Boosting for #Canadiankidlit

The Warmest Blanket in the World ( @secondstory.bsky.social ) written by Tamara Levine, Illustrated by @elliearscott.bsky.social Out Feb. 11th! Find it secondstorypress.ca/products/the... #kidlitlaunches #kidlitart #cankidlit 📚🎂 week, yay!!!

If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.10-16, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, LINK where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to launch books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky More 👇

I can’t stop staring at my students’ Alien Mummy Cats. These are simply fantastic! 🛸😻

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This week on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast, the James Marshall Fox series had multiple volumes, so which one would be the best to do with Kate? The one where they all smoke cigars? God. It's like you know me. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/20/f...

Eagerly waiting for this Unicorn-man's debut picture book! NOT TO BE MISSED!

Wishing you and yours the happiest holiday! 💛

Some incredible work here. The Best Book Covers of the Year over at the New York Times: www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/b...

Day 17: 31 Days, 31 Books - Unconventional Children's Books. Some books today could easily be called "weird" but you're also going to see a number of titles that upset our conceptions of what a children's book published in America can even be. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/17/3...

The good people at Brawl Stars tapped me to do another promo piece. The goal was to give this one an Adventure Time vibe. Hope I did the direction justice:)

QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas, is part of the Best History Past & Present 2024 List for the Bookstagang Awards! Thank you to all who took part and voted. #Bookstagang

During lockdown, my kids and I illustrated every houseplant in our home. This one is by my 10yo housemate. We've uploaded this one to Society6, in case you wanted to order a print. 40% Off Sale! society6.com/a/artists/hi...

Okay revised the starter pack description to make it clearer. If u r a designer or illustrator please boost this to help me find other hiring directors. If u r an art, design, or creative director who hires designers and/or illustrators, raise your hand—I’ll add u. go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶

Creating the cover art and working with this class has been a wonderful journey. Inspired by the beautiful facilities nestled in a magical forest by the waterside, I aimed to capture the spirit of exploration and creativity that blossomed during our time together.

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Wrote a bit about thankfulness and a helpful POV when creative #kidlit #kidlitart work feels heavy. ✨ open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou... #substacksky

Our indie bookstore friends rely on their sales during the holiday season to support them through the year 💛 Let’s show them love and support so they stay in our communities for years to come! 📚

Yikes, so many impersonator accts popping up. If you have a website (esp if you are a med- high- profile individual), consider self-verifying by setting your website as your username. Instructions: bsky.social/about/blog/4... More #BlueSkyTips: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/im...

Hi friends! Society6 is having their annual #BlackFridaySale. Perfect time to support your fav kid lit artist and gift some #kidlitart this holiday! society6.com/a/artists/hi...

#Toronto Parents! I'm facilitating a PA Day Workshop tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 29). Bring your kiddos down to Story Planet and make a great gift for the family to enjoy! www.eventbrite.ca/e/doodle-clu...

TOPIC: Tonight, we're thanking those individuals who have meant the most to us in our careers: a mentor, a critique partner, a reader who wrote a glowing review, a professor who pushed us to succeed, a spouse who never stopped believing, or... you tell us! #kidlitchat

QRP with your skull art 💀 #ArtShare #Illustrartion #KidLitArt

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Hooray! My kiddos and I also enjoyed these books!

✨ SUNDAY DOODLE CLUB is back! 🚀 Embark on a creative journey with our family-friendly drawing and writing workshop! Join us for fun drawing games, imaginative storytelling, and collaborative creation.

I began working on a Starter pack go.bsky.app/Grwaxo5

Thanks SO much to all who have been contributing to my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky (see my early posts today, for example). My goal for the Unofficial Guide is to provide a resource of resources: not just my own resources & #BlueSkyTips but links to others as well. Thanks again!

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Post a hug from your portfolio 🫂 #KidLitArt #ArtShare #Illustration

In other news, last week my neighbours mistook me for a tennis player. 🎾 #KidLit #KidLitArt

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨ Can you imagine the adventures these two could have? Hi! I’m Vanessa Morales 🇲🇽 illustrator and I’m always looking for more creative, fun/funny and wholesome projects like PB and/or Middle grade covers (for the next year) www.phonemova.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alex and I’m an illustrator with a love of all things colorful and whimsical ✨ 🔹zandramims.com 🔹Rep by Thao Le #kidlitart #kidlit

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Hello again everyone and happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! My name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator looking for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it. I'm also seeking representation. #kidlitart #illustration #art #kidlit #BRARt #fantasyart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. This is the third spread from my dummy, The Expert Who Warned Wolf, which I feel is even more relevant this week. Cassandra meets the Boy Who Cried Wolf. Editors, agents, hit me up. #PictureBook #Comics #GraphicNovels #MiddleGrade #KidLitArt

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day today! Hello, I’m Nathasha and I’m open to all the cute projects for the next year. ✨ Www.muakata.com ✨ [email protected]

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves drawing whimsical fantasy scenes. For this month's postcard I went with a classic fairytale done fully traditional. 🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! The image is WIP concept art for JUST DANCE! #PB. 😊 As a trained classical animator turned illustrator, I seek stories that touch my heart and adapt my style to bring the author’s vision to life. PB, #MG, #YA I love a challenge. #Portfolio: milifay.art #KidLitArt

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I'm a Canadian illustrator in Toronto, and I love bright colours, fun characters, and adventure! Looking for work in Middle Grade and picture books. I'm also interested in comics for early readers! 🍁🍂 Portfolio: Stephaniebuosi.com

🍁 Hi! I'm Hilary, a Canadian-born Chinese author/illustrator based in Toronto. 🌿 I'm available to make fun and meaningful picture books and board books. 🍃 Rep'ed by the talented Alex Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary. www.upstartcrowliterary.com/illustrators... 🍂 #KidlitArtPostcard

So yes, it's #IReadCanadianDay! 🍁📚 Here's a sample of some of my books you might enjoy! Reading is good for the soul. xo

Today is a perfect day to take a break and enjoy some great Canadian books! #IReadCanadianDay 🍁📚 Learn more here: ireadcanadian.com/day/

You don't have to be Canadian to celebrate I Read Canadian Day: read a #kidlit book by a Canadian or published by 🇨🇦 publisher. If you post about it, use #IReadCanadianDay hashtag to inspire others. Browse #CanKidLit community list, custom feed & my 🇨🇦 KidLit/YA Starter Pack bsky.app/starter-pack...

I'm celebrating #IReadCanadianDay this Wednesday, Nov 6th! I suggest "Small But Mighty - Why Earth’s Tiny Creatures Matter", a nonfiction picture book for 7-10 years old 😁 Free activity pages ⤵️ www.catarinaoliveirastudio.com/book-small-b... ireadcanadian.com/day/ #CanKidLit #CanYALit #kidlit

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm a veteran cartoonist specializing in humour, adventure, and the fantastic. Seeking representation and more middle grade graphic novel/comic/magazine/game work. #KidLitArt #Illustration

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! My name is Hilary Leung and I write & illustrate books for kids. I’m interested in board book and picturebook projects! Portfolio - hilaryleung.com Agent - Alex Penfold, Upstart Crow Literary #kidlitart 📚🖍️

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