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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · 1d

The book is a cute color primer with the underlying theme of being proud of who you are and not being afraid to stand out. The hardcover is available on the author's website ( www.eliseshaver.com ) and the paperback and e-book versions can be found on Amazon.

www.eliseshaver.com

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · 1d

Cover Reveal Time!

My latest book project "Hello Little Chameleon!" (Written by Elise Shaver) is now available.

The hardcover version turned out so nice! I'm really happy with how everything looks in print! I mean, check out those lovely end papers.👌

#kidlitart #childrensbooks #coverreveal

Book cover for the children's book "Hello Little Chameleon!" Illustration shows a Chameleon on a branch surrounded by rainbow colored flora and plants.

Photograph of the front and back covers for the children's book "Hello Little Chameleon"

Photograph of an interior illustration from the book "Hello Little Chameleon". Text says "There you are behind a beautiful blue butterfly". Illustration shows a blue chameleon hiding behind a butterfly sitting on a log.

Photograph of the interior end papers for the book "Hello Little Chameleon!". Illustration is a repeat pattern of 3 colorful chameleons along with some leafy plants and bugs.

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · 3d

Woohoo congrats!

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · 4d

A fake soap packaging design I made for the Make Art That Sells Lettering Bootcamp course. I absolutely love peonies! I even made a repeat pattern of the flowers for fun.

@makeartthatsells.bsky.social #matsbootcamp #matsletteringbootcamp #handlettering #packagingdesign

Two color variations of a repeat pattern showing peony flowers and leaves.

Color variant test mock ups for a fake soap packaging

Sketch of a fake soap packaging design with a peony flower theme.

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · 4d

Made this mixed media drawing of a cactus as a gift for my highschool art teacher. I based the image on a photo I took earlier this year from my vacation to Joshua Tree. I always enjoy drawing plants.🌵💖

#mixedmediaartwork #traditionalart #cactus #botanicalillustrations

A drawing of a cactus and cactus flowers made with multiple different types of traditional media

Photo of the cactus taken near Joshua Tree.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 27d

Hey #kidlitart pals who use Procreate - there’s an update with new brushes and settings.

Idk why it’s not announced here, and my app didn’t auto update, so go check your App Store and manually update it if you want.

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you! 💖

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m Mili, Toronto-based author/illustrator, trained in classical animation and fine art. I love a challenge: #PB, #MG, #YA…

Currently working on a graphic novel and seeking representation.

Cheers!

milifay.art

#KidLitArt #KidLit #GraphicNovels #illustration

From Just Dance! — Chapter 6: BFF graphic novel. This is one of the panels showing Ellen, the tween with pink hair, and our main character walking her dog Lulu with her new best friend, Cookie (Christopher SaMores), a cheerful, very tall and big boy. It is the golden hour in Autumn. If you wish to see the two page spread, please visit the Kid Lit Art section at milifay.art

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a bit late to the party, haha!

Illustration is from my latest book project 'Hello, Little Chameleon!' written by Elise Shaver.

You can find more of my work at Rochellesteder.com !

#kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks

Children's book illustration of a purple chameleon hiding on top of a large purple flower. There is a cute little cricket sitting on a leaf looking up at the chameleon and bees buzzing around the other flowers.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

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

Illustration of 3 cute dogs standing in a city park. There is an open box of pizza on the ground. A small sign taped to the box says 'bob's pizza - don't touch'. One dog is curiously investigating the pizza.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author and illustrator of children's books. I'm looking for that next cute and colorful book project: from picture book to early readers and chapter books. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Brightly colored illustration of bugs having an outdoor, seaside party. Flowers and plants surround them. A grasshopper plays a flute, a beetle plays a ukulele, a bee shakes a maraca. Fireflies, dragonfly, ladybug, and caterpillar watch on. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads "author / illustrator ginaperry.com represented by Sean McCarthy"

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨

I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums!

Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com
I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Three kids riding on a back of a giant anteater. One is taking a photo of the anteater’s face, middle kid is happily raising hands in the air, third kid is afraid to fall from anteater’s tail. The anteater is very unhappy and cranky

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Caroline McPherson @carolinemcpherson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 💌

l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book maker with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨

Represented for writing and illustration by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart

PORTFOLIO
www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I usually post cheerful scenes but this month I'm showing some range with a new spooky MG cover illustration instead.

I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉

mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt

In a spooky night-time scene, a girl - approximately 14 with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing jeans and a denim jacket - crouches on a dirt driveway and looks behind her in consternation. Behind her is a large dark house with peaked gables and spiky points sticking out of the roof and a tall tower. The top floor of the tower is lit - the only illumination in the house - and a figure is silhouetted in the window. Behind the house are fir trees and a huge full moon. the entire scene is in spooky greens and blues.
The text at the bottom reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber at CMA"

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Emma Jayne @emmajaynedesigns.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!

