Nice post you got there, it'd be a shame if I deliberately missed your point so I could be tedious about it

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We’re beginning to think through a mythology-themed beginning-reader series. I'm looking for someone w/ a commercial/punchy, character-forward style who can breath life into ancient lore. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Artists! Quote with your night art! #kidlitart #kidlit

Sergio has an affinity for the grotesque, but somehow he makes it adorable. His books are filled with indescribable lumpy, hairy, fleshy, tumorous, protuberances. They grow from alien plants or roll around under tables. They are unsettling and hilarious and beautiful and repulsive. —Sophie Blackall

In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, here's the card I designed for my local library! 🥰 Fellow #kidlit creators, make friends with your librarians! They are our partners and allies, our best resources, and our biggest hype people! #kidlitart #booksky #skybrarian #ala

In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, here's the card I designed for my local library! 🥰 Fellow #kidlit creators, make friends with your librarians! They are our partners and allies, our best resources, and our biggest hype people! #kidlitart #booksky #skybrarian #ala

2nd week on the NYT bestseller list and creeeeeeeping up ...!! www.nytimes.com/books/best-s...

Prize drop #3. Win a 12-month license to Clip Studio Paint EX. See here: wp.me/pcVwAl-1FJ @clipstudio.bsky.social is a long-time sponsor of KidLitGN's pitch event for kids-YA GN creators: GN creators, the pitch window opens Sept 28. #kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent

Reading a lot in the space you want to occupy can cure imposter syndrome. you will always find your niche that isn’t being addressed by anybody. #kidlitchat

Thanks to @kidlitchat.bsky.social hosts @bonnieadamson.com & @gregpincus.bsky.social for another wonderful #kidlitchat. Follow @kidlitchat.bsky.social for upcoming topics! To those new here: Also check out KidLit Mega Feed! Info on how to post (pls read before asking, thx) here.

I’ve opened back up to queries! Please *only* use my Query Manager form or my query email. Anything sent to my main email will be deleted. I’m excited to dive into new work!! MSWL: www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/alev...

Magical starry nights are my favourite things to illustrate ✨ More work here: NicolaSchofield.com

FYI to the teachers and school librarians out there! #edusky #booksky #skybrarian

Make sure to check this out #kidlit #kidlitart illustrators! 👀

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

I just placed 71 Halloween picture books on hold at the library (thank you extensive library system)! I'm not sure who will enjoy them more, me or my child. 😂 Expect some Halloween picture book recommendations throughout October. 🎃🦇🧙‍♀️ #kidlit #halloween #library #booksky

Hey #kidlitart pals who use Procreate - there’s an update with new brushes and settings. Idk why it’s not announced here, and my app didn’t auto update, so go check your App Store and manually update it if you want.

Hey #kidlit illustrators, it has been a few months (a lot going on this year) but I’ll be posting an open call for samples tomorrow. Stay tuned! 💙❤️

Woohoohoo! It's LOL time! Submit your #KidlitChuckleChallenge entry now! (Submission window closes on September 16 at 10pm Central.)

Tomorrow is the big day! 🎉 The #KidlitChuckleChallenge entry submission window opens tomorrow at 8am central. aprilberrybooks.com/2025-kidlit-...

Hey.👋 Release your tongue from the roof of your mouth. Relax your jaw. Relax your shoulders and neck. Breathe awhile.

My kid just read a Wonderbook (a book that reads aloud to you & says when to turn the page). Not only did the recording NOT read the illustrator's name, but it literally read the author's DEDICATION & not the illustrator's. Just skipped over everything about the illustrator. #kidlit #kidlitart

I had such a productive #kidlit day. I applied for the Bologna Illustrator Exhibition, applied for the @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Big Sur Writers Workshop scholarship, talked career stuff with my amazing PB Rising Stars mentor @jamills.com, and worked on revising one of my dummies. 🙌

I find cats weirdly difficult to draw (they’re complex and mysterious, as is their right of course) so I’ve been doing little warmup thumbnails using @bodegacats.bsky.social as reference. Each one of these is about 2 and a half inches tall.

Fellow graphic novel creators - are your pitches ready? 9.28 - 10.1 creators we upload our pitch. Agents and editors you get to start peeping them Oct 1. I love seeing everyone’s projects. It’s always so inspiring. kidlitgn.com #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitgn @kidlitgn.bsky.social

Me: Sure, I'll be room parent. Why not? Me, one day later: *buried in 5000 emails about playdough and craft supples* Me, on fire: Sure, I'll join the Board, too. Why not?

