Stop what you're doing and look at the gorgeous cover of @andy-c-orange.bsky.social's YA fantasy debut CURSED EVER AFTER, out on June 30, 2026!

Congratulations to @vvmontalban.bsky.social on THE BEAUTIFUL HEIR and THE WILD HEIR, forthcoming from Simon Pulse in summer 2027!

We're thrilled to see Kristen Ciccarelli's HEARTLESS HUNTER on the New York Times Bestsellers list for the 50th week!

Congratulations to Tanaz Bhathena on WITCH DAUGHTER, a Persian mythology retelling of the story of Tamineh, wife, mother, and rumored witch, forthcoming from @grandcentralpub.bsky.social in fall 2026!

Happy Grandparents Day from @rileesart.bsky.social #kidlitart #art #illustration

At bat with Asiah Fulmore, available for graphic novels and covers! #kidlitart #illustration #art

Congratulations to Samantha Bansil on BIRD KING RISING, sequel to BLACK SALT QUEEN, out from Bindery Books in 2026!

Please join us in welcoming @yaldacollection.bsky.social as our newest client!

Congratulations to @melissa-blair.bsky.social on WHEN EVIL LINGERS, a debut YA speculative thriller out in 2026 from Delacorte!

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Ellision to MWLA as our newest client!

Calm by @kkingillustration.bsky.social #kidlitart #art #illustration

A new chapter from @yogita-chawdhary.bsky.social. Congratulations, Yogita! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art

Congratulations to Stephanie Binx on her debut novel HELLBOUND, out in fall 2026!

Querying authors: Danielle is closing to queries on August 31, and she won't reopen until 2026 so if you've been waiting, now's your chance! Queries are only accepted via QM and you can view her MSWL here:

Carousel from @jessmontz.bsky.social #kidlitart #art #illustration

Can't wait for these cute as heck dragons, brought to you by @raqueltrave.bsky.social and Amanda Lovelace!

Celebrating phenoms Misty Copeland, Megan Rapinoe, and Billie Jean King courtesy of @artsparrow.bsky.social #kidlitart #art

Congratulations to @lauragsouthern.bsky.social on her debut dark romantasy, FALLEN ACOLYTE, coming from Slowburn in 2027!

Out today is book #3 in Reese Eschmann's Cruise Life chapter book series SHIP SHAPE

Congratulations to @deenahelm.bsky.social on the sale of her upmarket Palestinian horror novel, OUR CUT OF SALT, exploring generational trauma, grief, and the horrors of the Israeli occupation, out in September 2026 from Tor Nightfire and Orbit UK!

It's release day! Find @lisaspringer.bsky.social's THE OTHER SIDE OF IMANI in stores today!

Hello, May #KidLitArtPostcard! 💚 This piece is a tribute to Milicent Patrick—trailblazing monster maker, one of Disney’s first female animators, and the designer behind iconic Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). #creature #blacklagoon #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #milicentpatrick

BOOK NEWS!!! Can't believe I get to say this again, but I have ANOTHER BOOK COMING! Jumping for joy, kissing my lucky stars, because I'll be working with the magnificent @tiff_liao again!! Thank you @madwomanliterary.bsky.social THE MOST STUNNING ART REVEAL CREATED BY @morganemgl.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Thu, an illustrator interested in picture book and b&w interior projects. View my portfolio at www.thukimvu.com Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kelsey King an #illustrator looking to draw and paint some adventures in nature for kids! I'm open to picture books, covers, and b&w interiors. ✨Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social 🌱www.kelseykingillustration.com

We're spotlighting some of our #illustrators who are available for YA covers! First up is @kelseykingillustration.bsky.social #kidlitart #art #illustration

Play time from @rileesart.bsky.social #kidlitart #art #illustration

We're super excited to welcome Yesica Hurd to MWLA! She's signed on with @chelseabigbang.bsky.social

Today we're spotlighting #illustrator @thuvu.bsky.social! She's available for PB and B&W interiors and is repped by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social! #kidlitart #art #illustration

Today we're spotlighting some of our illustrators who are available for black and white interiors! First up is @raqueltrave.bsky.social repped by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #art

We're spotlighting #illustrator @artsparrow.bsky.social who is available for PB, covers, and GN! She's repped by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #art

Get aboard because we aren’t standing still for long. Welcome to The Athletic’s women’s soccer team @aslipelit.bsky.social and @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...

✨SOME NEWS✨ I am thrilled to announce I am now represented by @alexbrownwrites.bsky.social @madwomanliterary.bsky.social !!! Alex's love and enthusiasm for my chaotic girlies was something from my wildest dreams and I am SO EXCITED to work together on Killer Summer and my future projects as well!

Big news! Currently strutting my stuff in celebration because I’m now represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social of @madwomanliterary.bsky.social 🥳

We're excited to welcome new client @artsparrow.bsky.social to MWLA! Andrea has signed on with @chelseabigbang.bsky.social!

We love animals behaving badly! From Yogita Chawdhary #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #art

Loot from @kkingillustration.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #art

We are so excited to see our very own @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social on FOR THE WIN: NWSL, now streaming on Amazon Prime!

This week we're spotlighting #illustrator @kkingillustration.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #art

Happy to announce @kkingillustration.bsky.social is joining MWLA as our newest client! She's signed on with @chelseabigbang.bsky.social! Welcome, Kelsey!

Mixing up some fun with @raqueltrave.bsky.social. See more from Raquel here: https://buff.ly/3Qh5pCs

🥳 We have a new client! We're giving a warm welcome to Stephanie Koathes, who has signed on with @chelseabigbang.bsky.social

❄️ Catching a chill from Abi Park❄️ See more from Abi here: https://buff.ly/42PNkD3

This week we're spotlighting #illustrator @jenniepalmerstudio.bsky.social See more from Jennie here: https://buff.ly/3WX6DGD #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

🥳 We're happy to welcome Rachel Renner to MWLA! She's signing on with @chelseabigbang.bsky.social

Enjoying a cool splash 🌊 from Yogita Chawdhary. See more from Yogita here: https://buff.ly/42UJc4O

Today's the day! Pick up your copy of REBEL WITCH, the conclusion to the NYT-bestselling Crimson Moth duology, today!

🥳 Join us in welcoming @emmailene.bsky.social to MWLA as our newest client. She's signed on with @alexbrownwrites.bsky.social 🥳

Treat your shelf and preorder WHO'S ALL GOING (TO DIE)? by @lisaspringer.bsky.social Out on September 16 from Delacorte Press!

Happy Valentine's Day! We're celebrating nwith some illustrations from our clients that are full of heart ❤️ This one is courtesy of @rileesart.bsky.social. See more of Rilee's work here: https://buff.ly/3Cyeh3r #kidlitart #illustration