Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Julian, a queer 🏳️‍⚧️ picture book illustrator working in gouache. I've climbed out of the final art mines to wave around a little flag that says "let me illustrate a book about frogs or bugs!" 🌌 julianplum.com 💌 [email protected] #kidlitart #picturebooks #art 🐸 🌿

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! Sharing an illustration from my latest book project 'Hello, Little Chameleon!' written by Elise Shaver. I enjoy vivid color palettes and projects involving animals and lively critters for picture books & board games. Find more of my work at : www.rochellesteder.com

Hey illustrators/agents! I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS! Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Every spooky season I try to find time to draw my little witch kitty. Last year I only sketched this on my iPad but ran out of time, so I finished it for this year! I still need to come up with a name for this character. #halloweenillustration #witchkitty #happyhalloween #kidlitart

Cover Reveal Time! My latest book project "Hello Little Chameleon!" (Written by Elise Shaver) is now available. The hardcover version turned out so nice! I'm really happy with how everything looks in print! I mean, check out those lovely end papers.👌 #kidlitart #childrensbooks #coverreveal

A fake soap packaging design I made for the Make Art That Sells Lettering Bootcamp course. I absolutely love peonies! I even made a repeat pattern of the flowers for fun. @makeartthatsells.bsky.social #matsbootcamp #matsletteringbootcamp #handlettering #packagingdesign

Made this mixed media drawing of a cactus as a gift for my highschool art teacher. I based the image on a photo I took earlier this year from my vacation to Joshua Tree. I always enjoy drawing plants.🌵💖 #mixedmediaartwork #traditionalart #cactus #botanicalillustrations

Hey #kidlitart pals who use Procreate - there’s an update with new brushes and settings. Idk why it’s not announced here, and my app didn’t auto update, so go check your App Store and manually update it if you want.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili, Toronto-based author/illustrator, trained in classical animation and fine art. I love a challenge: #PB, #MG, #YA… Currently working on a graphic novel and seeking representation. Cheers! milifay.art #KidLitArt #KidLit #GraphicNovels #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a bit late to the party, haha! Illustration is from my latest book project 'Hello, Little Chameleon!' written by Elise Shaver. You can find more of my work at Rochellesteder.com ! #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. 🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com#kidlitartpostcardAgent - Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author and illustrator of children's books. I'm looking for that next cute and colorful book project: from picture book to early readers and chapter books. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨 I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums! Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 💌 l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book maker with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨ Represented for writing and illustration by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart PORTFOLIO www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I usually post cheerful scenes but this month I'm showing some range with a new spooky MG cover illustration instead. I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉 mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Emma Jayne a full time illustrator and lover of all things travel, nature, history, transport, cultures and colour! I'm passionate about nonfiction and would love to work on any BB, PB and children's magazines. 🎨 bit.ly/3Qsabxx 📨 [email protected]

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Have a pony! 🦄 jwahlgren.com/children

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

Saying farewell to summer with this #kidlitartpostcard 🐠 I’m open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! Let’s work together! 🐠 www.christinealmeda.com 🐠 Rep’d by Full Circle Literary

Little gaming monster buddies from the book 'Push Restart' written by Mary De Merle Schams. A book about managing big emotions with a video game theme. Who's excited for the new Nintendo Switch 2?! Jim and I were having a blast playing the new Mario Kart last night. 🎮❤️ #kidlitart #picturebooks

Woohoo! School's out for the summer! Illustration from the book 'Get Out Your Paper' written by Renee Hayes #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #bookillustrator #schoolsoutforsummer #picturebookillustration #picturebook #getoutyourpaper

Meet Little Chameleon! This little cutie is the main character of my latest book project that is coming out soon! Stay tuned for more illustrations and details about when the book will be available. 'Hello, Little Chameleon!' written by Elise Shaver #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks

NO WAY! I will absolutely NOT eat that red apple! Illustration from "Ready For: for the Food Explorers" written by Valerie Heneghan #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #picturebook #pickyeaters #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbooks

Hey #kidlit, I'm doing a unique, two-day, virtual event for @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social! On 5/29 I'll be giving a talk and then on 5/30 I'll be offering face-to-face portfolio/dummy reviews + providing written feedback. Seats are limited. Register today! www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... 💙❤️

Hey #kidlit, this one is in person, and it will be the first time I’ve ever given this particular talk—I’m writing it right now. Writing it specifically for people who are not communication designers. Aiming to deliver practical design knowledge that will help your book dummy to get acquired. 💙❤️

These 3 are the best of friends and are always there to support one another! You can see how they work together to deal with their big emotions in 'Push Restart', written by Mary De Merle Schams. (Available now on Barnes and Noble and Amazon!) #pushrestart #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensbooks

