You've got to see Lauren Kate's GORGEOUS cover reveal for WHITE LIGHTS with Cosmo! It also includes an excerpt 👀 www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainmen...

Hey #kidlitartpostcard ! My name is Wren, I’m an illustrator looking for new exciting projects! I love working with empathetic stories, magic and monsters! I’m proudly represented by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.wrenrios.com

Of all the trees that transform and autumn, ginkgos are my favorite! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day 🍂 I am open to illustrating kids books and black-and-white interiors. cindylozito.com [email protected] Happily rep’d by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Adria - a queer, trans author/illustrator of books for kids! I’m interested in BB, PB, and CB. I’m repped by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social and @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kiltart #cutpaper #autumnleaves

What we know, 10:20pm —VA Dems flip Gov, LG, *and* AG —BIG Dem gains in VA House —Dems win NJ-Gov —Mamdani wins —Dems keep PA supreme court —Larry Krasner & Bragg win — GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices —JD Vance’s half-brother loses Cincy —Dems sweep Orlando council —ME anti-mail vote measure loses

Inbox— next cover of the New Yorker: “Mayor Mamdani,” by Edel Rodriguez

This week's ABLA deals! 🦄 CANDI THE CANDICORN, a rhyming picture book, written by Robyn Wall, illustrated by Joelle Murray ⚽️ MONSTER LEAGUE, a chapter book series, written by Ellen Potter, illustrated by Yury Guzman ⛰️ DOWNFALL, a middle grade novel, by Nikki Shannon Smith

This is a lie: www.propublica.org/article/immi...

Tomorrow is #KidLitArt chat!

👾NEW DEAL! Thrilled to announce that illustrator client @yurygdraws.bsky.social will be illustrating a new chapter book series by @ellenpotter.bsky.social. Get ready for MONSTER LEAGUE hitting shelves Spring 2027! #kidlit #childrensbooks (cc: @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jvnla.bsky.social)

#ChatsByTheCauldron - This is my fourth prompt for #ABLArtFest… and maybe my favorite?! I really love how the leaves turned out for the background and these characters are some of my favorites. I wonder what they’re all chatting about? 🍂🍁 . #picturebook #kidlit #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

We’re thrilled to announce this week's ABLA deals! 🏈 CATCHING FEELINGS, a young adult romance by Emily Charlotte 🐉 DETECTIVE FUEGO AND THE CASE OF THE BOOM, an illustrated chapter book by author-illustrator Diana Castillo Congratulations! @carynwiseman.bsky.social @litagentsaritza.bsky.social

🐲NEW DEAL! We're getting some fiery fun with @dianaacastle.bsky.social DETECTIVE FUEGO AND THE CASE OF THE BOOMS. This hilarious, illustrated chapter book for fans of "The Bad Guys" and dragons in general, hits shelves Summer 2027! (cc: @andreabrownlit.bsky.social) #kidlit

Love seeing @venessakelley.bsky.social’s WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON in Swoon’s list of sexy and spellbinding paranormal romance books! www.swooon.com/book-list/pa...

3rd piece done for #ABLArtFest - this one is for #GhostlyEncounters! Apparently that doesn’t make everyone think of alien encounters… but that’s where my brain went! 👻 👽 🎃 . @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration #cutpaper #picturebookillustration #ghost #alien #oldbarn

The Hearth (9/21)

Week 3: Ghostly Encounters 👻👻👻👻 @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @litagentsaritza.bsky.social #ABLArtfest #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #kidlitartist

Hi #portfolioday! I’m Lainey Williams, a cartoonist and illustrator. I love to write and draw queer romance, surreal fantasy, and strange horror comics. portfolio: laineywilliams.com agent: @litagentsaritza.bsky.social

Robert Irwin’s dance with his mom, Terri on DWTS was so special. What an incredible tribute. I’m a mess!

‪ Hey! #PortfolioDay I'm Wren! A cartoonist and Illustrator in PA. Looking for work in covers and interiors in horror and fantasy! Prev: Abrams, Iron Circus, etc! Rep: @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📁 wrenrios()com ✉️ saritza@andreabrownlit()com

The Oscar-winning actress has died, People first reported on Saturday.

