⭐I'm looking for work! ⭐I draw cute critters in colorful and textured worlds, perfect for picture books and readers. My early reader series with andrews mcmeel published last month :) portfolio: www.katierisor.com agent: Janna Morishima: jannaco.co #kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #illustration #pb #gn

Ooooh, there is magic out there today, #kidlitartpostcard !!!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🥦🍐🍏 I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven mixed media artwork that blends the magic of childhood with details of the everyday life. #KidLitArt Happy to connect for new PB projects - let's collaborate! ⌂ sofiacardoso.com

Oh, hi! #KidLitArtPostcard is next Thursday. Notice how I put Bluesky at the top of my ‘post online’ list? It’s because you all are my favorite.

If you want to see #KidLitArtPostcard posts tomorrow in chronological order, there is a Feed for that!

Hi #PortfolioDay! I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven artwork that feels both playful & heartfelt and that blends the magic of childhood with the details of everyday life. #KidLitArt Happy to connect for new projects, let's collaborate! ⌂ sofiacardoso.com

The other weird thing is people like to conflate a follow-count with an artist's level of skill or prominence, and that's just an incorrect metric. Some of our most skilled and well-regarded colleagues have modest followings online. Developing a following online is a whole other skill.

HELLO 👋 #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Chris, a Minneapolis based Author/Illustrator. I like bright, bold colors and abstract shapes…also tangents…love me some tangents.

Hi #kidlitartpostcard .I'm Amanda, I wanted to share a favorite spread from My Calm Down book! This page teaches how to do box breathing! I would love to do more books on teaching kids about mental health and ways to manage it! 🦀🌅 Rep’d by The Bright Agency Amandamorrowart.com

Happy July #kidlitartpostcard ! Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! I'm Junco & an author and illustrator. I would love to work with you on your picture books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects. ✨ Rep’d by Sarah at @quick.redfox 🖥️ juncostudio.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!! ⭐️ I'm Ronni Runyon and I love to create whimsical and imaginative narratives. This is a piece I have titled "The Star Guide." I'm open to picture books, mg, and more! Rep'd by Taj McCoy at LDLA 💕 ronnirunyonillustration.com

Hello KidLitArtPostcard Day! My name is Yuko Torii, I'm an author-illustrator. I live in a little village in México and I love observing and re-telling stories around me. #kidlitart #KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArtPostcardDay #cbignyc #cbigmember #cbigartshare #ajijic @cbignyc.bsky.social

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Sofia, a PT illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven artwork for children's picture books and all sorts of #KidLit related publishing projects. Rep’d by The Bright Agency Happy to connect for new projects - let's collaborate! ⌂ sofiacardoso.com

Get ready for another postcard day, this Thursday, July 3rd! #kidlit #kidlitart Read more about the event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Anyone else missing those childhood summer holidays that felt like a lifetime?⛱ #picturebookillustration #childrensbookartist #kidlit #illustration #illustrationartist #kidlitartist #KidLitArt #picturebook #summerart #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookcover

Pleased to share I've joined this century and now have a website - for books, events, news and all that stuffs, visit emilyrandall-jones.com

How much ice cream do you want? Yes! 🍦 #KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #livroinfantil #childrensillustration #childrensbookillustration #freelanceillustrator #illustrationforkids #picturebookillustration #foodillustration #KidLitArtist #kidlitillustration #childrensbook #picturebook

Looking for a #picturebook that features all kinds of families for #nationalfamilymonth? YAL is a book about love and families with an inclusive and diverse range of characters, seasons and love languages. It highlights the important message that families aren’t just the people.. (>) #KidLit

I’m still seeing cover reveals happening and the illustrator being left unmentioned and untagged. This shouldn’t be happening anymore In BIG BIG 2025…ESPECIALLY from authors who should definitely know better cos it’s not their first rodeo. Authors…please…DO BETTER!

☀️☀️ Sharing some lovely reviews we got through Goodreads for the #picturebook 'You Are Brave' ⬇️ #childrensbook #childrensbookcover #booksforchildren #KidLit #scholasticbooks #childrenspublishing #kidsbookstagram

Finally sharing this one from #theimaginedbookcover2024 IG #artchallenge where we create our own #bookcovers. The 1st prompt was The King's new Crocodile - swipe to see a close up! 🐊 Better late than never, right? 🙈 #picturebook #KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #picturebookcover #kidlitartist

This is your two week notice. #Kidlitartpostcard Day is June 5th. It's also the 3rd anniversary of the event! 🥳🥳🥳 Find out more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Today is World Bee Day! Small but mighty, these fluffy insects play an essential role in sustaining ecosystems and agriculture worldwide #WorldBeeDay #bees #illustrator #kidlitartist #nonfictionillustrator #picturebookillustrator #kidlit

Over on ye olde newsletter, I've shared 3 posts on how I made a dummy, queried, and then chose my #kidlit #kidlitart literary agent. It's funny. I think you'll like it. 1: jacobsouva.substack.com/p/how-i-quer... 2: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou... 3: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...

