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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 24/09/2026

Illustrating something a little scary, and a little cute for @littlethoughtspress.com upcoming issue "In the Dark." It's a fun balance! The poem this drawing is for is so fun! Stay tuned this fall for the issue's release! #kidlitart #illustration #kidlit

A little mollusk (cuttlefish) investigates a glowing orb deep down in the ocean.

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Flowerpot Press @flowerpotpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Cozy books to read this fall from Flowerpot Press 🍂📚 It’s officially fall and we have the perfect list to curl up and read with a cup of hot chocolate! From sweet board books to introductions to STEM, we have something for every fall mood! Click the link in our bio to order 🫶🏻 #fall #kidlit #cozy

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 10/09/2026

Sketching.... A part of a draft for next month's #kidlit postcard. I'm thinking I may need to age down my character, I was going for around 12 years old. Thoughts? #kidlitart #sketchbook

A young girl looks up with determination, a little scared elf character on her back

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Valeria Gottau @valeriagottau.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Thanking the Bees 🐝🍎 What bees make possible isn’t only food. Sometimes it’s an afternoon spent cooking together, a recipe passed from one generation to the next, and a memory that stays with us. Watercolour & ink on paper. #KidLitArt #ChildrensIllustration #Watercolour

Watercolour and ink illustration of a grandmother and her young granddaughter baking an apple pie together in a kitchen, viewed through a garden window surrounded by an apple tree, ripe apples and bees.

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Adriane Tsai @theartofadriane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard! Did you know spiders also wear socks? 🧦🕸️ Hi I’m Adriane, a Taiwanese-American illustrator that draws joyful and colorful scenes. I am available for PB’s, board books, and covers! ⭐️ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social ✉️ jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com 🌈 adrianetsai.com 🌈

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Duda Oliva @bydudaoliva.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy Kid Lit Postcard Day! ⭐ I'm Duda Oliva, an artist working on soft pastels, gouache and mixed media for children's books and editorial art! I'd love love to collaborate with you on your next project! 🪴 ☀️ dudaoliva.com ✉️ hola@dudaoliva.com #PortfolioDay #kidlit #illustration #KidLitArtPostcard

A boy and his father light a candle on top of a headstone during the peruvian Dia de los Muertos. The image is an illustration made on soft pastels

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Riddhi D @riddhidraws.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Riddhi, an Indo-Canadian illustrator repped by Advocate Art I love working on magical and quirky picture books, middle grade, and anything in between! Portfolio: riddhidillustration.com or the Advocate Art website! #kidlitillustration #picturebook #middlegrade

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🎨 📚 It's Back-To-School season, and that means school pictures! I'm Diandra Mae, an author-illustrator who loves showing kids REALLY being kids. 😆 I'm rep'd by Carrie Hannigan at HGLit. diandramae.com #kidlit #kidlitart #backtoschool

A digital illustration showing a group of six animal "kids" having their school picture taken with a very 90s-style blue and pink laser backdrop. Each portrait is messy or silly in some way. A turtle is about to sneeze, a mouse is too short and out of frame, a bear is smiling with a huge smile, a pig has her finger in her mouth, a rabbit with braces has his face too close to the camera and is taking up the entire frame, a poodle's fluffy hairdi has fallen, and her ribbons are coming undone.

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I can’t believe it’s almost Fall #kidlitartpostcard 🌞 I’m available for picture book, board book, or chapter book projects 🌞 I’d love to work with you! www.christinealmeda.com This is a drawing I did for my daughter’s birthday, done with graphite and Procreate!

Girl, surrounded by dandelions and grass, draws on ground with chalk and her drawings are mirrored in the clouds, like a dream

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 03/09/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Stephanie, Canadian kidlit illustrator. Interested in middle grade, YA covers, early readers and other kid (& animal) projects. Back to school and my highschool memories inspired this piece! Website: stephaniebuosi.com Seeking representation #kidlitart #YAcover

Two teenage monster girls in highschool uniforms are chatting at their lockers and peeking over at two monster teenage boys

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 23/08/2026

Had the opportunity to paint a pet portrait as a wedding gift for a coworker! I was so excited to break out my #gouache paints in such a long time (had to clean a lot of gunk off my brushes 😬) I'm really happy with how Doug the #dachshund turned out! #dogart #dogillustration #dogs