The Hearth (6/21)

Snowy Owl by Amy Falk W. and Jennifer Macaire 🦉✨ @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #childrenillustration #childrenbookillustration #latinxillustration #digitalart #artedigital#bilingualpicturebook #libroinfantilbilingue #obrainfantil

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The Hearth (4/21)

Got my 2nd piece done for #ABLArtFest - this one is for #TheCrystalBallReveals! This started out fun and ended up slightly ominous… what with the approaching rain clouds and all. . @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration #cutpaper #picturebookillustration #itsybitsy #spider #treehouse

Still going through #DVPit pitches today and so excited to see so many wonderful projects. Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic event.

So excited for #DVPit day again this year! Same as last year… if I I 💙 your pitch, do the thing…

The Hearth (1/21) A sapphic horror comic about witchcraft and hunger in the dead of winter.

When you’re driving your father-in-law to his birthday dinner and the visor isn’t long enough but the sun bothers his eyes… and you happen to also be a professional driver. Is it any wonder why I’m madly in love with this man?

Week 2: The Crystal Ball Reveals... 🔮🔮🔮 @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #ABLArtfest #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #kidlitartist

My 1st piece for #ABLArtFest - the prompt was #fallfestivities! I adore the sneaky dragon, the determined bunny, and the trying-ever-so-hard robot…. But the mad scientist and dog for sure “steal” the scene (see what I did there?!). #kidlitart #illustration #cutpaper @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

After hours at the potions candy shop for #kidlitartpostcard day! This one is inspired by the incredible historic candy store in Philly, Shane’s Confectionary 🍬 @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

‪ Hey #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Wren! I make stories and art for middle grade! I love empathetic stories, monsters and magic!! Rep'd by my amazing agent @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.wrenrios.com

Any illustrator who wants a little #Inktober inspo should participate! Don’t forget to tag us @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and use the #ABLArtFest hashtag — we can’t wait to see the fun (festive, spooky, silly, adorable) stuff you come up with! 🥰 YAY ART!

concept illustration I did a year and a half ago for the hearth (sapphic horror romance comic I'll be sharing throughout October)

"If we lose hope, we're doomed." We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

Encantada to have helped usher in so many amazing Latine and Hispanic titles al mundo entero. Keep the fiesta going and let us know ¿cuales te llamaron la atención? cc: @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

It’s the start of my FAVORITE season! And we’re kicking it off with some fun, fall adventuring with @wrenriosart.bsky.social for @andreabrownlit.bsky.social’s #ablartfest!

Yaaass!! Congratulations, @mychal3ts.bsky.social on the hosting gig for Reading Rainbow. To say that I got all wibbly seeing you in the video welcoming us into a new era of books is an understatement. 🥹🌈🦋📚

Thanks to a friend introducing me to the Book Buddy app, I’m cataloging my entire collection of books and my database-loving brain is super happy!! apps.apple.com/us/app/bookb...

This is the most complete information I've seen about the Anthropic copyright settlement — dates of when things are likely to happen, what to do now, and what it all means for different types of writers. nwu.org/anthropic/

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We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025!  There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones. Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.  We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!

Sitting in the waiting room waiting for my mammogram and they’re playing all of the greatest hits of soft rock from the 90s. I’m bopping my head and humming along. Hope that your Friday is going just as nicely. And don’t forget to get your ta-tas checked.

Picture book creators! Confused about the difference between self-ended & separated-ended picture bks in traditional trade publishing? Why paginating your mss can help you figure out pacing & more? Also feel free to download my free templates: debbieohi.com/2025/09/pict... #KidLit #PictureBooks101

every corporate decision comes down to money and clearly the economics for abc/disney outweighed the threats from the fascist government

Watched The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix this morning and what a delight! Cozy, very British, and a truly lovely movie. I don’t know how well adapted it is from Richard Oseman’s book but I really enjoyed it. www.netflix.com/us/title/817...

So… my copies recently arrived and I couldn’t feel happier! “Christiana Figures, Friend of the Rainforest" written by Margarita Engle. Published through Macmillan’s GodwinBooks imprint. @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #picturebookillustration