Only a few more days to have your pick of workshops. Browse the offerings and grab the ones that make sense for your creative needs!

Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard for August! To find out more about the monthly event, see the link in the post below! #kidlitart

Also, we are approaching our next #kidlitartpostcard event (August 7th) for those of you who like the reminders. August should be a slower summer month. Do with that info what you will!

It's #GIVEAWAY time! I'm giving away a book cover video to a lucky attendee of the virtual Find Your Readers Summit! If you want to win one, you have to sign up! summit.findyournextreader.com?ac=gzSaTlvy Lots of other great giveaways, plus amazing talks and freebies! #kidlit #writingcommunity

SLC friends! Hope you can join me for storytime at The King’s English Bookshop on Saturday, June 14! I can’t wait to read THE BI BOOK and THE WISHING FLOWER with your littles! #kidlit #booksky www.kingsenglish.com/events/24988...

Hey #kidlit, I had a great time visiting with @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social last night! If you missed the talk, and wanted to attend, I’m giving the same talk next Tuesday to the @scbwi.bsky.social Mid-Atlantic chapter! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/kid-l...

Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday When making a list of things that you need to take care of this week, I really do hope that you included yourself

Holy moly we have a LOT of applicants--but we're leaving the job opening up for *one more week* just in case our dream Editorial Assistant hasn't applied yet! *Note that I haven't looked at any applicants yet--I'm getting started tomorrow! The countdown begins....

It's much easier to edit a story when you fall in love with what it could be instead of what it currently is. - Wrtr #amwriting ..Keep #Writing #author #writer ~ #authorsky

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry: author, illustrator, and creator of this monthly event. This spread is from my new picture book, THE KING OF BOOKS (out July 15th from Macmillan, Feiwel & Friends). Rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy & looking for new, funny book projects to illustrate.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Here’s a new image from a story I am working on. I’m available for illustration work and I have several dummies available upon request. You can view more of my work at shereetomba.com. Repped by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

Dogs! They’re the best, right? Tell me your funny dog stories 👋 I’m Mark Hoffmann & I love to make goofy & cute books. Let’s work together! I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartpostcard2025 #cuteillustration #dogillustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Cindy Kang, a Korean illustrator based in New York. I love illustrating atmospheric scenes and am currently open to new picture book projects! 📌 cindysykang.com/childrens 📚 Rep’d by @mccarthylit.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Art from Big Bike, Little Bike by @kdubaygillis.bsky.social (HarperCollins). I'm available for all of your purple rhino a bike illustration needs* *and other silly things Agent: @jenrofe.bsky.social Work: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

Greetings #kidlitartpostcard day! I'll be open in a few months. I love working on I.P. and animal based projects (cards/games/books/comics💝)! My work account: @jlmeyerart.bsky.social My art feed bsky.app/profile/jenn... Agent Portfolio www.shannonassociates.com/jenniferl.me...

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. 🌟Open for 2026 projects for PB, GN, board & chapter books🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #aapi #ahm2025

Art Directors, Editors, Designers, Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Diana Ting Delosh here and my specialty is animals with or without clothing. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The SeymourAgency. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! Nothing like a beach day on Dad’s belly. And checking out your toes…:) website: triciacandemeres.com repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #pencilillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I illustrate and write books for children. I am available for picture books, board books, magazines, activity pages, and educational books. www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #childrensbooks @debjohnsonart.bsky.social

Hello! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Annelouise, a children’s book author & illustrator. I love animals, whimsical stories, and nature. Feel free to reach out. My portfolio is in my bio. 📚 #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit

Here is a 375-page PDF with some of my favorite #drawings of the last few years. Just $5. Proceeds will go towards printing physical books. Thanks for the support 👍❤️ kyletwebster.gumroad.com/l/poiej

Hello friends. If you are in Los Angeles and planning to go to LA Festival of Books, I’ll be there this Sunday, April 27. Booth 826 1-3pm Come say hello, I’d love to see you! #scbwila #lafob #lafestivalofbooks

The countdown is on—Kids Book Conference is just over two weeks away, and we’ve got something special for you. For a limited time, use code SpringBreak and snag $75 off your registration. But don’t wait—this offer disappears Tuesday at 10 AM. kidsbookcon.eventbrite.com Sunday, May 4 | WGA Theater

📚👍 So many good books. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks If You Find a Fawn Kellie DuBay Gillis & Wazza Pink @kdubaygillis.bsky.social Beautiful book. Great suggestions on what to do if you find various baby animals.

