I’m so happy to share this exciting news with friends, family, collaborators, and colleagues! CATNIP MOUSE has been nominated for the 2026 Sid Fleischman Award For Humor! #kidsneedfunnybooks #funnybooksforkids #sidfleischman #sidfleischmanaward #scbwi

Excited to share this news officially! Thanks to my Lit Agent, @casahasegawa.bsky.social for finding me this gig!

Coming soon: new projects from @allysa-adams.bsky.social @billcanterbury.bsky.social @ajsmith.bsky.social + more buff.ly/3T4zIin

Hello Publishing Peeps, Editors, Art Directors, Librarians, Teachers, & Booksellers! I’m AJ Smith, author/illustrator of picture books & chapter books, repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social at T2 Lit. Here’s a peek at a raucous bear-breakfast-adventure PB project out on sub now. #KidLitArtPostcard

This Thursday at 6PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by a fabulous artist and friend AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle. AJ is a writer, an illustrator, a teacher, and as a huge supporter of fellow kid lit folks. @thet2agency.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social

Today is the day! CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores across North America and I couldn’t be more excited for kids to work-out their funny bones with this book! Guaranteed guffaws! #kidlit #kidlitart #funnybooksforkids #cats #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration #dogs #catsanddogs #picturebooks

Librarians, fill your shelves with FUNNY! Catnip Mouse is the perfect read-aloud for class clowns, reluctant readers, and reluctant would-be class clowns! #funnybooksforkids #librariansRock #kidlit #kidlitlibrarians #childrensliterature #childrenslibrary #childrenslibrarian #childrenslibrarians

Would you take a ride on this train? How many cats is too many cats? Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator of children's books, and creator of this monthly event. I'm rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy, more work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

I’m sharing a spread from CATNIP MOUSE, which debuts next week!! I’m an author/illustrator who loves writing & drawing silly stories for kids! I’m repped by Carter Hasegawa at T2. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #kidlitart @casahasegawa.bsky.social @thet2agency.bsky.social

The countdown is on… My latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores October 7! Shop Local: bookshop.org/.../catnip-m.... Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/.../catnip..... See less Amazon: www.amazon.com/Catnip-Mouse...

Kids are going to love being read CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press) — Gaggles of Giggles! Gobs of Guffaws! Preorder this hilarious new picture book today: bookshop.org/p/books/catn... #bookpreorder #bookSales #helpanauthor ##bookpresale #readtoyourkids #readtoyourchildren #authortalk

One More Month! On October 7, my latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE will hit stores and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with kids! It’s going to be a very silly, silly book! #silly #newbook #bookbirthday #newpicturebook #indiebooksellers #catsanddogs #indiebookshop #funnybooksforkids

For this month’s #kidlitartpostcard day, here’s the opening spread of CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press). I’m an #authorillustrator a bit north of Boston who loves creating silly childrens books full of furry friends! #kidlit #kidlitbooks #chilldrensillustration #picturebooks

Introducing GIPP & VERA from my latest book, CATNIP MOUSE (Fall 2025). GIPP is an exuberant pup who craves VERA’s attention. But VERA’s already doing her own thing, with her beloved CATNIP MOUSE. Calamity and silliness ensue! #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitbooks #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian

Catnip Mouse is ready for preorder from your local indie bookstore (bookshop.org), Barnes&Noble, or Amazon…. #kidlit #funnybooksforkids #catnipmouse #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration

It’s #KidLitPostcard Day! I’m AJ Smith, an author / illustrator a bit north of Boston, specializing in picture books for kids (and immature adults). I’m repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social at @thet2agency.bsky.social. This postcard features art from my forthcoming book, CATNIP MOUSE. #picturebooks

Fresh CATNIP MOUSE promo postcards are coming your way, #librarians & #indiebookstores! Luckily, I had a professional Stamp-Licker to expedite the process! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #authorillustrator

Excited to flex the cover of my next book, CATNIP MOUSE You’ll be hearing me hype fast-paced, funny, FUN book a lot more… #bookcovers #coverreveal #indiebookshop #librarylove #librariansofbluesky #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian #kidlit #funnybooksforkids

Character Design For Picture Books, part 1 #bookPublishing #bookIllustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitart #picturebookdummy #characterDesign #illustrationProcess #characterArt #SillyStoriesAndFunnyDrawings

Does anybody posts reels on bluesky?? Do I reserve these for IG / Tick-Talk or continue to add them here too??

