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Alissa (有沙) Staples
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Children’s illustrator, game localization editor (8-4), & mother of two. A Japanese-Canadian obsessed with creative pursuits! She/her. 日本語話せます♪ http://linktr.ee/alistaps
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Hello #PortfolioDay!

My name is Alissa and I am a Japanese-Canadian illustrator for children - and the young at heart!

Seeking new projects for 2026. You can see more of my work using any of the links below!

🌸 alissastaples.com
🌸 www.instagram.com/alistaps
🌸 bsky.app/profile/alis...
A cute digital illustration of a playground at a woodland elementary school for forest creatures. Foxes, raccoons, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits, ducks, and more play on a large wooden playground apparatus. A deer teacher waits by the entrance to the school, which is a large tree trunk. A cute digital illustration of a family at a busy farmer's market. The mother holds up an apple to her son, who is sitting on his father's shoulders. The market stalls are filled with produce, flowers, and preserves. A cute digital illustration of a little girl with black hair reading a book with her back to an sea otter tank at an aquarium. A curious otter looks over the little girl's shoulder as she points to a page in her book. Another sea otter happily swims in the background. A cute digital illustration of a cat and three hedgehogs camping outdoors at sunset. They sit around campfire, the cat playing songs on his guitar as the hedgehogs roast marshmallows.
alistaps.bsky.social
Hello #PortfolioDay!

My name is Alissa and I am a Japanese-Canadian illustrator for children - and the young at heart!

Seeking new projects for 2026. You can see more of my work using any of the links below!

🌸 alissastaples.com
🌸 www.instagram.com/alistaps
🌸 bsky.app/profile/alis...
A cute digital illustration of a playground at a woodland elementary school for forest creatures. Foxes, raccoons, hedgehogs, mice, rabbits, ducks, and more play on a large wooden playground apparatus. A deer teacher waits by the entrance to the school, which is a large tree trunk. A cute digital illustration of a family at a busy farmer's market. The mother holds up an apple to her son, who is sitting on his father's shoulders. The market stalls are filled with produce, flowers, and preserves. A cute digital illustration of a little girl with black hair reading a book with her back to an sea otter tank at an aquarium. A curious otter looks over the little girl's shoulder as she points to a page in her book. Another sea otter happily swims in the background. A cute digital illustration of a cat and three hedgehogs camping outdoors at sunset. They sit around campfire, the cat playing songs on his guitar as the hedgehogs roast marshmallows.
January 14, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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I made a new cover image for my profile page 🐶
A cute digital illustration drawn by Alissa Staples. Four small dogs sit in a row in order of descending size: a pomeranian, a bichon frise, a chihuahua, and a teacup yorkie. A tiny hamster sits at the end.
January 11, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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Happy sparkly new year and #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Angela, a midwest illustrator ready to work together to bring new #kidlit projects into the world.
angelamatteson.com
Represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook
An illustration by Angela Matteson of a mother and daughter lighting New Year's sparklers under a decorated tree under the night sky.
January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Happy January #kidlitartpostcard!

On that rare sunny morning, the elephant in the room
felt compelled to become the elephant in the sun
I am Maria, an artist drawn to sunflower characters, inevitably turning toward the sunny side of life
💌 Open to ☀️ commissions🌻
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks
January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw color, texture, and whimsy 🩷 Available for PBs & board books!

Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social

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#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration
January 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator, and creator of this event. I'm charging into 2026 looking for projects starting mid-year: picture books, chapter books, early graphic novels, or illustrated middle grade. Rep'd by Sean McCarthly Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com
Illustration by Gina Perry. Three young kids are shouting Tape!, Paper!, Cardboard! while looking fierce decked out in handmade costumes. Lots of mess surrounds them and the center character is standing on a box.
January 8, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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Happy 2026 #kidlitartpostcard. I'm a published children's book illustrator. I'm working on a couple of manuscripts, but would love to illustrate other's stories, too. I'm repped by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Portfolio: www.laurazarrin.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator who loves texture and color and quirky stories with whimsy. I'm open to new projects! My agent is @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

★ More work here: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

#kidlit #kidlitart
A mouse is over-prepared for a journey. He's got all his stuff strapped to his back.
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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speakyst.bsky.social
Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard
An illustration of children and their dog enjoying their day in a field of sea pinks, on an island somewhere I imagine in the northern hemisphere, reading and drawing while surrounded by puffins. Done in Procreate.
January 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Good day! Today's the first #KidLitArtPostcard of the year!

