Been busy with work & life stuff, so only now getting round to worrying about TCAF table. I mean, legitimately worrying, like - do I have enough books? How do I display them? Am I going to look embarrassingly out of place? What if I can’t sleep the night before???

Honestly, I regret not going to trade school (or having it be an option to consider, even).

Always get a bit spicy seeing people who really aren’t that good at something selling courses and whatnot about said thing. But then again, I also tell myself - if they can do it, why get mad? Go do it yourself if it bothers you that much.

2 things re: TCAF next month! I booked a suite with 2 twin beds, which I’d simply lurve to split with someone (who’s also planning to mask at the show). I would trade my books for unexpired PlusLife test cards. iykyk

Me: I would like to try to write a novel Also me: I have yet to write anything that remains coherent after 1000 words

Thank you Cambridge Public Library for including THE PINK PAJAMAS in their ‘Tough Topics for Kids’ booklist! cambridgepl.biblioco... #kidlit #grief #librarysky

According to my library borrowing history, over the years I’ve borrowed 465 books. Considering most are picture books… say they average C$20 here That means the library saved me from spending $9300 on picture books 👀

Really enjoyed this touching and fresh new take on the first day of school, from the POV of a girl with a disability. By @kdmaz.bsky.social. 💗#kidlit #kidlitart #BeAnAmbassador

Happy Mother’s Day! Hope you all get some sleep 😆🥱 #kidlit #mothersday

We need this story in #kidlit about the dangers of social media, inappropriate use of AI and mis/disinformation. This title by @barbaradee.bsky.social releases October 20: bookshop.org/a/102434/979... #mg #library #books #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #librarian #librarians #bookrecommendation

This fortnight’s (non-Kidlit) reading! The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida The Diving Pool by Yoko Ogawa Cursed Objects by J W Ocker @jwocker.bsky.social #booksky

I don’t really get the current ‘millennial vs gen z’ marketing… meme? Like, I understand it clearly enough, I just don’t find it funny. That probably says more about me in particular than the meme. But what exactly, I’m not sure, and THAT bugs me.

If you liked yesterday’s pic and wanna see the WIP sketches, they’re up on my Patreon! You dont even need to join to see this post (although it’s FREE to join anyway!) #kidlitart #illustration #patreon #art

I actually feel like I have a bunch to say about the whole 94.7 thing, but… I’m also pretty busy. I don’t feel like I have enough free time to sit around & write/film a lengthy reply which more or less comes to the same conclusion as other people. And in the end -

If you liked yesterday’s pic and wanna see the WIP sketches, they’re up on my Patreon! You dont even need to join to see this post (although it’s FREE to join anyway!) #kidlitart #illustration #patreon #art

Thanks @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social for including THE PINK PAJAMAS on this list! #kidlit #books #asianheritagemonth

19 new Canadian books for kids and teens to read for Asian Heritage Month https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/book-lists/canadian-books-for-kids-and-teens-to-read-for-asian-heritage-month

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

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard and #mermay ! 🐡🐠🐟 Hi I’m Adriane and I love illustrating nature, fantasy, and stories that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 🐙 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social [email protected] 🧜‍♀️ adrianetsai.com

Happy May #KidLitArtPostcard ! 🌷📬 I’m a #kidlit illustrator who is looking for new projects- picture books (non-fiction & fiction), board books, chapter & middle grade spot art and covers🌟 #kidlitart Portfolio: katherineahmedart.com Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social , @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, & imagination. Rep’s by @joycekay.bsky.social and Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social You can see more of my work at www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlit

#kidlit I know some of you got picture books with yellow 💛 covers! 👇

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I've always wanted to just snuggle and eat market food, but since that's a mission impossible in the real world, I made it come true in this drawing! Email: [email protected] Portfolio: irynalozovytska.com #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #kidlitart

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! ✨ I'm Aishwarya, an illustrator & cartoonist from India, rep'd by @draper-claire.bsky.social, looking to work on board books, picture books, MG interiors and covers! 😊 I wanted to share this for #Mermay! 🧜🏽‍♀️ Thank you! 🎨: www.aishwaryatandon.com #kidlit #kidlitart ✏️💛

Picture books with yellow covers! Are there any that you would add to this list? - youtube.com/shorts/IlDXe...

