The 12 x 12 Launch Webinar is coming! Join Julie on Jan 8 at 8pm ET/5pm PT for Top 3 Tips for Thriving in a Challenging Picture Book Market and the reveal of our 2026 speakers. There will be prizes — including a registration refund for one live attendee. buff.ly/dKGVsH0 You won't want to miss it!

Books bans are out of control — but PEN America is working relentlessly to track, analyze, and fight back against them. Become a member today and join us in our mission to defend the freedom to read. pen.org/eoy25-suppor... #bannedbooks #censorship #freedomtoread

Hey artists fleeing Twitter, welcome to the good place👋 I’m so happy you’re here! If you’re looking for some art friends, here are some starter packs of amazing artists on bluesky 🥰 go.bsky.app/6WQAQna

From a couple years ago, but more relevant than ever. Peace on Earth.,.

Day #23: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Informational Fiction for Kids. Today, I honor those books that are unafraid to use the best of both the fictional and nonfictional world together in one glorious mix. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/23/3...

catch a snowflake, watch it melt on your fingertip seconds: the time in which we live #senryu #haiku #HaikuSaturday #snowflake #seconds #vss365

Happy Winter Solstice May the new sun welcome you against the long night #dragons #watercolor #painting #art

Happy HOWL-A-DAYS! My two dogs have brought much happiness and love this year, and I want to share that with you. I hope you are all able to find some peace and joy even during chaotic and scary times this holiday season. #kidlitart #Christmas #cutedogs #dogsofbluesky #HappyHolidays #PaintPlay

Last minute shopping reminder... 🙂

I found a piece of art I did for fun and relaxation this time last year and never shared. It's perfect for today's #colour_collective with a bit of #PhthaloGreen. Happy holidays! #illustration #kidlitart #CCPhthaloGreen #ChristmasTree #PaintPlay #art #seasonal

🎶 Fa, la, la, la, la....🎵 Do families still go caroling? I have fond childhood memories of singing on neighbors porches with my family and friends. This family has been caroling since 2016. #holidays #caroling #christmas #seasonal #kidlitart #family #art #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

Art vs. Artist time for 2025. Here's a roundup of some of the new artwork I've created this year. #kidlitart #artvsartist #artvsartist2025 #illustrator #childrensbooks #SCBWIArtober2025 #dragon #unicorn #PBart #PaintPlay

Raccoon in her Winter Finest -New Year #greetingcard #BSNM www.greetingcarduniverse.com/holiday-card...

Happy Year of the Horse -From our Home to Yours #greetingcard #BSNM www.greetingcarduniverse.com/holidays/chi...

#TuesdayTip #PaintPlay Kick your internal critic out, lock them in a closet, whatever works to silence them, then pick up your tools & make marks. Who cares what happens, if it's not perfect, if it turns out a mess, have fun painting or drawing. Enjoy those happy accidents & play! #kidlitart #art

Want to support me without spending a dime? Request my books at your library! The library pays for their copy so I still get paid and you get to read it for free! Best part, others can enjoy it after you! 🌈📚 #booksky

I just ordered a bunch of books that have been on my #TVWTBR list for some Wintertime Reading fun. Everyone needs good books to hunker down with during these cold months. I painted this many many years ago and it won an award with SCBWI. It's still a seasonal favorite. #kidlitart #kidlit #TBT

Yipee! Books! Books! And more books! I've done some gift shopping for someone else and for myself (a lot for myself) -- and helped support indie bookstores! #childrensbooks #bookgifts

75 Best Books for Nine-Year-Olds from What Do We Do All Day?: www.whatdowedoallday.com/books-for-9-...

Just a reminder that books make great gifts! 📚🎁 And please buy from indie bookstores or bookshop.org who supports indies! Thanks! #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #supportindie #books #giftideas Find the books I've illustrated and my collections of books I love bookshop.org/shop/TraciVW...

Happy holidays and seasons greeting! Putting the star on the top of the tree is one the star moments (ha!) for Christmas for many who celebrate. May this star light up your winter. This is the full image of my seasonal avatar. #kidlitart #seasonsgreetings #holidays #christmas #star #winter

To publishers, authors, & others posting about illustrated books, including covers that have illustration: Please credit the ILLUSTRATOR. This not only helps boost the illustrator, but also shows that you value HUMAN illustrators. #PicturesMeanBusiness

I'm back from vacation and I just don't want to...