Cover reveal and happy book birthday to 'Push Restart'!! 🥳🎉📘🎉🥳 Follow along these cute monsters as they learn to navigate their big emotions! Illustrated by me and written by Mary De Merle Schams. Now available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon! #coverreveal #bookcover #kidlitart #picturebook

Happy Book Birthday to Mary De Merle Schams! 🎉 📚PUSH RESTART, illustrated by @rochellesteder.bsky.social & published by Mascot Books hit shelves today. ✨ See all of March's book birthdays here: buff.ly/ROAUvhm

Meet the adorable characters from "Push Restart", a book about dealing with big emotions. Written by Mary De Merle Schams (illustrated by me) is launching on March 4th! Their names are Ray, Honey, & Kiki. Which one is your favorite? Stay tuned for the cover reveal soon! #childrenbooks #kidlitart

Here's a silly illustration from the book "Get Out Your Paper" written by Renee Hayes. I had a blast drawing the pup shaking off all that water! #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #childrenillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebook #illustrationartists

Just a little sneak peek of one of the illustrations from my latest book project! #kidlitart #wip

Cover reveal time! "Ready For - for the Food Explorers" (written by Valerie Heneghan) is for all those picky eaters out there who are unsure about trying new foods. 🍎 Swipe to see some early cover concept sketches! #coverreveal #kidlitart

Not sure about trying new foods? This little girl is the main character of the book "Ready For - for the Food Explorers" , written by Valerie Heneghan, where she explores fun ways to interact with a new food until she is ready to try a bite herself.

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can capture apartment-life in an urban setting for a beginning reader series with a vibrant ensemble cast and a grayscale interior. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

New year, new portrait! I illustrated this for the biography page in the book 'Push Restart' , written by Mary Schams , publishing soon this year! #portraitillustration #selfportrait #portraitart

Will be mentoring 2 #kidlit illustrators during the first 6 months of 2025, one for WNDB, and one for Scholastic’s internal mentorship program. Teaching is great but mentorship is how you really move the needle on what matters to you. Never tried being a mentor? Maybe 2025 is your year.

🌟🌵 Cover reveal time!! 🌵🌟 "If I Were A Camel" written by Alicia Kennedy is now available on her website and on Amazon! www.inspiruskids.com/product-page... #kidlitart #coverreveal #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #camel

since this will always be circulating, i might as well be the first one to put it here: the stretch tips i made many years ago… remember to stop and stretch and take care of your hands! be mindful of your work time & listen to your body.

Another children's book completed and final files sent! 🎉 I'm looking forward to sharing the illustrations I worked on for this one soon!

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm a children’s publishing #art director. To celebrate Bluesky’s recent 20M user milestone I’d like to gift a FREE one hour Zoom portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1. Reply w/ your art. 2. Random winner. 3. No DMs please. I will look closely at every reply! 💙❤️

When making art is intimidating:

I wrote about techniques for drawing characters consistently in sequential art some time ago and I don't know where the hits come from but it remains one of the more popular posts on my blog. #nilafflepub

I wrote a blog post about color theory and dark skin for illustrators. #nilafflepub

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m srinidhi, #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing kids on their wild adventures and emotional roller coasters. I would love to work on #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers! View more of my work at www.srinidhidraws.com #kidlitart #kidlit

🐲Do you have a pet? How big are they? What’s the biggest you’d like to have? I have tiny dogs and cats, nothing as big as a dragon. But a tiny dragon would be super cute 👋I’m Mark Hoffmann, a #kidlit author/illustrator. I’m rep’d by @literaticat at @andreabrownlit #KidLitArtPostcard #illustration

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨ Can you imagine the adventures these two could have? Hi! I’m Vanessa Morales 🇲🇽 illustrator and I’m always looking for more creative, fun/funny and wholesome projects like PB and/or Middle grade covers (for the next year) www.phonemova.com

Hiya ADs & editors! Send me your stories with big imagination, dreamers, and jaunty costumes. I'm open to all kidlit projects, including novelty & gift! www.kalyquarles.com Rep: @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard #folktaleweek art from last year 🖤

I wrote this week about the self-confidence it takes to be creative and make something from nothing. And how singing #kidlit contracts require some too. #kidlitart #substacksky open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...

Happy Halloween!! 🎃 Repost of an illustration I made a couple years ago. I did start a new illustration of my little witch kitty but wasn't able to finish in time. Maybe next year I'll finally get it done. 😆 #happyhalloween #halloween #halloweenillustration #witchkitty #witch #kidlitart