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Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula & I draw fun & whimsical illustrations & cartoons for kids! Please contact me if you have a project needing an #illustrator! paulajbecker.com instagram.com/paulajbecker #kidlitartist #kidlitartist #kidlitcartoonist #kidlitcomics #kidlitillustration

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Evie Richner @evierichner.bsky.social · 13h

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Evie Richner an author and illustrator looking for agent representation and picture book, covers, and black and white interior work. I would love to work with you! Check out more work here: www.eviewoltilrichner.com

Image of a squirrel wearing a red backpack and purple binoculars perched in a bunch of green leaves.

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Joy Steuerwald @joystewy.bsky.social · 15h

Happy #kidlitartpostcard for October!! One of my favorite months! I'm Joy, a published author-illustrator with lots of stories to share in picture books and board-books. I'd love to hear from agents, editors, and art directors as well! Website link in bio. Thank you!

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 17h

What are you afraid of? Do you need a push to get you past your fears? Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am proudly rep’d by @thet2agency.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 13h

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France. It's finally October, perfect time for autumnal palettes, magpies and magic! victoriamaderna.com | hi@victoriamaderna.com Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

Painting in gouache of a magpie with a hat on an oak branch holding a gold coin in her beak.
Text reads: Victoria Maderna - victoriamaderna.com - hi@victoriamaderna.com - Represented by Jennifer Azantian

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 13h

Hey! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator looking for a great story to help tell. I love quirky, funny books with heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Portfolio: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work Books: www.twofishillustration.com/books

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 16h

Happy October and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, a New Hampshire author and illustrator looking for new book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: ginaperry.com #kidlit

4 panel comic illustrations of a young tomboy witch and her frog. They meet at the beach, fly over fruit trees, play in the rain, and make their own rainbow. Art by Gina Perry. Author/Illustrator www.ginaperry.com

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · 15h

Happy October and Spooky season! 🦇🎃 #kidlitartpostcard 👋 Hi, I'm Cat. I love drawing spooky things, but I'm afraid of the dark and would never enter an abandoned mansion at night, no matter what 🤷‍♀️🫣😁 catarinaoliveirastudio.com I'm looking for cover art gigs - thanks!

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Posting from Germany since my hubby just ran the Berlin marathon. I’ll be back soon ready for new #kidlit projects. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Portfolio link www.laurazarrin.com. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 16h

Happy October and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🎃It’s my favorite time of year. Fall is the most magical; it gets the creative juices flowing! I’m an author-illustrator interested in illustrating picture books that are funny, magical, or nature related with an animal mc! #illustrator#picturebooks

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 17h

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello art directors and editors👋 My name is Tracy Nishimura Bishop and I’d love to illustrate your next chapter book, middle grade, or book cover! Portfolio link in bio. Represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social

Creepy lighting inside of an old building. There are three kids and a bunny looking at something glowing mysteriously.

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day✨ This month's postcard is a spread from my debut author-illustrator PB book. It will be out on submission by my agent Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for my portfolio and more✨ #kidlitart #postcard #illustration

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Anisi Baigude | illustrator @anisibaigude.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Anisi Baigude, a Mongolian American children’s book illustrator. Looking to work on new picture books, b&w interiors, and book covers! I’m represented by @analiacabello.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social!Portfolio at AnisiBaigude.com 💚 #kidlitart

Kidlit postcard featuring a girl riding a horse with a herd of horses and a foal with of backdrop of green Mongolian grassland in the spring, rocky mountain, and blue sky.

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Hatem Aly @metahatem.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Hatem Aly. I illustrate books and things. I enjoy working on smart, reflective, funny, and authentic stories for all age ranges. 💛 Picturebooks, chapter books, graphic novels, and books of all kinds. Portfolio (undergoing some repairs): metahatem.com Email in bio.

