Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Quiet moments with grandma in the park grow memories that last a lifetime. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks I'm available for new projects: BB, PB, MG & early readers. Seeking rep. www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

Anyone need help divvying up the last of the Valentine's chocolates? 😹 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #childrensillustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! We could all use a little more light to lift the darkness these days. Enthusiastic author-illustrator available for new projects. Just drop me a line! [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #illustration

Yo soy conejo. Bring Liam home. Bring all the children home. #picturebookart #kidlitart #childrensillustration #liamramos

I painted this years ago, but it reflects my aching heart at this moment. I imagine Renee Good's six-year-old son as the little bird still here on Earth. I imagine the children whose parents have been abducted, who are praying they will come back one day. God gave you a voice. Use it. #resist

Happy belated #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'll never forget that knot in my stomach when I was the new kid at school. 😬 I'm Moira, an illustrator known for my quirky, offbeat characters. Open to PBs, BBs, early readers, chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Seeking representation.

There's only one thing I want for the holidays. 📚 What about you? That's why I made this mug! www.moiraratchford.com/shop #bookworm #booklover #booksky #books #kidlit

Baking a pie for grandma...then a quick dash through the rain to her squirrel den! 🐿️ #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks

If you need a little lift today, how about a pigeon juggling garbage-can finds? From a book I recently illustrated: "A Boy, A Pigeon, and a Place to Call Home," by Susan Chodakiewitz. #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks #pigeons

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Imagining the Owl and the Pussycat's "pea-green boat" as a giant peapod. I'm Moira, an illustrator known for my quirky, offbeat characters. Open to PBs, BBs, early readers, chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Seeking representation. www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, here's a feisty little llama to raise awareness and morale going forward! #breastcancer #gopink #breastcancerawarenessmonth #artlicensing

Happy Halloween, everybody! 🎃🧹🧙 #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks

Here's another entry for the "Travel" prompt of #scbwidrawthis.  When going on a camping trip, always make sure your backpack doesn't weigh more than you do ~ 😅 #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks

This is my entry for the latest #scbwidrawthis, with the prompt of "Travel." Provence is my favorite travel destination. What's yours? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Summer surely brings tourist rats to the famous garbage cans of NYC. I'm Moira, an illustrator known for my quirky, offbeat characters. Open to PBs, BBs, early readers, chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Seeking representation. Portfolio: www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

Just because your friend uses wheels to get around doesn't mean they can't enjoy pool time with you! When there's a will, there's a way! Cheers for Disability Pride Month! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #diversebooks

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Moira, an illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, pencil and ink. Seeking representation and new projects! PBs, BBs, early readers, & chapter books. #kidlitart #kidlit Portfolio: www.moiraratchford.com/kidlit

Want a little joy with your morning coffee? I now have Easter and Mother’s Day-themed mugs in my shop! Shop small, support an artist. 😊🎨 www.moiraratchford.com/shop #eastergifts #mothersdaygifts #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #smallbusiness #catgifts

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Moira, an illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, pencil and ink. Seeking representation and new projects! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebooks #kidlit Website: moiraratchford.com

Valentine-themed mugs are now up in my shop! Grumpy cat is my personal favorite. Give your loved ones a unique, artist-made gift that they won't find anywhere else (and most definitely not on Amazon). 😊 www.moiraratchford.com/shop #catlover #catlady #catmom #valentinegifts

Happy #kidlitpostcard Day! I'm Moira, an illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, ink and pencil. Seeking representation and new projects! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcardday #picturebooks #kidlit Website: moiraratchford.com

(Let me try this post again, because for some reason the link didn't work). More cat mugs are available, printed from my original watercolors! A completely unique gift that you won't find anywhere else. www.moiraratchford.com/shop #catlover #catlady #cats #catmom #catsofbluesky

Time for pie!!! Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks #kidlitillustration

I'm finally putting my art on mugs! Chill out with Zen Cat, printed from one of my original watercolors. Support an artist at www.moiraratchford.com/shop #cats #catlady #catmom #catsofbluesky #catlover

New Dad Band, The Spineless. Singing your favorites, such as: "Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your Soul" "All Your Ideas Are Belong to Us" "Paint by Numbers, Starve the Artist" "Erase Yourself, Embrace the Bot"

This is my entry for SCBWI's Draw This prompt of "Nerd." Nerds are superheroes! #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #picturebookart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #science #childrensillustration

