starter pack of me as a kid. Braces, glasses, a Point Horror book, and no vegetables. See more here: NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

"starter pack" type illustration of me (Nicola Schofield) as a kid. Accessories include roller skates, a Tamagotchi, spirograph and a point horror series book.

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Greetings from Phoebe, the kidlit illustrator from Australia. Happy June and hope this cat brings you a blessful summer! I'm reped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and you can check out my full portfolio on phoebecreates.com.au

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 07/05/2026

It's May #kidlitartpostcard ! I am a UK based picturebook illustrator open to new projects. I particularly love surreal stories and hints of magic (or any excuse to draw stars ✨) More work here: NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

A postcard picturebook-style illustration of a girl dressed in black hugging a black cat. They both look very happy. They are surrounded by colourful stars.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 14/04/2026

Hello #portfolioday I'm open to picturebook and early GN illustration See more of my work here: NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

Kidlit illustration of a cottage in the woods with a magical cat cauldron

Kidlit illustration of a fancy animal party with a monkey dressed as a banana

Kidlit illustration of a girl sliding down the stairs on a mattress

Kidlit illustration of an outdoor pool. One kid is suddenly growing to a giant size

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 02/04/2026

It's April #kidlitartpostcard day! Spring has sprung and the baby birds need to be taught where to get the best crusts and biscuit crumbs. 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #pb

Picturebook illustration in green and orange of a lady with two birds on her head.

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Lee & Low is excited to announce that Zohra Anwar Chunawala of St. Louis, MO, is the winner of the company’s 24th annual New Voices Award! Her picture book manuscript, The Dabbawalas of Mumbai, introduces young readers to India’s legendary lunchbox delivery workers: www.leeandlow.com/blog/%f0%9f%...

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Megan Liljenquist! Megan is represented by Sally Kim and interested in illustrating picture books, non-fiction, and covers. Check out Megan's illustrator page! @megliljenquist.bsky.social @sallymkim.bsky.social

A class field trip to the zoo with a zookeeper showing kids a brown snake

A girl on horseback enjoying the mountain air, snowcapped mountains in background

A closer look at bees pollinating a garden of colorful wildflowers

Birds eye view of arctic kayakers paddling beside a pod of beluga whales

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Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The continuous creative act of holding on and letting go – 10 beautiful minds on the art of growing older www.themarginalian.org/2026/03/15/g...

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WriterRowland @writerrowland.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

In just a little over one month, NorCal SCBWI Spring Spirit will be here on April 18th! Can't wait! <3 @marchsoloway.bsky.social @sallymkim.bsky.social @bookishariel.bsky.social @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social @lorimortenson.bsky.social #AmWriting #SCBWI #SpringSpirit www.scbwi.org/events/sprin...

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Can't believe it's March #kidlitpostcard day already! Lunar NY just wrapped up, and I've been craving hot steam buns that packed with flavour. I'm Phoebe Zeng, a #kidlitillustrator from Australia. I am repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social More on phoebecreates.com.au

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 05/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I have wool (and cats) on the brain just now! See more of my work here: 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com I'm repped by the fantastic @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

Kidlitart postcard illustration of a giant ball of wool with several cats climbing on it and tangled up in it.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 05/02/2026

Happy February #KidLitArtPostcard day! It's so rainy and grey here, I just want to sleep in... See more of my work at NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #art

Kidlitart illustration postcard showing a girl in bed with a giant fluffy ginger cat sleeping on her head.

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Happy new year and greetings for another #kidlitpostcardday! I'm Phoebe Zeng, a #kidlitillustrator based in Australia. You can find my full portfolio on phoebecreates.com.au I'm represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart

a illustration of a man tending two horses in front of a pond. he is brushing the blue horse while the brown horse at the front take a sip from the pond.

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Zohra A. Chunawala @zohracwrites.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I’m beyond thrilled to share that I am now represented by Sally Kim @sallymkim.bsky.social at ABLA @andreabrownlit.bsky.social!

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Wrapping up 2025 with our final book deal announcements! 🥳 🌏Congratulations to Julia Rothman and Britt Crow-Miller on EARTH ANATOMY! @sallymkim.bsky.social

Publishers Marketplace deal announcement: EARTH ANATOMY, the eighth book in a non-fiction series, by Julia Rothman and co-author Britt Crow-Miller

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

It’s a pleasure and an honor to help bring books into the world. But we wouldn't get to do it without all of you. Thank you! From all of us at ABLA, we wish you a spirited holiday season. May the New Year bring you joy, inspiration, & many beautiful books! 2025 Holiday Card art by Marissa Valdez

Wishing you a spirited holiday season from ye olde ABLA!

2025 Holiday Card art by Marissa Valdez

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🎨 Spotlight on Sally Small! Sally's Illustrator Page Sally Small is represented by Sally Kim (@sallymkim.bsky.social) and is open to picture books and board books.

A drawing of happy children dancing in the rain with friendly water dragons on a suburban street.

A bright and bold graphic jungle composition with animals hiding amongst the trees.

A playful, cartoony drawing of colorful insect characters.

