July is art market season! Had a fun day at Gorge on Art. Now I am getting ready for the Esquimalt Urban Arts tour tomorrow. You will also find @smacartney.bsky.social Val Lawton and Lorraine Murray in the same garden with art and picturebooks. #artmarkets #scbwiillustrator #yyjart www.annelyso.com

Happy Summer #kidlitartpostcard! Long days are for doing puzzles, playing games and having fun at the pool 😉 I'm Cat, and I'm looking for editorial assignments, like Activity games or Story time! More at catarinaoliveirastudio.com/magazines #editorial #kidsmagazines #coloring #hiddenobjects

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’ll be scrolling! I know a lot of other art directors, editors, and agents will be too. Friendly reminder to use key words that describe your postcard. When searching for illustrators I often search the hashtag with key words and find postcards from years ago. 💙❤️

Two friends, four hands, many folds. #paperboats #paperhats #childhood Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! annelyso.com Rep’d by Essie White

Late in the day, but can’t miss #kidlitartpostcard drawing of #measachild :) always ready to play outside! #Canadawestillustrators #scbwiillustrator #childhoodillustration #playoutside rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

This is a departure from my typical #KidLitArtPostcard, but I was really feeling this one for today. I am looking for representation and new projects in the kidlit realm. Love and peace to you all.❤️ #kidlitpostcard #kidlit

Hello #kidlitartpostcard community! Love the #measachild theme! annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! This is a submission for a group art exhibit so size format is different from usual, but I like the painting so I'm sharing. Click for full view. I'm an illustrator seeking representation, and open to MG and PB projects. Find more at my portfolio www.artbymeagan.com

Don’t you just love #KidLitArtPostcard Day? My name is Deborah Paquette and I am an illustrator and author/illustrator currently seeking representation and/or new projects. You can find my work at: www.deborahpaquette.com #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #scbwicanadawest

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m inviting you to Little Bear’s first woodland recital🐻🎵 I’m a #kidlit illustrator based in the U.S. Open for PBs, BBs, editorials, & all things kids’ art. Can’t wait to work with you on your next project! ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

Hello! Happy April and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Marie-Helene, a picturebook illustrator who especially loves whimsical, nature and animal filled stories! 🎨 www.mhbabin.com ✨ I’m starting to look for representation #circusart #kidlitart #birdart 🪶

2 sailors 2 boats 1 fine day Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! www.annelyso.com rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

#kidlitartpostcard #playdoh #childhood www.annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉 This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here! You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

#KidLitArt chat is tonight! #kidlit

100%. I've requested several books, and all of them have gone through.

Agreed!

Hope you’ve enjoyed #kidlitartpostcard today! www.annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Tomorrow!

If you see this post, post your green art. #kidlitart #greenart #scbwicanadawest

Here’s the Book Trailer for Butterfly Sea! 🦋 🌊 A book filled with hope and we all need a little hope right now. #KidlitMegafeed @tielmourpress.bsky.social @cwillbc.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @marielaurecouet.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! December is here and it’s time to get festive! Im an illustrator living on the beautiful westcoast of Canada, and love drawing whimsical animals! 🎨 portfolio: www.mhbabin.com #kidlitart #winterillustration #artist #scbwicanadawest #illustrator

Another #kidlitpostcard day is here and I get to admire all the talent on Bluesky once more!

