I've dusted off the feed I created last year to capture all the #folktaleweek posts. It seems to still be working. Follow along to stay up to date on all the stories: bsky.app/profile/did:...

Today I've been crafting snowmen from felt and toilet roll tubes with my four-year-old ⛄

Flying by the seat of my pants this year! With two days left until it starts, I've decided I'm joining Folktale week! Who else is taking part? #folktaleweek #illustration #kidlitart @folktaleweek.bsky.social

German court finds Open AI infringed copyright by using song lyrics for LLM training. (This news via @publisherslunch.bsky.social , which notes that this is the first court case to end in an infringement ruling against Open AI) www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

The user sending these messages has now been deleted but there will always be more! Make sure you check it carefully and don't click links in random chat requests!

'The Divine Dissatisfaction Of Making Art' - Martha Graham I wrote a blog post about it a long while back: buff.ly/R1gQkEz Does this resonate with you? Martha's quote is one of my favourites, I just love it (see the full quote in the blog post). #artblog #blogpost #makingart #illustration #art

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m available for illustration work in the kid lit space and I also have several dummies available upon request. You can view more of my work at shereetomba.com. #KidLit #KidLitArt

It's an autumnal #kidlitartpostcard day! The trees are busy changing colour & flinging leaves off in all directions. Huge piles sit around periodically crunchy and soggy. Winter is approaching fast! 🌐 Nicolaschofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili, Toronto based author/illustrator and this is Fwish, a dandelion flying squirrel. His legend begins with the Moon making the Sun laugh… I’m seeking representation. milifay.art Happy creating! #KidLitArt #ChildrensBookIllustration #FantasyArt #ArtNouveau

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I’m Mike and I love creating fun, character-driven work, spooky or no. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work. See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #spooky #werewolf #spookyMG #kidLit #MG

November #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of @bradfordagents.bsky.social Check out what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com 🍁

A little while ago I was sitting in the cinema, waiting for a film to start. I was excited to see it and had managed to avoid spoilers and generally most information about the plot. One of the trailers was a 2-minute long trailer for this film, giving away the entire story 🫠

This Boston hotel is turning one of its rooms into an exact replica of the 'Goodnight Moon' room | TIme Out buff.ly/CAklGot

Halloween Haunted House

Little llama ready for Halloween 🎃 #kidlitart #sketchbook #illustration

Searching #kidlitartpostcard on Flashes vs. Instagram. Instagram shows images from random months spanning years (after an unhelpful AI “summary”), while Flashes lets you sort illustrations in chronological order starting with the latest posts. Why isn’t publishing at large adopting this? #kidlit

From #IPG #socialmedia survey "Nearly half (48%) of publishers now use the platform – a significant spike from 32% just one year ago. More than 4 in 5 (83%) have seen their #Bluesky follower-count rise, making it an even faster-growing platform than Instagram" www.thebookseller.com/news/x-sinks...

It’s #PortfolioDay! I’m Sheree, an illustrator and storyteller who loves bringing imaginative worlds and playful characters to life. Always excited to collaborate on new creative projects! See more at shereetomba.com #PortfolioDay #KidLitArt #childrensillustrator

Happy #PortfolioDay --spooky edition! 👻 I'm Brooke Baum and I'm an author/illustrator currently seeking representation! You can check out more spooky (and non-spooky, if you're into that sort of thing) work at brookebaum.com. #kidlit #kidlitart

Hi #PortfolioDay , I’m Mike and I love drawing fun, colorful characters, animals, and situations. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work. See more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co or linktr.ee/mdashow #kidLitArt #illustration

Hello #portfolioday ! I am a #kidlit illustrator (of many things) and author (of picturebooks) and here is a little snapshot of my portfolio. For a closer look, head to NicolaSchofield.com I'm repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kitlitart #pb #illustration

OUT TODAY ❤️ My brand new author/illustrator book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’ is officially in shops TODAY. I hope that you all enjoy it 🦁👦🏻

I love the variety of seed delivery / dispersement systems trees have come up with! These four can all be seen 20 seconds walk from my house this month! Some hurt more than others if they land on your head 🙃 #kidlitart #illustration #autumn

I think about this a lot and I wonder if part of why I love the books / illustrations I love is exactly because they are not like what I make. All those different ways of doing stuff has mystery and magic ✨ I wonder if I did make those types of art, would their magic dull a little for me.

