Welcome Dylan Goldberger to MG! @doggonestudios.bsky.social is a Brooklyn based illustrator known for blending traditional relief printmaking, screen printing, and digital drawing for concert posters, apparel, beer cans, skateboards, & more. Check out his portfolio: morgangaynin.com/artists/dyla...

It's Kidlit Art Postcard Day! I am represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin. @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” ― Maya Angelou Illustrations by Tonya Engel for "Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou". #WomensHistoryMonth

Portrait by Gaby D'Alessandro for "Stolen Science" Alice Ball was an African-American chemist whose groundbreaking work produced the first effective treatment for Leprosy. She was also the first woman and first African-American to achieve a Master's degree in chemistry. #WomensHistoryMonth

Awe! It’s Everywhere! Published today from Scholastic: Awe! By @chanastiefel.bsky.social, illustrated by Susan Gal. 🎆 This picture book explores A.W.E. — an Awesome Wondrous Empowering emotion! #bookbirthday #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #awe #pubday

Year of the Fire Horse

Illustrated by Tonya Engel, Writing Toward Justice is a nonfiction picture book telling the true story of Alice Dunnigan, a pioneering Black journalist who spoke truth to power. Written by Peggy Thomas; Pub by Astra/Calkins Creek. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

AI44 winner @brianbritigan.bsky.social @morgangaynin.bsky.social AD Laurie Hawton @lauriej28 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine @mspmag.bsky.social On Book Bans and Minnesota An illustration for an article about the chilling effect of book bans . #illustration

Bonjour, #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book illustrator/author, represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social joseebisaillon.com morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...

Another exciting addition to the group: @joydabby.bsky.social! Joy is a #kidlit illustrator whose style is particularly sweet and cozy, a great fit for stories depicting the beauty in everyday moments and the dreamlike wonder of imaginary worlds. ❤️ morgangaynin.com/artists/joy-... #kidlitart

Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Carey Sookocheff! Carey is a Toronto-based picture book author/illustrator. Working in pencil and acrylic gouache, she conveys stories and concepts gently through a soft, friendly, hand-drawn style. 👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/care... #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

"The earth changes", he always said as they worked together in his garden. "Like us, some part of it never dies." morgangaynin.com/project/swee... #booksky #kidlit #kidlitart

Published today: "Sweet, Sweet Memory" illustrated by Tonya Engel! In Jacqueline Woodson's evocative story about the power of sharing memories, Sarah faces the death of her grandpa and learns that the cycle of life continues like a garden. Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social

2025 has flown by 😵 #artvsartist Extra thanks to my agent Kelly Pelsue and her team at @morgangaynin.bsky.social for bringing me on board this past summer! Very much looking forward to what 2026 will bring

It's November's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... Agent - Kelly Pelsue @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

A BIG CHANGE HAPPENED, Illustrated by The Brave Union, helps children who are facing upheaval process their feelings through the story of Wallace the Whale. Written by Darby A. Strickland, and pub by New Growth Press. More from The Brave Union: morgangaynin.com/artists/the-... #kidlitart #booksky

Out TODAY: The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince by debut indie author Kayliani Shi, with gorgeous cover art by Dani Pendergast! This medium-paced, introspective, no-spice romantic fantasy is a subversion of popular tropes. See more of Dani's work: morgangaynin.com/artists/dani... #booksky

Philo promises she will get around to doing her homework... Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!) A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social Explore more of Josée's work: morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... #kidlit

For #HispanicHeritageMonth we wanted to shine the spotlight on the talented hispanic illustrators in the Morgan Gaynin team who bring vibrant cultural perspectives to every project!👇

Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…

Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here! Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social. morgangaynin.com/project/rewr... #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks

👋 Hey there #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com

Our Summer Newsletter is up on Linkedin 🌞 New artists, new books, new editorial, new blogs — catch up on our latest before we celebrate the last long weekend of the season. Image by Victo Ngai from Before I Lived Here www.linkedin.com/pulse/summer...

Happy #pubday to BEFORE I LIVED HERE, Illustrated by Victo Ngai, written by ‪@stacysjensen.bsky.social‬ and published by Neal Porter Books / Holiday House. 👉 morgangaynin.com/project/befo... #BeforeILivedHere #NealPorterBooks #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #picturebooks #victongai

We heard it's #WorldElephantDay! Say hello to Elephant from Susan Gal's authored & illustrated picture book, TWOgether, a story about friendship and group play on a sunny day at the beach. See more here: morgangaynin.com/project/twog... #booksky #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #pubday to DANCING WITH WATER, illustrated by Tonya Engel, written by Gwendolyn Wallace, and published by Kokila Books! 💙 morgangaynin.com/project/danc... #booksky #kidlit #dancingwithwater #tonyaengel

In picture book DANCING WITH WATER, collaborators Gwendolyn Wallace and Tonya Engel “effervescently detail the traditional practice of water dowsing” and “demonstrate the importance of water to all life”