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Vibha Surya | Kidlit Illustrator @vibhasurya.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Happy #worldelephantweek and day 3 of #animaladventureweek These gentle souls are my absolute favourite and would love to work on a picture book on them! www.vibhasurya.com | vibhasurya17@gmail.com #kidlitartpostcard #childrenbookillustrator #picturebookartist #picturebooks #illustratorforhire

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earthchangers.bsky.social @earthchangers.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🐘#WednesdayWisdom: It's #WorldElephantDay! 📸#safari, #Malawi #DavidAttenborough asked whether we're prepared for #elephants to become something our grandchildren only meet in picture books. 🐘We're not! Updated our deep-dive on #elephant #conservation/#tourism www.earth-changers.com/purpose/elep...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 10/08/2026

I'm actively seeking book bloggers, indie booksellers, librarians, educators interested in contributing to my HOW READERS DISCOVER BOOKS blog. Info: books.leaflet.pub/about One of my goals: to help boost the book boosters, help people find new ways to discover books, and (of course) boost books.

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About - How Readers Find Books

Goal of this blog: (1) help readers find new ways to discover books, (2) help boost the book boosters, (3) boost books, (4) encourage more book people to join the ATmosphere.

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Wendy Xu @wendyxu.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

1) yes i waited a whole 4+ hours at this education policy panel meeting to give my public comment to our chancellor & board's faces since my tax dollars go towards their salaries!! 2) i will never give up on my students @aimoratoriumnyc.bsky.social @comixaction.com

KEEPAT OUTOR OUR SCHOOLS!
"I'M A TEACHING ARTIST IN AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. LAST YEAR, A STUDENT WAS STRUGGLING WITH A PROMPT I GAVE THEM, DRAW A COMIC INTERPRETATION OF A POEM. HE WAS SO AFRAID TO GET IT 'WRONG' THAT HE DECIDED TO ASK CHATGPT. I STOPPED HIM IMMEDIATELY AND REMINDED HIM THAT I WAS INTERESTED IN HIS IDEAS, NOT WHAT CHATGPT HAD TO SAY, THAT THERE WAS NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWER. HE MADE A REALLY FANTASTIC COMIC ON HIS OWN. I SUPPORT A FULL AI MORATORIUM SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO EXPERIMENT CREATIVELY AND FREELY IN ART AND, DARE I SAY IT, IN OTHER ACADEMIC AREAS, TO MAKE MISTAKES
—FOR THAT IS WHERE THE LEARNING LIES."
Wendy Xu, Author and Illustrator, member of Comix Action

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 02/08/2026

K is for kiwi. These adorable, flightless #birds are beloved in New Zealand. Unfortunately, the species' population is under threat by human- introduced non-native predators (brought to the country for various commercial, and misplaced rodent management reasons). 5 min. #kiwi #birdart #sketchbook

A sketch of a kiwi bird in coloured pencil

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 22/06/2026

SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! 💫 Check out our guidelines and send us your spooky and splendid tales of the dark. www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions And don't forget...we're a magazine for kids! Pleas save your adult-themed submissions for someone else.

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SUBMISSIONS | Little Thoughts

Little Thoughts Press publishes stories, poetry, and artwork for young readers ages ten and under. All submitted material should be aimed at this audience. While writing for children does not need to ...

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

💙👀 Did you miss it? Download the Wonder issue of PaperBound now - TOTALLY FREE! Overflowing with author interviews, guest articles on writing and drawing, poetry and short stories, illustrations, and more! 💜👇 Illustration by @stephaniebuosi.com ✨ 💜 paperboundmag.com/issues 💙

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📚👀 Our Wonder issue is officially out now, packed full of bookish content, from top author interviews and guest articles on writing and drawing, to book reviews, new writing, illustrations, and more! Download the brand new issue now - TOTALLY FREE! 👇💜 paperboundmag.com/issues

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 30/07/2026

J is for the Jabiru. This bird's name is derived from a Tupian language of South America that means "swollen neck." Very appropriately named! They also hunt be touch and feel rather than sight. 6min sketch today. #birds #birdart #sketchbook #illustration

