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Isabella Kung

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🖋Author + 🎨illustrator of 🌊 NUNU AND THE SEA 🐈‍⬛NO FUZZBALL! & 🐈NO SNOWBALL! 🎨Illustrator of 123 CATS & ABC CATS 👩🏻‍🏫 Instructor @storyteller_academy ☎️ Rep: @literaticat.bsky.social 🔗 www.IsabellaKung.com

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · Mar 5

🌊COVER REVEAL!!!✨
I’m SO excited to announce: on October 14th 2025,NUNU AND THE SEA will finally take the shelves by storm!

#illustration #picturebook #picturebookillustration #childrensbooks #ownvoices #picturebookart #socialemotionallearning #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrationartists

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 1d

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 1d

It's a Bulletin star for NUNU AND THE SEA written and illustrated by Isabella Kung (@isabellakung.bsky.social)!

🌟 “A metaphor for readers, showing them that like a house, a heart can repair and heal with time.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

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“A metaphor for readers, showing them that like a house, a heart can repair and heal with time.” -The Bulletin starred review for Nunu and the Sea by Isabella Kung

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 2d

🤣😂 lololol
Jerrold, if I could turn back time ;)
Abi, I’m happy to send you a poster too! 💖

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 2d

Also @jerroldconnors.bsky.social Abi and I go WAYYYYY back! Back to our first debut together! 💖

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 2d

LOL you saw it WAYYYYYearlier though! And didn’t u see the actual book last month? Oh and also I gave u a poster! 😂

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Abi Cushman @abicushman.com · 2d

I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of NUNU AND THE SEA by @isabellakung.bsky.social. I hope everyone gets a chance to read this when it comes out on 10/14. It's an absolutely beautiful book with breathtaking art. ❤️

Nunu and the Sea by Isabella Kung book cover: Girl with glasses in an origami boat

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 2d

Omg thank you so much Abi!!!! 🥹💖💖💖 I so appreciate the shout out and your kind words!!🙏

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 2d

It's a School Library Journal star for THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED written by Joanna Ho (@joannahowrites.bsky.social) and Caroline Kusin, and illustrated by Dan Santat!

🌟 “[An] uplifting and thought-provoking picture book.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

@carynwiseman.bsky.social

“The importance of respecting different perspectives is gently explored in this uplifting and thought-provoking picture book.” -starred review by School Library Journal about The Day the Books Disappeared

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for everyone at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ‘s unwavering support!

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 3d

It's a Kirkus star for NUNU AND THE SEA written and illustrated by Isabella Kung (@isabellakung.bsky.social)

🌟 “Captivating. An emotional journey of epic proportions.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

@literaticat.bsky.social

“Captivating. An emotional journey of epic proportions.” -Kirkus starred review for NUNU AND THE SEA

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 9d

So cute!!

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 9d

Nice, I admire that. I haven’t drawn for myself in a while 😅

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Anna Daviscourt 🔜 Lightbox Expo 607 @annadaviscourt.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I'm Anna, an author/illustrator from the PNW. I'm a fan of patterns, nature and loveable characters-all culminating in this ode to the undergrowth!

🍄[email protected]
🪲annadaviscourt.com

#Kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

The left side is a detailed painting of brown undergrowth filled with dry leaves, twigs and bugs. Orange mushrooms and small green leaves burst through while two small green characters with leaves on their heads hold hands. The right side is white with text that reads: illustrator-author/ANNA DAVISCOURT/annadaviscourt@gmail.com/annadaviscourt.com
Made with acrylic gouache and colored pencils on Bristol paper.

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 9d

Phew!!! Here to celebrate that! So proud of youuuuu👏👏👏!! Now take a break! Your poor fingers and back needs it! (I know the feeling though, nice to be on a roll and feel accomplished)

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 9d

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
It’s the time of year when everyone — even the scarecrows — enjoy a scary tale

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #spookystories #kidlitart #illustration

Jackolantern kids listen in horror and wonder as an adult jackolantern tells them a halloween tale

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 9d

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Korean illustrator based in the UK. I illustrate PB-MG, & love working on folktales, food, and stories about finding a new home & friends.

Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art

Email: sojungkimmccarthy.gmail.com

Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)

New agent announcement illustration in traditional Korean minhwa style. A Korean girl in hanbok riding on the back of a roaring tiger is greeting a three-legged crow on a pine tree. The writing in a red square in traditional stamp style says “Repped by Upstart Crow.”

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Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social · 9d

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard 👋

My name is Gordy and I'm a Scotland based illustrator painting my illustrations in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨

🌐 gordywright.com
📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency

#childrensbooks #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of Addax, Xeric and Oryx travelling across the sand dunes of the Sahara desert

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 9d

Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 9d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

art of 3 cute witches riding on broomsticks above a city. each witch has a cute cat familiar riding with her.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 9d

Hey there #kidlitartpostcard! 🍂

I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I love autumn and painting nature and animals. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)!

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ [email protected]

Painting of a boar in a sweater with a mushroom basket, holding and smelling a mushroom. Text underneath says: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator of children's books, and creator of this monthly event. I'm rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy, more work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Vertical illustration. A kid vampire is laying in his coffin, curled up with his cat and a book named SUN KID. The book is emitting a warm glow. Text reads Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 9d

Also, I chose to show this piece for @soi128.bsky.social ‘s 2025 #OriginalArtShow! 💖 I’m so thrilled #Nunuandthesea has been selected, it’s been a dream to be part of that show since I was in college.

Anyone attending the opening night in NYC? I hope to meet you IRL there!
#kidlit #illustration

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Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social · 9d

Hi/Hola #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Vanessa Morales 🇲🇽 & I’m a kidlit Illustrator

✨I’m Open for 2026 book projects! So please don’t hesitate to reach out my agent

Portfolio - www.phonemova.com
Agent - Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Spooky mix of Halloween and Día de Muertos Art, because these two are my favourite festivities! I’d love to work in a spooky picture book

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Malia Pila @maliapila.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween!

I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes.

Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary
✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Fall! I’ve shared this illustration few of weeks ago as part my preorder campaign(free poster!). Since this is my FAV spread from #Nunuandthesea I feel the urge to share it officially for #kidlitartpostcard 💖
Rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com
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#kidlit #kidlitart

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