On behalf of our friends at scbwiepa.bsky.social, we invite you to check out this amazing critique intensive. #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/easte...

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ❄️ I’m Tori & I love creating fun, silly & heartwarming characters - animals and human! Interested & open for work in PB & BoardBooks Represented by Analía Cabello @analiacabello.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social More artwork @ torikateillustration.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard and hello December! I'm not looking for new projects atm. Still, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to wish everyone in this warm community a Happy Holiday Season and a wonderful Winter break! See you in 2026 with new books and illos ✨👋 #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart

Extra special #kidlitartpostcard today! Happy to announce that my wonderful agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social founded her own agency and we are following her there! 🪶 My name is Yara and I’m a neurodivergent author/illustrator looking for new projects! (Happy to draw starlings!!) odnatamyara.com

Another #kidlitpostcard day is here and I get to admire all the talent on Bluesky once more!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! December is here and it’s time to get festive! Im an illustrator living on the beautiful westcoast of Canada, and love drawing whimsical animals! 🎨 portfolio: www.mhbabin.com #kidlitart #winterillustration #artist #scbwicanadawest #illustrator

Happy #KidLitArtPOSTCARD Day My name is Nicole Walker, an Author-Illustrator from British Columbia, Canada. I love illustrating people, animals and creating all kinds of original characters and worlds from different sparks of imagination. #illustration #kidlit #booksky #kidlitart #MG #boardbooks

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear! www.annelyso.com #scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ! I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC. Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social I love to draw nature , wildlife and magical things #kidlitart #natureart #wildlifeart

Merry Christmas #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author/illustrator. You can find my work here: deborahpaquette.com and you can contact me at [email protected]. #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #kidlit

From our friends at SCBWI MD DE WV, this wonderful event that is FREE for members. #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Ma...

Posted my drawing for this prompt :)

Hey illustrators! The #scbwidrawthis prompt for November is buttons! Can’t wait to see what you all dream up.

Check out this opportunity for illustrators to learn from one of the best! #kidlit #illustration www.scbwi.org/events/from-...

We've got a feed of our members! bsky.app/profile/did:...

I am re-posting #kidlitartpostcard day posts from our Canada West members. Enjoy! If I missed yours, please let me know and I will fix that.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #illustration Hey all, I’m Sandy, a Canadian author/illustrator. I actually played one of these clunkers when I was 12 (against my will of course). Now I can illustrate it and pretend I was amazing, though the sour notes are more accurate.

Happy November #kidlitartpostcard My Name is Nicole. I'm a mixed media artist from Canada currently focusing on traditional art mediums. Seeking Representation & would love the opportunity to work on illustrations for board books, children's books & middle grade books. #illustration #kidlit #art

First day of snow for is on this beautiful #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deborah Paquette and I am seeking representation. #Kidlitpostcard #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! After the graphite pencil of October, a bit of colour! i’m Marie-Helene, a picturebook illustrator based on the stunning west coast of Canada! I love illustrating whimsical and animals. For my portfolio www.mhbabin.com #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #polarbears

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ! I’m a British illustrator/ author living in BC, Canada, inspired by nature, wildlife, & magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books . #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #illustrator

Hello! I am Annely So, author-illustrator and reader of picture books! I am either making something or playing outside! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlitart #canadawestillustrators #childhoodillustrations #playoutside #basketball www.annelyso.com www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration

Sharing an upcoming event from our friends at SCBWI Brazos Valley: Meet and Pitch with Adam Blackman, Acquisitions Editor at Cardinal Rule Press #SCBWI #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/brazo...

Check out this amazing workshop from our good buddies @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social #kidlit #SCBWI www.scbwi.org/events/from-...

Struggle with comp titles? This is the workshop for you! #kidlit #SCBWI www.scbwi.org/events/webin...

This Thursday is #kidlitart chat! #kidlit

Level-up your illustrating game with the expert use of reference photos. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration www.scbwi.org/regions/hawa...

In this industry, resilience is key! Registration for the webinar "How to Have an Unshakeable Career in Publishing" opens October 22. #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Experimenting with point of view is a powerful way to elevate a manuscript. This webinar takes a deep dive into the topic. #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Attention illustrators: here is a mentorship opportunity that looks amazing! its over Zoom so you can participate from anywhere. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration www.scbwi.org/events/san-d...

This is a wonderful opportunity to get your work in front of the right eyes and get great feedback. #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/criti...

Its not too late to sign up! #kidlit #SCBWI www.scbwi.org/events/kicks...

Hone your craft in this wonderful workshop. #kidlit #writing #revising #SCBWI www.scbwi.org/events/editi...

Ahhh, the power of the page turn! Find out more about it in this workshop by SCBWI Israel! #kidlit #picturebooks #SCBWI www.scbwi.org/events/passi...

If you are interested in building a portfolio of cover work, this workshop is for you! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration www.scbwi.org/events/desig...

Interested in a road trip? This looks like it will be both fun and informative. Soul feeding. www.scbwi.org/events/SFSou...

Here is an opportunity to learn about effective critique groups! Free to SCBWI members. www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

The Summer 2015 Portfolio Showcase! Who would you vote for? #SCBWIsummer25 www.scbwi.org/submissions/...

This could be really helpful, especially for those taking the self-publishing path. Jime is am intelligent, insightful presenter. www.scbwi.org/events/kicks...

Here’s another kidlit chat on Bluesky!

#scbwicanadawest Thanks for chatting today and please continue the conversation here or seek out other creatives. If you are attending the #scbwisummerconference2025 enjoy and good luck with the portfolio showcase!

Q7-Please keep in touch here are find each other in other online and in person venues. Let’s do this again! Share your social media, website, or contact below. (Yes, also not an actual question!) #scbwicanadawest

Q6-Do you have any favorite online resources, books or organizations for the kid lit community? #scbwicanadawest

Q5-What do you wish for from your kidlit community? (Accountability, critique, support…) #scbwicanadawest consists of @kenrolston.bsky.social as Regional Advisor, Marlene Tonn Roher and @deborahpaquette.bsky.social as Assistant RAs, and @annely-so.bsky.social as illustration coordinator Message us!

Q4-Show (picture if willing cuz we are nosy) or tell about your work space(s). Do you have special tools, seating, exercise, tricks, to help you with endurance for work and keeping you healthy and productive? #scbwicanadawest

Q3 Name a book you have recently read, any genre, that you can’t help but share with others. (Ok technically not a question!) #scbwicanadawest

Q2-#scbwicanadawest If you could meet any author or illustrator (dead or alive) who would it be? What would you ask?

Hello Kidlit Canada. #scbwicanadawest Q1 (ok actually more than one question!) -Tell us about you and your connection to the kidlit world. Where are you located? Do you have current projects or are new to the kidlit journey? Do you have a day or night job? What’s your superhero power?

If you wonder how this works, find us @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social or #scbwicanadawest and between 5-6pm pst, there will be questions participants can answer. If you see Q1 please Use A1 in your response and the hashtag above. You may respond directly to the feed as a separate message.

See you at 5pm :)