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 29/07/2026

Another G for green-tailed sunbird, sketched for the #birdwhisperer monthly challenge. I'll back to the alphabet tomorrow with a J named bird. 8min sketch today! Love all the colours this beautiful bird has. #birdart #sketchbook #illustration #animalart #birds

A colourful sketch of a green tailed sunbird

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🌈Cover Reveal☂️ Here it is! The cover of our brand-new WONDER issue. Illustrated by the super-talented @kimwnolan.bsky.social 🩵 There are so many bookish goodies in this issue, and we can’t wait to share it with you very VERY soon. 1/3

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 25/07/2026

I is for the Ibadan Malimbe. These #birds are now rare and endemic to Nigeria, specifically near the city of Ibadan, where they get their name. Day 9. 5 min (with a pause to let my toddler add her scribble to the bottom right) #sketchbook #animalart #birdart #illustration

A sketch of a black and red bird on a branch.

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Childrensillustrators @cillustrators.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Rae Ritchie (rep'd by Jennifer Nelson Artists) illustrated this breathtaking view to start the ultimate adventure! 🌄🐻🦊 Check out this artist's #portfolio 👉 childrensillustrators.com/RaeRitchie/p... #childrensillustrators #childrensbooks #kidlitart

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Kate Blair @kateblair.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Yay! Congratulations & good work to everyone who responded to the questionnaire/emailed their MP, protested, etc. We actually did it! They actually listened!

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 24/07/2026

H is for Hadada Ibis. They're known for their distinctive "ha-da-da, ha-da-da, ha-da-da" call. The beak and eyes of this beauty really caught me. Day 8 (with a two day break). 7 min. #birds #birdart #illustration #sketchbook

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 21/07/2026

G is for Gabela Helmetshrike. The eyes of this bird are so striking! Day 7 done. A quick one at 4min. #illustration #birdart #birds

A purple dark bird with an intense red eye.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 20/07/2026

F is for Flammulated Owl. What a name! These #owls are tiny, smaller then a Robin. But they're able to make these really low calls, making them sound larger. Day 6 (skipped the weekend) done. 6 min. #birdart #illustration #birds

Sketch of a little owl peeking back at you with big eyes

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 17/07/2026

E is for Eagle Owl (Eurasian). They have a large range and are the largest species of owl. Females are also bigger than males! Day 5 done. 6 min sketch today. #illustration #birdart #owls

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 16/07/2026

D is for Dalmatian Pelican. They have a large range from the Mediterranean to Russia to China. Local conservation efforts (removing powerlines and building nesting platforms) have helped local populations, but monitoring populations is tricky. 7 min today. Day 4 done. #illustration #birdart

Dalmatian Pelican spreading it's wings. Pencil crayon sketch

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David Buist @davidbuist.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

N is for a Nuthatch on a Nature walk 💚 Join us for more #ArtABCs No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed #Art #Drawing #nuthatch #bird

An illustration of a Nuthatch on a Nature walk

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 15/07/2026

C is for the Caica Parrot. You can find these colourful birds in Brazil! Day 3 of my 5 min sketch series. #illustration #birdsketch #birdart

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sianeez.bsky.social @sianeez.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Please 🙏 put water out for birds and animals in this heatwave. I was happy to help in a small way.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 14/07/2026

B is for the Bagobo Babbler. It's a very shy bird endemic to the Philippines. I just loved the name. Day 2 done. #illustration #birdsketch #birdart

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 13/07/2026

Okay starting up an "art everyday" challenge! It's time for me to get out of an art slump and back to a daily practice. Going through the ABCs with quick 5 min sketches of birds to get started. A - Albatross. DAY 1 #sketchbook #illustration #birds

A pencil crayon sketch of an albatross with wings partially extended

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 04/06/2026

"For artists in this program, $1,000 a month did not buy a vacation or a chance to slack off. It bought time for work they valued more." I personally like the idea of a basic income model. In this trial case, it resulted in allowing artists more time to produce creative work.

