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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hello editors & art directors! I’m Sojung Kim-McCarthy, Korean author & illustrator based in the UK. Today’s #KidLitArtPostcard is of a girl and a dragon summoning rain & rest upon thirsty earth ✉️ sojungkimmccarthy@gmail.com 🏡 sojungkimmccarthy.art 🏢 Susan Hawk | Upstart Crow Literary

#KidLitArtPostcard from author & illustratir Sojung Kim-McCarthy.

Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art
Email: sojungkimmccarthy@gmail.com
Instagram: @creativesojung
Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)

Image caption: A girl is riding on the back of a blue dragon over a landscape of fields and distant mountains browned from continued droughts. They look upon the sky to summon rain with their superpowers.

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day 🧹 Hello! I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino illustrator open and looking for illustration projects, especially in the kidlit space. Represented by Pyro Represents 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com 📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com

A digital illustration of a Filipina witch in elementary school uniform who flies over her school on a broom, waving to two of her friends (who wave back) while other students stare at her in surprise

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 06/08/2026

Hey it's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Victoria, Argentinian illustrator living in France. Always up for painting nature, creatures and old stuff! Open to new projects (PB, MG, covers & more - ask me!). victoriamaderna.com | hi@victoriamaderna.com Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

Illustration by Victoria Maderna: a rabbit and baby rabbits coming out of a hole at the base of a tree on a flowery meadow. Painting in crayons, pencils and pastels.
Text reads: Victoria Maderna - victoriamaderna.com - hi@victoriamaderna.com - Represented by Jennifer Azantian

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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

illustration of a pink dragon sitting on top a pile of gold, smiling at a friendly girl knight who is waving towards it.

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects! Portfolio - staceybyer.com Rep'd - @christaheschke.bsky.social @danieledhunter.bsky.social Email: stacebyer@gmail.com

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Anna Lazowski @annalazowski.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

BOOK NEWS!!! My next picture book is a tribute to beloved children's author Robert Munsch! It's being illustrated by the incredible Michael Martchenko, known for creating so many of Munsch's most memorable characters. Huge thanks to everyone at Annick Press, the Munsch family and my wonderful agent.

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I’m so thrilled that WILL & KRILL is a 2026 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Honour recipient! Congrats to all the winners and other honourees! And a huge thank you to everyone who voted for my little book. This means so much to me! #scbwi #caribbeanpicturebook #caribbeankidlit

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

@ajirving.bsky.social & I met when we joined BookHive '25 & now we're both Crystal Kite Award finalists! It's also such a joy to see so many friends and their incredible books on the list. Thank you to everyone who voted so far! 2 More days to vote SCBWI members!

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Three BookHive members made the ALA's 2026 Rainbow Book List! Congrats @carolinehuntoon.bsky.social & @kellyamangan.bsky.social! And a HUGE CONGRATS (with rainbow sprinkles) to @michellejingchan.bsky.social for MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE making the Top 10! glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks/

Graphic showing the top 10 books that made the list

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Kayleigh | Developmental Editor ✍🏻📚 @editsinthemargins.com · 09/07/2026

Dear Writer, Each word you write takes you further towards the finishing line: publication. But writing is a marathon, not a speed run. Keep showing up until you’re finished, however long it takes. And don’t forget to hydrate. Love, Kayleigh

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Coming soon to a bookstore near you! Meet the incredible prehistoric creatures that one lived in MT, ND, SD, MN, WY, CO, KS, NB, MO, IA, OK, TX, NM, LA and MI. @randomhousekids.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #TLsky #TLchat #Skybrarian #kidlit #edusky

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 02/07/2026

Woohoo! “Animals of the Chinese Zodiac,” published worldwide Oct 2026 by @phaidonpress.bsky.social , is now available for pre-order! This PB is fun for all ages and makes for a cool ice-breaker anytime. www.phaidon.com/en-us/produc... #AnimalsoftheChineseZodiac #PhaidonKids 🐁🐄🐅🐇🐉🐍🐎🐐🐒🐓🦮🐖

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Congrats, Teresa! It's lovely!

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

In very exciting news, Will and Krill has made it to the final round of the Crystal Kite Awards! THANK YOU! SCBWI friends, please consider voting for WILL AND KRILL in the Canada and North America Division. Voting ends on July 17th www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite @bookhive25.bsky.social

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thank you for sharing, Nadia!

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Ms. K @msk1st.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Are you 👀ing to help a teacher #clearthelist? I teach 1st grade at a title one school in Metro Detroit. Any help would be truly appreciated💜 Classroom wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Thrilled to have this mini animation by Fatma Zehra Köprülü. Join Raisah on an adventure that invites young readers to explore the wonders of the sea www.amazon.com/Raisah-Boat-... IG @FatmaZehraKöprülü @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @kubepublishing.bsky.social #WorldOceansDay

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 29/06/2026

I still remember Shaun Tan's advice during his SCBWI keynote, when he advised creatives to create a safe mental space in which we could do our best work. Shaun said he tries to avoid reading reviews of his work, for example. For me, this includes limiting when/how I use social media. How about you?

Comic with four panels under the heading "You May Be Luckier Than You Think."
Top left: Person says, "What if no one wants to publish my book? I envy published writers & illustrators. They have it made."
Top right: Person says, "What if my book gets bad reviews or people don’t buy it? I envy bestselling authors & illustrators. They have it made."
Bottom left: Person says, "What if my second book doesn’t sell as well as my first? I envy established authors & illustrators. They have it made."
Bottom right: Person says, "What if people get tired of my books? Publishers want new talent. I envy hopeful newbie writers & illustrators. They have it made."

