Annely So
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Kid lit illustrator and writer, educator, and outdoorsy girl. www.annelyso.com
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Hello…I am a kid lit illustrator and author from Vancouver Island. I would love to go camping in a cute yellow tent! Hope you are enjoying the
#kidlitartpostcard
pop ups today!
www.annelyso.com
www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration
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David Opie Illustration
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"A Trip to the Art Museum." Ink, watercolor, digital color.
#drawing
#illustration
#inkdrawing
#kidlit
#kidlitart
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Ginger Ngo | Illustrator 🤡
22 days ago
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
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@soyadriana.bsky.social
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Deborah Paquette
22 days ago
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
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Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear!
www.annelyso.com
#scbwicanadawest
#uglysweater
#clothesline
#winterillustration
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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
about 1 month ago
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If you are in the lower Vancouver Island area on Saturday, November 21 consider coming to the Cedar Hill Holiday Market. I will be there with other local picture book makers and other artsy people!
@booksbycindy.bsky.social
@saanichbc.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#holidaymarket
#yyjevents
about 1 month ago
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SCBWI Canada West
about 2 months ago
We've got a feed of our members!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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SCBWI Canada West
about 2 months ago
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.
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SCBWI Canada West
about 2 months ago
Check out this opportunity for illustrators to learn from one of the best!
#kidlit
#illustration
www.scbwi.org/events/from-...
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From Concept to Composition with Julien Chung
10 Graphic Design Principles That Will Blow Your Mind Join award-winning illustrator Julien Chung for a dynamic, behind-the-scenes look at The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration. Julien will shar...
https://www.scbwi.org/events/from-concept-to-composition-with-julien-chung
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Charlene Chua
about 2 months ago
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!
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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
about 2 months ago
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Gina Perry
about 2 months ago
Guess what's happening next Thursday, November 6th?
#KidLitArtPostcard
day!
www.ginaperry.com/postcard
Don't say I never warned you!
#kidlit
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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
https://www.ginaperry.com/postcard
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Happy
#portfolioday
Find me at
www.annelyso.com
and
www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration
2 months ago
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Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
2 months ago
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
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Have a sweet Thursday and enjoy
#kidlitartpostcard
day!
#scbwiillustrator
#canadawestillustrator
#scbwicanadawest
www.annelyso.com
www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration
3 months ago
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Enjoy a wild tea!
#wildtea
#trailtea
#respectfulharvest
#wildchild
#outdooorsykids
#kidlitartpostcard
#scbwiillustrator
#scbwicanadawest
www.annelyso.com
4 months ago
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Brian LaRossa
5 months ago
Nothing is more beautiful than telling a child an excellent story.
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#kidlitartpostcard
www.annelyso.com
5 months ago
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#scbwicanadawest
Thanks for chatting today and please continue the conversation here or seek out other creatives. If you are attending the
#scbwisummerconference2025
enjoy and good luck with the portfolio showcase!
5 months ago
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We are meeting from 5-6 pm/pst today or you can pop on an answer questions later too :)
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5 months ago
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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦
5 months ago
Banner contest!
#kidlitart
#kidlit411
www.kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidl...
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Kidlit411 Banner Design Contest 2025
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
https://www.kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidlit411-banner-design-contest-2025.html
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SCBWI Canada West
5 months ago
Join
#SCBWICanadaWest
for a kit lit chat on Wed, Jul 30 from 5-6pm/pst with an interactive Q&A hosted by
@kenrolston.bsky.social
@deborahpaquette.bsky.social
@annely-so.bsky.social
Connect with the Canadian Kit Lit community. Use
#SCBWICanadaWest
to find us.
#scbwisummerconference2025
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Why not?
#scbwiDrawThis
@scbwi.bsky.social
@scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
#canadawestillustrators
#mismatched
#hockeystick
#beyourself
5 months ago
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Oak Tree Comics
6 months ago
Calling all writers! We’re looking for stories that speak up for the environment with imagination. For more info, 🔗 in bio www.oaktreecomics.con/submissions 🙏 to
@keekihanu.bsky.social
for designing this post
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Oak Tree Comics
6 months ago
Oak Tree Comics is looking to hire an artist for a picture book! For more information about the project and full submission guidelines, đź”— in bio and below:
www.oaktreecomics.com/artist-submissions
🎨: by
@keekihanu.bsky.social
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Find me tomorrow…Saturday, July 5 in one of my favourite places in the world, Esquimalt! I’ll be at 490 Joffre. You can also check out other artists and gardens too!
@esquimaltbc.bsky.social
@adgreenlees.bsky.social
#canadawestillustrators
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Urban Arts Tour
TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
https://www.townshiparts.org/urban-arts-tour.html
6 months ago
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
6 months ago
For those who sometimes need a break from what's happening in the world, browse recent
#KidLitArtPostcard
posts! SO much uplifting art. Also, feel free to follow my
#Uplift
feed:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly, criteria unapologetically subjective.
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#kidlitartpostcard
Today’s post is inspired by a photo of Bob Marley as a child and
#3littlebirds
!
www.annelyso.com
#kidlitart
#canadawestillustrators
#scbwiillustrators
6 months ago
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Happy to be part of several art events in July. I have prepared whimsical, affordable original paintings, prints, illustrations, cards, local comic books, and picture books.
