This is 43… 42 wasn’t a fabulous year. But, I have high hopes and big goals for 43: will it be the year I finally break into the publishing world with my writing or illustration? (Just keep swimming, right?) Here’s to another birthday and another year. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #scbwi

Industry friends, I need your help. I joined LinkedIn this week and was locked out of my account today. After verifying my identity, I received this message. Has this ever happened to any of you? What did you do? I don’t know why I’ve been locked out. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #scbwi

Yesterday evening I got caught up in my very own magic hour when a rainbow landed on my current knitting project… and I thought to myself, “Why can’t every evening be just like this?” #illustrator #bookcover #coverart #illustration #bookdesign

Picture book portfolio update! I’d love for you (yes you) to check it out. Link in bio. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustration #illustrator #illustration #picturebook #picturebookart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustrator #picturebook #pb

Happy outdoor office season! The Shangri-Laura gazebo is open for business. #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart #illustrator #scbwi

Leaping into Monday like… #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #picturebook #picturebookart #scbwi

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! I'm an author/illustrator, and here is my kid self portrait - the telephone! Getting to know friends over hours of talking on the basement steps was grown up and an exciting life chapter. Repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House. Website: triciacandemeres.com #kidlitart

#KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm an #illustrator open to PB - MG book projects. Rep'd by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of @seymouragency.bsky.social Portfolio: dianadelosh.com Kid-me loved tea parties and on one memorable occasion was visited by a crow friend. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Hello! Happy 5th year #KidLitArtPostcard 🎉 I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino freelance illustrator looking for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. Represented by Pyro Represents 📨: [email protected] 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Ruby = supervisor and motivator extraordinaire. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #portfolio #picturebook

Day trip to the Fairmont Chateau Montebello today = a poolside sketch. I wish I’d had my neocolours.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

I like where this is going… #scbwi #picturebookart #picturebook #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

Picture book portfolio update time! Has anyone ever tried doing a base layer in a contrasting colour in Procreate? Hoping to create some texture and depth to try and mimic my mixed media work. Time to play! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustrator #picturebookart

A lovely morning catching up on the London Drawing Club’s Emma Carlisle workshop on frogs. These 3 are my faves (and all done in a total of 20 minutes). Ribbit! #frogart #illustration #sketchbookart #illustrator #kidlit #sketchbook #mixedmedia

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you! www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Covers are fun, but jackets are magical. I love the way art can wrap around a book, like a warm hug. #kidlit #kidlitart #bookcover #bookjacket #coverdesign #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #mgcover #middlegrade #coverart

Dreaming of summer days and beach reads. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustration #illustrator #middlegrade #bookcover #coverart #kidlitillustration #mockcover #coverdesign

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

New year, new work. “Yeti or Not,” the holidays are over and 2026 is here. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mgcover #bookcover #bookcoverart #bookcoverartist #bookdesign #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #middlegradeillustration #mockcover

I hope everyone is having a warm, cozy holiday full of the people you love. ❤️ ❄️ 🎄 #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #nyc #bryantpark #illustration #illustrator #scbwi #picturebookart #picturebookillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Working on a new book = swatching with a lazy dog. I’m taking a deep dive into the new ProCreate brushes and I’d love to hear your favourites. #illustrator #illustrations #kidlit #kidlitart #authorillustrator #scbwi #procreate #author #cairnterrier

On Sunday, we had our first snow storm of the season and we were NOT ready - we don’t even have our patio cushions away. As of today, the ground is still white, so… #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebook #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #scbwi

First snowfall of the season expected here today and it’s got me thinking of this mock cover from last winter. I smell snow! ❄️ #illustrator #illustration #bookcover #mockcover #romancecover #coverart #romancebook #holidaybook #coverartist

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Latest mock cover for a mystery adventure novel is “Better than the Louvre heist.” 😂 💎 ♦️ #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #middlegradecovers #bookcover #mockcover #middlegradebooks #middlegradeillustration #coverart #coverdesign

A little work in progress heading into Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. 🔥 #kidlit #kidlitart #bookcover #middlegrade #middlegradecover #mockcover #scbwi #illustrator #illustration #villain #middlegradeillustration

When your professional life, your personal life, and your favourite reality tv show collide. Can anyone else relate? #trusttheprocess #perimenopause #author #illustrator #authorillustrator #onsub #loveisblind #weightliftingwomen #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart #thisis42

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Hello, October! 🧙‍♀️ 🍁 👻 🧛 #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #illustration #illustrator #scbwi #picturebook #picturebookart #hellooctober #october

My fall décor is up and I’m making soups and stews. The nights are crisp and the mornings are brisk. I’m ready for spooky season to begin! #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcover #middlegrade #scbwi #middlegradecovers #middlegradebooks #kidlitcover #mockcover

Ready. Set. Gilmore Girls marathon. (Nothing better than this when you’re sick!)

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #bookcover #illustrator #mockcover

Anyone else counting down the days until fall and spooky season? #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcover #bookcoverart #bookcoverillustration #mockcover #middlegradecovers #scbwi #illustrator #illustration

Progress! (And a Ruby photobomb) #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #middlegradecovers #bookcover #bookjacket #scbwi #bookjacketart #bookjacketillustration #bookjacketdesign #illustrator #illustration #middlegradebooks #mockcover #coverart

Another project, another palette. I seriously love putting colours together and can’t wait to get these down on my next cover. ❤️ #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcoverart #palette #procreate #scbwi #middlegrade #middlegradecovers #mockcover

I was a bit stuck with what to do for my next portfolio piece, but I’ve come up with an idea I’m absolutely smitten with. ❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mockcover #bookcover #middlegrade #scbwi #middlegradeillustration #illustrator #illustration

Another middle grade cover done. (Don’t tell the others, but this one’s my favourite). #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #mockcover #bookcover #mgcover #middlegradecover #middlegrade #scbwi

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #author #illustrator

Happy almost Canada Day. Ruby knows how to celebrate. 🇨🇦 #canada #dogdaysofsummer #ohcanada #canadaeh #illustrator #illustration #cairnterrier

It’s been a busy week, so I’m stealing time and progress where I can. Every bit counts. #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #theillustrationinitiative #middlegradecover #scbwi #bookcover

It’s a beautiful day to work on mermaids. Another mock cover in the works. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mg #middlegradecover #scbwi #mockcover #bookcover #illustration #illustrator

I have yet to meet a mermaid in real life, but I can tell you for a fact that middle grade mermaids are a force to be reckoned with. #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcover #middlegradecover #mgcover #mermaidillustration #scbwi #middlegradeillustration

In my happy place working on an assignment for @the_illustration_initiative MG course. Ruby is supervising in full frog dog splendour. #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #characterdevelopment #mg #mgbook #scbwi