Really like this perspective/tip on dealing with rejection 🥪

So many great tips on this thread!! #kidlit

Cozy Cat Chaos!! #art #illustration

Hey #kidlit, here’s 12 months of #kidlitartpostcard Bluesky post counts. The numbers do ebb and flow but my big picture take away is that the children’s book publishing community is thriving on Bluesky. 💙❤️

As a kid, did you also create funny looking ⛄when you were served mashed potatoes? No? Just me then? 😂 Lately I've been really enjoying incorporating lilac hues into my work and I think I found my favorite combo! #KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #childrensbookillustration #ChildrensBookWeek

Hello #kidlit AD's, editors and designers. Here's a cheeky repost for today's #KidLitArtPostcard ☀️ Let's work together! I'm open to new picture book + other #KidLitArt related projects. sofiacardoso.com

🚨🚨🚨 Hey #kidlit, and all fellow book people, this is not a drill, @endpapers.bsky.social has begun posting endpapers on Bluesky!!! Bluesky is now—objectively—684% better. 💙❤️

For your mental health I present: Plum’s paws

Note: To remind myself to always add alt-text before posting, I toggle on the requirement in the Accessibility options in my Bluesky account at bsky.app/settings/acc... #BlueSkyTips

I don’t do advice. But! I do pass on great advice that it tested and has born out. Here’s the best #kidlitart #kidlit publishing advice I’ve ever gotten: 👍 jacobsouva.substack.com/p/the-best-p... Thank you, @authorgracelin.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🥕🍰 I'm Sofia, a foodie #kidlit illustrator looking for children's picture book work + other #KidLitArt related projects. I'm drawn to heartwarming stories & I love creating playful illustrations that aim to spark joy! ⌂ sofiacardoso.com Rep’d by The Bright Agency

one of my favorite studio ghibli pieces that i made with my two hands

Hey #kidlit, with everything going on in the world I think we could all use a collective reminder. *Why* do you choose to make books for children?

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

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Eee🥳🌸 They are already starting to bloom 🌸🍓

Happy International Women’s Day! Remember to keep hope alive in the next generation. Art from Pinkie Promises by @warren.senate.gov, published by Godwin books/ Macmillan #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Damjana, a children's author-illustrator and I love to put my characters into lush environments, full of colour and texture. 📁portfolio: www.Loddelina.com represented by Hen & ink Literary Studio

Pinterest updated their terms of use and they're going to use all of the content you saved to train their AI. Go to options > your privacy rights > disable GenAI Please do it 🫠

Happy World Book Day! ...and it's #kidlitartpostcardday too! I love that kid's books unlock children's imaginations and show them a world of possibilities 📚 I'm Emma Jayne and I am currently available for new book projects. Please get in touch! #worldbookday #illustrator #kidlitartist #kidlit

It’s #worldbookday #worldbookday2025 I’m grateful to be creating books each day, painting pictures for little people. It’s also #kidlitartpostcard day - I’m Diana Mayo, currently working with @randomhousekids @mackidsbooks @fsgbooks Contact Andrea Morrison at #WritersHouse #illustration

Happy #WorldBookDay and #KidLitArtPostcard ☀️ I'm Sofia, a #kidlit illustrator looking for new picture book + other #KidLitArt related projects. I'm drawn to heartwarming stories & I love creating playful illustrations that aim to spark joy! ⌂ sofiacardoso.com Rep’d by The Bright Agency

Hellooo freelance motion designers, I'm in a position where I need to build a roster of artists to work with for the upcoming baseball season. Show me your stuff!

Heads up: next Thursday, March 6th is #KidLitArtPostcard day. You can learn more about the monthly #kidlitart promo event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit

See a hug, post a hug 💕 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #picturebookillustration Illustration from the book 蜡烛的故事 (ENG title: The Candle Story) written by Jane Nelsen , illustrated by me and published by Beijing United Publishing.

Every artist secretly wants to create something they would have loved as kids.