🎉 Congrats to @jennyb-writes.bsky.social on signing with her agent, Rob Broder of Martin Literary Management! 🎉 Her advice: “At the end of the day, it takes talent and a good story, yes, but also finding the right person at the right time.” Read more: buff.ly/YzjqUJd #kidlit #12x12PB

Hello #portfolioday I'm Shruti. I'm a children’s book illustrator who loves colour, texture and storytelling. My work is influenced by lush tropical landscapes, folklore, food and the magic in everyday moments. 💻 shrutiprabhu.com ✉️ [email protected]

Hey #kidlitartpostcard I'm Shruti, a kidlit illustrator from Mumbai, India. I love to draw illustrations for PB and MG. 💻 shrutiprabhu.com ✉️ [email protected]

✋Are u an introvert? I definitely was when I was younger & would never raise my hand. Now you can’t get me to shut up 👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social. I’m always looking for my next book (picture book, board book, or more) to work on #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day AND happy #worldbookday ✨ I’m Elsa, and I love creating heartfelt stories with a touch of humour. I also love penguins. 🎨 somebodyelsa.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy World Book Day and happy #kidlitartpostcard day ⭐️ My name is Farah, I’m a children’s book author & illustrator. Open to work on BB, PB and fiction projects. ⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagents.bsky.social Portfolio at www.fawashah.co.uk #worldbookday #ilovebooks #childrensbooks

Hey! It's #kidlitartpostcard day. I'm an author and illustrator of picture books. I love smart, quirky stories with memorable characters and rewarding page turns. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. 🌟 Portfolio: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work #kidlit #kidlitart

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids. 🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com#kidlitartpostcardRep' by Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Editors & Art Directors, I’m Srinidhi Srinivasan and I absolutely enjoy drawing kids and their funny adventures. I’m open to PBs, Graphic Novels and Chapter Books. 🕸️ - www.srinidhidraws.com #kidlitart #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Sara Olmos, I'm an illustrator and graphic designer who loves books and whimsical illustrations. You can find me on social media under the name @teconlene Looking forward to connecting! #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebook

Hey #kidlitartpostcard I'm Shruti, a kidlit illustrator from Mumbai, India. I love to draw illustrations for PB and MG. 💻 shrutiprabhu.com ✉️ [email protected]

Peachtober Day 3 - Slug #peachtober25 #peachtober25slug

Day 2 - Kite #peachtober25 #peachtober25kite

Day 1 - Acorn #peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn

Authors & publishers posting abt illustrated books or using an illustrator's work to promote a book, pls credit ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist. #PicturesMeanBusiness art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit

Heads up that #KidLitArt chat is NEXT Thursday, Jul 31st!

WANTED URGENTLY: An illustrator for a PAID gig at a story festival on April 12th who could do a boy-friendly drawing workshop. Offering up to £250 plus travel. Please contact Ruth on [email protected] for more details.

Heads up!

Look, querying writers! Look how cool this is!

Calling agents seeking (human) #KidLitArt talent! Do browse this thread of art samples from #KidLit illustrators who are actively seeking representation: debbieohi.link/illustrators... To others: Pls help boost, esp if you have agents following you? It's a tough time for freelance illustrators.

Thanks Debbie! I'm Shruti. I'm an Indian children’s book illustrator who loves colour, texture and storytelling. My work is influenced by lush tropical landscapes, folklore, food and the magic in everyday moments. Portfolio - shrutiprabhu.com

To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation: Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post. (***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***) debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...

Happy Black History Month! Please consider adding more Black art to your skyline and to support working Black artists in a time where our histories and our voices are under attack. #BHM #blacksky #blackart #drawingwhileblack

Here's my first kidlit postcard for 2025! I’m Nirupama, a #kidlit illustrator from India. I love illustrating for children and absolutely love playing with colors and textures. I enjoy working on #picturebooks, #boardbooks and #bookcovers! You can check out more of my work on www.nirupamavish.com !

