My newsletter is out today! I talk about my recent website refresh and what makes a good website for children's book illustrators. I still have openings for portfolios reviews. Link in bio. Book now! #portfolioreview #childrensbookillustrationwebsite #websiterefresh

I wrote a newsletter!!! It’s all about putting together your children’s book portfolio. I hope you sign up. You can find it here. substack.com/@laurazarrin...

I'm offering Portfolio Reviews! For a limited time, I'd love to help you move forward in your children's book illustration career by offering a written portfolio review. I've had so much help getting where I am and I'd like to help you. www.zarrindesign.com/portfolio-re...

Here's your rainy holiday weekend reminder: the 5th anniversary of #KidLitArtPostcard is June 4th! I'm suggesting a theme for our illustrations: You, as a kid. Learn more about the event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit

I have a surprise announcement for you tomorrow! Stay tuned.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Kristen, a Chinese Canadian artist! I love illustrating cozy scenes, cute animals, and colourful foods. I'm currently open to work on picture books, graphic novels, and cover projects! 🖼️ kristenchowart.com 🍊Rep'd by @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Mermaid art in honor of #mermay. I’m a published author/illustrator in NorCal. Art Directors & Editors—I’m looking for picture book, chapter book, & graphic novel projects to collaborate on. Portfolio: www.LauraZarrin.com #picturebook #kidlitart

After a grueling studio reorganization, I can finally paint again. I was honestly questioning my life choices when I was in the middle of this. So happy to be on the other side in a more open and clean studio. I’m calling it She Contains Multitudes ❤️ #abstractpainting #collageart

Hello Art Directors and Editors! Northern California author/illustrator here. Available for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Portfolio link in bio. wwwLauraZarrin.com #portfolioday

#repostyourart26day14 'yummy'. What could be more yummy than a homemade cake? #repostyourart26 #picturebookillustration #kidlitart

Today's #repostyourart prompt is 'artist'. Inspired by the Norman Rockwell self portrait. #repostyourart26day13 #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #halloweenart

#repostyourart26day12 'Cozy' What's cozier than this little scene? #repostyourart #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #tinyhouse

These Sleepy Shrimp were inspired by #kidlitartdrawingchallenge2026 I love seeing them tucked into their shell bed under a comfy quilt. Another experiment: IRL watercolor with Procreate pencil lines. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #oceanillustration

This year has been a year of play. Trying new methods. New/old materials. II have no agenda other than to try. It's been so good to do this without the fear. Lately, it's been combining IRL watercolor with pencil lines In Procreate. It's fun! Meet Bookworm. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

I'm participating in a fun, easy challenge #repostyourart26 hosted by @byjessicaelena. Today's prompt is 'light'. The movie projector fits that. I loved doing this piece with all the different animals & their expressions. #repostyourart26day9 #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

In honor of #ArtemisII. #kidlitart #mouseonthemoon #picturebookillustration

Happy Easter! Image from Wallace and Grace and the Mystery Egg by @halexanderbooks. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #easterart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's springtime! I'm an author-illustrator who would love to work on picture books, early readers, board books, and graphic novels. My wonderful agent is @mccarthylit.com! You can view more of my work on my website: www.clairelordon.com #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

Hello Art Directors and Editors! Here's a Highland Cow and his friend Duck out for a ride for #kidlitartpostcard. I'm looking for picture book, chapter book, and young graphic novel projects, as well as cover illustration work. Portfolio www.LauraZarrin.com Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic.

