Coming soon: new projects from @gloriaamescua.bsky.social @heatherlangbooks.bsky.social @cblumenfeld.bsky.social @katiedwyer.bsky.social + more buff.ly/NFH6TZl

I can finally announce that the book of my heart, PAY ATTENTION, OLIVER is being released into the world! It has found the perfect home @marblepress.bsky.social! Thanks to my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social, and Michael Green who saw potential in Oliver. Spring ‘27!

Is there a way to search for kidlit 2027 debut author/illustrators on @bsky.app?

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m Maria, a writer/illustrator. I work on graphic novels, book covers, and pen and ink fantasy maps. This is a YA cover design, and I would love to get more work in that field! I am currently seeking representation. #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m available for illustration work in the kid lit space and I also have several dummies available upon request. You can view more of my work at shereetomba.com. @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #KidLitArt #KidLit

Happy October! I decided to combine the #KidLitArtPostcard for this month with the first week's prompt of the #ABLArtFest - Fall Festival! 🍂Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com 🍁 [email protected] 🎃 rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy October kidlit world! #kidlitartpostcard 📩 Contact: [email protected] 🖼️ Portfolio: NinaPodlesnyak.com

Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

Happy Spooky #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Cat, I'm an Illustrator, and I love spooky season. I'm available to work on cover art or kids' magazines only. 🎃 catarinaoliveirastudio.com 🎃 Rep'd by @thet2agency.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlitartist #bookcovers #coverart #middlegradebooks

Happy spooky season #kidlitartpostcard 🎃 My name is Denis and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves stories full of heart. Other things I like include bold lines, limited color palettes and painterly textures. 📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) & Emily Talbot (UK) 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com

Would you take a ride on this train? How many cats is too many cats? Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

This month’s #kidlitartpostcard is brought to you by Juno and Twig as they munch on their Cheetos. . I am currently available for exciting new projects, my full portfolio is here: . www.rosha.ie . #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #kidlit #picturebookillustration #darleyanderson

Happy Wednesday #KidLit friends. Tomorrow (through Friday) is #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm extending the event a bit to account for the Yom Kippur holiday. www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m an author-illustrator and encourager of pure imagination. This illustration is from a book dummy I’m working on, but I’m also available to illustrate other projects! I’m repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social katiedwyerillustrations.com

So excited to announce that after several months of recording a backlog of episodes, me and Suzanne’s podcast, Publishing Pals, is live! It’s a podcast where two pals talk about publishing, and all the things we wish we’d know when starting out Check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m Emmy & I’m available for work in PBs, board books, chapter books, and cover art. I’m repped by Alex Gehringer with The Bright Agency. Can’t wait to work with you! 💌: [email protected] folio: emmybrownillustration.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard ! 🦊👻 I'm Andrea, an author and illustrator #seekingrepresentation I'd love to work on picturebooks, board books, and spot illustrations 💼 : www.ferragottiart.com #kidlitart #kidlit

#kidlitartpostcard day, Middle grade cover edition: I'm Dolo Okecki, an Argie illustrator represented by Astound. Available for graphic novels, middle grade, early readers, games, textbooks and picture books! I love to draw fantasy, adventure and kids trying to figure out life. www.dolokecki.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Have a pony! 🦄 jwahlgren.com/children

Matt is new to Bluesky, let's help him get connected!

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! A little cat art for today. I think it captures the current emotional moment 🙃 I’m Amanda. I especially love making illustrations in greyscale, with pen and ink. Rep @kellydhouse.bsky.social at @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

Announcing new deals for @annaksortino.bsky.social @rffaubion.bsky.social @katiedwyer.bsky.social @dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social + more buff.ly/iiFAwfs

Yay!!!! I’m so excited!!!

I’ve been keeping this secret for so long! I’m excited to share that my debut author-illustrator picture book is being published by Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin!

I love designing characters for a book. It’s like looking for a friend. You can read all my tips for designing characters here! open.substack.com/pub/katiedwy...

