Happy Holidays!

We've extended SCBWI BookStop until December 21st! Dive into new stories and uncover your next favorite book for yourself or as a thoughtful holiday gift. Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!

Still some time to call before 7pm eastern and put a raffle bid in on original art to benefit the Greater Cleveland Food bank. Info: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Qx... #comics #godzilla #superman #cleveland

A new revision of an old manuscript is on its way to my agent. This image holds a little hint of the topic 🥹 #kidlitwriter #kidlitartist

Join us for Cocoa and Critiques this Wednesday, December 17 7:30-9:30 pm. This event is open to all @scbwi members. To register-> tr.ee/aPBZ-K0vcl

Go to www.scbwi.org/featured-illustrator to apply to be a part of the Featured Illustrator program.

Join us for our January Virtual Illustration Critique Session on January 22. Any SCBWI member is welcome to join! The February critique will be in-person in the Cincinnati–Dayton area (TBA). Please fill out the interest form to receive info. url-shortener.me/2H0V #ohioillustrators #scbwiohio

It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! You can count on this Aye Aye (inspired by a dad joke in my lovely critique group). I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs. Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! A busy year has made social media slow, but I plan on reaching out to agents in 2026! I'm an author/illustrator working to tell cute magical stories and bring joy to children. I love chickens, dinosaurs, and good set if eyebrows. 🦖www.andreazupcsan.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day and Happy Holidays! 🎄🕎 barrygott.com, Rep by @teresakie Bookmark Literary #Kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitart

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Merrill Rainey. Watch to learn more about Merrill Rainey’s work at www.littlerainey.com. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtV5...

From our friends at SCBWI MD DE WV, this wonderful event that is FREE for members. #kidlit www.scbwi.org/events/MD-Ma...

New postcards for mailing and handouts!

Join us in ten minutes! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/state...

Honored to have my book illustrations from 2 recent picture books represented in this awesome show with so many other great author/ illustrators. If you are in the area, stop in! The exhibit will be up 'til 12/12. #artacademyofcincinnati #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #kidlitartist

Will you be in Denver this week for #NCTE? Come find me at one of these events! #ncte2025 #edusky

See you this weekend Michigan friends at the @aadl.org Traverwood Branch Library!

It’s coming in 3-2-1 days! THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK by author @briangehrlein.bsky.social will be out in the wild November 11th! Get yourselves a copy. Owl bet you’ll love it! 🦉🐻💤🐍 #Thisisnotasleepybearbook

I'll be signing books at Loganberry Books on the 28th, 4:00-5:00 PM. This award-winning book makes a great gift for parents, teachers and groovy kids. Creating these illustrations of kids dancing and moving was a joy. The complete line-up of authors can be found here: tinyurl.com/3mpm84e4 #shoplocal

I spy Ohio North’s own @olgasmithart.bsky.social among the winners! 👀

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social this Sunday! We will be reading On The Air with Dr. Doodlebug, drawing bugs, and creating nature journals!

Free workshop for #scbwi members!

We've got a feed of our members! bsky.app/profile/did:...

Premium Members: Have you purchased your ticket to the SCBWI Winter Conference yet? Don't forget to buy them before November 16th to get the early bird rate! www.scbwi.org/events/2026-...

Looking for the perfect book to cozy up with or an unforgettable gift for the book lovers in your life? Look no further—SCBWI BookStop is back and better than ever! www.scbwi.org/bookstop

Updating some character designs to make ages a bit younger. I love these Star Catcher characters and I can’t wait to develop them more! #kidlitart #illustrator #picturebooks #childrensbookillustrator

I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests and events for writers and illustrators. If these kind of lists are helpful, please share and subscribe to my Substack open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitevents #kidlitcontests

SCBWI Podcasts is officially back! 🎧 Listen to the latest episodes with Suzanne Kaufman and Ann Bausum now! You can find us streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

Join us Saturday, October 25th, at 7 PM for Illinois Lit Live, a free virtual evening of readings from Illinois members. Featuring @sarashacter.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social @hannahbessross.bsky.social & JS Puller Learn more: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi... #SCBWI #IllinoisLitLive #KidLit

Today is the day! 🎉 SCBWI BookStop is now open! Are you participating? Comment below to let us know! Be sure to tag us and download your social media badge from the Resources Tab under Member Home. SHOP NOW at www.scbwi.org/bookstop

I’m looking forward to being back at @covertocover.bsky.social on 11/16!

The #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference Art Show winner as chosen by attending faculty member @joannhnyc.bsky.social was @debbiepalen.bsky.social! Congrats, Debbie! ❤️

Info about the KIDLIT MEGA FEED! • a feed of kidlit-related users and topics. • accounts eligible to appear are added/vetted by multiple other humans. • the feed stays on topic, only posts that meet keyword and other criteria appear. Find out more: briankirbystudio.com/the-kidlit-m...

Looking for #scbwi accounts? Every regional account is right here in this starter pack! go.bsky.app/LKfzXBH

Quickly find and follow #scbwiohionorth members! If you are an SCBWI Ohio: North member, let me know if you aren’t on the list! go.bsky.app/9oAkUCj

Inspired by an @scbwi_nohio conference session with Kelly Pelsue on drawing vehicles with meaning, here’s an illustration from one of my favorite core memories— my dad’s old “mator”. #kidlitart #ownvoices #diversevoices

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...

@scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social has a list of every regional account: bsky.app/profile/did:...

If you're new to Bluesky, and your focus is #kidlit, @doucette515.bsky.social has done a great job of gathering some resources for you in this series of posts:

Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps: (1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time. Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit

Ya está toda la información para la "2026 Winter Conference in New York City", revisa el programa del evento en el link 👇🏻 www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... #scbwi #illustrators #writers #conference

Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉 ⁠View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta (and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com) #scbwiNY26 ⁠

I had a lovely time finding community, comraderie and encouragement at the conference. Thank you, @joannhnyc.bsky.social and #scbwiohionorth ! I was so surprised and honored for the recognition!

Honored to have been asked by @temikatheartist.bsky.social and @scbwi.bsky.social to illustrate this year’s 2026 NYC Winter Conference art! THANK YOU... THANK YOU 🤗 Link to the SCBWI winter conference in bio :-) #SCBWI #illustrator #Kidlitart #picturebookillustrator @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social

**Book GIVE AWAY!!** Astra Books for Young Readers is giving away 10 copies of ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG! 🎙️ In a comic-style question & answer format, learning about bugs has never been this fun! Enter now on Goodreads -> www.goodreads.com/giveaway/ent... #Kidlit #kidlitart #bookgiveaway

🎉 Earlier this month I had the immense pleasure of speaking at the #SCBWIOhioNorth Regional Conference! A huge THANK YOU to all the stellar volunteers, the enthusiast & attentive attendees + my fellow faculty, who were a joy to meet! The kidlit community is the BEST! @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️

An illustrator alerted me to the attached email. Someone is impersonating me! Offering #kidlit illustrators fake deals! This is not me! The deal-structure/schedule is insane. The deadline is quite friendly?! 10 picture books in 3 years?! Please let me know if you receive an email like this!

Our banner contest winner was announced last week, and it was @kelliearted.bsky.social! Look for her delightful art to start appearing on www.scbwi.org/regions/ohio... and elsewhere soon!