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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Jun 6

I'm doing my best to share the "boring" details of working on my first book with a publisher because the nitty-gritty is the always bit that I want to know about when it's someone else's book.

So I wrote about it on Substack: shorturl.at/kkErP

Enjoy, you nosy newts <3

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · May 1

Celebrating #kidlitartpostcard day with a bit of my favorite spread from The Biggest Smallest Thing. If you couldn't already tell, I love a character with a strong personality a healthy bit of sass to em, so if you have a project like that...

anawiththekey.com
[email protected]

#kidlitart

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · May 1

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

🌟Open for 2026 projects for PB, GN, board & chapter books🌟

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

#kidlit #kidlitart #aapi #ahm2025

Art of an Asian mermaid sitting on a rock with an otter and smaller mermaid in the water in the foreground. Some tropical trees and islands are in the background.

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Aishwarya Tandon @toondoon1010.bsky.social · May 1

Hello editors & art directors!

I'm Aishwarya, a #kidlit #illustrator & #cartoonist from India, looking to work on #PB, #MG interiors & #bookcovers! 🎉 Thank you! ✏️💛

I'm rep'd by @draper-claire.bsky.social!

🎨: www.aishwaryatandon.com

#KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrators

A spread from Where Is Benji's Blue Bone; a picture book written by Dr. Aruna Shekar and illustrated by Aishwarya Tandon. The spread shows a top-view of a kid's bedroom with a big bed in the centre. The girl is bent down, looking under the bed for her dog, Benji's toy bone, who is helping along by looking under the pillows.

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · May 1

Hello #KidlitArtPostcard Day!
🌸 shihopate.com for more of my work
🌸 Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency
🌸 I love illustrating children's books with heart, humor, puppets, Halloween, adventures
🌸 I am working on my first author illustrator book

#kidlitart #art

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Apr 25

The many cover options for The Biggest Smallest Thing, published earlier this month with Annick Press. It's ok to judge this book by its cover because a hell of a lot of thought went into it.

#kidlit #kidlitart #childrenbooks #kidlitillustrator

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Apr 9

"The Biggest Smallest Thing" is out now and available wherever good books are sold. It was brilliantly written by Sara de Waal, illustrated by me (eee!) and wonderfully cared for and put together by the lovely team at Annick Press.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Mar 7

These colours are so gentle 💛

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Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social · Mar 7

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard !

I’m Cale, an author/ illustrator who loves playing with shapes and colours.
I created the GN series 'Simon and Chester'👻, and am now excited to dip my feet back into the world of picture books!

cale.ca
📚 Rep'd by Lori at @lkliterary.bsky.social

#kidlit #illustration

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Meg Hunt @meghunt.bsky.social · Mar 7

better late than never #kidlitartpostcard! 👋🐛 www.meghunt.com

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · Mar 6

Hello, #kidlitartpostcard friends! I'm a picture book illustrator who loves magical scenes, warm stories, and moments of humor. 🤠 These possum cowboys are my current obsession!

🏜️ reaganlehman.net
🐈‍⬛ Rep'd by @christiemegill.bsky.social at @thecatagency.bsky.social

#kidlitart

A possum wearing a red cowboy hat and belt with a bedazzled "L" on the buckle leans back against a fence in the foreground. In the background, another possum wearing a blue cowboy hat is dragged along by his lasso as a roadrunner sprints away. They are surrounded by a desert landscape and plateaus.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Mar 7

This is so good!! You have such a unique style. And this character 😍 Why do I have a crush on a possum now?

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Mar 7

🥹♥️♥️♥️

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Sydney J. Stone @sydleys.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!

My name is Sydney Stone and I’m a #kidlit illustrator with a love for all things spooky and whimsical. Hire me for your next book cover, chapter book, or graphic novel ✨

For all inquiries, please contact @kellydhouse.bsky.social

Thanks for stopping by!

A postcard illustration of a humanoid fox looking on in awe at the impressive, multi-story glamping set up that their friend raccoon has put together. Completely with porch and cafe lighting

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Toshi(ki) Nakamura | 中村俊貴 @artoftoshi.bsky.social · Mar 6

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day!

This is a spot from my upcoming picture book, Feelings Are Like Farts.

I'm Toshi and looking for more kidlit projects to work on!

More work at artoftoshi.com/illustration

Rep’ed by Hannah Mann at Writers House
Thank you 😊

#kidlit #illustration

An illustration of a kid wants to join a groups of kids having lunch

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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · Mar 6

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Tori, & i love to create charming, yet silly, little wonderful characters.
I love bringing to life original stories & pop culture classics ✨

Open to PB, MG & Chp covers

Rep’d by Kelly Sonnack & Analía Cabello @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

torikateillustration.com

A beaver in the bottom left is seen in a thinking pose. A big blue thought bubble shows the beaver playing different sports - basketball, hockey, badminton, swimming, golf and skateboarding.

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Bryony Crane @bryonycrane.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 💌
Always looking for fun, colorful PB, MG & children’s-adjacent projects!

📚Rep’d for book work by @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🎨 Portfolio bryonycrane.com
✏️ More in-process work and life nonsense at instagram.com/bryonycrane

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Mar 6

Ah Laura, thank you so much! It's the first traditionally published book that I ever worked on, so I reaaally appreciate you saying that 🥲

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Elsa Martins 🖍️ illustrator @somebodyelsa.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!!
Also known as the most inspiring day on social media ❤️

I’m Elsa and I’m a children’s book illustrator always looking for some amazing projects to be a part of.

🎨 somebodyelsa.com
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlit

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Juliana Salcedo @jusabar.bsky.social · Mar 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Juliana, a kidlit illustrator based in Spain. I work in picture books and first readers. My latest book 'Miel' has just been published. I'm repped by @agenthawk.bsky.social .

Portfolio: www.jusabar.net
#kidlit

A little girl arrives to her favourite shop to get some honey. The shopkeeper is with her cat, sitting on a bench as she talks to the girl. The cat stares at a butterfly.

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Mar 6

You have such a gorgeous style!

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · Mar 6

Hello March and #kidlitartpostcard!

I'm Cat, a Kid Lit Illustrator available for new projects, including picture books, middle grade, and cover art.

Website is under construction atm so please check out my portfolio here ⤵️
tugeau2.com/catarina-oli...

Thanks!

#kidlit #illustration #art #kidlitart

A greyscale scene set in a public park. A smiling kid hides behind a tree while holding a leash, and another kid with an inquisitive look is stopped by a dog that pulls on their jacket sleeve. The dog has a backpack with an envelope peeking out and a bandana with a heart pattern.

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Miriam Bos @miriambos.com · Mar 6

I’m super thrilled! 🥰 My new book, Lekker Alleen!, is out! A Dutch picture book about my characters @augustensuus.nl  August the fox is spending his day alone… or is he?
I had so much fun writing & illustrating this.Thanks to the amazing @lemniscaat.nl for publishing it.
#KidLitArtPostcard

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Ana with the Key @anawiththekey.bsky.social · Mar 6

Awww so cozy!

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Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy World Book Day and #kidlitartpostcard day!

I am Lenny Wen, author/illustrator.
My web: www.lennywen.com

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