Sunday of traditional art! It's not perfect, but it was fun to make something different from my comfort zone. The initial fear? Wasting materials and, of course, a blank page.😅 But once I started, I realized, "Why the stress?" You just tackle it one hen at time — I mean, one step at a time. #kidlit

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Natalie, a #kidlit illustrator and cartoonist living in Maine 🦞 I'm looking for rep/work in picture books, covers, and graphic novels. I'd be happy to draw for you! 💫 www.nanelsonart.com 💫 [email protected]

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili, Toronto based author/illustrator and this is Fwish, a dandelion flying squirrel. His legend begins with the Moon making the Sun laugh… I’m seeking representation. milifay.art Happy creating! #KidLitArt #ChildrensBookIllustration #FantasyArt #ArtNouveau

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! My name is El Carrel, and am a #kidlitillustrator looking for work in picture books! With a focus on bright colors and expressive shapes I can bring to life magical or grounded stories! 🏡 elcarrelillustration.com ✉️ [email protected]

Hi there! #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Antonieta, a children's book illustrator based in Mexico, who enjoys drawing fun, colorful characters! I'm open to picture books, board books, and early readers. Feel free to reach out! #kidlit #kidlitart www.mariadrawss.com

Just finished this one!💖 I always try to push past my comfort zone, and I channeled the raw energy of these kids into trying new techniques. Never stop learning! Happy Autumn. 🍁 #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator

October's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Spooky Chat! Join your hosts on Oct 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about spooky stuff! Banner art by Rubin Pingk

​Final milestone achieved! 🎉 I finished my proof review for Manny Matches the Weather this week. The book looks absolutely gorgeous! It's been a blast working on this project all year. Can't wait for the launch in Summer next year! 📚✨💖 #Illustration #BookLaunch #kidlit

I feel like bread dough—I have to sit here for 30 minutes before they can do the blood work.🫠

Good morning! Today, I'm going to have a blood test. 😵‍💫

Who robbed the Louvre? Right answers only.

My wip. 💖✨️

F1 Sunday! 🏁

​Time to level up my children's book writing skills! ✍️ Just bought some really interesting books, and they'll be here soon. Sucks that in Mexico, I often have to rely on Amazon to find specific titles. 🫠

Popping into #portfolioday on behalf of art directors to say thank you for sharing your work. It makes our job easier. We appreciate you. 💙❤️ Also, FWIW, I made a starter pack of hiring art-, creative-, design-directors who actively use Bluesky. go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

​Hi #PortfolioDay ! I’m Antonieta, a children’s book illustrator and creator of fun, colorful characters! I'm available for new collaborations on projects ranging from picture books and board books to early readers. Let’s connect! mariadrawss.com

FINALLY, Pinterest doing something about it. *trumpets of glory* 🥲🙏🏻🎺 On Pinterest, select gear icon (lower left), select Refine Your Reccomenations > GenAI interests, turn off all that crap. I don't run through much AI slop on my searches but this is more than welcome.

If you disable this on Pinterest, all AI content will not appear when you search. 😉✨️ #kidlit

We are looking for kid lit influencers! If you love all things picture books to middle-grade, apply to our Mac Kids Content Creators program at the link! Applications close 10/27/25. bit.ly/MacKidsInflu... #books #influencers #kidlit #reading

P.S for #kidlitart folks 👇

An illustrator alerted me to the attached email. Someone is impersonating me! Offering #kidlit illustrators fake deals! This is not me! The deal-structure/schedule is insane. The deadline is quite friendly?! 10 picture books in 3 years?! Please let me know if you receive an email like this!

The season for respiratory bugs is here again. Please take care! If you can, wear your mask. Stay safe out there! 😷

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. 🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com#kidlitartpostcardAgent - Tracy Marchini #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Korean illustrator based in the UK. I illustrate PB-MG, & love working on folktales, food, and stories about finding a new home & friends. Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art Email: sojungkimmccarthy.gmail.com Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️ I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. Seeking representation. 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Antonieta, a children's book illustrator who enjoys drawing fun, colorful characters! I'm currently available for new projects: including picture books, board books, and early readers. Let's collaborate and create something great. Get in touch! ✏️ www.mariadrawss.com

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

Hey! #preDV is tomorrow, Monday, Sept 29th, for anyone who wants feedback on their pitches from agented/published authors. I'm planning on popping in for a bit, especially for #PB.