The novel I’m currently reading is nice… however there is a character who is a mom to a teen, who doesn’t need to work but has a part time job at a convenience store, AND who draws a (relatively) popular manga on the side. I am not sure if this is unbelievable, or I’m just very, very jealous 😅

Whoops! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brian, a PB author-illustrator repp’d by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social briankirbystudio.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Lenny, a children's book author-illustrator. I enjoy working on stories that range from sweet to spooky, magical to mundane. Open for PB, MG, chapter books. Repped by Christy Ewers at @thecatagency.bsky.social . Checked out more of my work at: www.lennywen.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Cindy Kang, a Korean Illustrator based in New York. I love illustrating children and city scenes. 🐦 I’m open to new projects! 📚 Rep: @mccarthylit.com 📌 cindysykang.com

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I got two dandelion pilots here enjoying the views 🐥🐥 Hello! I’m Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S. I’m open for PB, BB, editorials, and all things kids’ art. Looking forward to working with you! ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili, author/illustrator, and I’m sharing a cover concept for my #MG #GN about destined dreams and finding hope in despair. Seeking representation. P.S. I love working on covers and posters. Find my work at: milifay.art #KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #F #YA

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ⭐️ My name is Farah, I’m a children’s book author & illustrator and I love creating worlds like these. Open to work on BB, PB and fiction projects. ⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagents.bsky.social Portfolio at www.fawashah.co.uk • #illustration #kidlitart #ocean

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves texture and color and quirky stories with heart. ⚡️my portfolio: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work ⭐️ my agent is @jenrofe.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart

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

Were you a challenging kid? How many gray hairs did you give your parents? I know I caused a few and have a few. 👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social with @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day y'all! I'm Julian, a queer 🏳️‍⚧️ picture book author & illustrator working in gouache. I love to paint our green & many-legged neighbors in all their scaly, slimy, slinky glory! I'm rep'd by Naomi Davis @ BookEnds Literary 🪲 julianplum.com 🌿 [email protected]

#KidLitArtPostcard Day — some folks have a dog, some have a cat… this guy has a snake, and honestly? It suits him. Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day. I'm Shiho Pate. I love making children's book to create a space for readers to escape & immerse themselves💛 ✨ Children's book author illustrator ✨ Rep'd by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social ✨ Portfolio shihopate.com #kidlitart #postcard #illustration #kidlit

Hi #kidlitartpostcard, I'm Hannah and I live in the UK. I create illustrations that are a little sketchy & love to add texture too. You can view my portfolio here: hannahmarks.uk. I'm rep'd by @astoundus.bsky.social - contact my agent, Imogen, at [email protected] #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is a little piece of personal art, commemorating my grandma, who loved making quilts. This is how I feel every time I wrap up in one of them. Portfolio kirstenmcgonigal.com rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Let's keep going around the amusement park! Again inspired by how my kids react to people in mascot costumes. I think Caveman Sherlock Holmes is pretty cool though. I make comics, games, puzzles, picture books and more. brianmcl.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! . This was a prompt from last year’s #imaginedbookcover challenge. . I’m Neha, a #kidlit author and #illustrator from India. . Interested in #picturebooks, #boardbooks , #chapterbooks, and #bookcovers . Rep’d by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Toshi and currently looking for new kidlit projects! Interested in picture books, board books, chapter books, and other illustration projects! More work at artoftoshi.com/illustration Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House Thank you😊

Happy #kidlitartpostcard I am Rekha Salin, an author-illustrator who loves drawing silly, fun, funny pictures with magic, whimsy and fantasy and lots of heart and story. Seeking Representation Website- www.rekhasalin.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Amanda, I love illustrating heartwarming stories this one is on honor of Mother’s Day this weekend 🦁 I’m available for your next project! Reach out to Emily Fernandez at the Bright Agency for more!

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

Update May 2026 I am now open to queries. Please note a policy change that due to time limitations I will only respond if interested. I appreciate the chance to consider each submission as well as your understanding that I have very limited space on my list.

Calling all educators and librarians and PB fans: @charlenedraws.bsky.social has been added to the JLB Gold Standard for Pink Pajamas. Everyone in #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky give her a huge congratulations 🎉 She does so much for all of us in this space!! www.juniorlibraryguild.com/the-pink-paj...

The Unfinished Business is a whimsical, non-scary middle grade novel perfect for fans of BBC Ghosts! It's available wherever you get your books; signed copies can be ordered here: stephaniecampisi.square.site

We just released book one of our new early reader graphic novel series a couple weeks ago, and it's full of joy and snark and shenanigans -- a perfect series for kids who want to laugh! Written by me, illustrated by @charlenedraws.bsky.social. bookshop.org/a/96245/9781...