From Publishers Weekly: “Alyssa Miele, Rosemary Brosnan, and Cynthia Leitich Smith at Heartdrum/@harperkids.bsky.social have bought world rights to The Girl Who Cried Mouse by Choctaw author @stacyvwells.bsky.social (l.), illustrated by Native Hawaiian artist @maliapila.bsky.social." #KidLit

Coming soon: new projects from @stacyvwells.bsky.social @maliapila.bsky.social @ryanimate.bsky.social @jyotigopal.bsky.social + more buff.ly/1wwJCsD

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator that loves painting great big skies and using my art to bring heartfelt and joyful stories to life. Available for any kidlit work. Rep'd by James McGowan of Book Ends Literary. 💌 maliapila.com for more of my work!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator that loves painting great big skies and using my art to bring heartfelt and joyful stories to life. Available for any kidlit work. Rep'd by James McGowan of Book Ends Literary. 💌 maliapila.com for more of my work!

Emerging from my work bubble to celebrate the last #kidlitartpostcard day of the year! I'm available for all #kidlit projects including picture books and board books. I'd love to work on more projects with a touch of whimsy, Hawaiian representation, or seasonal stories. ✨: maliapila.com

Emerging from my work bubble to celebrate the last #kidlitartpostcard day of the year! I'm available for all #kidlit projects including picture books and board books. I'd love to work on more projects with a touch of whimsy, Hawaiian representation, or seasonal stories. ✨: maliapila.com

Hey #kidlitartpostcardday ! A selkie family for this occasion! I‘m looking for kidlit illustration jobs, middle grade art jobs and nonfiction. Fairytale art jobs are especially welcome! I‘m rep‘d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho Pate, represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. #kidlitart #illustration

Next to last #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025! Hello everyone, my name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator available for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it. I'm also seeking representation. #kidlitart #BRArt

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and this turkey is ready to share some pumpkin pie with you! 🥧 Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨ www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Gina Perry, a New England children’s book author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects mid-2026. Rep’d by Sean McCarthy. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #illustration

It's an autumnal #kidlitartpostcard day! The trees are busy changing colour & flinging leaves off in all directions. Huge piles sit around periodically crunchy and soggy. Winter is approaching fast! 🌐 Nicolaschofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

Hello November #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Marie Hermansson, I illustrate children's picture books with a narrative style. Storytelling through pictures and capturing special moments within the larger story. Reach out directly to me, I'd enjoy hearing about your picture book projects! #kidlitart #kidlit

i always feel guilty when I don't have some new art to push out around kidlit postcard day but i am so absorbed in my current projects (in a very good way) 😮‍💨

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

me to others: it's hard right now. be gentle with yourself me to me: wtf is wrong with you

New book deals on the way from @stevendraws.bsky.social @kauawrites.bsky.social @maliapila.bsky.social + more buff.ly/lqTWNB7

For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation. Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes. Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary ✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

Hey there #kidlitartpostcard! 🍂 I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I love autumn and painting nature and animals. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)! 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ [email protected]

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes. Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary ✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one. Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets. Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. ✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one. Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets. Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. ✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Malia, an illustrator who loves to play with different styles in my art as well as using it answer fun questions like what if an alligator had the same personality as my mischievous puppy? Rep'd by James McGowan of @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 💻 maliapila.com

For the weekend crowd... Next Thursday, July 3rd is #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard

writing a picture book manuscript is trickier than i originally expected it to be and i certainly never expected it to be EASY

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a native Hawaiian illustrator that enjoys whimsical and goofy stories. Available to work and open to all #kidlit inquires! Rep'd by James McGowan at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social More of my art can be found at maliapila.com #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a native Hawaiian illustrator that enjoys whimsical and goofy stories. Available to work and open to all #kidlit inquires! Rep'd by James McGowan at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social More of my art can be found at maliapila.com #kidlitart #illustration

Happy AAPI month! Warmer weather and the fast approach of summer always makes me miss the ocean intensely and I thought the best way to cope was to paint it. #kidlitart #aapi #illustration #art

it's impossible to describe the raw emotion in a rush of inspiration and in art. learning new things and techniques. getting frustrated but pushing through and finally getting it. the "making" part is the journey and makes the end product worth it.

coping with rough days by researching and daydreaming about the new city my husband and i are hoping to head to in the next 1-2 years 😮‍💨

Happy AAPI month! Warmer weather and the fast approach of summer always makes me miss the ocean intensely and I thought the best way to cope was to paint it. #kidlitart #aapi #illustration #art

shout out to the funky lil quick color study tucked into the corner of every piece I do that helps me stay strong during the ugly phases of painting 🥲

To get better at drawing it’s 90% obsession and 10% practice

It's time for May #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Ronni Runyon and I'm an illustrator that likes to explore being a kid again. I'm open to picture books, middle grade, and other projects you may have for me! 🖼️ 🎨 Represented by Taj McCoy at Laura Dail Literary Agency ronnirunyonillustration.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Malia Pila and I love creating interesting story-filled scenes and toying around with negative space. I'm currently available for new projects! 💻 maliapila.com ✨ Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. #kidlitart #childrensbook

I really loved the non-AI version of this trend over on IG. It's a fun sort of "meet the artist" riff. #illustration #starterpacknoai #art #kidlitartist

I really loved the non-AI version of this trend over on IG. It's a fun sort of "meet the artist" riff. #illustration #starterpacknoai #art #kidlitartist

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Anna, I love to tell silly stories that focus on unique characters and nature.☀️ 🌸[email protected] 🌿 annadaviscourt.com rep'd by Justin Rucker @ Shannon Associates #KidLitArtPostcardDay #KidLit #KidLitArt #Illustration #PastelArt

hi #kidlitartpostcard day✨ time to start tending to the garden! 🍃🌻 i’m Tori, Canadian illustrator who loves to bring stories about cute, funny, heartfelt characters to life! open for all picture books, mg & chap covers rep’d by @analiacabello.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name is Marie, an illustrator bringing all kinds of nature stories to life for amazing authors & their equally amazing publishers! Get in touch w/ your book project! 💚 📚 Rep'd by @CarynWiseman @AndreaBrownLit 📚 www.MarieHermanssonIllustration.com #kidlit #kidlitart

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

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'm looking for an artist to work on a picture book who can capture both the grandeur of vast arctic landscapes AND the intimacy of a family's story peppered with wildlife. Share samples below. Please no DMs. Agents feel free to email. 💙❤️ #artshare #art #illustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Malia Pila and I love creating interesting story-filled scenes and toying around with negative space. I'm currently available for new projects! 💻 maliapila.com ✨ Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. #kidlitart #childrensbook

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I’m looking for samples of cute, cozy (Cozy? Yes, cozy), anthropomorphic, vehicles for a new board book. Please respond with relevant samples. Please no DMs. 💙❤️ #kidlitart

a quick reminder to artists, don't draw through the pain! prioritize rest! okay bye

now that my wedding and recent projects are wrapped, I can get back to enjoying some personal art 😮‍💨

We're finally here! And while you're here, please check out this wonderful list of authors and illustrators 💚 go.bsky.app/Uw5hJaE

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Go read a book.