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

Happy February #kidlitartpostcard ! I am an illustrator from Upstate NY with an interest in picture books that won't bore kids (or their parents) to death! To all you editors, agents, and art directors out there - Yes, I'm currently seeking representation! www.mwilsonillustration.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Hollie an author/ illustrator looking to work on picture books, early readers, chapter books and middle grades! And Younger comics / Graphic novels. www.holliemichaels.com [email protected] ✨Seeking Rep ✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, habitats and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social Portfolio: bindyjames.com #kidlitart #kidlit

✨Hey #KidLitArtPostcardDay ! I’m Lily, a #kidlit illustrator open to picture book projects, covers, and more ✨ Currently seeking representation. 🦄Portfolio: lilinway.tilda.ws/portfolio 💌Email: [email protected] #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration

Hi #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I am Shiho, a Japanese Illustrator living in USA. ✏️ Portfolio is shihopate.com ✏️ Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency ✏️ I love using mustard yellow, purple, textures, humor and heart when I'm illustrating #kidlitart

Hi! My name is Sydney Stone and this is my very first #kidlitartpostcard as a represented illustrator 💃 Hire me for your spooky and whimsical book covers, graphic novels, picture books, or chapter books by contacting @kellydhouse.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #youngadult

Hi 👋 #kidlitartpostcard I’m Amanda, I’m on the look out for new projects this year! I would absolutely love to work on more books with themes involving the environment. You can find more of my work here! #kidlitart Rep’d by The Bright Agency Amandamorrowart.com

Just remembered #kidlitartpostcard is this Thursday! I’ll be browsing them all per usual. Our all time record on Bluesky was 341 postcards. Can we beat it?

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart #art

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Diana, an illustrator who loves to draw entrepreneurial mice, and other cheesy things :) #KidLitArt #KidLit #Picturebook

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Mike Petrik, author and illustrator of graphic novels, picture books, and board books! Portfolio - www.mikepetrik.com Agent Teresa Kietlinski at @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #illustrationartists #kidlitart #kidlit

Hi #KidlitArtPostcard 👋 I'm Shruti, an Indian children’s book illustrator who loves colour, texture and storytelling. I would love to work on #picturebooks #middlegradebooks and #bookcovers in 2025 🌐 - shrutiprabhu.com

still looking for this, but will make one if it doesn't turn up!

Happy #newyear2025 and #KidLitPostcard day! I'm Shruti. I'm an Indian children’s book illustrator who loves colour, texture and storytelling. My work is influenced by lush tropical landscapes, folklore, food and the magic in everyday moments. Portfolio - shrutiprabhu.com

I’m a #ReadYourWorld Book Day Co-Host! This celebration highlights diverse books, authors & publishers. Join the virtual party 1/30 for a chance to win diverse books & discuss multicultural children's books! biculturalmama.com/read-your-wo... #ownvoices #mariawenadcock @readyourworld.bsky.social

A plea to those posting art, photos, etc they didn't create themselves: ALWAYS credit the original creator. Only share if you know creator is ok with it. Take time to research. To authors: Credit ILLUSTRATORS, esp if you use their work to promote a book. #PicturesMeanBusiness

Help support indie bookshops AND get your holiday shopping done early! Whether you buy one of my books or someone else's, I encourage you to shop local. My #indiebookstores feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... Looking for authentic #KidLit recommendations (no self-promo)? bsky.app/profile/debb...

We are so happy to announce that ARTHI’S BOMMA has been chosen as a Highly Commended Book at this year’s South Asia Book Award! Many congratulations to author Mamta Nainy and illustrator @shrutiprabhu.bsky.social for this recognition! #handmadeinindia #southasiabookaward

This is your advance reminder that KidLitArtPostcard Day is a little over a week away on December 5th. Let's make this one for the records here on Bluesky. #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard

also reminder that i made a list of south asian artists, I’m updating it as i find new accounts :) bsky.app/profile/did:...

I'm looking to make a starter pack / directory with comic book flatters! #ComicsJobs If you work as a flatter and want to be included, please reply with your portfolio, rates, and any references you might have. Colorists, feel free to recommend the flatters you work with as well!

It's been fun seeing familiar faces pop up here this week! If you're just arriving & are an author, illustrator, educator, or librarian, here's a list of like-minded folks to follow: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... And here's how to add yourself to the list: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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! 💙❤️