This authoritarian approach to policing gendered spaces is terrifying. This is how trans/NB folks get excluded from public life. And it'll hurt cis folks too. This helps no-one.

If you're in the UK, start contacting your local government, start raising a stink about this unconscionably cruel bathroom ban, call their offices, visit them in person, flood them with complaints about this, and keep the pressure up. Also, maybe support @goodlawproject.org?

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi Art Directors and Editors! I’m Farnaz Nadim a kidlit illustrator who would love to work with you on your upcoming projects! I’m open for board books, picture books and editorials. portfolio www.farnaznadim.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art

Not midnight yet, so I haven't missed #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Amelie! I'm interested in fantastical creatures + fun textures, and will be available for comic, PB, and MG work later this autumn 🍂 🎨 amelieahernwilliams.com ✉️ [email protected] Rep'd by @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social

Been super inactive recently, but I offer a new portfolio piece! It was initially supposed to be greyscale, but I loved the rusty look too much to remove it. #kidlitart #kitlit

None of us are free until *all* of us are free ✨

Terrorism powers should never have been used to aggravate criminal charges against Palestine Action activists and they certainly shouldn't be used to ban them.

if i can be y’all’s dad for a second: one of the most important things I’ve learned is that acquiring a skill is literally uncomfortable that awful moment where you feel confused and stupid and embarrassed? it means you’re about to learn something. and it’s *mandatory* if you want to get better

little wee artist friends ✨ #kidlit #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @analiacabello.bsky.social

If we have to choose between a Welsh party and an English party, but the English party has stuck a leek in its hat and is shouting ‘Yekkid da! I love Taffies!’ at us - which will we choose? ✍️ Aran Jones

Why should Wales accept a head of state we didn’t choose? If we want democracy, we need to talk about the monarchy ✍️Owen Williams

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm currently looking for picture-book, MG, and comic work! I'm rep'd by @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social ✨ 🎨 amelieahernwilliams.com

Farmer’s market haul

Israel have shown there are NO red lines they will not cross in this genocide. Not a single one. Our governments have actively enabled them to reach this point. Please email your MP calling for sanctions and an arms embargo, donate to aid organisations, keep sharing and speaking. #freepalestine

Another year of ethnic cleansing, another year of Israel getting to perform at Eurovision. Israel has form using the arts to launder its reputation. A fun "apolitical" song contest is used as cultural cover for apartheid and genocide. So, I'll be boycotting this year, and I hope you do too.

"Old Dears" 🦌 (They are married) #collageart #kidlitart #humanartist

All Hail, Princess Bert! 🙌 #kidlitart #kidlit #collage

A new collage! Also inspired by Solfach, Pembrokeshire, cause that place unlocked something in my brain. 🌊☀️ #collageart #kidlitart #kidlit

The idea of Farage’s goons controlling health, social care and education in 12 months from now should chill the bones of every Welsh resident.

rainbow tide~ ⭐️🐠🐟 #art

Just donated to @goodlawproject.bsky.social's work challenging the Supreme Court's ruling on trans rights in the UK, and would encourage others to share and donate too if you're able! 🏳️‍⚧️ goodlawproject.org/s/c41bb8

I'm not voting today (Wales), but I hope everyone eligible in England will! I know the council elections can seem insignificant, but Reform is counting on your indifference to make gains, cementing themselves in our political structures. Don't gift them your council. #localelections

meditation 🪷

A little sketchbook experiment! #collage #kidlitart

If you see this post a knight

The World Food Programme has said its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel’s nearly eight-week blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the territory

Hay-on-Wye Honesty Bookshop 📚 Enjoying the light in this one :) #colourpencil #sketchbook

Snippet of a recent commission! I love this little fella 🐦 (There is no pheasant emoji alas)

They will help you reach your deadline ✏️📓📝

When you force people to foreign incarceration for the rest of their life without due process... that's not deportation. That's human trafficking. And it's not a prison. It's a concentration camp.

If you’re changing the definition of human rights, it means you plan on violating people’s human rights.

Your periodic reminder that one way to think about privilege is: who's allowed to make mistakes?

My contribution to the #StarterPackNoAI trend! 🎨✨ I went fully traditional with this one. AI will never steal my cutting n sticking! ✂️ #noai #humanartist #kidlitart

Leaves! 🌿☀️ #colourpencil #sketchbook

More Genoa sketches! Colour pencils are rapidly becoming my friends 🎨✏️ #sketchbook

Sketchbook work in the Biosphere (Genoa, Italy) 10/10, love me a terrarium I can wander round in 🌿🙌 #sketch #colouringpencils

A little collage experiment based on Solfach 🌞 #kidlitart #sketchbook

Happy #portfolioday ✨ Hi, I'm Yusuke, an author/illustrator from Japan! I’m available for new picture books, board books, and book covers to illustrate! My portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Thank you!

ello #portfolioDay - looking for more projects to work on this year! sajanrai.co.uk/portfolio

Returning from radio silence! I went to #BCBF last week and had an absolutely brilliant time. Have now returned to reality with lots of ideas, and having met lots of amazing people! Will post some of the happenings from the fair on here later :) #BolognaChildrensBookFair #BCBF2025

Happy #PortfolioDay! Almost missed it, but not quite! I create textured #kidlit illustrations and comic art. Weird creatures and intriguing environments are my vibe :) 🎨 amelieahernwilliams.com

anyway calling these "war plans" when they were actually plans to blow up an apartment building full of civilians because the girlfriend of a guy we don't like lived there sounds more like "terrorism plans" or perhaps even more accurately "terrorism factory creation plans"

If you see this, quote with the energy you bring to BlueSky #kidlitart

🐠 Fish in Space by @artfuldoodling.bsky.social Check out Amelie's website: buff.ly/uspKVXL

Happy Spring! ☔ As we embrace the new season, we hope these pieces will inspire something new to bloom. From spring showers and clovers to rock concerts and fishes in space, enjoy fresh art from some of our Illustrators. #kidlitart #comicartists #booksky

Highly recommend checking out the #BCBF Virtual Illustrator's Wall! There are so many fab illustrators featured from all over the world. I've been looking through it for ages, and I've barely scratched the surface! www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/focus-on/...

Past efforts to move more people into work by restricting benefits have often hurt those who lose them, without expanding the available workforce in areas that employers most need ✍️Alan Shipman

In the emailing trenches. Why did nobody tell me being a freelance illustrator would involve so much emailing?? (They did, I did not listen.)