I usually work on picture book illustrations, but I'm available for book cover projects as well! If you have a project you think would be a great fit, please reach out to my agent Jemiscoe Chambers-Black @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com Thank you!

More books from me! CALL OF THE DARKNESS is a paranormal romance out next fall! Thank you to @jemiscoe.bsky.social for her hard work!

Hey Illustrators, how about this: please share a screenshot of a WIP. What are you working-on/excited-about right now? Will take a close look at all replies! #kidlit #artshare 💙❤️

Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Yusuke Watanabe & I illustrate books for kids. I'm open for 2026 book projects! Thank you! Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #PB

And, I'm finally open again for queries!!!

Happy #portfolioday! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon, wild stories & bright worlds 🐢🐋🍂 I illustrate picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects⭐️ Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🎉www.heycrystalsmith.com #kidlitart #illustration

The #DVPit pitches are 🔥! Sooooo many amazing pitches and I KNOW I’m going to miss some. No worries, though—I’m opening more widely next week. I’m still going through pitches throughout the evening, but if you think we’re a good fit & I didn’t ❤️ your pitch, 🙏🏾 also consider querying me next week!

Morning, #DVPit creators! I am currently closed, but I will be participating and reading through your pitches. If I like your pitch AND you think we'll make a good fit, please send your sample using this link: querytracker.net/query/Jemisc.... Thank youuuuu!

Happy book birthday to WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE, my author-illustrator debut!! 🥳 www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social) Pearl's Illustrator Page Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels / comics, and black and white interiors.

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social) Pearl's illustrator page Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels, black & white interiors, and nonfiction.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm August, and I'm open to covers and PBs! Here's a page from my debut picture book INTO THE WILDERNESS 🏔️ 🌞 Rep'd by: @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ❤️

🎉 Congrats to these bestsellers this week! 🎉 New York Times Bestsellers: ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS IMMORTAL DARK USA Today Bestseller: INVISIBLE Indie Bestseller: SPACE CASE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL @pterlip.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

Starting off the best season yet with another #kidlitartpostcard 💀Editors and art directors, get in touch with my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social and let's work together!

Hello! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁 I'm a west coast illustrator who loves nature and neon! Bright worlds, unique creatures, and adventurous stories. www.heycrystalsmith.com Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social Open for projects! #kidlitart #illustrator #cankidlit

🎨 Spotlight on James Serafino! James's Illustrator Page James is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black & white interiors, and graphic novels.

GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month! #pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics

We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025!  There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones. Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.  We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!

Happy to share recent cover I did for The Perfect Match by Adiba Jaigirdar ⚽ Thank you for the opportunity Orion Publishing and also thanks to my lovely agent Jem @jemiscoe.bsky.social for supporting me! The book will be out on 19th March 2026 #sportsromance #illustrationartists #bookcover

It's a Kirkus star for HONEY & HEAT by Aurora Palit! 🌟 “There’s plenty of heat and tension in this rivals-to-lovers workplace romance.” 🌟 Read the Full Review here

We found Dionna Mann's #kidlit interview with artist extraordinaire Sophia Green (rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social) a delightful read, and so wanted to share. Check it out! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...

Two book birthdays to celebrate today! @cornelia-illo.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social

They handle everything from start to finish--applications, programming, moderating, networking, stipends and grants, & supporting our mentee alumni. It's a huge lift, and that's why there are 7 incredible members on this team. @janechunlit.bsky.social @abwycisk.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social

It's a Library Journal star for THE DATING PROHIBITION by @tajmccoy.bsky.social 🌟 “McCoy’s (The Good Ones Are Taken) talent for crafting steamy scenes, deft hand with dialogue, and mouthwatering food descriptions will make this a popular title.” Read the full review here

OMZ* what a day of mixed-AF emotions: Zombie and Brain is an INSTANT NYTimes bestseller at NUMBER 5! Congrats to the whole Zombie team! @laancham.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social @thejordache.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Hi friends! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! I’m Lucas, and while I specialize in Graphic Novels and Covers, I’m also interested in Chapter Books and Picture Books! I’m rep’d by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitillustration #art

