It’s pub day for NORTH OF THE SUNLIT RIVER! ☀️ What a thing to finally have this book in the world! Thank you to the best agent ever, @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social and editor, Alicia Clancy! 🧡

Happy #kidlitartpostcard and 1st book birthday to Coco’s Lemonade! 🍋🎂🎉 Hi I’m Adriane, a kidlit illustrator who captures joyful memories and nostalgic scenes. I am currently available for picture books, board books, and covers! 🍋 adrianetsai.com ✨ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one. Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets. Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. ✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

#KidLitArtPostcard Day Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #family #forest #forestcritters #familylove❤️

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard! Marusha Belle here! For anyone seeking representation and wondering if you should post today, I’m so excited to share that I’m now represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social Swipe to read the full story and keep going, you got this! Portfolio: marushabelle.com #vectorart #news

LOVE STAYS STRONG was featured on MSNBC @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social ! tinyurl.com/5n874j95 #Philomelbooks #susangkomen @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinusa.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

6 stars for IN THE WORLD OF WHALES! 🐳@thehornbook.bsky.social review went live last week, so it’s official! ⭐️ Thank you Horn Book! (Read all six reviews at link in bio). @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #STEAM #KidsLoveNonfiction #Whales #animals #kidlitbooknews #SteamTeamBooks 🌊

Picture book delivery LOVE STAYS STRONG Written by Paula Schneider in stores September 2nd #philomelbooks #SusanGKomenFoundation @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #picturebookdelivery #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #cancer #cancerawarness #breastcancer #cancersux

In love with this photo taken by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social 🩵🧡 She’s a beauty!

Little Peek & Boo got a lovely review by School Library Journal ! Thank you :) @SourcebooksKids #bookreview #newboardbook #boardbook2025 #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookshelf #bunnylife #kidlitart #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Malia, an illustrator who loves to play with different styles in my art as well as using it answer fun questions like what if an alligator had the same personality as my mischievous puppy? Rep'd by James McGowan of @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 💻 maliapila.com

Mole Boyo~ Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Sarah, an author, illustrator interested in projects related to ✨ Fantasy & adventure narratives ✨ Goofy/playful humor ✨ Multicultural & cultural diversity I’m proudly represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlit

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating joyful scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 💫 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social [email protected] 🌈 adrianetsai.com #kidlit #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Val, an illustrator open to all kinds of kidlit projects. I’m especially fond of funny nonfiction/informational fiction. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social Portfolio at valdraws.com

A fiery #phoenix for #KidLitArtPostcard Day Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #mythology #fire #greekwarrior

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! It’s always great when a child masters a new skill. 
My version of this was the day I discovered whistling. Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #childrensbook #hiddentalent #kidlitart #illustration

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks

Hi #KidlitArtPostcard! I’m Menal Khan, a South Asian Canadian author-illustrator who loves to create kidlit comedy with heart. – ⭐ Repped by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social (Bookends Literary) ⭐ Open to PB, BB, CB, covers & editorial work ⭐ Portfolio: menalkhan.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

Thrilled to share WIND IS A DANCE is a 2025 Crystal Kite Honor Book for the SCBWI Atlantic Region! Humbled to be selected from so many amazing books. Grateful to @joseebisaillon.bsky.social's art, @kidscanpress.bsky.social and @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social! #scbwi #scbwi25ck #CrystalKiteAward

Happy #WorldWhaleandDolphinDay 🐬 #PhilomelBooks @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #LoveStaysStrong #dolphins🐬 #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookillustration

It’s #PortfolioDay! Hi I’m Adriane, a #kidlit illustrator who draws fantastical scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I especially have a passion for stories that celebrate diversity and inspire self-confidence ✨ 💫 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social 🌙 adrianetsai.com