Are you a #kidlit editor, agent, art director, or designer? Do you want a reminder sent to you the morning of every #KidLitArtPostcard day? kidlitartpostcard.beehiiv.com/subscribe

I tried a technique inspired by @sashamayer.draws from a @rizzyfig workshop. I overlayed a painting over my illustration in procreate. I'll definitely try this again! Thanks Sasha and Raissa! #addacharacter2026 #illustrationtechnique #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

♥️♥️ adding to my book ideas list

I love fireflies or as I know them, lightening bugs. I wish we had them where I live now! In this illustration I imagine them living in lanterns. #fireflies #picturebookillustration #kidlitart

Happy St. Patrick's Day! #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #mouseart #leprechaunart

This year is flying by which is how it's #kidlitartpostcard day again! Illustration of what happens when you have a creative hedgehog as a hair dresser. Author/illustrator. Looking for picture book, chapter, & young graphic novel projects. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, @TransatlanticKidsBooks

I recently read a romance novel where the female main character was a flamingo zookeeper. The whole time I kept thinking about a flamboyance of flamingos. Of course, I had to draw one . . . as flamboyantly as possible. The book was JUST FOR THE CAMERAS by @meghanquinnbooks #flamingoart #kidlitart

#VeggieKids finale. Strawberry, Blueberry, and Banana kids

More #VeggieKids Broccoli and Onion Kids

The #VeggieKidsSeries was inspired by a teacher posting that a student wanted to be a pineapple when they grew up. I kept going with other fruits and vegetable costumes. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #chapterbookillustration

Another odd job, Dragon Tooth Brusher. Seems like a pretty scary job! @kidlitart_drawing_challenge #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #dragonart

"It's a transnational crime syndicate masquerading as a government." "They Knew" - READ IT

That's 100% why I created leavesubstack.com -- got tired of re-hashing the points; wanted to make a simple 1-pager.

Happy Valentine’s Day! One of the many pieces featuring Cody ❤️ #valentineart #picturebookillustration

Valentine's Day is a good day to celebrate friendship, too. #chapterbookillustration #picturebookillustration #valentineart

I watched a lot of old reruns as a kid, including I Love Lucy. When I saw Jellybean Sorter on the @kidlitart_drawing_challenge I knew just what to do. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #animalart

Growing up I watched old re runs like I Love Lucy. When I saw Jellybean Sorter in the @kidlit_drawing_challenge, I thought of the candy factory scene with a Lucy & Ethel ❤️ Such a classic!! The list has so many fun jobs! Can’t wait to draw some more! #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #animalart

TOUCHDOWN!!!!! Football Bunny for the win! (6 of 6) Unlike the previous illustrations, I painted this in gouache then drew the lines in Procreate. I want to experiment more like this. #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #animalfootball

Football Bunny soars over Rhino's attempted tackle. Watch those horns! (5 of 6) #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #animalfootball

This little piggy is no match for Football Bunny! (4 of 6) #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #animalfootball #footballchildrensillustration

This bunny knows how to handle an elephant! We probably won't see that at the Super Bowl this weekend. (3 of 6) #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #animalfootball #footballchildrensillustration

Gearing up for the Super Bowl here and continuing from yesterday's post. This bunny is unstoppable! (2 of 6) #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #animalfootball #footballchildrensillustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Today's post is based on a true story! Not the dinosaur, but the appearance of a European Cuckoo bird in New Hampshire this past autumn. I'm open for new book projects mid-year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

F is for February and Friendship! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves illustrating critters, large and small. You can see more of my work at diandramae.com. I am seeking representation. 🎨 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #nature

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and projects that let me show a range of emotions. Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. #kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard , I‘m Vanessa Morales,🇲🇽 illustrator. I’m open right now for new PB & MG Book Covers I also love to do gouache and watercolor so I want to make books in traditional mixed media. www.phonemova.com Represented by Full Circle literary #kidlit #illustration #picturebook

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more picture book opportunities! 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ [email protected] #kidlitart #illustration

Hello and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Today is raining 🌧️ See more work on muakata.com And my contact is [email protected]

Superbowl inspired #kidlitartpostcard. I’m an author-illustrator in Northern California looking for kid lit projects for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. www.LauraZarrin.com #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart

I wrote a blog post for #Storystorm. Check it out! taralazar.com/2026/01/23/s...