Jock the Croc: How a crocodile became a Scotsman and how it could happen to you! Illustrated by Evgenia Penman, whose expressive style reflects the humor and surreal charm of the story. See more here: morgangaynin.com/project/joc-... #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks

Meet #SCBWIOhioNorth conference faculty: Kelly Pelsue, Agent, Morgan Gaynin @kellypelsue.bsky.social‬ / @morgangaynin.bsky.social‬ Critiquing: Illustrators - anyone with a portfolio (beginner or professional) For more info: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Evgenia Penman! Evgenia is a London-based illustrator with a lighthearted, cheerful style which highlights the pure silliness, exploration, and fun of childhood. Explore her portfolio: morgangaynin.com/artists/evge... #kidlitart #picturebookart #childrensillustration

Ope! Didn't see ya there, #portfolioday 👋 I'm a Minneapolis-based illustrator focused on editorial and publishing projects along with the occasional animation or gallery show. And I'm now represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social ! More of my stuff here: www.brianbritigan.com

Happy publication day to NO MORE CHAIRS - a story about a teacher who made a lifelong practice of inclusion after a childhood encounter with racism. Susan Gal partnered with @littlebrownyr.bsky.social and author Dan Gill to illustrate this true story. morgangaynin.com/project/no-m...

So many beautiful books to see at #ALAAC25 #ALA25 ! Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, @gabydalessandro.bsky.social, Susan Gal, & Victo Ngai

We're excited to announce Morgan Gaynin's newest illustrator: @brianbritigan.bsky.social 🎉 Powerful visual metaphors are quietly woven into Brian's illustrations, which are a great fit for stories focused on social issues, identity, education, tech, finance, and more.

Cover art by Caldecott Medalist Rebecca Lee Kunz @treeoflifestudio.bsky.social !

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Keisha Okafor, a children's book illustrator. Portfolio: www.keishaokafor.com morgangaynin.com/artists/keis... Represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegrade

Another #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book author/illustrator from Montréal Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... Agent - Kelly Pelsue @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

"Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it's a rebirth of the spirit." —Toni Sorenson Enjoy the world in bloom through the charming and joyful illustrations of Simona Mulazzani 🌷 morgangaynin.com/artists/simo... #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #childrensillustration #nature

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... Agent - Kelly Pelsue @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Keisha Okafor, a children's book illustrator. Portfolio: www.keishaokafor.com morgangaynin.com/artists/keis... Represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

"The Earth is what we all have in common." - Wendell Berry Happy #EarthDay! We're celebrating with author/illustrator Kristine Lombardi's My Wish for the World, published by Christy Ottaviano Books. See more: morgangaynin.com/project/my-w... #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

Congratulations! My Hands Tell a Story is about a little girl who becomes transported by the tales her grandmother’s hands tell. This best seller is an impactful tale that honors family and self-love. Illustrated by Tonya Engel. everychildareader.net/anna/ morgangaynin.com/artists/tony...

@joseebisaillon.bsky.social was nominated by IBBY Canada as the Canadian illustrator candidate for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award – the highest international recognition given to creators of children's books. Congratulations Josée, such an amazing honor! #HCAW2026 #HCAW #ibby #kidlit

@joseebisaillon.bsky.social is such a talented artist! She illustrated WIND IS A DANCE written by me and I am so in love with her art!

Thanks, Morgan! I grew up in Ontario Canada on beautiful Lake Muskoka. My sister Linda, who has #DownSyndrome, loved to swim in that lake & go out in a boat with my parents. OUT INTO THE BIG WIDE LAKE is a tribute to her. In 2022, it won the Ezra Jack Keats Award. 🙏 www.google.com/url?q=https:...

I had read OUT INTO THE BIG WIDE LAKE before I THINK I THINK A LOT was published. Then, when I learned Josée would be illustrating for us, I was absolutely thrilled!

It's #InternationalChildrensBookDay! Here are two more books illustrated by Josée Bisaillon @joseebisaillon.bsky.social that we're highlighting this week, which are also great stories for #neurodiversityawareness month.👇 #childrensbookday #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

The beginning of Spring & National Poetry Month felt like a great time to feature @joseebisaillon.bsky.social's illustrations for Danielle Daniel's Sometimes I Feel Like a River – a collection of poems about children connecting with the wonders of nature. Pub. by @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

Pine Cone Regrown was published this past Saturday! Illustrated by The Brave Union and written by @elisaboxer.bsky.social, this poetic story introduces readers to one of the serotinous tree species that can only grow anew when the seeds face fire. 👇 morgangaynin.com/project/pine... #kidlit

“Right away I felt a connection to William, the main character in the story. I understood his curiosity and desire to learn about his family that remained in Cuba." – Susan Gal on illustrating NEW SHOES FOR LEO. Read the full interview here: afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/09/n...