KidlitWriMo is coming #amwriting #kidlit #30for30 in October #picturebook #beginningreader #chapterbook #middlegrade #YAlit asuen.com/kidlitwrimo-... 📚

OMZ* what a day of mixed-AF emotions: Zombie and Brain is an INSTANT NYTimes bestseller at NUMBER 5! Congrats to the whole Zombie team! @laancham.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social @thejordache.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Love being included on this @barnesandnoble.com Halloween list! That Beverly book is hilarious! www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/spooky-...

Noodle & Goofball discover the worst trick or treating house. briankirbystudio.com/portfolio #kidlit #kidlitart

Spooky season is here!! Just a reminder that last year ¡Vamos! Let’s go Celebrate Halloween and Día de Los Muertos was published by @harperkids and @versifybooks ! Here’s a step by step process of the making of the cover! Colors by @hexhand available wherever books are sold!!

It's almost "Over the Garden Wall" season. 👀🎃🍁

You guys, if you haven't read ROBINSON'S NEW THING by @jamills.com yet...Buy it, read it, love it, buy it again for a friend. It's wonderful. 😍 #kidlit #kidlitart #pb #booksky

Illustrators: we are running a Kidlit411 banner design contest. Enter to win cash prizes, an Illustrator Spotlight, and your design on our website for a month in 2026. Deadline is Oct 15. More details: kidlit411.com/2025/07/kidl... #kidlitart

*whispers* I’m opening to queries 9/15. 👀👀👀

Slightly Diminish a Book (Kidlit version): The Slightly Peckish Caterpillar Dragons Are Neutral About Tacos Alexander and the Okay Day James and the Average Sized Peach The Day the Crayons Went to Work Like Usual Like You For Now #kidlit #books

Slightly Diminish a Book: The Okay Gatsby To Sort of Harm a Mockingbird Average Expectations 1983 Serf of the Flies The Grapes of Slight Annoyance A Tale of One City Every Other Tuesday with Morrie A Shrub Grows in Brooklyn Omg, I could do this all day. 😂 #booksky #books #kidlit

Me grabbing my Doordash order in the middle of a writing sprint #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting

This is such a great pitch event! I took part last year, had two agent requests, and ended up signing with one of them. I didn't realise there are also drawing tablet prizes to be won! Definitely take part if you have a GN or GN-style picturebook! #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brittany, an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw with vibrant colorful palettes and rich textures 🩷 Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social britspixels.com #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

It's back to school, you've got the perfect dress, and *someone* had to go and wear the same thing. I'm Steph, author-illustrator & former pastry chef. I make picture books & graphic novels, usually with a splash of mischief #KidLitArtPostcard Rep: @allielevick.bsky.social www.stephlaubooks.com

Unrequited love ❤️ I’m seeking rep and love to draw kids, interiors, and silly lookin’ anthropomorphic animals, but up to drawing most things. Did I mention I’m a writer too? I’ve got a handful of dummies, and if you love hijinks and magic, you might wanna take a look. #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart

It's #kidlitartpostcard day again! I'm Ellen, an illustrator based in Colorado 🐻 open to picture books, board books and book covers. Currently seeking representation! #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator of children's books with a flair for quirky characters, hand lettering, a variety of retro styles, and offbeat color combos. I'd love to connect! Give me a follow. www.jennbower.com to see more of my work. XO JB

hi #kidlitartpostcard day ✨ i’m Tori & i love creating funny, heartwarming and cute characters. i love drawing critters and kiddos on adventures! interested & available in all picture books, MG & Chap books rep’d by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @analiacabello.bsky.social more art on my site!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! It's September, which also means that it's soup season! My name is Mike Petrik, and I am an author / illustrator of picture books, graphic novels, and board books. Rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social #illustration #sketch #kidlitart #kidsbooks #september #fall

It’s September and that means all the kids are back in school! Even the vampire kids. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 🧛🧛‍♀️ I’d love to work on more picture books, board books, magazines, graphic novels, games, puzzles or products! Let’s work together! This illustration was made for Highlights.

What an opportunity! One lucky #KidlitChuckleChallenge participant will win a Picture Book Critique from Agent Kaitlyn Sanchez! Thank you for this generous prize donation, Kaitlyn! We appreciate you!

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

Hi Bluesky! I'm Kirsty ZW, a Franco-British author-illustrator in the making. Being neurodiverse and part of the LGBTQIA+ community, my goal is to create picture books about kindness, inclusivity, and the celebration of differences. Representation matters so much! 🤍 #kidlitartpostcard