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Allison Strick

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Kid Lit Creator--PB, CB, GN, illustrations. Rep'd by Adria Goetz of KT Literary. She/her Instagram @ByAllisonStrick www.allisonstrick.com

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · 23d

Happy cozy season, #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Allison, a Seattle-based author illustrator working on comic-style picture books through middle grade.

allisonstrick.com
Rep: Adria Goetz @ KT Literary

Lit by fairy lights, pair of siblings read in the bottom bunk of their bunk beds while a lonely stuffed turtle looks down from the top bunk.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 10d

Hey Illustrators, how about this: please share a screenshot of a WIP. What are you working-on/excited-about right now? Will take a close look at all replies! #kidlit #artshare

💙❤️

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · 10d

I’m mocking up some panels for an early reader graphic novel I just finished scripting!

#kidlit #artshare

Graphic novel panel. An armadillo has a snake stuffed animal around his neck, while a prairie dog backs away in fear

Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · 22d

We just finished the 2nd book! My 7 year old is in love with Pencil and Eraser!

Jenny Alvarado @jennyabooks.bsky.social · 22d

Kirkus has spoken. Pencil & Eraser books are perfect for beginning readers and I couldn’t agree more! 💕

Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule! is available for pre-order and will be out on Jan. 6th 2026 ✨
@putnambooks.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

Anthropomorphic characters Pencil & Eraser are holding up their book (Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule!) Ruler is standing behind them looking up in excitement at the Kirkus review for the book.

Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · 23d

Happy cozy season, #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Allison, a Seattle-based author illustrator working on comic-style picture books through middle grade.

allisonstrick.com
Rep: Adria Goetz @ KT Literary

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 26d

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶

🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈

#FollowTheRainbow

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · 26d

Couldn’t resist this #dtiys hosted by @studiohoffmann.bsky.social! Make sure you check out Piggy Bank Saves the Day with his illustrations and words by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social

#birdboy_dtiys #kidlitart #illustration #kidlit

A young prince, riding on the back of a rainbow-colored bird, tosses his crown with glee as they fly away from a castle.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · Sep 23

There are plenty of books at your local libraries and bookstores to read and learn about autism that do not focus on Tylenol. Best of all, more and more books are being written and illustrated. More and are being published! 📚

😊 Here are a few:

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Sep 22

Haha I love it! But I don’t love when my robot eats my homework.

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Sep 21

Thank you Mark! 🤖 😊

Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Sep 21

If you see this, post a robot!

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #robot #kidlitart

A robot clad in a sweater and socks sits on a couch in the moonlight, knitting a scarf.

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Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social · Sep 19

If you found that Jimmy Kimmel getting pulled due to FCC coercion was a heinous attack on free speech (& it sure as hell is!) wait till you hear about the 10,000 books that have been banned in schools & libraries!

If you're an author, join the fight @authorsabb.bsky.social
We're stronger together!

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Sep 19

Artists! Quote with your night art!

#kidlit #illustration

A vampire dances in the candlelight to music coming from an old record player. As three happy bats flutter around, a black cat frowns from under the table, covering its ears.

Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Sep 12

Sharing a portfolio piece I did for the September look book at @ktliterary.bsky.social

Did everyone survive the first days of school? We’re slowly adjusting to a new schedule, but luckily I think I’m the only one with the anxieties as the bus pulls away!

Kid comic page 1/2- A kid and parent walk on the sidewalk. Mom: “Here’s your stop!” Kid, thinking: “I hope we didn’t miss the bus!” Mom, holding up camera: “Say ‘kindergarten’!” Kid thinks “Or what if it’s super late and I miss the first day?! Or what if I forget to get off the bus and am stuck on there all day? How do I find my teacher? How do I find the bathroom? What if my sandwich is soggy at lunch?” The text in this thought bubble gets smaller and smaller as more worries pop into her head.

Kid comic page 2/2: A voice from off panel says “Hey!” and pops the kid’s thought bubble. Another, older, kid appears and says “You look nervous! Have no fear! Fallow me, little duckling!” She escorts the young child, who looks up at her with heart eyes, onto the bus. The final panel shows them both sitting on the bus together. The yo g child smiles and waves out the window. Now the older kid has a thought bubble. “Is this shirt cool enough? Will any of my friends be in my class? Will I have to sit with this kindergartener every day this year?”

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Sep 11

Congrats! Looks so adorable! 🤩

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today is my birthday! To celebrate, I am giving away 2 copies of THE KING OF BOOKS (Feiwel & Friends). To enter:
🐯 like
🐯 share this post
I will announce 2 winners on Friday, September 12th!
#KidLit #EduSky #Skybrarians

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Sep 4

What’s up #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Allison, author-illustrator of graphic novel style books from picture books through middle grade! I love drawing animals, imaginary creatures, and anything FUNNY! I’m represented by @adriagoetz of @ktliterary See my profile at allisonstrick.com

An orange alien with a sharp-toothed smile waves from his spacecraft, zooming through a starry sky.