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This one is inspired by my childhood Irish penpal and the letters we exchanged for close to a decade. ☘️ www.theodesign.com

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Cindy Lozito @cindylozito.com · 04/06/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day from childhood me and all of my 90s nostalgia tokens! Proudly rep’d by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and open to picture books, interiors, and board books 🌈 cindylozito.com

An illustration of a little girl in a Dalmatian T-shirt, riding a razor scooter with a tamagotchi, Polly pockets, hit clips, and other 90s tokens behind her

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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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Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#HappyPride and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Clay Adamah, a published illustrator of #KidLitArt Since the theme is "yourself as a kid" and it's #Pride y'all! 🌈 I drew myself growing into the joyful human I am today. #ProtectTransKids and #LetTransKidsBloom 🏳️‍⚧️ clayadamah.wixsite.com/clayadamah

An illustration of a trans masculine person sitting next to and gazing nostalgically four of their younger selves at different ages, all coloring pictures. They are surrounded by floaty flowers and sparkles and a ribbony trans flag. Text reads Clay Adamah author illustrator clay adamah at gmail dot com at clay adamah on bluesky. website is clay adamah dot wix site dot com slash clay adamah. hashtag kidlit art postcard fifth anniversary theme yourself as a kid June 2026.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 04/06/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day. Just finished the lineart for today, but wanted to share for the prompt "you as a child." As kids, I used to draw stories about my sister and I as "adventurers." We had a talking tiger companion too. I should try and find them... #MG #YA #covers stephaniebuosi.com

A girl with a big smile holding a map and dressed in cargo pants, leading the way as a tired girl riding a tiger come up behind her.

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · 04/06/2026

Happy 5-year #KidLitArtPostcard Anniversary, y'all! 🎨 📚 As a kid I spent hours running wild outside with my brother & friends, thrilled by discoveries-like tadpoles! I'm rep'd by Carrie Hannigan @ HGLit. You can see more of my work at diandramae.com #kidlit #kidlitart #outdoor

a stylized digital illustration from a pov from down in the water shows a young girl looking down into water filled with tadpoles, and dipping her finger towards them in delight. Summer fun with a little pond scum.

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Anniversary! I’m Mili, author/illustrator from 🇨🇦. Around 1988-9. Before the war and immigrating to Canada, I spent a lot of time with my cousin and sister on the mountains with my grandparents. I remember twirling with fairies… milifay.art #KidLitArt #YA #MG #GN #F

Illustration of Mili Fay (me) as a kid. I am twirling with fairies in a field of narcissus flowers. My sister is picking said flowers, while my cousin is shouting: “By the power of Grayskull… I have the power!” (We played a lot of He-Man and She-Ra.) Or dog, Lunja (whom we got a few years later, but here he is due to artistic license) is running towards my cousin. In the background our neighbour, Draginja, is watching over her sheep, while even further there is a tiny sketch of our house. All this is taking place on Rastovac - Divčibare, Serbia — Yugoslavia around 1989. Before the war.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

www.ginaperry.com/postcard "June 4th is the 5th Anniversary of KidLitArtPostcard. To celebrate, I’d love for everyone to share an illustration of themselves as a kid"

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili, author/illustrator, and I’m sharing a cover concept for my #MG #GN about destined dreams and finding hope in despair. Seeking representation. P.S. I love working on covers and posters. Find my work at: milifay.art #KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #F #YA

Cover concept for Just Dance!, middle-grade, graphic novel about destined dreams and finding hope in despair. The cover features the character Life — goddess, creator of all — who is made of light. Her style is inspired by Ancient Egypt, but she has rainbow hair that changes depending on her mood. Life is holding Ellen (the MC) who is dancing within her arms. Čupko a cute blue monster is leaning over Life’s right shoulder and looking at Ellen. Behind Life’s left shoulder is Cookie, holding his sketcbooks. Cookie is a mixed boy who loves to draw. The characters are framed by Japanese cherry blossoms — representing impermanence and renewal. Main colour scheme pink and aqua.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 02/05/2026

What do you call the feeling of deep emptiness one gets after finishing an amazing book, but the next one in the series isn't out yet? Just finished "Dawn of the North" by Demi Winters. Has anyone else read this series?!? #romantasy #boomworm #amreading #fantasy

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