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beverlylove / Bev Johnson @bevsi.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

the Pitt………

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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

Art of a young warrior girl with one arm touching a blackened land. Magic spread from her arm, making colorful flower grow. Behind her is a large white wolf with red markings. In the far background are black menacing towers spewing smoke into a red sky.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author, illustrator, and creator of this event. Did you know stag beetles LOVE rotten fruit? I'm looking for bug and other cute book projects later this year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. See more work at: www.ginaperry.com

Illustration of a cute stag beetle holding a cherry atop a fruit bowl filled with rotten fruit and a few flies. Art by Gina Perry.

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m inviting you to Little Bear’s first woodland recital🐻🎵 I’m a #kidlit illustrator based in the U.S. Open for PBs, BBs, editorials, & all things kids’ art. Can’t wait to work with you on your next project! ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It’s anchovy pizza, fish tacos, and lemon shrimp sorbet for penguin snack time on #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Angela, a nature inspired illustrator ready for new #kidlit projects! See more at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook

An illustration by Angela Matteson of many penguin characters being served snacks by a kindly polar bear and walrus.

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JLMeyer @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I’m so delighted to share that the board game I had fun doing the art for is up for pre-order (release at the end of the month) #illustration

The Re-release of Gulo Gulo! A bunch of wolverines in the swamp trying to rescue jr in the vulture’s nest without knocking over the alarm (the bell in the picture). #game

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Had a fun time sketching while talking with friends.

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Skylaar Amann @skylaar.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

20+ book pages in watercolor. No AI. Plenty of aches, tears, freak outs, and doubts. Countless hours. Occasional panic. The effort is what makes it worth it. #kidlit #kidlitart

A stack of watercolors fanned out with just a little bit of each painting visible.

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Started knitting another sweater… because it calms me down.

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Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Please don’t buy AI generated books or PDFs..c’mon, this totally degrades illustrators, bookmakers, and Panchi! 🤬😭 If you’re on IG, block @fairytalemumma. She even stated that she updated the PDF to reflect a Japanese zookeeper. 🤦‍♀️😑 #valuechildrensbookmakers

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I got to illustrate the cover for the new Cupcake Diaries middle grade series, Mia in the Middle! Published by @simonkids -This book is coming out on March 17, 2026! #CupcakeDiaries #MialnTheMiddle #kidlitart

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Brooke and I’m an author illustrator who enjoys making goofball art for goofball kids. I’m open to PB, early reader, and graphic novel projects. Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! brookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

A digital illustration of Big Foot, as seen through a video camera, in his underwear and saying “Do you MIND?”

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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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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Today's post is based on a true story! Not the dinosaur, but the appearance of a European Cuckoo bird in New Hampshire this past autumn. I'm open for new book projects mid-year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Illustration of a fall orchard. A young girl is climbing an apple ladder and notices a very large dinosaur hiding in the half-bare tree. Her mom is nearby taking a video with her phone, distracted by a rare european cuckoo bird in another tree. The young girl is saying "Mom..." A bag of apples is on the ground. Art by Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy.

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Nathasha Padrón @muakata.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Today is raining 🌧️ See more work on muakata.com And my contact is hola@muakata.com

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 05/02/2026

Pastels and pencils for #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France, and I'm available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +). Taking the chance to announce I'm now represented by the lovely @jenazantian.bsky.social! 😊 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com

Two kids and a dog sitting on a log under the falling snow. Drawing in pencil and pastels.