Hello! #PortfolioDay I’m Angela, a nature loving midwest illustrator, creating for #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, #magazines, #puzzles, and #SurfaceDesign. Open for inspiring projects! 💌 angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #KidLitArt #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! 🐡🐠🐟 I’m Adriane and I love illustrating nature, fantasy, and stories that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 🐙 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social [email protected] 🧜‍♀️ adrianetsai.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday🪿🔺🫐 A lil story about big HERO. I'm rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social I'd love to illustrate projects related to: ▸ Fantasy & adventure narratives ▸ Goofy/playful humor ▸ Multiculturalism #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! Pedaling into summer adventures, and on the hunt for exciting new projects! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks #boardbooks

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day 🐈‍⬛ Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #chapterbooks #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #postcard

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to my first book written for teachers! Thanks to my amazing editor @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social and to my agent extraordinaire @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social! Order here: valeriebolling.com/goal-setting @stenhousepub.bsky.social #teachers #students #classroom #writing #goals

This book about 13 mysterious doors has been out for one month today—on Friday the 13th! Booklist calls it, "A fast-paced, soon-to-be-classic haunted house story." #mglit #booksky

We earned a 3rd star! Thank you @ala-booklist.bsky.social www.booklistonline.com/products/980... #kidsLoveNonfiction #STEAM #KidLitNews 🌊🐋 @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @holidayhouse.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! It's gardening season! Sprouting new plants, new ideas, and ready for new projects! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day 🦜 Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #chapterbooks #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #postcard

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY, #ISeeColor! See color! Celebrate diversity. valeriebolling.com/i-see-color @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social @ukelaylie.bsky.social ky.social @harperkids.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #race #culture #socialjustice #antiracism #antiracist #picturebook

To all of those who must go through unimaginable lengths to have their basic needs met this book is 4u. A special thanks to my agent @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social , my editor Valery Badio, and my illustrator Alex Aldrich Barrett, none of this would be possible w/o u.

I’m so excited THE BEAT OF THE DRAGON BOAT is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection! 🐉🎉 #juniorlibraryguild #juniorlibraryguildgoldselection @christinamatula.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #sleepingbearpress

This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.

👋🏾 Hi! I'm Samantha Fabien (she/her), a literary agent at Root Literary. I rep Adult, YA, and MG books—especially stories that keep me up at night, sweep me off my feet, or crack my heart open a little (or a lot). ✨I'm currently closed to queries, but will be reopening soon! ✨

Happy #kidlitartpostcard ! Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating joyful scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers! 🌧️ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social [email protected] 🌈 adrianetsai.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #earthday #bees #beehotel #earthdayactivities #spring #coloredpencil #procreate #kidlitsky

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! This little bettong is being reintroduced in Australia because its digging rejuvenates the entire ecosystem! Nature’s little gardener! 🌱 angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social#KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day 🦋 Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #chapterbooks #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #picturebookillustrator

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's a little something to commemorate EarthDay 2025 Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #childrensbook #gardening #earthday #illustration

Lí Lắc Garden 🪻🌿 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Sarah Doan, an #authorillustrator, interested in Fantasy, playful humor, cultural diversity. Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcardday #childrensbooks #kidlit #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustrator

Happy Book Birthday 🐉🎉 The Beat of the Dragon Boat Written by @christinamatula.bsky.social #SleepingBearPress @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #bookbirthday #childrenillustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks #dragonboats #asianculture #chinesefolklore #dragons

I’m so excited to be working on CRAWLING CREEK By @sophiagholz.bsky.social Thanks to @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social & Nancy Paulsen Books / @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for making this happen! 💚 #bookdealannouncement #bookdeal #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebook

Go follow @bookendsliterary.bsky.social !!!

Cover reveal! This book is close to my heart 🩷 LOVE STAYS STRONG by Paula Schneider Out Sept 2nd preorder: tinyurl.com/27d9dxn6 @susangkomen.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #cancer #breastcancer #picturebook #coverreveal #kidlit

Utterly delighted that Kaho'olawe by @kamalani3.bsky.social and Harinani Orme now has starred reviews from both Kirkus and SLJ!

Go read a book.