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rachel elliott @okieelliott.bsky.social · Jun 18

it would be so cool if i get a bunch of folks ordering or requesting libraries order this, she’s not on social media except FB 😃

rachel elliott @okieelliott.bsky.social · Jun 18

my partner’s book comes out in two months.
it’s the history of how anti abortionists join forces with other militants who attack the US govt and govt officials.
She was recently interviewed by NPR as it’s important to some recent headlines.
Buy it, read it, here:

www.ucpress.edu/books/from-t...

From the Clinics to the Capitol by Carol Mason - Paper

Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.

www.ucpress.edu

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Jun 18

Sharing my #ktliterary #portfolio piece for June—PRIDE!

#kidlit #kidscomics #kidlitart #artpostcard

Kids comic page 1 of 2. A little brown caterpillar grows up in a crowd of bright orange caterpillars. He looks sad about being different and tries to wear orange accessories to fit in. In the final panel on the page, a brown chrysalis is set apart from several orange ones. Text boxes say “I didn’t fit in. I tried and I tried. But I didn’t need fixing…”

Kid comic page 2 of 2. A butterfly emerges from the brown chrysalis, recognizable as the brown caterpillar, but now with beautiful rainbow wings. The orange caterpillars have kept their orange bodies but have plain brown wings and look at the rainbow butterfly in awe. The text says “Now I fly with PRIDE!”

Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Jun 5

Hi, #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Allison, author-illustrator of #kidscomics from early readers up to middle grade!

Agent: Adria Goetz @ KT literary
Portfolio: Allisonstrick.com/portfolio

A comic-style illustration of a young volleyball player, holding a volleyball under her arm and waving as she runs onto the court.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · Jun 5

Woohoo, it's #kidlitartpostcard day! I love to create fun, silly, kid-focused art. I'm a #PBRisingStars mentee and I'll query agents in the fall! This goofy dragon is from a new dummy I'm working on!

🌐 heybrookebaum.com
💌 [email protected]

#kidlit #kidlitart #art #illustration #dragon #pb

A #kidlitartpostcard featuring a very dog-like red dragon in the sky chasing his own tail. His tongue is hanging out and he's wearing a dog coloring. Below him, is a backyard fence and an angry speech bubble with the words "Down, Boy!" In the corner is the author/illustrator info: Brooke Baum, Author & Illustrator, heybrookebaum.com

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · Jun 5

I love his tiny little wings! 😍

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · May 12

Happy Mother’s Day to all—sending hugs to whoever needs one!

#mothersday #kidlit #kidscomics #comicsforkids #seaotter #seaturtle

Kids comic page 1 of 2. An otter pops out of the water with a splash, saying “Hi, Tot!” to a sad-looking baby sea turtle lying on a rock. “Hi.” “Oh no! What’s wrong?” “Sigh. Well…” The last panel shows the turtle sobbing, surrounded by speech bubbles: “I’m just SAD because today was MOTHER’S DAY and I done HAVE a mother! Well I DO but she ABANDONED me on the BEACH when I was just an EGG! So here I am, just a TINY turtle out here in the BIG ocean with no one to—“

Kids comic page 2 of 2. “Tot!” The sea otter interrupts. The turtle sniffs and wipes a tear. “I know just what you need!” The final panel shows a mama otter holding the young otter on her tummy, while the young otter holds the sea turtle on his tummy. The turtle has a big smile on her face while the otters appear to be sleeping happily.

Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · May 5

Thanks Rebecca! 🐌🐛

Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · May 5

Sharing a #portfolio piece I made for the April KTLiterary illustrator lookbook! I originally did a little comic about a snail for an October drawing challenge, and decided to give him a friend for this piece.

#kidlit #kidscomics

Kids comic page 1 of 2. A snail and inchworm are getting ready for a hike. “Sweatband?” “Check!””Hydration?” “Check!” “Streeeeetch!” “Let’s do this!” They start up a hill near a sign pointing to the “summit”. They sing “A lovely day to take a hike!”

Kids comic page 2 of 2. The snail and inchworm are tired! They’re splayed out on the ground looking exhausted. “Almost—huff—there—huff—“ “We did it!” they say with starry eyes. The final panel zooms out to show them at the “summit”— the top of a fallen log, with the sun setting behind beautiful fall trees. “This view was worth the work!” “Totally.”

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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social · May 1

Thank you!! 🤩