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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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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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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard Day is something to crow about! Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com @steelworksliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustrator

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Laura Watson @laura-jane-watson.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day, yahoo! 🎉 I’m Laura, a Canadian 🇨🇦 children’s illustrator with lots of experience creating whimsical fresh fun #picturebookart for books, magazines, puzzles, games and stationery. Open to exciting new projects beginning in late spring. See my portfolio at www.w-illo.com ❤️

Illustration of an anthropomorphized dog carving a sculpture of himself in a sculpture studio

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The Publishing for Minnesota auction is LIVE! The community has stepped up and has raised $90k!!!!! Keep on going!!!!! You can still bid on a portfolio review with me! www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Hi! This is my donation to the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser. Auction opens tomorrow 1/29 12am EST and goes until Friday at 11:45pm EST. More info and see all 500+ other auction items at: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I’m donating a portfolio or picture book manuscript/dummy review to this auction to benefit folks in Minnesota! You can bid here: tinyurl.com/476wtx8n #kidlit #books

Pic of donation graphic for Publishing for Minnesota

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I have exciting news! I am now represented by @jemiscoe at Starling Literary + Media! I'm so excited about partnering with Jem and being part of the @starlingliterary.bsky.social family. Jem's energy and creativity is boundless and I can't wait to see what we can do together!

Portrait of Tracy Bishop announcing that she is represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black of Starling Literary

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 27/01/2026

Hey #Kidlit, I donated a one hour portfolio/dummy critique to raise money for Minnesota. The auction will run from Thursday at 12AM untill Friday at 11:45PM. 💙❤️ www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Danielle Froom 🏳️‍🌈 @danifroom.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Sesame Street is now offering tips for parents on post-trauma comfort because the federal government is physically and mentally abusing our country's children.

Sesame Street Instagram:
Big Bird snuggling a smaller bird.
Offering comfort in Scary Times:
After a violent event, children of different ages will have different needs. These age based strategies can help them feel safer and more secure.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

#KidLit Illustrator friends: #KidLitArtPostcard Day is coming up quickly - February 5th is our next event. Learn more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

All I can say is personally I think it is no coincidence that my work seems to have slowed down as this has ramped up. On top of the loss of income, there's also the price of living with grief that other creators don't have to, because they're not 'troublesome' to society.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.

Screenshot of an X.com post by The Associated Press (@AP) stating that dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment behind fences at a Texas detention facility, where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent after being detained in Minnesota. Below is a video thumbnail showing a crowd gathered outdoors along a fenced walkway; many people wear bright blue or red outerwear, and some hold signs.

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I grew up in Minneapolis, please help me help my home state as they keep fighting for their lives, democracy, and that of the entire country. 💜 www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I’m so proud to participate in the Publishing for Minnesota Auction. I’m donating a 40 minute portfolio review for illustrators. Here’s my chance to toot my horn—I’m excellent at giving portfolio reviews! www.32auctions.com/organization... Find out more at www.32auctions.com/publishingfo....

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 08/01/2026

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! 🐻 I'm Victoria, an illustrator from Argentina based in France, I enjoy painting trees and mosses and animals. Available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)! 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com

Painting of a bear looking at a leaf falling from a branch.
Text at the bottom reads: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com

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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm YoungJu Kim. I enjoy illustrating PB, Chapter books, MG, and any surface illustrations. I'm also seeking representation. #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator, and creator of this event. I'm charging into 2026 looking for projects starting mid-year: picture books, chapter books, early graphic novels, or illustrated middle grade. Rep'd by Sean McCarthly Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com

Illustration by Gina Perry. Three young kids are shouting Tape!, Paper!, Cardboard! while looking fierce decked out in handmade costumes. Lots of mess surrounds them and the center character is standing on a box.

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Lele Saa @lelesaa.com · 08/01/2026

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard of 2026. I’m an Author and Illustrator based in the UK. Currently working on two exciting books at the moment but happy to discuss new opportunities, especially character driven projects. 📚 Rep’d by Sophie Sheumaker at BookEnds Literary Agency 🎨 www.lelesaa.com

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Jenn Bower @jennbower.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It's #kidlitartpostcard day. New Year 2026 edition. The year of the Fire Horse and to #dream I'm a horse-crazed illustrator of PB with a vibrant mid-century style represented by @lanewriteswords.bsky.social @ultraliterary.bsky.social #scbwidrawthis #scbwi #scbwiillustrator #kidlitart

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