I'm Nathasha, an ND illustrator living in Uruguay, looking for representation and work for the year.

www.muakata.com
[email protected]
January 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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shihopate.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Shiho Pate and I love illustrating children's books. My author illustrator book is out on submission too.
🌐 shihopate.com
📖 Rep’d by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social
✉️ [email protected]

#illustration #kidlitart
January 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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jasminefayefreitas.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day once again for this new year! I’m a Canadian illustrator looking for work! I love fantasy and Halloween and silly stuff💖
This *will* be the year I illustrate a book🤞

Portfolio: www.jasminefaye.art

| #art | #illustration | #kidlitart | #childrensillustration |
A coloured enchilada drawing of two chihuahuas staring at a ladybug
January 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Estela Bem, author and illustrator of picture books ⭐️Currently looking for representation, find more of my work at estelabem.myportfolio.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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lelesaa.com
Happy first #kidlitartpostcard of 2026. I’m an Author and Illustrator based in the UK. Currently working on two exciting books at the moment but happy to discuss new opportunities, especially character driven projects.

📚 Rep’d by Sophie Sheumaker at BookEnds Literary Agency
🎨 www.lelesaa.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
alistaps.bsky.social
I was too early with my #kidlitartpostcard last week, so I’ve made a little teaser image to show what I’ve been working on lately. I’m learning #blender3d to add to my illustration skillset!

My name is Alissa and I’m a Japanese-Canadian illustrator. You can see more of my work at alissastaples.com!
A cute digital 3D rendering of a snail with a pink shell on a red and white toadstool mushroom. They have a claymation-like appearance. The text reads “Alissa Staples Illustration; alissastaples.com; (Now learning 3D!)”
January 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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alistaps.bsky.social
Happy New Year and Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day!

A year ago, my new year's resolution was to participate in KidLitArt Postcard day for a year, and I love the inspiration and community I've found through it. 🥰 I resolve to continue participating!

I hope 2026 brings us more joy and connection. 🍀
A cute digital illustration of a white horse wearing red and gold accessories. The text reads "Happy 2026 from Alissa Staples Illustration" and 謹賀新年 (kin-ga-shin-nen) which means a humble Happy New Year in Japanese.
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Kyle MacLachlan makes a Twin Peaks themed Bento Box

youtu.be/YmI5iG0qakU
January 8, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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I treated myself to Rahul Parihar (Double Gum)'s Woolly and Clay Doh shaders because I've been practicing more 3D art lately. I used the Woolly shader on this bunny! 🐰🧡

#blender3D #3dmodeling
January 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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ninacrittenden.bsky.social
Here is my post for Storystorm 2026! Love and hugs to @taralazar.bsky.social @mochimochiland.bsky.social and @pippinmathur.bsky.social taralazar.com/2026/01/03/s...
Storystorm 2026 Day 3: Nina Victor Crittenden Goes Back to the Drawing Board
by Nina Victor Crittenden Thank you, Tara, for starting Storystorm all the way back in 2009 when it was PiBoIdMo. Just think of all the wonderful ideas that have been generated in this community si…
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January 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Oops! I was too eager lol
January 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
alistaps.bsky.social
Happy New Year and Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day!

A year ago, my new year's resolution was to participate in KidLitArt Postcard day for a year, and I love the inspiration and community I've found through it. 🥰 I resolve to continue participating!

I hope 2026 brings us more joy and connection. 🍀
A cute digital illustration of a white horse wearing red and gold accessories. The text reads "Happy 2026 from Alissa Staples Illustration" and 謹賀新年 (kin-ga-shin-nen) which means a humble Happy New Year in Japanese.
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Mochi the chinchilla and Mallow the pomimo, scheming about something during supervised playtime!
A photo of a greyish-white chinchilla standing next to a pomeranian-American Eskimo cross dog. They’re looking at each other.
December 31, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Awesome illustrators to follow in 2026! 💥

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December 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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寒い
December 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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🎄 Happy Holidays!🎄
Wishing everyone a lovely week ahead!
メリークリスマス！
A cute digital illustration of three shimaenaga (long-tailed tit) birds wearing Santa hats, under a hand-lettered "Merry Christmas" adorned with holly on either side.
December 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM