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Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social · 12h

Yesterday's #scbwiArtober2026 prompt was "Belonging." Everyone has a place here. 💜 No exceptions. www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration

Group of diverse children waving at the viewer, with the words, "We are all Americans. Happy 250th, America!"

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Got back yest from #SCBWI WI Fall Conference. A weary car door thud, and she appeared sunlit, framed by the garage door, Like; Here I am, I know you missed me. My 40 yr old daughter w DS, whom I envy her absolute certainty of importance. She knows she's loved. Conferences boost that. #kidlit

Gouache wash and line drawing of a girl presenting herself to be appreciated/loved in the sunlit entrance of a garage door.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#scbwiartober Day 6 Quiver Always liked actions that take skill. Like this archer and his little archer mate in his quiver. #kidlit #kidlitart

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Or the creepy little ones in my basement to come out and scare me.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#scbwiartober Been extremely busy the last few days. Had the time to make the quick sketches, but no time to post. Three today: 3 Crush, 4 Human, 5 Camp Great having an excuse to make a quick sketch ea. day. #kidlit #illustrator

Wash and line drawing of Squirrels trying to open their acorns. One has discovered it doesn't have to be an extravagant method, it just has to work. One crushes it in his teeth, the other attempts to stomp it open.

Pencil sketch of a child being guided past an old homeless man sitting on newspapers. Children always see the plainest truths. We are all similarly Human.

Gouache wash and color pencil sketch of a cricket enjoying the most simple of pleasures; camping out under the stars. His leaf teepee seems most efficient.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You mean you didn't burn yourself too. That used to be a sign of a good meal around here.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

All the Dr. Suess books, The BB's book "The Spooky Old Tree", and quite a few others. We also recite movie lines , and can almost do the entire Wizard of OZ.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#SCBWIartober 2 Nocturnal Being a helpful Grandma today, but took a moment to sketch a Nocturnal pest that helps itself to items in my yard and gardens. Opossums are creepy looking as well. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

gouache wash and line work of an opossum helping themself to fall garden goods in the cover of dark. Another of the Nocturnal pests that visits my yard.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 02/10/2026

Good morning, illustrators! Next month I’ll be joining @scbwi.bsky.social San Francisco to chat about discoverability with my fellow Scholastic AD, and friend, @dbuu.bsky.social, and also offering a limited number of portfolio/reviews. Will be a Zoom. Join us! #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/sfsou...

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Halloween themed illustration for this month's postcard 🎃 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 kids dressed up for trick or treating. A girl dressed as a fairy is in front of a front door on top of stairs, beckoning her friends to come and hurry up. The two boys, one dressed as a vampire the other a lion, are running on the street trying to get to her.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#scbwiartober SCBWI artober 1 Pumpkin As if it wasn't bad enough having had to be carved. Antagonistic crows can make a situation even scarier.

A trickster crow has a dastard plan to help a carved pumpkin lose his feeble carved tooth, by attaching a string around it tethered to a high flying kite.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A neighbor of mine had an oak measured at their previous home and though it had to be taken down for safety, was recorded as one of the oldest oaks in the Madison area. Cool study.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you need a quick reprieve from the weight of the current timeline, here's one of my own favorite escapes: Click on #kidlitartpostcard to be instantly transported to a more optimistic place full of supremely talented artists + illustrators. (This happens the 1st Thursday of every month, BTW).

A screenshot of #KidLitArtPostcard creator Gina Perry's website page describing the social media event.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

For a hot minute, we were the #1 trend on Bluesky! (down to #5 now) Well done, #kidlitart friends!

screencaps of the Bluesky trending list. October KidLitArtPostcard Day was trending at #1, then dropped to #5. 310 posts, followed by 351 posts.

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi art directors, editors and authors I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together. theremaybecats.com Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social

A picture book illustration about childhood depression.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The one activity you don't have to give up, no matter the time of year. I love a campfire.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard Taking a walk is a favorite pass time. Walking with family or friends, even better. In October as fallen leaves are accumulating, THE BEST! #kidlitartpostcard #kitlitart #kidlit #illustration

A family of three take the dog for a walk on a forested path. The youngest seems most amused and alert to their surroundings.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yeah, glad I have a daughter with Down Syndrome, otherwise I'd be the shortest in the family. I was the shortest of all my sisters and brothers, and likely nearly all my grandchildren will surpass my height. Good/great things come in small packages, right?

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Is this a good hiding place? If you see this post some cats #kidlit #cats

gouache wash and color pencil of cats hiding in some creative places, like among toys and in the shower.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

So sweet. Reminds me of the calico cat my fellow farm friend gave me when we were high school chums.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

So cute. I might have to start celebrating it.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Scary yes, because so many of us know what's at the other end of that pretty shiny ball.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Always great to give something new a try. Writing PBs is hard. I like to write for the older crowd, but I LOVE illustrating, so I keep working at the PBs. I can write when I'm 90 and losing my eyesight, but this is the time to illustrate. Good luck with your PB #kidlit

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sensing change, even opportunity sometimes, can make me prone to feelings of holding back, unable to move forward. Trying to remember, even if the move forward may be an inadequate move, it's still keeping in motion.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Busy couple of days. Can't wait to scroll through postcard entries.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#kidlitartpostcard Back to School can be nerve wracking especially when you imagine your school mates might be aliens, or your school may be haunted. Simple "Hellos" can destress them moment of the onset of a new year, or first year at a new school. theresaanackerwohlers.com

Imagining a scary first day at a new school. Stunned boy with a backpack staring at alien looking classmates out side what looks to be a haunted school. Gouache and cut paper collage.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#kidlitartpostcard crept in while I was unaware. Back to school can make kids imagine scary scenarios. Like their classmates will be aliens and their school may be haunted. But simple "Hellos" can ease a lot of stress. Gouache painting and cut paper collage. theresaanackerwohlers.com

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sounds like an opportunity not to miss. theresaanackerwohlers.com

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

reminds me of the telling of the 3 brothers and their encounter with Death, read by Hermoine in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

One of the best places to be in the summer.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Yeah, that question you get asked when you're at the doctor's office. Should you be honest? Or will they put you on meds and sign you up for therapy?

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Yes, more inspiring for sure, but also safer to move through. Sorry for the delay, I've been away from my desk for a bit. Too many projects going on in my studio, from sculpting, constructing armatures, family clothes mending, to illustration, collage, and storing reference materials.

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Nope, but I picked a sour green apple from my tree today, just to see how close to ripening they are. Yum!

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