Happy #portfolioday ! I'm a Canadian illustrator seeking representation and open to middle grade and picture book projects! See more at my portfolio www.artbymeagan.com and contact me by email: [email protected] #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration

Hey Victoria folks, Mark your calendars! I'll be launching STILL FRIENDS at the @orcabook.bsky.social group launch this spring. Munro's Books on May 6th, 7pm. My best picture book launched at one of Canada's best bookstores. (And by 'my', I obviously mean mine AND Mike Deas' AND Orca's.) #yyj

Hello #PortfolioDay! I am an author-illustrator of kids books and comics. I am looking for projects in early 2026. www.helenajuhaszillustration.com Rep’d by The Literary Longs of T2 Art & Literary Agency

I’m Annely and I write and illustrate pbs and comics. Enjoy #porfolioday www.annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard ✨ Hello art directors, editors and agents, I’m a #kidlit illustrator interested in picture books, board books and editorial work. Currently looking for representation. Portfolio: jasminewall.com #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

The first #kidlitartpostcard of 2026! Hello friends! I'm Ginger, and I am a picture book author & illustrator based in Vancouver, BC. #kidlitart I'm rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids & Illo! Portfolio: gingerngo.com

Happy New Year and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator, represented by Essie White Literary. Open to #picturebooks and other #kidlit illustration projects. Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com Rep'd by: @essiewhite.bsky.social

Go climb a tree! #kidlitartpostcard www.annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Here's to a new year of great Canadian picture books! Please follow our 2026 authors & illustrators on Bluesky who are participating in Picture Books, Eh! Check out our Starter Pack below! Anyone interested in joining our little co-promotional community can get in touch at [email protected].

It’s not happening tomorrow, folks. The week after! Whew! #kidlitartpostcard

Happy 2026! It’s oddly warm on Vancouver Island, so here is an image from a snowier place to wish you a happy start to the year. #kidlitartpostcardday #newyearsday #backpacklights #winter #snowynight #scbwicanadawest #canadawestillustrators www.annelyso.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Farmer dreams of farming! #farmlanddreams #dreamscape #johndeertractor #collageillustration #kidlitart #drawthis #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #canadawestillustrators #scbwicanadawest #krakenkomiks www.annelyso.com Rep’d by Essie White Literary @essiewhite.bsky.social

"A Trip to the Art Museum." Ink, watercolor, digital color. #drawing #illustration #inkdrawing #kidlit #kidlitart

Time again for #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Ginger, an author-illustrator based in Vancouver, Canada. I love funny stories and warm moments that make people remember what it was really like to be kids. gingerngo.com Rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids & Illustration

Merry Christmas #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author/illustrator. You can find my work here: deborahpaquette.com and you can contact me at [email protected]. #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear! www.annelyso.com #scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration

If you are in Victoria, BC on Saturday, November 22 from 10-3 visit Cedar Hill Rec Centre for the #holidaymarket. Come find several Vancouver Island based writers and illustrators of children and YA books! #yyjevents #picturebookmaker @booksbycindy.bsky.social @saanichbc.bsky.social

We've got a feed of our members! bsky.app/profile/did:...

I am re-posting #kidlitartpostcard day posts from our Canada West members. Enjoy! If I missed yours, please let me know and I will fix that.

Check out this opportunity for illustrators to learn from one of the best! #kidlit #illustration www.scbwi.org/events/from-...

Hey #artdirectors #designers #creatives - if you’re looking for a children’s illustrator, you can search today’s selection of promos from #KidLitArtPostcard ! Click the hashtag and sort by Top or Latest here, or use @flashes.blue to quickly see entries in an Insta-like grid!

Hello! I am Annely So, author-illustrator and reader of picture books! I am either making something or playing outside! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlitart #canadawestillustrators #childhoodillustrations #playoutside #basketball www.annelyso.com www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration

Guess what's happening next Thursday, November 6th? #KidLitArtPostcard day! www.ginaperry.com/postcard Don't say I never warned you! #kidlit

Happy #portfolioday Find me at www.annelyso.com and www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration

Cover Reveal!!!! BUTTERFLY SEA, written by me, illustrated by @marielaurecouet.bsky.social published by @tielmourpress.bsky.social Coming soon to a book store near you! #Kidlitmegafeed @cwillbc.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social

Have a sweet Thursday and enjoy #kidlitartpostcard day! #scbwiillustrator #canadawestillustrator #scbwicanadawest www.annelyso.com www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration