Unapologetically read what gives you joy and strength and ignites a fire inside. Arm yourself with facts, with stories, with possibilities. There are those who don’t want you to know all you can be. Who want to imprison you with woe. They want you small. Devour words and build to dizzying heights.

Good thread on how publishing payments are structured. Brace yourself.

If you're not reading picture books, you're doing it wrong.

Super exciting news from Cincinnati Children's about a new approach to treat allergic diseases, including #foodallergies, by reshaping the immune system with mRNA. snacksafely.com/2025/09/nano...

Today is #HobbitDay because both Bilbo and Frodo Baggins were born on September 22nd. Normally we'd shire a hobbit pun or two but it might just feel like a tolkien gesture and we don't want to embarrass our elves. Anyway come and boromir #Tolkien books.

"When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton." Happy Hobbit Day, and happy birthday Bilbo and Frodo! #LOTR

Today's the day! THE FARAWAY FOREST is finally hitting shelves everywhere 💖 If you're looking for a cozy & comforting story, I hope you'll consider picking up a copy for yourself or a young reader in your life! 🌲📮 Order links: www.debbiefong.com/thefarawayfo... 💌 #kidlit #bookbirthday

The author of The Penderwicks series, Jeanne Birdsall, has a new book, THE LIBRARY OF UNRULY TREASURES. In our interview, she talks about writing a new series, world-building, what she hopes her books give to readers, and more. imaginationsoup.net/author-inter... #authorinterview #kidlit

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We’re beginning to think through a mythology-themed beginning-reader series. I'm looking for someone w/ a commercial/punchy, character-forward style who can breath life into ancient lore. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Artists! Quote with your night art! #kidlitart #illustration

Your unique voice matters. In this fast pace world, overtaken by AI, side hustles and passive income. Be the passion. Let your story shine through your art. Be a child again, and play. #kidlitartist #arttips #kidlit #yourvoicematters #artmotivation #inspirationalquotes

Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing. These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.

honestly did not think i was going to make a new brush so soon but the pentel floatune 05 is such a beautiful analog experience i wanted to replicate it for ipad. I think I got the smoothness of drawing with it down. free for the week but as always tips welcome! ko-fi.com/s/c9fa7ed658

Hot tip for Procreate 5.4: When you create new brush collections and start pulling brush sets from the Classic Library, make sure to make a note/screenshot of your *old pinned recent brushes*, because they are not going to be in the list once you move the brush sets to their new destination.

Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life: 1. Being hugged by a loved one 2. Making a loved one laugh/smile 3. Rolling Nat 20 when you thought all was lost 4. Listening to the sound of rain while falling asleep 5. Reading a good book while wrapped up in a blanket

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Read the best book(s) this weekend in the coziest spot possible with all the accoutrement (coffee, tea, cookies, scones, chips, blankets, pillows, pets, people, etc.) that make you happy!

My September newsletter comes out next Friday (Sept 19)! If you are a parent, you’ll find cool seasonal printable freebies for the little ones and will be able to access the archive of activities from previous newsletters 🍁🍂🦔 Sign up here mailchi.mp/17492b53084f... #seattle #pnw

The best thing about making comics is that there is a LOT of practice baked in. You are learning something every time you make a page and comics involve a lot of pages, FOR SOME REASON, FOR BETTER OR WORSE,

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you joy and happiness.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Anya, I am an illustrator and author from Colorado. I love working in mixed media, and I am interested in Picture Book projects. Represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary #kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustration #greenrainart

Autumn vibes for #kidlitartpostcard day 🍁 Website NinaPodlesnyak.com #kidlitart #childrensbooks #kidlit

Hey, who decided to let the animals out at the county fair? 🤪🐷🐐🐥 If you’re an art director or editor looking for an illustrator to bring a little magic to a story, please reach out! Portfolio: kirstenmcgonigal.com rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard

Happy #kidlitartpostcard I’m Amanda, I’m a children’s book illustrator. I’m currently on the lookout for new #kidlit projects. I bring heart and imagination to story-driven illustrations and enjoy when I can play with color and texture in my work. amandamorrowart.com Rep’d by The Bright Agency

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! 🍓I’m interested in quirky fantasy stories for kids 🍓I’m repped by Lynnette Novak at @seymouragency.bsky.social 🍓View more of my work here www.gortmanillustration.com

This. I LOVE you for it if you name your budget and deadline right away and I am 1000% more inclined to collaborate with you and figure out a way to make it work within these metrics.

World Kid Lit Month is full steam ahead over on the Global Literature in Libraries blog! Regular book reviews and blog posts throughout September, with a particular focus this #WorldKidLitMonth on books & authors from Europe GLLI run kid lit reviews every Wednesday too! glli-us.org/2025/09/01/i...

To all my fellow Krobus fans, you should know that this was wonderful 💛 #stardewvalleyconcert

✨ARTSHARE ✨ Thanks for +5k followers and your support 🥺! Let's share our work 💖 ✨ Share your favorite work and tell us about you ✨ Repost for visibility ✨ Support and interact with each other! ✨ Keep it SFW (no A/I N/FTS) ✨ I'll RP for the next 24 hours #artshare #artistsupport

Kurt Vonnegut’s definition of what makes something “art” is one of my favorites I’ve seen - from a letter to his brother in 1995.

A study of Happy Lovers by Jean-Honoré Fragonard one of my favorite artists of all time. #kidlit #illustration

Promptly adding lots of new titles to my TBR :) #kidlitchat

Hey, as a librarian I need to tell you: Our funding depends on usage. So go ahead and check out that book even if you don't think you'll finish it. No one will know. Check out that DVD even though you might not like it. Get ambitious in your quest for knowledge.

👋🏼 Hello art directors and editors. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! This is a spot illustration from my most recent dummy. If you’re an editor and would like a peek at it, ask my agent! 😉 🌟I’m rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social 🎨Portfolio: kirstenmcgonigal.com. #kidlit

My first ever #kidlitartpostcard❗️if you’d like to see more of my work then go check out my website, the link is in my bio! 🏄‍♂️🦑🐒🐠

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I remember loving waking up to bright summer morning lights! Hi I'm Shiho Pate, a Japanese children's book illustrator based in California. Please visit shihopate.com for my portfolio. I am represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social .

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m Amanda, I’m on the look out for new amazing projects! I love illustrating playful and imaginative stories. (An old one I didn’t finish the illustration I had planned 😮‍💨) Please contact my agency for any book inquires 🖍️Rep’d by the bright agency 🖍️Amandamorrowart.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an illustrator and author, and I am interested in picture book projects. My portfolio can be found at anyakopotilova.com Represented by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrators #childrensillustration

This is my most shared post on Bluesky, we’re all suffering together huh

WOW, so much amazing #KidLitArt in the 2025 SCBWI Summer Portfolio Showcase! Judges must have had a hard time selecting winners, with so much talent; awards will be announced on Sat. #scbwisummer25 The showcase is open to the public. Browse art here: www.scbwi.org/submissions/...

Summer’s here, and so is my #kidlitartpostcard! This one is packed with some of my favourite things – warm summer nights, starfish, kayaking, watching seaweed dance in the water… and mermaids. #KidLitArt #CanKidLit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Anya, I draw and write picture books. Represented by Eve Adler from Red Fox Literary #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitilluatration #kidlitillustrators #kidlit

Hello, kidlit world! I’m excited to share my illustration for the July #kidlitartpostcard. I love creating gentle, whimsical stories that spark curiosity and comfort—and I'm currently open for picture book illustration work. 📩 Contact: [email protected] 🖼️ Portfolio: NinaPodlesnyak.com

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day again! This is from a project I plan to finish this year called The Tooth Is Gone! #kidlitart I am an author/illustrator, and I love drawing all kinds of things! I just finished my latest picture book and I cannot wait to share it😉 📕https://christinawald.com/

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! ⭐️ I’m interested in working on picture books and early reader books ⭐️ I’m repped by Lynnette Novak at @seymouragency.bsky.social ⭐️ View more of my illustrations here www.gortmanillustration.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard .I'm Amanda, I wanted to share a favorite spread from My Calm Down book! This page teaches how to do box breathing! I would love to do more books on teaching kids about mental health and ways to manage it! 🦀🌅 Rep’d by The Bright Agency Amandamorrowart.com

👋🏼 Hello art directors and editors. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Did you know I like to draw chickens? And quilts too? 😁 Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigal.com to see what else I like drawing, and writing about too! I’m rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social #kidlit

Trailer of "Éiru" animated short by Cartoon Saloon studio & director Giovanna Ferrari (WolfWalkers, The Breadwinner, My Father's Dragon...). www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J3K...