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Red Balloon Bookshop with Michael Hall, who will be signing his new picture book PUNCH! When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him about kindness in this funny read-aloud: bit.ly/4cmvc6s #SchoolLibrarian #kidlitart

Picture book friends: Looking for feedback on a work-in-progress from a professional editor and some of your peers? @writersloftma.bsky.social and I are putting on a picture book round table on May 21, and we'd love to have you! www.thewritersloft.org/offers/gbqNY...

From Teen Librarian Toolbox: An Unexpected Sequel in Unexpected Times Author Jonathan Hill shares insights on creating a sequel during challenging times in a thoughtful guest post. Full post: www.slj.com/KIM TBD #exclusivetoBlueSky #libraries #graphicnovels #authorinsights teenlibrariantoolbox.com

💙❤️ all the #PortfolioDay posts! Illustrators, I’m an executive art director in Scholastic’s hardcover picture book group. Interested in working together? I’ve created an illustrator contact form just for you! 🤗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

44 Picture Books Celebrating Asian Joy - Pragmatic Mom www.pragmaticmom.com/2022/05/asia... via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #AAPI #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth #KidLit

🐣SLJ Booklist: 11 Board Books to Invite Youngest Readers Into Easter Fun Introduce the smallest "readers" to Easter traditions and spring celebrations with these engaging board books perfect for tiny hands. #libraries #Easter #boardbooks #picturebooks www.slj.com/story/11-boa...

Hi #PortfolioDay So nice to meet you here on BlueSky. I’m Annelouise, a children’s book author & illustrator. #kidlit #childrensbooks www.AnnelouiseMahoney.com

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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Annelouise. I’m an author & illustrator seeking work with traditional publishers. www.AnnelouiseMahoney.com #kidlit #kidlitillustration

I drew a #mermaid on the first leg of my flight on my iPad (in honor of the upcoming Mermaid Day March 29). I added O’Hare Airport carpet and tile as texture overlays. :D #usewhatyouhave #kidlit #kidlitart #sketch

"This own-voices perspective is a must for all library shelves." From Moni Barrette's review of the Eisner nominated A VISIT TO MOSCOW, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg, in The Graphic Library: www.graphiclibrary.org/reviews/a-vi... #EduSky #TeacherSky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarian #HighSchoolEnglish

Come #AskKidLit, my lovelies. What are your pressing publishing questions? Maybe I can help demystify some of them. If you'd rather DM, just let me know.

Did you know next Thursday, April 3rd, is #KidLitArtPostcard day? www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit #kidlitart

#kidlit authors, and author - illustrators, if you are looking for an editor to help polish your manuscript or professional guidance with a story you are crafting call on Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social 📚🙂👇

Anyone interested in an #AskKidLit session? Shoot me over publishing questions and I'll do my very best to give you clear answers! Don't be shy!

I love seeing this, the good things!✨📚✨👇

Hi BlueSky. If you’re in Los Angeles on May 4th, join me and other kid lit creators at the Kids Book Conference (details below) use promo code: KBC65 for $65 off registration. Hope to see you 💕📚

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Tell Congress to protect library funding and the communities it supports: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding

L.A Kids Book Conference coming to the Writer Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, May 4, 2025! #kidlit #childrensbookconference 📚❤️

Kidlit friends! Are you looking for a professional eye to help take your project to the next stage, help with your query letter, or maybe just a coach? I have openings for the spring and summer! Find my services here, and feel free to reach out with questions: www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services

It's heeeeere! Everyone's favorite oh-dear-god-why-are-you-talking-about-2026-when-we're-barely-surviving-2025 post! It's mid-March so that means it's time for the annual Spring Prediction Newbery/Caldecott post! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/03/11/n...

Sharing an oldie for #kidlitartpostcard day. She reads by the light of the moon. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration