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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 6d

My eighth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache
#fantasyart #magicalart #witch

watercolor and gouache painting of a young witch walking through a misty forest with her trusty fox familiar, leading a line of little circular spirit lights

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you so much!! 🤗

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · Sep 4

#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. I’m open to work in picture books, early readers, and children’s magazines 🤗

🎨 www.amyknill.com
💌 [email protected]

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jul 16

animal studies ✨
#kidlitillustrator #childrensbookart

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jun 25

Thanks to the #KidLit #YA book creators who have generously offered advice for young writers and illustrators on my blog over the years! I've compiled some here, each linked to the original interview:
debbieohi.com/resources/ad... #EduSky

Banner image with the title “Advice For Young Writers & Illustrators From Industry Pros” in bold black text. Below the title is a collage of many author and illustrator headshots, arranged in rows. At the bottom, text reads: “Compiled by Debbie Ridpath Ohi – DebbieOhi.com.”

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · Jun 23

Cover Reveal for The Boy with Big, Big Energy (written by the incredible Britney Winn Lee and to be published by Beaming Books 3/17/26)... For those counting this is book #4 in the series. So proud.

Preorders are awesome sauce: bookshop.org/a/78983/9798...

#kidlitart #kidlit

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jun 25

Almost complete my current #kidlit project! ✨
#picturebookillustrator #childrensbookillustration

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jun 17

throwback to an old #kidlit piece ✨
#childrensillustration #picturebookillustration

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · Jun 12

So excited to find out that SOREN’S SEVENTH SONG (written by Dave Eggers and illustrated by me) is listed in the Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year list, 2025!

#kidlitart #kidlitartists #illustrators #childrensbookartists #childrensbookillustrators#bankstreet

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jun 11

☀️
#kidlitart #picturebookillustration

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jun 9

Posting this old #kidlit illustration on the Bluesky platform 🤗 I loved playing with a minimal colour palette in this piece!

#childrensillustrator
#kidlitillustration

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jun 5

My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!

www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...

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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social · Jun 7

Here’s a list of picture books with themes about the importance of community. I wrote one, have read two others and can’t wait to read one more. bookriot.com/picture-book... #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian

Heartwarming Picture Books About Community

The antidote to loneliness is community, and these hopeful picture books demonstrate how to build and maintain community at any age.

bookriot.com

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jun 5

Today is #KidLitARTPostcard Day, when #KidLit artists worldwide share art on 1st Thu every month! Founded by
@ginaperry.bsky.social ❤️🎨

NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead.

More info: ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

ginaperry.com

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jun 5

My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!

www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hello to any Art Directors or Literary Agents out there; I’m Amy! I love to illustrate picture books, magazines, and educational material for children with bright imaginations and a love for nature and play ☀️

Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Contact: [email protected]

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Feb 9

Hi Brian! Yes, thank you! I realized that after the fact, but it seems like you can’t edit posts on this app haha. I know for next time now!

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Feb 6

Children’s book authors and illustrators gathered in New York City last weekend for the annual SCBWI winter conference to discuss the state of the children’s market https://buff.ly/4hxdleL

'Bring Your Twinkle': Editors and Agents Offer Advice at SCBWI Winter Conference Panel

Approximately 850 aspiring and published authors and illustrators of books for children gathered in Manhattan last weekend for the annual winter conference of the Society of Children's Book Writers…

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Feb 6

Happy #kidlitpostcard day!

I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada working in picture books and early readers chapter books.

💌 [email protected]

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jan 25

work in progress✨
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #vancouverillustrator

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jan 25

Super excited by the bluesky #kidlit community already! Can’t wait to meet other illustrators and authors on this platform 🤗

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Amy Knill @amyknill.bsky.social · Jan 24

Hello friends! Welcome to my page 🤗 I’m a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to work in picture books, early chapter books, children’s editorial, and surface pattern design for kids ✨
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com

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