Something I've been thinking about lately. 😽🐛🦋 #kidlitart #illustration

I wasn't completely happy with my #kidlitartpostcard this month, so I've been redoing it. Here's the result! I prefer the colour palette here and I also worked as if I were making it traditionally. (My previous version I tried out aaaaallll the new procreate brushes 😅) #kidlitart #illustration

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a UK based author-illustrator, available to work on picturebooks and black and white interiors. I also have a few of my own dummies ready. 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Get in touch with me or my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! 🎃🦇🧙‍♀️ I'm Brooke, I'm a 2025 PB Rising Stars mentee, an author/illustrator, and I'm seeking representation! Check out more of my work at brookebaum.com ...IF YOU DARE ☠️

Look at this acorn. So shiny! It just fell on my head.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Brian Kirby, I write and illustrate humorous stories for kids (and their caregivers). Website - BrianKirbyStudio.com Agent - @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlit

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a UK based author-illustrator, available to work on picturebooks and black and white interiors. I also have a few of my own dummies ready. 🌐 NicolaSchofield.com Get in touch with me or my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Mike and drawing fun, colorful characters is my cup of tea! I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social & I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work. See more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #witch #middleGrade #MG

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili, an October baby, a Toronto based author/illustrator, trained in classical animation and fine art. I love a watercolor and ink look. How about you? milifay.art Happy creating! #KidLitArt #GraphicNovels #MG #coverart #illustration #MR #DIS #MH #conceptart

Agents! Look out for Brooke's work in the #KidLitGN event when it opens on the 1st Oct. Be quick, she's going to get snapped up super fast - she has so many funny books in development! #kitlitart

Just reading through #kidlitchat from last night and I was about to post the same. I'd say to trust my intuitions more. People will understand and relate to your weird little ideas more than you think.

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

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

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Bring a little weird magic into the everyday.
 Also, don’t let bears nanny your kids in reality. jasonhendrickson.com | [email protected] IG: hendricksoncreative Rep'd by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social at The Seymour Agency #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #Illustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Brian Kirby, author and illustrator of humorous picture books. Rep'd by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social See what I’m up to at BrianKirbyStudio.com

What does games night look like in your house? It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a picturebook illustrator and author, repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at ABLA and currently open to new projects. See more of my work here: NicolaSchofield.com #kitlitart #kidlit @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator and current #PBRisingStars mentee about to dive into the #amquerying trenches. I enjoy creating lovable oddball characters who are definitely, probably, never evil. Check out more of my work at: brookebaum.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I usually post cheerful scenes but this month I'm showing some range with a new spooky MG cover illustration instead. I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉 mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili, Toronto-based author/illustrator, trained in classical animation and fine art. I love a challenge: #PB, #MG, #YA… Currently working on a graphic novel and seeking representation. Cheers! milifay.art #KidLitArt #KidLit #GraphicNovels #illustration

New product on my shop, The Longest Cat. This is a set of four stamps to create cute mutant cats. guypradel.fr/produit/the-...

Top 5 reasons I reject picture book texts: 1. Too long 2. Writer doesn't leave room for the illustrator 3. Rhyme/meter off, cliche, or uninteresting 4. Too didactic 5. Lacks style and grace Watch the video to learn more about each point! #picturebook #pb #kidlit #querying youtu.be/RQSmhr2tZ6A

Doggust 28: Energy. I've seen the term "golden retriever energy" used a lot to describe people, and I am here today to propose some new potential comparison energies. #doggust #doggust2025

Behold!

If you see this, quite post your cat art 🐈🖌️ #kidlitart #cats

It didn't take her long to discover how easy it is. She used all the colours and then kept pointing at her mixture and saying "this is actual brown mummy. Look, this is actual brown." 😅