I'm Emma Jayne a full time illustrator and lover of all things travel, nature, history, transport, cultures and colour!

I'm passionate about nonfiction and would love to work on any BB, PB and children's magazines.

🎨 bit.ly/3Qsabxx
📨 [email protected]

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a chipmunk setting a fresh baked pie on a shelf from inside her pumpkin house.

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Have a pony! 🦄
jwahlgren.com/children

A textured, painterly illustration of a little girl using a ladder to climb on a big horse

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Amanda Morrow @amandamorrowart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard I’m Amanda, I’m a children’s book illustrator. I’m currently on the lookout for new #kidlit projects. I bring heart and imagination to story-driven illustrations and enjoy when I can play with color and texture in my work.

amandamorrowart.com
Rep’d by The Bright Agency

Illustration of a grandpa and his granddaughter reviewing a blueprint for her dollhouse in a cozy workshop with tools, a dog, and a red truck outside. Artist: Amanda Morrow.

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · Sep 4

Saying farewell to summer with this #kidlitartpostcard 🐠 I’m open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! Let’s work together!

🐠 www.christinealmeda.com
🐠 Rep’d by Full Circle Literary

Girl in the ocean surrounded by seaweed, saying hello to fish, turtle, crab, and jellyfish

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · Jun 7

Little gaming monster buddies from the book 'Push Restart' written by Mary De Merle Schams. A book about managing big emotions with a video game theme.

Who's excited for the new Nintendo Switch 2?! Jim and I were having a blast playing the new Mario Kart last night. 🎮❤️

#kidlitart #picturebooks

Children's book illustration of 3 cute monster friends playing a videogame in front of a TV.

Children's book illustration of 3 monster friends sitting in front of a TV screen looking at a video game menu. The menu says "play" "pause" "help!" "walk" "count" and "breath".

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · Jun 2

Woohoo! School's out for the summer!

Illustration from the book 'Get Out Your Paper' written by Renee Hayes

#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #bookillustrator #schoolsoutforsummer #picturebookillustration #picturebook #getoutyourpaper

Children's book illustration of a school hallway. Kids are getting lunches out of their lockers. The two children on the left are looking into the classroom to see their teacher hanging a paper on the wall. They are cheering and ready to high five each other.

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · May 24

Meet Little Chameleon! This little cutie is the main character of my latest book project that is coming out soon!

Stay tuned for more illustrations and details about when the book will be available.

'Hello, Little Chameleon!' written by Elise Shaver

#kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks

Children's book illustration of a friendly green chameleon looking at the viewer. There are decorative leafy plants hanging down from above.

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Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social · May 17

NO WAY! I will absolutely NOT eat that red apple!

Illustration from "Ready For: for the Food Explorers" written by Valerie Heneghan

#kidlitart #picturebookillustration
#picturebook #pickyeaters #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbooks

Illustration from the book 'Ready For: For the Food Explorers' showing a girl pouting with her arms crossed facing away from a table with a red apple on it. There is text above the table that says "No Way!"

Children's illustration showing a little girl in a living room pouting with her arms crossed

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · May 15

Hey #kidlit, I'm doing a unique, two-day, virtual event for @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social!

On 5/29 I'll be giving a talk and then on 5/30 I'll be offering face-to-face portfolio/dummy reviews + providing written feedback.

Seats are limited. Register today!
www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

💙❤️

The TOC slide for my Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts talk.

1. Your Site
2. Your Social
3. Your Portfolio
4. Your Deal
5. Your Process

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · May 16

Hey #kidlit, this one is in person, and it will be the first time I’ve ever given this particular talk—I’m writing it right now.

Writing it specifically for people who are not communication designers. Aiming to deliver practical design knowledge that will help your book dummy to get acquired.

💙❤️

Elizabeth Savanella @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · May 16

@scbwiwestchester.bsky.social is hosting an art director presentation with @brianlarossa.com on June 14th in Sleepy Hollow.

He'll be debuting his new presentation called How Type Can Make or Break Your Book Dummy. Registration is now open!

Register here:
www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...

SCBWI Westchester: Scholastic's Brian LaRossa Presents: A type-focussed art director presentation

Our chapter is proud to host Scholastic's Executive Art Director Brian LaRossa as he debuts his presentation- HOW TYPE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BOOK DUMMY. PLEASE MAKE SELECTION(S) FROM THE AVAILABLE ...

www.scbwi.org

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