I could watch the ocean for hours. By Punakaiki NZ the waves were surging with such force that the sea was covered in froth. Studying the water’s movement I was inspired to draw the different shapes of foam. Without realising I created this piece. Scroll through to see the inspiration.

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard My name is Emily Calimlim and I illustrate picture book for children with a special interest in #nonfiction. Looking for work and currently seeking representation! limlimillustration.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Merle Grimm, illustrator, currently living in New Zealand. ’d love to collaborate with you! This is a sneak peek of an illustration of the glowworms in NZ. #Kidlitart #childrensbook #bookart

I haven’t used acrylics in years and it was a bit daunting trying my hand on something so permanent. But I’m pleased with the result. So what next? Plants? Animals? I have a few things in mind, but I’d love to hear your ideas! #illustration #vanlife #newzealand #artiststudio #kidlitart

Here's my #KidLitArtPostcard for May. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #dinosaur #picturebook

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! My name is Sara, I'm a Spanish illustrator seeking representation. This month's postcard comes with this beautiful stamp ready to sail the seas! You can find some of my work on my website: www.saraolmos.com

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! 🎉🥳 Inspired by aquariums—one of my favourite places in the world! I love bright, bright colors & bold ideas! 🌲💜 Open for PBs, CBs, early readers & other projects. www.heycrystalsmith.com Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @starlingliterary.bsky.social #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! While the rest of the world is rapidly approaching spring, I am currently enjoying the dazzling shift from greens to oranges as New Zealand’s autumn sets in. My name is Merle Grimm. I am currently open to new projects and would love to collaborate with you.

I could watch the ocean for hours. By Punakaiki NZ the waves were surging with such force that the sea was covered in froth. Studying the water’s movement I was inspired to draw the different shapes of foam. Without realising I created this piece. Scroll through to see the inspiration.

I was recently at Wanaka, NZ, and spent an afternoon sketching at the lake. AND I actually remembered to film the process (I’m always half way through an illustration before remembering that I should film this). #illustration #inkonpaper #kidlitart #bookart #sketch

🌸🌼Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!🌼🌸 I love drawing animals, nature, old-timey scenes, and magical things. I'm rep'd by @charlottewenger.com at Prospect Agency. 🕸️: www.menekarepka.com/personalwork #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensillustration

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I spaced out and didn't come up with a new illustration for this month's event! ✨💫😄 But I'm available for new work, especially MG covers! I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social See more at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #childrensillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Merle Grimm, and I would love to collaborate with you on your next project! I love illustrating children’s and chapter books. With a background in biochemistry and architecture I also enjoy working on stem topics. #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart

as a culture we have really given "ideas" way too much credit. ideas are a dime a dozen. they happen all the time. the magic is way more in the doing, and the doing's diminished stature is linked to lack of respect for labor and, more recently, skill and expertise.

I agree 100% with Steven Vickers that authors will be falsely accused of using AI in the coming years. In particular, authors like myself whose works were stolen to train AI systems are at risk. When we write in our own unique styles, AI trained on us will quite likely flag us as using AI.

New cover art for my portfolio! I recently read @tkingfisher.com‘s dark fairytale *A Sorceress Comes to Call*, and it inspired me to design my own cover.

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday and #WorldBookDay This is from a story I sort of wrote about my sister a few years back :-D Sorry I haven't been as engaged on here lately - been mega busy #kidlitpostcard #WBD26 #KidLitArtPostcard #authorillustrator #kidlitart #illustrator #illo #kidlitillo #kidlit

One last snowball fight for the winter. You can find more of my work in the link in bio. #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #procreate

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

Final touch-ups. oil pastels on watercolour papier

Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies, I make books for kids! Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #evolution #nonfiction #NYTbestseller

Almost 10,000 authors have come together to publish an empty book protesting the theft of books by tech companies to train AI models. Titled Don’t Steal This Book, it is empty of text except the names of the authors involved.. 🧵

Happy belated #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Merle Grimm, and I would love to collaborate with you on your next book! I am currently travelling through New Zealand while working on a new picture book, drawing tons of animals. #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart

2026 marks a big change. My husband and I quit our jobs and with just 2 suitcases, left for New Zealand. We’re planning to stay a year, travelling with a camper van through the country. I will continue illustrating and freelancing. Would you be interested in seeing my travel sketchbook and updates?