Quote with your starry art ✨🌟 #kidlitart #paintplay #illustration #wonder #hangingstars

Button Button Who's got the button? Um, apparently this little red dragon lives in the walls of someone's house and likes to hoard the buttons. One dragon's treasure... #buttons #SCBWIDrawThis #kidlitart #dragon

In case anyone is wondering, I'm busy putting my characters into trouble. Sometimes it's hard to throw them into dire peril, but a writer's got to do what a writer's got to do. #mg #MGFantasy #amwriting #WritingCommunity #kidlit

For those who celebrate Eat-Everything-You-Can Day, otherwise known as Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy the day. I plan on spending some time away from news & SM and appreciate what I have. I am thankful for so much and must remember those things as the world around us churns with chaos. #Kidlitart

Argh! My iPad Pro is no longer charging!!! Noooooo! I do 95% of my artwork on that thing. #kidlidtart #art #gameart #illustrator #ipadpro

#TuesdayTip — negative spaces A good composition and drawing is made up of positive and negative spaces--those spaces between and around the subject of your art. Think about both while drawing. The negative spaces can add a whole new level to your piece. #art #Illustration #KidLitArt #Kidlitartist

Love #historicalfiction but not so excited about romance? The Wicked and the Just has complex power dynamics, medieval mean girls, and throwing muck at tax collectors. Get it here: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-wicked-a...

as students get ready for their final writing task for our current novel (TEWWG!) I had them complete a "prep document" that went really well today—wanted to share as a resource for others (especially HS ELA) #edusky docs.google.com/document/d/1...

I need this book! #TBR #TVWTBR #TBRTVW #childrensbooks #rocks

Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged. Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.

The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted. If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.

QRP with your flower art 🌸🌷🌺 #kidlitart #gardening #flowers #PBArt #Kidlitartist

Happy Rump -- er Hump Day! #AnimalParadeWorld #HumpDayHumor #Elephant #Tshirt #giftideas #funny

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My Animal Parade Elephant is joining the #CRAZIESDayparade 2025 hosted by @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social and lollipopcomics.bsky.social ! Ellie was the first to join my Animal Parade World. She's happy to be flying high with all these new friends today! #kidlitart #PaintPlay #elephant #AnimalParade

Show me proof you’ve donated at least $25 to an org that supports a need in the community, for ex: Food pantry Shelter Bail fund Abortion access Tribal support and I'll send you a copy of Rat Fair! (Take a peek here but pls don't support Amazon if possible) 2/3 www.amazon.com/Rat-Fair-Lea...

I forgot to share this here. If you missed my #PaintPlay for #SCBWIArtober2025, you can see them in this post. I didn't do all the prompts, but I was able to fit in some & had fun playing w/new brushes in Procreate. www.tracivanwagoner.com/post/scbwi-a... #KidLitArt #illustration #kidlitartist #art

I am reminded today that one of the best things about writing is getting to go out on an adventure with people I care about in a new world filled with dragons, fairies, secrets, and a bit of danger. #kidlit #amwriting #writingcommunity #MGFantasy #mg

Recommended!

Let me see if I can keep doing a #TuesdayTip each week. Today's tip for Illustrators: take a look at your work in progress work in a different way like flipping it horizontally if you work digitally, or look at it in a mirror if you work traditionally. #kidlitart #illustrators #tip #drawingtip

Getting ready to watch Guillermo del Toro's frankenstein like. 💔 TrueRef: real references for real artists.

If you see this, post your bird art 🐦 #birds #mourningdoves #natureinthecity

Nine days away from the LOONIEST event of the year! That’s right folks, on Nov 19, puff up your OC’s and post with the tag #CRAZIESDayParade here and/or at the Bird Site and @lollipopcomics.bsky.social and I will handle the rest! All art MUST be SFW, no exceptions!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator always looking for new projects from young to young adult. I would love to create some covers. I'm also open for PB work. see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator

Happy Friday!

Happy November #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁🍂 I’m Jennifer, an author and illustrator of kids books. I’m open for new projects in 2026 and would love to work on more picture books! ❤️ I specialize in nature, animals, and anything whimsical. Check out my portfolio and contact my agent for more info!