Pencil & charcoal sketch of a curious ghost watching ghostly sea creatures.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 04/12/2025

Happy December #kidlitartpostcard day! When does winter feel like it's truly started for you? More work here: 🌐 Nicolaschofield.com I'm open for picturebook work in 2026. contact my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks

Children's illustration postcard showing a boy on his mum's shoulders standing on a high hill. They are watching a flock of ice cream vans migrate south for the winter.

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Sally M. Kim @sallymkim.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Goal achieved! I'm caught up on queries. Well mostly. Still undecided on 23 of them. Still, my query box hasn't been this clean in months. For those of you still waiting, I'm sorrrrry!

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 06/11/2025

It's an autumnal #kidlitartpostcard day! The trees are busy changing colour & flinging leaves off in all directions. Huge piles sit around periodically crunchy and soggy. Winter is approaching fast! 🌐 Nicolaschofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

Kidlitart postcard illustration by Nicola Schofield of a forest of trees that change in colour, left to right, from prinks and oranges, through shades of green, to black and bare. Small figures and scenes can be seen through the trees in various places.

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

November #kidlitartpostcard day is here! Hello art directors and editors, my name is Phoebe Zeng, an illustrator based in Australia. You can find more of my work on phoebecreates.com.au I'm represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social .

This is an illustration designed as a postcard for the kidlit community from the illustrator Phoebe Zeng ,whose represented by Sally Kim of Andrea Brown literary agency. Phoebe's website is phoebecreates.con.au . The illustration depicts A woman in bright pink dress walks into a classroom full of children in school uniforms being mischievous. A bucket of water is falling on her head and looks like it's because a girl hiding behind the door is trying to prank her. A boy is writing "No" on the blackboard next to a list of homework tasks. A boy on the left is sleeping by his desk with a book on his face, two girls on the foreground are talking to each other and gigging. A boy on the right is sleeping with head on the table ,while a girl is putting a picture of a dog on his back .on his right ,a girl is looking at the woman in pink dress ,not knowing someone had put a picture of a cat on her back .

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

We're in week 3 of #ABLArtFest! 🎨✍️ The prompt for the week of October 12: 👻 GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS 👻 Make sure to tag us @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and use #ABLArtFest! Also, friendly reminder it's never too late to use these prompts. The only requirements are to make art and have fun. 😊

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 14/10/2025

Hello #portfolioday ! I am a #kidlit illustrator (of many things) and author (of picturebooks) and here is a little snapshot of my portfolio. For a closer look, head to NicolaSchofield.com I'm repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kitlitart #pb #illustration

Image showing the home page of NicolaSchofield.com with lots of kidlit illustration thumbnails

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Sally M. Kim @sallymkim.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I’ll be there! Join me and Melissa!

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Sally M. Kim @sallymkim.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I’m participating in #DVPit today! If I like your pitch, please feel free to query me at querytracker.net/query/SallyA.... I'm open the 1st through 15th of every month.

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Query Sally M. Kim at Andrea Brown Literary Agency

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I'm Phoebe Zeng, a #kidlitillustrator based in Australia. You can find my full portfolio on phoebecreates.com.au I'm represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for book publishing. Happy #kidlitpostcardday ! #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 02/10/2025

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a UK based author-illustrator, available to work on picturebooks and black and white interiors. I also have a few of my own dummies ready. 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Get in touch with me or my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Postcard illustration titled Pet Portrait. It shows a merman artist working on a giant sculpture of his little goldfish. All around the room are other sketches and half finished sculptures of the same fish. #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025! There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones. Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you. We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!

ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat

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Sally M. Kim @sallymkim.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Woohoo!! Can’t wait for Summer 2027 and The Lost Dark by Britt Crow-Miller and Rachel Victoria Hillis. The dream team.

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

It's #kidlitpostcard day again! This painting felt appropriate because August went flying by for me! Hello, I am Phoebe Zeng, a #kidlitillustrator from Australia, you can find more of my work on: phoebecreates.com.au I am represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A girl flying in a dreamy scene surrounded by shapes of birds filled with various floral patterns. Three girls sitting on the birds holding dandelions blown in the wind.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 04/09/2025

What does games night look like in your house? It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a picturebook illustrator and author, repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at ABLA and currently open to new projects. See more of my work here: NicolaSchofield.com #kitlitart #kidlit @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Children's book illustration postcard in black and white, blue and teal. It shows a witch playing Twister with four of her cats.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 07/08/2025

Another month rolls by! Welcome to August and this fancy animal party 🥳 Check out my full portfolio here: 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Editors do get in touch if you'd like me to illustrate your picture books! Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

Kidlit illustration postcard of a bunch of animals dressed very fancy (top haps, monocles, and tiaras) staring in surprise at a monkey who has come to the party wearing a banana costume.

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Happy August #kidlitartpostcard Day! Hello from Phoebe, a #kidlitartist in Australia. Check out my portfolio on my website: phoebecreates.com.au I am repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social . We would love to hear from you and your next picturebook illustration project!

A big girl sitting on the seabed, surrounded by beautiful fish and coral, with her eyes closed, contemplating. A group of little friends discovered her and sent a diver to approch her.

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 07/08/2025

I actually made two postcards this month. Clearly I have too much time on my hands - someone give me a picturebook to illustrate! 😄 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebook

Kidlit postcard of a girl with a goldfish looking at a display of wild and wonderful fish in a museum

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