Happy belated Kidlit Postcard Day! My name is Merle Grimm, specialising in middle grade and scientific illustrations. My friends know me for my fun facts. I’d love to work with you! #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

As Winds Gather - one of my hand-drawn fountain pen ink drawings on paper ✍️⛅ A look to the Northern Fells and Derwent Water from Latrigg Fell in the Lake District 🌿 #inkdrawing #fountainpen #penandink #drawing #lakedistrict

Here’s my take on “A Wrinkle in Time” for the Penguin House cover art competition. Exploring the space where fantasy, sci-fi, and physics meet. An incredible book, which I highly recommend. I will share more behind the scenes and process later. #PRHDesignAward #coverart #kidlitart

So much fun bringing this middle grade book cover to life. The historical costumes were a fun challenge. I tried to give them a modern twist. I’d really like to wear her jacket! Would you be interested in seeing the process? #illustration #kidlit #bookart #kidlitart #coverart

One of my favorite tricks for using #oilpastel #illustration #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator/author from OKC. I love to use humor, heart, color, and texture when I tell stories. I'm SO happy to say that I am represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitillustration #illustratorauthor

Feels like -17 °C ?!

Hope everyone’s had a great start to the new year! I’ve been chipping away at this chapter book illustration on and off for a while now, and it feels good to finally share it. #illustration #kidlit #bookart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

This is my last post for the year 2025! Thank you to everyone who supported me. I’m looking forward to next year! #artvsartist2025 #artvsartist #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart

The year is racing to an end. With the rush before the holidays, this watercolour piece of a castle nestled between mountains will hopefully give a breath of calm. Today is my last work-packed day before I travel to my family tomorrow. Are you spending the holidays at home or travelling?

The first Christmas wreaths are believed to have been used by Lutherans in Germany in the 16th century. The first recorded wreaths were decorative elements, often jewellery or diadems, used by the Etruscans, ancient Greeks, Romans, and other groups in southern Europe.

Here’s a peek at my current WIP. I'm using a lightbox to transfer my sketch onto watercolour paper. Next step colour and inking! #bookillistration #bookart #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #sketch #watercolors #watercolours #process #wip

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! My name is Merle Grimm. I’m a passionate illustrator who loves working with both traditional and digital mediums. This year I’d love a snowy white Christmas! The last couple of years it’s been rain and slush, but who knows? Maybe I’ll get lucky!

For those who love #Kidlit and #science! NSTA (the National Science Teachers Association) has just released their outstanding books list—congrats to all who worked to create these amazing books. www.nsta.org/outstanding-...

Hold on tight! These two brave kids leap into adventure, but can they escape the villain’s grasp? Growing up I loved books filled with action and mystery. My all-time favorite was The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. What about you? What books kept you on the edge of your seat?

Happy #blackcatday; a day to awareness of black cats in need of homes and support. Superstition still makes these adorable furry friends more likely to be homeless and or abused. Which makes me so sad, especially as a cat mum to 2 adopted beautiful black cats of my own. #blackcat #blackcats #kidlit

Hi there! Happy KidLitPostcardDay! My name is Merle Grimm. I’m a passionate illustrator who loves working with both traditional and digital mediums. #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #childrenbooks #kidlitartpostcard

Have a fabulous Halloween 🎃 #halloween #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #spooky #ink

One more day to go! Potions are being brewed, brooms are polished, and familiars are finally getting their long-overdue baths. What are your Halloween preparations? #halloween #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #science #witch #halloweenart #spooky #magic

Halloween is just one week away, and these young witches are hard at work brewing up the chemistry skills! 🧪Even magic needs a little science! #halloween #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #science #witch

Hi there! Happy KidLitPostcardDay! My name is Merle Grimm. I’m a passionate illustrator who loves working with both traditional and digital mediums. When I’m not creating, you’ll probably find me with my nose buried in a book.

Recently finished this cover art for an imagined nonfiction book. I ended up going with the red and yellow, but I also loved the earlier blue and cream version - it looks so elegant. Which colour palette would you have picked? With a background in STEM, I love showing the beauty of science.

Have you met a fox spirit before? In East Asian folklore, the 𝙝𝙪𝙭𝙞𝙖𝙣 is a magical 9 tailed fox that can shapeshift—most often into a beautiful woman. I’ve never drawn purple trees - I kind of love it. What do you think? #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #folklore #fairytale

A book, a tree, and an unexpected reading buddy. It felt so great working with traditional art again! I used watercolour and watercolour pencils for those swirly textures. What are your fav mediums to work with? #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #watercolor #watercolour #natureart

Happy #KidLitPostCard Day! My name is Merle Grimm. I illustrate children’s books, chapter books, and nonfiction—especially science books, thanks to my background in molecular biology and chemistry. #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #childrenbooks #scienceart

Study of an octopus. Fun fact: Octopuses have three hearts and they change colours while they dream. #grimms_illustrations #kidlit #bookillustration #blackandwhite #kidlitart #bookart #scienceart #octopus