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Yana Popova

@yanapopova.bsky.social

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Kidlit illustrator | Children’s books 🎨www.yanapopova.art

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 11h

Day two of #peachtober challenge- Moose. I am starting to really enjoy this small sketchbook. #peachtober26 #peachtober26moose #picturebookartist #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitartist

A moose having many birds coming to rest on his antlers. Drawn in a small sketchbook with graphite pencils

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Joining a little bit of a challenge this month while I wait for my iPad to get some juice. Day 2 of #peachtober - chimney. I find these little drawings to be very relaxing,I keep them quite quick and loosen up. #picturebookillustrator #sketchbookart #peachtober26 #peachtober26chimney

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitpostcard day✨ Hi,I am Yana! A children’s book illustrator,who loves creating playful worlds with vivid colours,textures and a mix of traditional and digital techniques. If you are interested in working with me,check my portfolio through my website or via @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This summer I am steadily returning to traditional art and I think I will switch to using more of it in my work projects for #childrensbooks. How not to love pencils?! #kidlitart #picturebookartist #sketchbook

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (July 3): kidlit411.com/2026/07/the-... Inside: Social Media and Publishing, How to Write a Synopsis, Summer Poetry Contest, more. Thanks @yanapopova.bsky.social for the illustration and @nancytandon.bsky.social for the middle grade giveaway.

kidlit411.com

The Weekly 411 (7/3/26)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I am so looking forward to take part in The London Illustration Fair SUMMER SHOWCASE this month! Swing by and say hi if you are in town 🦋 Copeland Gallery | Copeland Park | Peckham June 13 - 14 11 am - 6pm Saturday | 11 am - 6pm Sunday

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

From a rough sketch to a finished illustration. Today Bulgaria celebrates the day of culture and the creation of the Slavonic alphabet so I had to make a small piece for the occasion. #kidlitart #process #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookartist #kidlitartist

Illustration of a girl with alphabetical balloons in different colours

Alphabetical balloons in blue, orange and pink

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

A new #childrensbook is coming to life. Love adding small details but I admit that they are very time consuming. What is something that you love adding to your illustrations? #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebook

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I have definitely missed #kidlitpostcard day yesterday but deadlines are upon me. Enjoy few seconds of what is otherwise a slow process. #kidlitart #illustrationprocess #picturebookart

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Piece no.2 of Bulgarian folklore.Fever/Thyme #picturebookartist #kidlitart #illustration #blueskyartist #childrensbooks

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

This year I have spontaneously decided to take part in a Bulgarian folklore challenge.What started as a warmup sketch turned into a finished piece-MORA.Mora is a mythical creature that sits or press on the sleeping person’s chest causing haunting nightmares.Also known as sleep paralysis.Creepy eh?

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The studio manager has installed himself in one of his dedicated spots for his Monday shift looking for an opportunity to get himself in the desk’s drawer.Do you also have furry lil’ managers in your studios? #cat #studiomanager #picturebookartist #kidlitart #catlife

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Yana Popova @yanapopova.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Saying “HELLO” to a new social app! Would love to connect with other fellow artists and people in the publishing industry. #kidlit #landscape #picturebookillustrator #kidlitart #pucturebooks #booksky

Girl riding a scooter towards the beach. Yana Popova illustrators card

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