September's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Making Money with your Art! Join your hosts on Sep 25, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about m-o-n-e-y (and art)! Banner art by Scout Underhill

everyone go follow @bshum79.bsky.social His work is wonderful 🌸

The next #KidLitArtPostcard event is Thursday, October 2nd. Just over a week away! We will be extending the event through Friday in recognition of Yom Kippur. #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Hello! I'm Antonieta, a children's book illustrator who enjoys drawing fun, colorful characters! I'm currently available for new projects—including picture books, board books, and early readers. Let's collaborate and create something great. Get in touch! ✏️ www.mariadrawss.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'll be presenting my “Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don’ts” talk to “At Home Author” on October 23rd, and will also be offering portfolio/picture-dummy reviews. Register today! 💙❤️ ▶️▶️▶️ www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We’re beginning to think through a mythology-themed beginning-reader series. I'm looking for someone w/ a commercial/punchy, character-forward style who can breath life into ancient lore. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! 👋 I'm Katiuska a Venezuelan #kidlit illustrator who likes to draw adorable adventures and I'm available for freelance work and also looking for representation. 🖍️ katiuskapino.com 💌 [email protected]

Hello! I have a new goal on Ko-fi to buy a wheelchair for my dad who is recovering from a stroke, so I am accepting commissions. #kidlitart #KofiSharetember Goal 🦽👨 ko-fi.com/katiuskapino... Commissions 🖍️🙂 ko-fi.com/katiuskapino...

I’ll be browsing the #kidlitartpostcard feed today, so if I like your post and you have dummy books you’re querying, I’d love to see them. My submission period ends tomorrow, so if you need more time before you’re ready to submit, use this link: QueryTracker.net/query/michel...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard.✨

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day ! I'm Antonieta, a children's book illustrator who enjoys drawing fun, colorful characters! I'm particularly interested in picture books, board books, and early readers. If you have a project in mind, feel free to reach out! ✨ www.mariadrawss.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Exciting news! The art for Manny Matches the Weather has been approved, which means this amazing project is officially complete. I'm now actively seeking new opportunities, and I'd love to create something great together. Feel free to reach out! my portfolio here: mariadrawss.com #kidlitart #kidlit

Channeling my anger and fear about the mass shooting that happened at a school in Minneapolis today into action by signing up to give blood. It feels so small, but I can't stop thinking about those children who need it right now. www.redcrossblood.org

Lately, my sketchbooks have been a great place to just have some fun and experiment, without the pressure of the portafolio. Some pages are cute, like these ones, and others... well, let's say they're for my eyes only! 🤭

If you see this, quote post your cat art 😺🖌️ #kidlitart #cats

The thunder is so scary! Raining so hard right now. 😰

It's time to work on new pieces for my portfolio. 💪😆

Now that I'm almost done with this project, I'm waiting for the (probably) last cover revision. This project was fun, and I got to work with a great team!💖

August #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌🐞👀🌿 My name is Shelley Hanmo. I specialize in cut paper #collage for #childrensbooks. And I'd love to work on #picturebook #bookcover #boardbook. I'm open for new projects staring spring 2026. #kidlitart ✨ Rep'd by @agentzacker.bsky.social @galltzacker.bsky.social

Illustrators, Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Make sure you’re using the correct hashtag for maximum reach. Will be scrolling! 💙❤️ Fellow art directors, Do your part! Scroll, promote, and celebrate #kidlitartpostcard to make Bluesky the functional professional discovery engine we need it to be.

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Antonieta, a children's book illustrator who loves bringing fun and colorful characters to life! I'm open for work on picture books, board books, and early readers. I'd love to collaborate with you! Let's connect! ✨️ mariadrawss.com #kidlit #kidlitart

In case you missed it, we're running our Kidlit411 website banner contest: design a banner to win cash prizes ($175/ $125/ $75), an Illustrator Spotlight, and your design featured one month in 2026. Deadline: Oct. 15. #kidlitart www.kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidl...