Exciting news: CAT Agent Christie Megill is actively looking for illustrators! If you make art for kids and you've been thinking about finding an agent, this is your sign. She'd love to see what you're creating!

Text-only PB creators! I’d love to see your heart + humor manuscripts! Only 6 days left until PB Rising Stars mentee applications close! www.pbrisingstars.com/mentors #kidlit #booksky

⭐️ ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!! ⭐️ We can’t believe that #PBRisingStars applications will close for the fifth and FINAL time in exactly one week! That means NOW is the time to get another application in! So let’s look at a specific group of mentors! #kidlit #author #illustrator #picturebook

**Share this post for a chance to win @khushboopatel.bsky.social’s upcoming #middlegrade #novelinverse ALL THAT CHANDNI KNOWS.** Read the full #interview at: www.sarahsteinbacher.com/blog/intervi... Sign up for #blog updates. Up next—Livia Blackburne on 3/10. #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitauthors

PB Rising Stars Mentorship Applications are OPEN viviankirkfield.com/2026/03/06/p... This could be a life-changing experience for #picturebook writers. #kidlit #iamwriting #mentorship Keep an eye on the application deadline: March 13!

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Happy KidLit Postcard Day!✨ I’m Bear, a cartoonist and illustrator, and I’m looking for fun new projects. #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #cartooning

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Spring has come to Texas, which means I’ll get to see both of these native beauties again. You can see more of my work as an author-illustrator at diandramae.com. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #nature

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! This month's postcard is inspired by the artists of ancient history. Besides art, history was my favorite subject in school. I was alway fascinated by how much art can tell us about history. 🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I have wool (and cats) on the brain just now! See more of my work here: 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com I'm repped by the fantastic @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

Happy March’s #kidlitartpostcard day!Is it perfect time to celebrate Spring yet? . Dear art directors and editors, I’m Biva, a Vietnamese illustrator based in UK. I’m currently open for picture book project! If you have a whimsical and cosy one in mind, let’s connect!

Hi it’s #kidlitartpostcard day again. Here we have Clark Barkson enjoying a day at the museum.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard .I’m Carolyn Lê, author and illustrator of kid-centric books filled with heart and magic. Interested in PB, Chapter Books, Early Readers, and Cover and interior book projects Portfolio - carolynle.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Hey! It's #kidlitartpostcard day. I'm an author and illustrator of picture books. I love smart, quirky stories with memorable characters and rewarding page turns. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. 🌟 Portfolio: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! We are a #kidlit illustration studio from Spain. We love creating bold, playful worlds and have had the pleasure of collaborating with: 🧱 Lego 🐯 Little Tiger 📚 Hachette 📱 Huawei 🍎 Apple 🌐 pintachan.com ✉️ [email protected] #kidlitpostcard #illustration #kidlitart

Happy World Book Day and happy #kidlitartpostcard day ⭐️ My name is Farah, I’m a children’s book author & illustrator. Open to work on BB, PB and fiction projects. ⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagents.bsky.social Portfolio at www.fawashah.co.uk #worldbookday #ilovebooks #childrensbooks

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator looking to work on new, cute picture book projects. I'm rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy Lit. See more work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids. 🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com#kidlitartpostcardRep' by Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! Time to get the seedlings going and the garden ready for planting 🍃 I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I'm available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +). 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ [email protected] Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day and #WorldBookDay! I’m Angela, a nature inspired illustrator ready for wonderous #kidlit projects! See more at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook

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⭐️IT’S TIME⭐️ #pbrisingstars applications are now open! Are you ready to improve your craft as a picture book creator, working with an experienced mentor for FREE?? Then our program is for you!

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉 This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here! You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

Guess who is now on Bluesky? #kidlit editor and author Eileen Robinson! Follow her at @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social

My Valentine’s Day illustration 😊❤️ (Shoutout to the parents of kids who had meltdowns trying to draw hearts on every Valentine 😁) #kidlit #kidlitart www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/doodles-1

Valentines Rejection. 🩷😁 #WriterSky #ValentinesDay #DebbieOhiComics

Happy Valentine’s Day. When it’s dark there is love. #kidlitart #kidlit

You’re My Purrfect Purrlentine! #valentineday #purrlentine #valentineday #cat #catillustration #illustration #catdrawing #catlover #kidlitart

Happy Valentines Day! #valentines

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖 #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #valentinesday

Sharing ❤️❤️❤️ today with @kidlitcollective.bsky.social's @ajirving.bsky.social, @lgmiss.bsky.social and #illustrators @kipalizadeh.net and Beth Hughes. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #booksky #EduSky #kidlitcommunity #love #valentinesday

Happy Valentine’s Day ! ❤️ #kidlitart #cuteart #valentinesday #illustration

Calling all poets (and aspiring poets)! ✍🏾 Meet #PBRisingStars mentor Rio Cortez! ✨ Rio is a powerhouse when it comes to lyrical language, rhythm, and revision—paring work down to only what’s essential so the story sings. #kidlit #amwriting #mentorship #picturebook #author #kidlitart

Two-time #PBRisingStars mentor Lisa Rogers is back! 📚✨ An award-winning author and former library teacher, reporter, and editor, Lisa knows how to find a story’s heart and revise until it shines.

Get excited to meet #PBRisingStars mentor Nadia Hohn! ✨  A teacher and librarian, Nadia knows what kids want in a story.

If you’ve got heartwarming stories, BIPOC voices, family/ intergenerational bonds, identity/belonging, and process-driven stories celebrating food, art, and creativity in your work, Sita wanta to see it! She is especially excited to support BIPOC creators.

Introducing #PBRisingStars mentor Sita Singh! ✨ Sita helps refine text, deepen character arcs, perfect page turns, and guide writers through querying and query-letter polish.

True stories can leave the biggest impact, and #PBRsingStars mentor M.O. Yuksel wants to work with YOU this summer to step up your non-fiction game! ✨ Do you write fiction? Not a problem! M.O. Yuksel is great with that too! #kidlit #amwriting #mentorship #picturebook #author #kidlitart #illustrator

If you love lyrical language, deep revision, and want to learn how to make submission-ready work, Natasha wants to see your application. Bonus points if you bring an underrepresented perspective + center social justice and empathy-building stories.

THREE-TIME #PBRisingStars mentor Natasha Khan Kazi is back! ✨ She’s a powerhouse at strengthening every part of a story—from killer openings to unforgettable endings—plus visuals, revision, and the business side of publishing.


Visit Aya’s mentor page to learn more.  www.pbrisingstars.com/aya #kidlit #amwriting #mentorship #picturebook #author #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration

Looking to work with a #PBRisingStars mentor who is:
 ✅ A visual storytelling powerhouse
 ✅ A dummy + portfolio refinement pro Then mentor Aya Ghanameh might be YOUR match! ✨ Aya shines at pacing, character design, mood & color, visual metaphor, and helping creatives shape a cohesive artistic voice.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Today's post is based on a true story! Not the dinosaur, but the appearance of a European Cuckoo bird in New Hampshire this past autumn. I'm open for new book projects mid-year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Clary—a #kidlit illustrator based in the U.S. Open for PBs, BBs, editorials, and any projects related to kids’ art. See the full spread on my website! I look forward to working with you on your next project. ✨ Agent: Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Carolyn Lê. I illustrate and write kid-centric, magical, heart-felt stories. Welcome to my website: carolynle.com #kidlitart #kidlit

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids. 🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com#kidlitartpostcardRep' by Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! My favorite! I'm Kara, author/illustrator who loves to go for the joke when I tell stories. I love color and texture and I love that @steelworksliterary.bsky.social represents me! #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartpostcardday

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author & illustrator seeking representation. #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #kidlitillustrators #illustration #kidlit www.mikehaysbooks.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a queer AuDHD illustrator and writer focused on kindness, imagination, and social justice. I’d love to connect with you! #12x12pb #SCBWI #kidlit #amquerying #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I love making creepy cartoony illustrations and comics loaded with storytelling.