I’ve been wanting to work with Carter Hasegawa for a very long time! Today, I’m thrilled to officially announce Carter as my new literary agent with the T2 Agency — Looking forward to some BIG things on the horizon… #kidlit #authorillustrator #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator

(Llama is here too)… Last minute but wanted to put something together for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator nearish Boston, proud to repped by Carter Hasegawa at Tugeau2 Lit Agency #kidlitillustration #kidlit #childrensliterature #picturebookillustration #illustration

Been dealing with some really tough times behind the scenes, but on this #kidlitartpostcard day, I’m giving myself the “No Quit” Award — good things on the horizon… #authorillustrator #kidlit #picturebooks

#societyofillustrators #originalArtShow catalog is so great! Go order yours on the Society Of Illustrators website! You won’t be disappointed…

Website Update In Progress! Lots happening behind the scenes… #illustrationBusiness #illustration

Getting in on the Action Figure Starter Pack trend. I’m a children’s author/illustrator nearish Boston who loves creating anything funny, outdoorsy, and boyish. #starterpack #starterpackillustration #starterpacknoai #kidlit #kidlitart #humanintelligence #createdwithhumanintelligence

Here’s a sassy sasquatch for #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m AJ Smith, an author, illustrator, animator nearish Boston. Currently pitching and taking on new sassy assignments. My latest picture book, Catnip Mouse hits bookstores this fall…

Been wanting to do my own illustration newsletter for a while now. I’ve found myself uttering my least favorite and most commonly heard complaints: “I don’t have time.” Art, Writing, Creativity, Family,Teaching (& Learning), Hockey, are keeping me SO BUSY. Maybe I should write about those things?

A quick reintro: I'm a children's book author and illustrator from New England. My newest picture book, THE KING OF BOOKS, is out July '25. I work digitally and play in collage. I also started #KidLitArtPostcard to help illustrators promote and connect - next date is February 6th! #kidlit #kidlitart

Here’s a little reel showcasing just some of my caricature and #portraitillustration… I’d love to do more of this type of #illustration work for murals, magazines, bio books… #brooklyn99 #ameliaearhart #bobdylan #gaga #elvis #ramones #queenelizabeth #cashcab #mindyproject

A look back at a very busy 2024: #artvsartist — Thanks to my wonderful clients and creative collaborators — I’m already looking forward to the exciting projects-to-be in 2025! #kidlitart #kidlit #artvsartist2024 #illustrator #childrensbooks #picturebooks #bears #otters #childrensliterature

I have a mild-mannered alter-ego as a high school art teacher. Tonight we are hosting an art auction to benefit our student artists. The local kidlit community came through (as usual)! Check out these awesome book baskets! Thanks to all my contributing friends in the publishing world!

I like it, but why is my Bluesky suddenly blowing up in the last hour or so with so many new followers?? Hello all! And Happy Friday!!

Don’t be scared — it’s only #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m AJ Smith, an author/illustrator in New England, who loves making spooky scribbles and silly stories #kidlit #authorillustrator #kidlitillustration #childrensillustration #childrensbookillustration #halloweenart

Today is #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm an author/illustrator looking for work and representation, visit my website to see more stories, art, animation, and comics - www.johnlechner.com #kidlitart 🌿

😍Who did you have a crush on as a kid? A movie starlet? Teen heartthrob? We know you kissed that poster in your room-fess up! 🎨Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m Mark Hoffmann, a kidlit author/illustrator. I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

I’ve been illustrating away on my latest picture book, so I didn’t have time to make that #kidlitpostcard drawing you asked for… but I DID doodle up those drawings of Max & Shawn, that singing magpie, your big sister,, and the flatulent bovine you asked for. You’re welcome. #kidlitart #illustration

What the people want. #kidlitartpostcard

Making the (slow) migration from instagram to #cara. Please come find me over there if you’re a CARA user or plan to be… cara.app/ajsmithnet

Reintroducing myself to the #kidlit community here on BlueSky. I’m an author-illustrator of silly picture books. I just cooked up a new update to my website www.AJSMITH.net— please check it out!

@johnlechner.bsky.social has been active here since the start and I like his art! 😊 bsky.app/profile/john...

In some capacity or another I have worked in Adobe PhotoShop everyday for the last 20+ years. Disheartened and disgusted so many of us may need to find an alternative because of their unethical ai fetish. Speak up @adobe.bsky.social ! Shameful.

@brianlarossa.com @debbieohi.com Can you weigh on this and advise? appleinsider.com/articles/24/... #adobecreativesuiteagreement

Thrilled to share my latest picture book, Greetings Floof written by CJ Hong and doodled up by me… youtu.be/SOTIKB1PGdk?...

Arf-Arf, Bark-Bark, & Bow-Wow! Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m an author / illustrator a bit north of Boston who loves drawing all things furry, snuggly, and drooly! #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrenillustration #authorillustrator #illustration

Hi, I’m AJ and I like pancakes and making fun art for kids… and pancakes. Here’s my latest #kidlitartpostcard

Flapjack Dreams #kidlitart

What would this Grampaw Bear wear out on a hike with his grandson? #kidlitart #characterDesign