For yesterday's @andreabrownlit prompt of "Green Thumb." I originally created this illustration for Earth Day, but fall is also the perfect time to plant trees! 🌳 #childrensbooks #picturebookart #picturebooks #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #ABLArtfest

Posting for yesterday's @andreabrownlit prompt of "Homework." Sure, you can whip out the homework before Mom even gets close, but believe me, she's got eyes in the back of her head. 😳 #childrensbooks #picturebookart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #ABLArtfest

Tomorrow is #FreedomToRead Day of Action! The surge in book banning in our schools and communities is a crisis. Take action now, sign the pledge, and instantly send an email to your elected representatives to tell them how important this issue is to you: uniteagainstbookbans.org/day-of-actio...

Wishing you all a Happy Spooky Season! 🎃 Definitely putting "Turbo Broomstick" on my holiday wishlist.... 😹 #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #picturebookart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #childrensillustration #kidlit

Post for today's SCBWI Artober prompt of "Bake." Note to self: when carrying a tray full of cupcakes, watch where you're going! #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #picturebookart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #childrensillustration #scbwiArtober2024

Posting for today's SCBWI Artober prompt of "Bake." Would you brave a rainstorm to surprise your grandma with a pie? #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #picturebookart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #childrensillustration #scbwiArtober2024

Happy KidLitPostcard Day! Looking for picture books, board books, or early readers, and seeking representation. I'm also a disability advocate, bird nerd, and love vintage Citroëns. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensillustration #picturebooks

Posting for today's SCBWI Artober prompt of "mirror." #childrensbooksillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbooks #scbwiArtober2024

Just discovered this cool online resource for multilingual kids. If your local library has a subscription to this site, you can login with your library card. It has a database of picture books in a multitude of languages. lote4kids.com #kidlit #librarian #picturebooks #childrensbooks #teacher

France is my happy place. Especially Provence. Feeling nostalgic for vintage Deuches! #childrensbooks #picturebookart #picturebooks #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #citroen

#kidlitartpostcard , hi!! 👋 I can’t believe it’s already August… Anyhoo, my name is Laan and I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator who loves drawing fun stories, filled with lots of cuteness and wholesomeness 🐥 📬 Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💌 Portfolio: www.laancham.com

I’m so excited to share the cover of the first book in The Golda and Ezra chapter book series. Illustrated by the amazing Claudio Cerri and written by me! Published by Capstone coming out in 1/1/25. It’s available for preorder wherever books are sold. #kidlit #chapterbooks #scbwi

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of books for kids. I love stories about nature, animals, mindfulness, & imagination. I've been loving nature nonfiction lately. Rep'd by @joycesweeney.bsky.social & Rosa Frazier at The Seymour Agency. www.weyakindesigns.com

Happy #kidlitpostcard Day! I'm Moira, an author/illustrator who creates quirky characters in watercolor, ink and pencil. Seeking representation and new projects! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #kidlit Website: moiraratchford.com

I was never great at camping. I always seemed to stuff too much into my backpack. Let me know if you have any funny camping stories to share! #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensillustration #picturebooks

It's #kidlitpostcard day! Hurray! I enjoy creating art with heart in atmospheric settings for #KidLit. #kidlitart #kidlitmegafeed My portfolio is www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio For the first time in a long time, I find myself #SeekingRepresentation.

I’m tuning into #kidlitartpostcard day at the ICON conference, so snapshots of my real life postcard is in order! I’m Cindy, illustrator and muralist based in Philly. I love stories based in dense cities 🌇 Rep’d: @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💻: cindylozito.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Sending happy July vibes! #kidlit #kidlitart I'd love to work with you on PBs, BBs, early readers, or licensing opps. Portfolio: www.moiraratchford.com [email protected]

Hi #portfolioday! I'm Moira Ratchford, and I'm interested in kidlitart and licensing. Hand-crafted with humor and passion. #kidlitart #childrensillustration #artlicensing #picturebookart www.moiraratchford.com moira[a]moiraratchford[.]com

I just backed my friend @leewind.bsky.social's Kickstarter to donate books to LGBTQ+ teens. For more info, see this Publishers Weekly article! In his latest podcast episode, Lee also shares what he's learned re: crowd-funding books (even if you're traditionally published). #YAlit

I just want to give a shout-out to @debbieohi.com and @hunderdown.bsky.social. They are beyond generous in sharing their advice and years of experience with the rest of us. This is a tough field to stand out in, but they're by our side, helping us all follow our kidlit dreams. Thank you!