Hello #kidlitartpostcard !! I’m a writer and comic illustrator who loves animals, fantasy, and anything D&D! Currently seeking representation ☺️

Do you love color as much as me? It’s one of my favorite things when creating an illustration. I wrote this post all about color, and I even made color wheels! open.substack.com/pub/katiedwy...

Ever get confused on how many pages your picture book dummy should be? Need some templates to draw on to make your life a little easier? Look no further! I have downloadable pdf’s for you! open.substack.com/pub/katiedwy...

I made a step-by-step guide to creating picture book dummies over on Substack. Check it out! Later this week I’ll be sharing downloadable templates. 😊 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks open.substack.com/pub/katiedwy...

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day! This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon. Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers. thornockstudios.com Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com #illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💖 I’m an author / illustrator and I love hugs. This is a close up of my upcoming book NUNU AND THE SEA, pub date 10/14/2025! 🌊 I am rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Portfolio: isabellakung.com ✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m a #graphicnovel #writer/illustrator seeking rep. I work mostly in YA but have done some MG and some adult, and a few prose only works as well. I love #fantasy, #d&d, and animals ☺️ Can’t wait to see everyone else’s beautiful art today!!!

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Mira from Spain and I write and illustrate stories :) At the moment I’m seeking representation while I work on GN and PB personal projects. bitingnclawing.wordpress.com

🌊 Who’s ready for some epic summer pool parties?! 🥳 Hi Everyone! I write and illustrate character driven picture books. Also available for board books and chapter books 📚 Represented by @lynnette_novak at the @seymour.agency 🎉 #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #picturebookartist

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. 🌟Open for 2026 projects for PB, GN, board & chapter books🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit

Kidlit Writing & Illustration Resources open.substack.com/pub/katiedwy...

Happy summer, #kidlitartpostcard! Here's to camping under the Milky Way. My name is Tricia Candemeres and I am a #kidlit author and illustrator rep'd by Andrea Morrison of Writers House. website: triciacandemeres.com #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #illustration

Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author and illustrator of stories for kids. Here's Catfish getting some mail. More of my work here: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work I'm rep'd by the fabulous @jenrofe.bsky.social

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m a comic writer/illustrator focusing on MG age and up. I am currently available for freelance! Mariaoglesbyart.com and @mariaoglesbyart on Bluesky, IG, and TikTok ☺️ . . . . . . #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitartist #comicartist #comicart #kidlit #kidlitart

Coming out of a 3 day migraine and finally have motivation to draw again. Anyone have some good migraine relief solutions?

Yellow is the best and ONLY color to one girl. But when a cluster of other colors burst into her world, she can dive into each one to discover the power of emotions they each hold. Her reluctance will either keep her in yellow forever, or add to her rainbow of feelings. #questpit #os #pb #ag

Oliver has ADHD and a big imagination. When he notices someone in need, he must get his mom to see the world the way he does. But will he be able to show her his world or remain alone and misunderstood? #questpit #pb #os #ag

It’s Friday, which means I have a new letter on Substack! Today I talk about the process behind my recent cut paper illustration. katiedwyerillustrations.substack.com/p/process-fo...

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books! martinstanev.com Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com #kidlitart #childrensbook

Here is the spring stroll with the sweet bear friend to celebrate #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Clary, a #kidlitart illustrator. I’m on the lookout for new projects! I'm available for PBs, BBs, or anything kidlit-related. ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary Agency 🖥️ claryillustration.com

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 an author/illustrator of books for kids. I'm always looking for funny book projects with heart and a touch of surprise. 💫 Here's my portfolio: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/... ✨ I'm rep'd by the amazing @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator wishing I was vacationing by the sea at the moment. I’m open to illustrating pb’s, board books, chapter books, and gn’s. Contact my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social and see my work at katiedwyerillustrations.com

Anyone else’s head spinning lately? With all the news, inflation, trying to get my career going, raising kids, fires and floods (I live in Asheville) I think my head may pop! Guess I’ll go drink another cup of tea and rewatch Wicked for the umpteenth time.