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Michelle Denise Wood

@mdwillustration.bsky.social

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🖍️Illustrator, author, mom to girls 🌿Nature, retro, spooky, nostalgia 👋🏻Let’s make cool stuff together! #scbwi #kidlitart #12x12PB ⭐️#PBRisingStars 2024 Honorable Mention 📍Indiana ✨michelledwoodillustration.com ✏️michellewooddraws.com 📒 Seeking representation

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Jem is OPEN to queries @jemiscoe.bsky.social · 21h

And, I'm finally open again for queries!!!

a woman is peeking out of a door and saying `` i 'm back '' while holding a book .

Alt: A woman is peeking out of a door and saying, "I'm back."

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 18h

How nice to hear. Thank you. 🍁👋🏻

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Kayleigh | Developmental Editor ✍🏻📚 @editsinthemargins.com · 20h

"As machine-made books flood online marketplaces, a new UK initiative is introducing an Organic Literature stamp to help readers identify books created by real authors."

Certified organic and AI-free: New stamp for human-written books launches

As machine-made books flood online marketplaces, a new UK initiative is introducing an Organic Literature stamp to help readers identify books created by real authors

www.theguardian.com

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 23h

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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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 1d

Huzzah and Happy 3 month Birthday to THE KING OF BOOKS! us.macmillan.com/books/978125... #kidlit

Photo of Gina Perry holding a copy of her newest picture book, THE KING OF BOOKS in her home studio.

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks a bunch! 🍁👋🏻

Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 1d

A little fall magic from my sketchbook. 🌾
#kidlitart #kidlit #fallillustration

Fall illustration with leaves and pumpkins

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

We're in week 3 of #ABLArtFest! 🎨✍️

The prompt for the week of October 12:

👻 GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS 👻

Make sure to tag us
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
and use #ABLArtFest!

Also, friendly reminder it's never too late to use these prompts. The only requirements are to make art and have fun. 😊

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Brandon T. Snider @brandontsnider.bsky.social · 1d

PUBLISHING JOB POST: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Penguin Random House hiring Assistant Editor, Manga (Open to Remote) in New York, NY | LinkedIn

Posted 5:36:07 PM. Penguin Random House Publisher Services is seeking an Assistant Manga Editor to support editorial…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

www.linkedin.com

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 1d

How wonderful! 🍁

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 2d

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
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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 2d

It's #PortfolioDay!
I'm a children's book illustrator/author based in Indiana. On the hunt for projects that can make use of my love for vintage illustration, stories that make you give a little gasp and explore seasonal fun. ✏️
Find more at: www.michelledwoodillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlit

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 2d

That cover!

Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks very much! 👋🏻🎃

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 3d

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, October 14th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

More info at portfolioday.art 💛

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Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 4d

I’m thrilled to have my book celebrated among these fall releases. It’s great timing because monarch butterflies are leaving Point Pelée at this time of year to start their migration. The book is about all types of butterflies and the flowers that sustain them. It’s narrative NF. Pub date Dec 15!

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 8d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 3d

A perennial spooky favorite! 🍂
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloween

Children's illustration of a witch walking a spider in fall by michelle denise wood.

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 10d

Amazing!

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 11d

Looks like there were 301 October #kidlitartpostcards! Browsing the hashtag on the FLASHES app is my fav way to see the art. It is like an Instagram experience, but without any algorithm/chronology issues.

It’s an iPhone app, but they announced a beta version coming for Android. @flashes.blue

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 13d

🖤🖤🖤

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 14d

Happy @kidlitart.bsky.social postcard day !

I’m Sarah, a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books

#kidlitartpostcard #illustrator

An illustration of a tent lit up in a dark forest , a fox is walking by and a boy is looking at him from the tent

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 14d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! It's the little moments of warmth and connection (and creating) that make the world a little less scary. Especially for witches :)

Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com
Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency

#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 14d

Happy October! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Spooky season is officially upon us and I’m here for it. Let’s make magic together. I’m open to illustrating any kid project, especially if it has to do with nature, magic, or humor!

#halloween#spooky#fall#pumpkin#autumn#kidlit #kidlitart

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 14d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm a writer and illustrator with a backlog of stories to tell, currently querying agents, see my website for more: johnlechner.com 🍄🐸 #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor illustration of a young girl with dark hair and dress, looking up into a tree where a very small green dragon looks back at her. In the distance are rolling hills and a grey sky.

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 14d

My kids love Snoopy in Space!