@esquimaltbc.bsky.social
@saanichbc.bsky.social
@artgalleryvic.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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SCBWI Canada West
6 months ago
Don't let this wonderful first pages opportunity pass you by.
www.scbwi.org/events/first...
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First Pages with Monica Rodriguez
June 21st, 10:00am - 11:30am CST. $25 for members; $35 for non-members. Recording will be available for 30 days.
https://www.scbwi.org/events/first-pages-with-monica-rodriguez
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SCBWI Canada East
7 months ago
Join
#CanKidList
#kidlit
creators at these free June events hosted by
#SCBWICanadaEast
. For more information and to register, visit
www.scbwi.org/regions/cana...
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Sandy Jonas
7 months ago
#KidLitArtPostcard
day, hooray!
#KidLitArt
#picturebook
#illustration
#kidlit
This community is so gracious and welcoming. So glad I joined.
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Have you skipped lately? Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day!
www.annelyso.com
#canadawestillustrators
#scbwiillustrator
#skipping
#chilldhoodillustration
#kidlitart
7 months ago
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Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
7 months ago
Hello Victoria!
#yyj
#newauthor
#picturebook
#kidlit
#ifabumblebeelandsonyourtoe
#BCauthor
#librarians
#SEL
#whimsical
#lyricalpb
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Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, pre-order now!
7 months ago
Only a few more days until my debut is out in the USA!!! Eeeep!!!
Linktr.ee/CynthiaMackey
I’m so grateful to
#Canscaip
#scbwicanada
#cwill
and
@picturebookseh.bsky.social
Thank you for supporting new writers!!!
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#questpit
#PB
#Kidlit
#SCBWICanadaWest
#Q
Margot and Scotty by Annely So Eavesdrop on an elegant French snail and a common slug. Follow their developing friendship as they learn about their differences and commonalities. Enjoy a comic book style with fun facts on each page.
www.annelyso.com
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#maythe4thbewithyou
#maythefourthbewithyou
#princessleia
#paperbagprincess
#princesshybrid
#pegdoll
#canadawestillustrators
#scbwicanadawest
www.annelyso.com
8 months ago
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It’s camping season! Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day! Hope you enjoy this mixed media collage! I love to cut, paste, and assemble :)
www.annelyso.com
#canadawestillustrators
#scbwicanadawest
#scbwiillustrator
#mixedmediacollage
8 months ago
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Feel fortunate to get to do each of these prompts almost every day. If only I had the time to draw each of these prompts:)
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8 months ago
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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch
8 months ago
Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts,
#DVPit
returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors!
#booksky
#writersky
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Camping under the Southern Cross!
#scbwidrawthis
#astronomy
#scbwiillustrator
#canadawestillustrators
#campingillustration
#scbwicanadawest
#drawthis
#gouacheandink
www.annelyso.com
8 months ago
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Here’s one for
#siblingsday
#scbwicanadawest
#scbwiillustrator
#bunkbeds
#twinsisters
www.annelso.com
9 months ago
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Old comic, new look! Does this make you want to empty a cereal box and make your own star box?
#canadawestillustrators
#scbwicanadawest
#kidscomics
#educomic
#starbox
#kidlitart
#kosmokrisps
#drawthis
#scbwidrawthis
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9 months ago
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ADGreenlees (they/them)
9 months ago
We're approaching Launch Day! OMNIBUS is my latest project, an anthology of short comics (some which I've been posting!) that I've made. It'd be REALLY COOL if you could follow the prelaunch and share this post!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fae...
#comics
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#Kickstarter
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#yyj
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#Canadian
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Coming soon: OMNIBUS
a personal anthology by ADGreenlees
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/faercrow/ombinus
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Hello
#kidlit
family! Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
days
www.annelyso.com
9 months ago
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Brian LaRossa
11 months ago
Hey
#kidlit
, with everything going on in the world I think we could all use a collective reminder. *Why* do you choose to make books for children?
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MaryLou Driedger
9 months ago
Huge thanks to the Canada Council for their support of Canadian writers. Read more in my post.
maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/03/13/h...
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Huge Thanks to the Canada Council
In the last few weeks, the social media posts of Canadian authors have been filled with expressions of gratitude to the Canada Council. Every year the council sends out cheques to Canadian authors.…
https://maryloudriedger2.wordpress.com/2025/03/13/huge-thanks-to-the-canada-council/
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
9 months ago
Indie booksellers are already struggling & U.S./Canada tariff war
could be disastrous for 🇨🇦indie bkstores
. Canadian bksellers have joined forces to ask govt to exempt BOOKS from the 25% counter-tariffs scheduled to start April 2nd (source:
Publishers Weekly
).
#BookSky
youtu.be/sIwVgMYLlXo...
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Impact of retaliatory tariffs on indie bookstores
YouTube video by CTV News
https://youtu.be/sIwVgMYLlXo?si=bSjAkCiG_pBgSV0d
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Yvonne Lam
9 months ago
Looking for a resource/insight into finding a network of freelance
#colourist
#letterers
for graphic novels projects in the
#kidlit
space! Please respond with recommendations, samples of your own work or communities to look into! Bonus if they are Canadian! Thank you! (no dms please)
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Charlene Chua
9 months ago
Hey
#KidLitArt
folks - I want to start a new Starter Pack for Canadian
#KidLit
artists. If you: - Mainly do art for children or children's books - Are Canadian/ Canadian PR - Want to be included in this pack Pls reply or send a DM!
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