I am honored to have been selected as one of Honorable Mentions for the 2026 PB Rising Stars Program I look forward to continuing this journey and am truly grateful for this recognition. Huge thanks for @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social @laylafallah.bsky.social @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social #PBRisingStars

Happy #Mother'sDay ahead and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am excited to share my recent work inspired by the National #Museum of Korea. 📨: [email protected] 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #museumart #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Spring is finally here! I enjoy illustrating PB, chapter books, and MG. 📨: [email protected] 🎨: kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #cherryblossom #childrensillustration#picturebookillustration #DC #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart

#PBParty is coming soon, and @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social is offering a huge critique #giveaway! #kidlit mindyalyseweiss.com/2026critique...

Get in on the #pbparty critique train! A great way to meet people in the community and give and get feedback.

Happy Lunar New Year 2026 : Horse Year! kimyoungju.com #KidLitArtPostcard #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration #DCart #skatingillustration #lunarnewyear #horseyear2026 #skatingkids

Happy #Valentine 's Day! I enjoy illustrating PB, Chapter books, and MG. kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration#lunaryear#paperplane#picturebookillustration #kidlitartist#childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration #Valentinesday

This piece is my entry for the SCBWI Draw This February 2026 prompt, which is 'Tough Topic.' I titled it 'Caring.' Being there for someone or being a helping hand can be challenging. #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I enjoy illustrating PB, Chapter books, and MG illustrations. I'm also seeking representation. kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm YoungJu Kim. I enjoy illustrating PB, Chapter books, MG, and any surface illustrations. I'm also seeking representation. #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration

Happy New Year! I hope peace and joy fill every day of 2026. #kidlitartpostcard #ArtvsArtist2025 #ArtvsArtist #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidslitart #kidlitillustration #illustration

Happy Holidays and New Year ahead!

#Peace and #joy be with you in this #holiday season. This is from my #Christmas and #Santa Claus book illustration. kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidslitart #kidlitillustration

#Peace be with you in this sad #2025holiday season. #Hope you may find small #joy. This is from my old #Christmascards collection. #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidslitart #kidlitillustration

#Happyholidays❤️ Enjoy your family time! #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidslitart #kidlitillustration#library#librarydog

@angelamatteson.bsky.social I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks and #bookcovers at kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidslitart #kidlitillustration#Botanical#fragrant#secretgarden

#KidLitArtPostcard I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #Chapterbooks, and #bookcovers. www.kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidslitart #kidlitillustration

Happy November! 🍂 I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books! Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects. Website: rachel-foo.com Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing #art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard

Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author/illustrator of books for kids. I try to work texture and color into everything I do. I love manuscripts that are quirky, funny, and have a load of heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. ✨ www.twofishillustration.com

#KidLitArtPostcard New postcard is here! I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. www.kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidslitart #kidlitillustration

#KidLitArtPostcard Finally, fall has arrived! I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by kaitlyn sanchez @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.kimyoungju.com #kids#halloween2025#witch#hunters#kidlitArt

"Goodnight" by @illuhaus.bsky.social 🪸 Available as: #illustrator or author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, chapter books, and middle grade (open to all kidlit projects, including cover and black & white art) Website: kimyoungju.com Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlitart

#KidLitArtPostcard Happy back-to-school and coming fall festival season! I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by kaitlyn sanchez @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.kimyoungju.com #k-pop#tiger#hunters#kidlitArt

2 Books About Chuseok for Young Readers www.slj.com/story/2-book...

Created for my story, combining a memory from my visit to the National Museum of Korea. Today, August 15th, is Korea's National Liberation Day. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #authorillustrator #nationalmuseums_korea#NationalMuseumOfKorea#80thAnniversaryOfLiberation

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm illustrating for picture books, board books, and middle-grade books. For more illustration samples, contact kimyoungju.com @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social with @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #picturebook #BB #art

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm illustrating for picture books, board books, and middle-grade books. For more illustration samples, contact kimyoungju.com @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social with @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #picturebook #BB #art

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator for picture book, board book, and middle grade book. For more illustration samples and contacts - kimyoungju.com @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social with @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #picturebook #BB #art

