Got my 2nd piece done for #ABLArtFest - this one is for #TheCrystalBallReveals! This started out fun and ended up slightly ominous… what with the approaching rain clouds and all. . @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration #cutpaper #picturebookillustration #itsybitsy #spider #treehouse

🎨 Spotlight on James Burks (@jamesburks.bsky.social)! James’s Illustrator Page James is represented by Kelly Sonnack (@ksonnack.bsky.social). He is open to picture books and black & white interiors.

It's a Kirkus star for NUNU AND THE SEA written and illustrated by Isabella Kung (@isabellakung.bsky.social) 🌟 “Captivating. An emotional journey of epic proportions.” 🌟 Read the Full Review here @literaticat.bsky.social

Fall Festivities, ArtFest 2025! #ablartfest @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Moose eat fermented apples fallen from apple trees in peoples gardens. The apples contain alcohol and the moose get tipsy from eating them. So watch out for the moose swaggering and swaying around like some drunken sailor. 😄🍎

It's a Kirkus star for NIGHTMARE JONES by Shannon Bramer, illustrated by Cindy Derby 🌟 “Delicious poetry paired with haunting art speaks with authority to the darkness so many kids crave.” 🌟 Read the Full Review here @literaticat.bsky.social

It's a Booklist star for NIGHTMARE JONES by Shannon Bramer, illustrated by Cindy Derby! 🌟 “A collection of original poems in mostly free verse, destined to creep out the most jaded of middle- and even high-schoolers.” 🌟 Read the Full Review here @literaticat.bsky.social

It's a School Library Journal star for HISTORY SMASHERS: ANCIENT EGYPT by Kate Messner (@katemessner.com) 🌟 “Accurate, entertaining, and compulsively readable–a must-purchase for library and classroom collections alike!” 🌟 Read the Full Review here @literaticat.bsky.social

📦Unboxing my newest picture book GRAY SQUIRREL LOSES IT with my kiddo! There were some bumps along the way, like the cat food dispenser sounding off, but we pressed on and now I’m inclined to make this a tradition. What do you think—should we keep unboxing together? #kidlit #edusky

Pssst! If you order HISTORY SMASHERS: ANCIENT EGYPT on @bookshop.org today or tomorrow, you'll get FREE shipping!! So you should defiitely do that instead of ordering from that other place... 👀 bookshop.org/p/books/hist...

THE CRYSTAL BALL REVEALS… That it’s week 2 of #ablartfest sponsored by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #ablartfest #ABLArtfest2025

Week 2: The Crystal Ball Reveals... 🔮🔮🔮 @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #ABLArtfest #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #kidlitartist

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social) Pearl's Illustrator Page Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels / comics, and black and white interiors.

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social) Pearl's illustrator page Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels, black & white interiors, and nonfiction.

Oohhh....the @publisherswkly.bsky.social holiday gift guide is out! Thrilled to see our new chapter book series WILDLIFE RESCUE on the list - and @laurelsnyder.bsky.social's terrific THE BOOK OF CANDLES, too! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Second week of #ABLArtFest! 🎨✍️ The prompt for the week of October 5: 🔮 THE CRYSTAL BALL REVEALS 🔮 Don't forget to tag us @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and use the #ABLArtFest hashtag! We can't wait to see what you create this week!

My 1st piece for #ABLArtFest - the prompt was #fallfestivities! I adore the sneaky dragon, the determined bunny, and the trying-ever-so-hard robot…. But the mad scientist and dog for sure “steal” the scene (see what I did there?!). #kidlitart #illustration #cutpaper @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Check out this fascinating interview between Guy Kawasaki and Barry Eisler on Guy's Remarkable People podcast: guykawasaki.com/exposing-the...

@kmfajardo.bsky.social's LOCAL HEAVENS is on LitHub's list of October’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books! Out October 14th lithub.com/cannibal-sor...

@rominagarber.bsky.social's THE LAST VAMPIRE is on NetGalley's list of 10 Books to Read This Latinx Heritage Month and Beyond. It's out December 2nd, so it'll have to be "beyond," but it's worth the wait! bookish.netgalley.com/must-reads/0...

#RevisionTip Dreaming--or waking up from a dream--is passive, and the moment can feel flat to the reader. If the dream is important, try revising it as a scene that happens in real time on the page. It will give your character agency and push the drama forward in an exciting way. #revising

I love reading queries and getting the chance to see into the worlds of many creators, whose perspectives are so very different from my own. I wish I could respond to you all individually, as I have many thoughts. I don't have time, but please know I appreciate your work and the chance to read it!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and projects that let me show a range of emotions. Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. #kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

October already? Art prompt mania time! I’ve decided to try #ARTOBER hosted by the #SCBWI. I made an image for “squash” in tandem with #kidlitartpostcard day, even tho squash is really for Oct 1. I am rep’d by @carynwiseman.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ! #kidlitartist

🎉Congratulations to these two Amazon Editors’ Picks this month! 🎉 WINGING IT: A GRAPHIC NOVEL by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter LOCAL HEAVENS by K.M. Fajardo ( @kmfajardo.bsky.social )

I'm Phoebe Zeng, a #kidlitillustrator based in Australia. You can find my full portfolio on phoebecreates.com.au I'm represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for book publishing. Happy #kidlitpostcardday ! #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm August, and I'm open to covers and PBs! Here's a page from my debut picture book INTO THE WILDERNESS 🏔️ 🌞 Rep'd by: @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ❤️

After hours at the potions candy shop for #kidlitartpostcard day! This one is inspired by the incredible historic candy store in Philly, Shane’s Confectionary 🍬 @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator, rep'd by the fantastic @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. This is for #ABLArtFest 2025 for the prompt: Fall Festivities. Which of course are the best ✨🕸️🍂 More: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

🎉 Congrats to these bestsellers this week! 🎉 New York Times Bestsellers: ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS IMMORTAL DARK USA Today Bestseller: INVISIBLE Indie Bestseller: SPACE CASE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL @pterlip.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

My agency is hosting #ABLArtfest and this was my response to the prompt “fall festivities”. For me, as soon as Oct.1 hits I’m in full fall celebration mode— scarves and cozy and pumpkins and socks and boots and leaves and and and! #kidlitart

Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard ! 👻🪾✨ I’m a #kidlit illustrator who is open to picture books (non-fiction & fiction), board books, chapter & middle grade spot art and covers✨ #kidlitart #ABLArtfest Portfolio: katherineahmedart.com Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social , @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy October! I decided to combine the #KidLitArtPostcard for this month with the first week's prompt of the #ABLArtFest - Fall Festival! 🍂Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com 🍁 [email protected] 🎃 rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard tricksters! 👻 Book projects? Email my lovely agent, @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. www.kalyquarles.com Scene from The Zombees, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by yours truly. Out now! #halloween #picturebook #spooky

‪ Hey #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Wren! I make stories and art for middle grade! I love empathetic stories, monsters and magic!! Rep'd by my amazing agent @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.wrenrios.com

🎨 Spotlight on James Serafino! James's Illustrator Page James is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black & white interiors, and graphic novels.

It's a SLJ star for ON STARLIT SHORES by @lgions.bsky.social 🌟 “An excellent read that thoughtfully approaches the discussion of grief and its complexity.” Read the full review here

Encantada to have helped usher in so many amazing Latine and Hispanic titles al mundo entero. Keep the fiesta going and let us know ¿cuales te llamaron la atención? cc: @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Sept 15- Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! While we love reading & sharing Latine and Hispanic stories all year long, today we wanted to take an extra moment celebrate some of the Latine and Hispanic authors and illustrators in our ABLA family. ¿Cual de estos libros te interesó mas? Let us know!

Fall festivities! 🍂🍁🍂🍁 #ablartfest #kidlitart #kidlitartist

Excited to participate in the art challenge @andreabrownlit.bsky.social is sponsoring! #ablartfest Let the FALL FESTIVITIES begin! 🍁🍂🎃 #ablaartfest #ABLArtfest2025

It's a stared review by LOST AND FOUND HANUKKAH by Joy Preble from Foreword Reviews 🌟 “A young boy struggles with a big change in this festive picture book about finding your heart in a new home.” Read the full review here

Calling all artists! #ABLArtFest starts today! The prompt for the week of October 1: 🍂 FALL FESTIVITIES 🍁 Don’t forget to tag us @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and use the #ABLArtFest hashtag! We’re excited to see your art!

Any illustrator who wants a little #Inktober inspo should participate! Don’t forget to tag us @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and use the #ABLArtFest hashtag — we can’t wait to see the fun (festive, spooky, silly, adorable) stuff you come up with! 🥰 YAY ART!

It's a star from The Horn Book for TOGETHER, UNITED by Tami Charles 🌟 "Charles’s evocative verse underscores a message of unity for the good of all." Read the full review here

It's a Kirkus star for @lgions.bsky.social's ON STARLIT SHORES 🌟 "Stunning from beginning to end." Read the full review here

Tomorrow! 👀

🎨 Spotlight on Pierre Collet-Derby Pierre's Illustrator Page Pierre is represented by Jennifer Rofé. He is open to picture books.

Another reason I love what @andreabrownlit.bsky.social is doing on Bluesky: they use ALT-TEXT! Kudos to the person who does their social media. Looking forward to see what illustrators post during Andrea Brown Literary's #ABLArtFest.

I love how @andreabrownlit.bsky.social supports its #KidLit illustrators! And how they use embedded links (I assume thru @deck.blue?), a Starter Pack to help boost their agents, & how agents use Lists to boost their clients & fellow agents! #LiteraryAgents

Big Dill = Big Deal = Book Deal? Makes sense to us. Check out these amazing book deals that have been announced recently and get your TBRs ready 👇