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨 I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums! Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Oh hi! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! As I’m winding down on my current project, SPY GRANDMA, I’m on the hunt for my next project! I’m open to picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more! Rep’d by the awesome @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers! More at yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

I’m SO excited to share the cover for AT THE COOKOUT, my author-illustrator debut, coming April 7, 2026! tinyurl.com/At-the-Cookout You can get a behind the scenes look at the cover process and more info about how this story came to be on my Substack (in thread). #kidlit #booksky 1/2

We're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities. (cover: Cornelia Li)

We've been seeing stars...so many that they miraculously formed themselves into a crossword puzzle! Over 30 titles with over 50 total starred reviews over 6 months (books released between 1/1 and 6/30 of 2025), with too many positive adjectives to possibly count. Check out the full puzzle here

🎨 Spotlight on @carliannecreates.bsky.social Carlianne's Illustrator Page Carlianne is represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social. She is open to picture books, black and white interiors, young graphic novels, and nonfiction.

🎨Spotlight on @lucaselliottart.bsky.social Lucas's Illustrator Page Lucas is represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social . He is open to picture books, black and white interiors, and graphic novels.

Big news! I'm happy to share that I've accepted the offer from Jemiscoe Chambers-Black @jemiscoe.bsky.social to join Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🎉 Delighted to have Jem as my new agent! Looking forward to all the book illustrations we'll be working on together

Happy day late #kidlitartpostcard We are traveling in Iceland and I haven't bothered with a calendar. I'm interested in illustrating early readers, picture book, chapter books, middle grade. A little comic of my travels 😊 @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! Currently I’m working on the awesome GN, Spy Grandma, with the amazing @celinafrenn.bsky.social, which comes out next year! In addition to graphic novels, I’d love to work on covers, CB’s and PB’s! Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! Hi, I'm Crystal Smith. I love nature & neon—bright colors and bold worlds. Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social Portfolio: www.heycrystalsmith.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!! I'm August and I'd love to work on more cover art. I especially love drawing cool main characters!! 😄 Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🙆 082km.weebly.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers! More at yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! Hi, I'm Crystal Smith. I love nature & neon—bright colors and bold worlds. Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social Portfolio: www.heycrystalsmith.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit

ENCHANTED TO MEET YOU is publishing in the US with Harper Teen ☺️🥳 so exited to share it with more readers @jemiscoe.bsky.social

🌟Don’t sleep on this unique opportunity for a TWO HOUR virtual picture book group critique! Dare I call it a PB master critique with my agency sis, Kelly Sonnack! Please bid and help us fund 1 more year of fellowship and mentorship to future publishing individuals within Literary Agents of Change!🌟

Overjoyed that THE FIG TREE is officially out in the world! I feel honoured to have worked on this heartbreakingly beautiful story by @costantia.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social Thank you everyone who worked on this thoughtful and touching story! As always, thank you @jemiscoe.bsky.social

✨DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT✨ I'm excited to announce my next author-illustrator picture book, LION DANCER'S LOST LETTUCE!🥬 (🧵 )

🎨 Spotlight on @laancham.bsky.social Laan's Illustrator Page Laan is repped by @jemiscoe.bsky.social and is interested in illustrating picture books, graphic novels, black and white interiors, and covers. Discover Incredible Artists in Your Inbox Nearly Every Week

Thank you for this amazing review, @publisherswkly.bsky.social! @laancham.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social

🎨 Spotlight on @ariadelsole.bsky.social Nadia's Illustrator Page Nadia is repped by @jemiscoe.bsky.social and is interested in illustrating picture books, young graphic novels, black and white interiors, covers, and nonfiction. Discover Incredible Artists in Your Inbox Nearly Every Week

Hi! I'm Crystal & I love to illustrate bright, adventurous picture books, covers, and more! Looking forward to lots more fantastic projects 🥰 Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at ABLA #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #picturebooks #cankidlit

🌈 Happy #KidlitArtPostcardDay & Pride month! I would love to keep illustrating heartfelt, diverse, & empowering picture books, chapter books, and MG/YA covers--especially stories w queer/BIPOC joy! 💜Proudly rep'ed by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💻 www.michellejingchan.com