#February is the most challenging month of the year. I #hope your day is filled with #spring #music. #kidsbook #kidslillustrations #kidslit #kidslitart #childrenbookillustration #familyillustration #Scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwi_midatlantice #spring #concert #musicplayer #clarinet #band #MG

Let’s see what is cooking for #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Hello, I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books. Websites - Thornockstudios.com Agent - Lori Steel Steelworksliterary.com #illustrator #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #childrensbooks

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator trying to get my act together, working on updating my site with recent work—like this illustration inspired by my son learning to growl. Say hi if you think I might be a good fit for one of your projects. Thanks! #kidlitart #kidlit

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post. Pls: 📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy 🔁Repost to share bsky.app/profile/debb...

"Letters to Santa" by @illuhaus.bsky.social ✉️ YoungJu is available as: an illustrator or author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board and chapter books, and MG (open to all #kidlit projects, including cover art and spot art) Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social Website: kimyoungju.com #kidlitart

Happy Friday! #stratwberrygirl #kidsbook #kidslillustrations #kidslit #kidslitart #animals #childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #familyillustration #Scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwi_midatlantic #kidsplayingoutside #adventure

I was participating in the 5x5 for illustrators interview. Thanks for inviting me to Bookstr. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #authorillustrator www.instagram.com/p/DCHjR58uyN...

So excited to announce that I am now represented as an author/illustrator by   @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social! Kaitlyn has blown me away and I feel so honored to be part of her team. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #authorillustrator

Hey #kidlitillustrators, AD @brianlarossa.com is offering live 1-to-1 Zoom critiques, and written portfolio and dummy critiques at this event! So are some top editors and agents 🤩

I was delighted to speak with Aram Kim children's book author and illustrator of Tomorrow is New Year's Day. She was kind enough to share her experience from her first book and how she managed it all! Listen 🎶 www.anchor.fm/nmillerillus... #podcast #kidlit

Vanessa's Summer Adventure, the book I illustrated and cover designed for Margaret Hendrickson through Reedsy, has been successfully published on Amazon. Working on this project during the summer brought me great joy for drawing! #catillustration #kidsbook #kidslillustrations #kidslit #kidslitart

Newly Updated! 21 Wonderful Multicultural Picture Books About Food buff.ly/3DgyHsH via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #food #picturebooks #HispanicHeritageMonth

One of my recent B/W MG project drawing #KidLitArt #art

As much as I miss the in-person #SCBWI Summer Conference in LA, I *love* being able to watch video replays of sessions at my leisure (til Sept.10). For live events, I can only choose one session per track. For virtual, I have access to all 50 sessions! www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... #scbwiSummer24

My recent black and white cat drawing for the new middle-grade chapter book! I love drawing the black cat! #KidLitArt #art

Happy Friday! My new promotional piece: Ice Hockey Girl! A girl falls in love with Ice Hockey for the first time. #KidLitArt #art

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I am YoungJu Kim, an author/illustrator for kids. Interested in BB, PB, chapter books, early reader GNs, and seeking representation. Portfolio - kimyoungju.com #kidlitart #art 🎨

Hello #portfolioday ! I'm YoungJu, a picture book illustrator obsessed with woodgrain ☺️ kimyoungju.com www.instagram.com/illuhaus/ #kidlitart

PSA: Application is open for Bologna’s Illustration Exhibit! #kidlitart

Confused about the difference between Lists, Feeds and Starter Packs here (don't worry, you're not alone 😅)? Never fear, @boringstorybook.com 's got you covered with his excellent explainer guide! 👇 #kidlit #kidlitart

Hi. I’ve been answering your burning Publishing questions on Tumblr for like, a decade. There are thousands of posts on there! Chances are, if you’ve ever had a question for an agent, I have answered it. Check out the pinned FAQ post for a start, then dig in! www.tumblr.com/literaticat

Hello, I'm YoungJu Kim, a #kidlit illustrator. I am new to Bsky and seeking a rep to publish my dummies. I have worked for a licensing company and illustrated books for indie or vanity publishing. kimyoungju.com www.instagram.com/illuhaus/ #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #artist #scbwi