Text at bottom: ©Debbie Ridpath Ohi ~ DebbieOhi.com.

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

THE BI BOOK, bravely & brilliantly illustrated by Cynthia Alonso, was an especially difficult PB to write, publish, promote etc. This means so much to me on so many levels. Thank you! Cast your votes for your fave books in every division from 6/26-7/17! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite #kidlit #booksky

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Brittany Pomales @brittanypomales.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

SCBWI Friends, The Crystal Kites are in the FINAL rounds and IT STARTED WITH A P is one of the final five in the Southwest Division. Thanks to everyone that voted King Liam in Round 1. I would love your continued support into the finals.

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

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Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

How's your summer reading? Get good book choices in every genre for all ages of readers! imaginationsoup.substack.com/p/downloadab... #kidlit

imaginationsoup.substack.com

Downloadable Summer Reading Lists

Let your kids choose from these teacher & kid-approved lists!

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy World Ocean Day! "No water, no life. No blue, no green." Sylvia Earle. As a Caribbean person, the ocean is our mother, she is life. We respect, love and depend on her. Protect our ocean, preserve our future. #worldoceanday #protectourocean #preserveourfuture #caribbean #caribbeanart

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📚🌟Happy to share the next new #PBStudyBuddy 3x3x3 feature with: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE, WILL AND KRILL, & AND THEN CAME YOU!🤩📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social @staceybyer.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @christinashawn.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 04/06/2026

Celebrating 5 years of #KidLitArtPostcard w/ the theme of "You, as a kid.” Don’t worry, I managed to somersault over the mailbox, although I did mangle a fingernail! I’m Brian, rep’d by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social - you can see what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com.

Illustration in a picture book cartoon style of a red-haired kid in a ringer tee and shorts crashing a banana-seat bicycle into a curb, flying over the handlebars and straight at a mailbox surrounded by pollinator flowers, with small bungalow homes in the background. By Brian Kirby

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Sadee Schilling @sadeeschilling.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Just like #KidLitArtPostcard, I’m 5 years old in this illustration of me & my little sister. Happy days! 🥰 I'm working on two graphic novels now inspired by parts of my childhood & am also available to illustrate heartfelt stories across the #kidlit spectrum. *Seeking rep* www.sadeeschilling.com

Children’s book illustration of two little girls dressed in pastel colors. The older brunette has long dark wavy hair and wears a mint green shirt featuring crayons. She gives a piggy back ride to the younger blonde in a short pixie haircut who wears a pink shirt with ruffles at the shoulders and fluffy blue slippers.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy May #kidlitartpostcard Day ! I've had some of the best strawberries of my life these past couple of weeks, it's been unreal🍓 (Btw hello, I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer kidlit illustrator making picture books! Repped by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ) www.krmcloughlin.com

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Hello! Happy 5th year #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino freelance illustrator looking for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. Represented by Pyro Represents 📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

Digital illustration of a girl vocalizing infront of a microphone as her singing teacher is pressing a key on a musical keyboard, guiding her.

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Kelsey Marshalsey @kelseymarshalsey.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm an award-winning #illustrator and #author open to early readers, picture books, and board books. Seeking representation. Portfolio: kelseymarshalsey.com Kid-me absolutely loved to make up her own stories and bind them with a bit of string. #kidlitart #illustration

An illustration done by Kelsey Marshalsey (illustrator & author). The illustration features the illustrator, Kelsey, as a kid. She has fluffy blonde hair and a 90's patterned sweater on that is blue, pink, and yellow. She has peachy skin with pink cheeks and her tongue is sticking out as she concentrates on drawing herself. In front of her are a bunch of papers with drawings, pencil crayons, string, and a book that is bound that reads "My Nano by Kelsey" with a Nano Tamagotchi drawn on it.

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th birthday! #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects! Portfolio - staceybyer.com Rep'd - @christaheschke.bsky.social @danieledhunter.bsky.social Email: stacebyer@gmail.com

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omgisme @omgisme.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Hotdog gets a puppy . 😍

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Good luck, folks! I'm rooting for you all.

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hello! Happy New Year and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino illustrator looking for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. I'm also seeking representation. 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com 📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com

A digital illustration of a girl drawn in 5 poses. The first one is her in a happy pose with her hands on her hips and her right leg is slightly bending. The second one is her in a karate outfit performing a kick. The third one is her angrily seating on the ground with her head slightly turned down and arms crossed. The fourth one is her in her pajamas yawning and stretching. And the fifth one is her hiding her face in her hands but one eye is peeking through her fingers.

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy 2026! May we remember to ground ourselves this year. Rest and healing are necessary. Portfolio - staceybyer.com Rep'd - @ christaheschke.bsky.social @ danieledhunter.bsky.social @ bookhive25.bsky.social Email: stacebyer@gmail.com #kidlit #illustration #caribbeankidlit #kidlitartpostcard

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

As an author, remember: - Your writing will always look different the next day. - Remove each obstacle, one at a time. - Keep going. Keep Writing. - Many times, even though you don't realize it, your #writing is ok for the current draft that it is in. - Wrtr #AmWriting #Writer #Author #BookSky

Photo: Sunrise over a long wooden dock in a lake. A boat already out on the water.

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Season's Greetings to you and yours!

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