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Lemur Conservation Network @lemurnetwork.bsky.social · 11h

Meet the Coquerel’s giant mouse lemur — a tiny primate with some giant nighttime adaptations! These nocturnal pros have huge, reflective eyes that help them spot every bit of light in the dark forest. #FunFactFriday
📸 Photo: Cheryl Antonucci

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · 1d

Hi there 💕
Join the art challenge hosted by @lemurnetwork.bsky.social with us.
Week 1 (October 4 - 10 : « Madagascar Animals at Night »)
I draw a cute northern giant mouse lemur (don’t be fooled,it’s not that big^^)
Don’t forget to use the right hashtags #WorldLemurFestival and #LemurArtChallenge

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Jessie Jordan @jessiejordan.bsky.social · 4d

Join this year’s Lemur Art Challenge hosted by @lemurconservationnetwork for World Lemur Festival!

Use hashtags #WorldLemurFestival and #LemurArtChallenge when you post for a chance to win prizes!!!

WEEK 1 (October 4-10) is “Madagascar Animals at Night!”

Dwarf lemur getting booped by a comet moth in a forest full of fireflies.

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you 🥰

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 8d

Hello!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️

I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.

Seeking representation.

🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

A gray smiling bipedal wolf offering candies to four trick or treaters. The first one is dressed as Luigi from Super Mario Bros. and she is scared surprised. The second one is dressed as a ghost and he is smiling and amazed. The third one is dressed as Frankenstein, he is also scared. The fourth one is dressed as a witch princess and she is slowly walking backwards.

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.bsky.social · 8d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter.
Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in!
marushabelle.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · 8d

These colors OMG 😍 stunning!

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · 8d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day all!
I'm Catmouse James, a Malagasy 🇲🇬author and illustrator. My fav way to tell stories is GN and comics. What’s yours?
Rep: @carynwiseman.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi there! It’s been a while.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day 🫶🏽
I’m Catmouse James (ofc, it’s a pen name. My malagasy 🇲🇬name is very very veeeeeeeery long 😁) and I love clumsy and imperfect characters.
I’m open to: PB, CB, comics and GN
Rep: @carynwiseman.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Jul 17

We're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook

Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities.
(cover: Cornelia Li)

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Jun 24

Merci 💕 j’espère que tu pourras quand même trouver séparément les livres!

Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Jun 23

Le coffret n’est pas en vente en ligne ni en librairie, juste pendant les festivals. Mais comme la maison d’édition a mis les clefs sour la porte… on trouve de moins en moins les bouquins. sorry 🙁

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · Mar 3

New (FREE) Portfolio Chats for underrepresented communities are coming up this Friday, March 7.

Booking is open! Check out Owen Davey's Instagram (at owendaveydraws) for all the information.

portfoliochats.appointlet.com/s/free-30-mi...

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #portfolioreviews

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Feb 28

Some gesture drawings I made today after work. This is a traditional dance from my country 🇲🇬 it’s called Salegy #gesturedrawing #gesture

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Feb 25

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉

Kelly Sonnack has been announced as the new owner and president of Andrea Brown Literary Agency

The full press release can be found here. Congratulations to Kelly, Andrea, and the whole agency on this new chapter!

“For several years now, Kelly and I have been working to set the groundwork for our agency’s next chapter. And after almost five decades in book publishing, it is the right time to turn the agency over,” says Andrea Brown. “Kelly has shown great leadership and innovative thinking, which has fostered our growth to 16 agents.”

“It is a tremendous honor to continue the legacy that Andrea began over four decades ago. Her generous leadership has given this agency an incredibly strong foundation and along with the amazing team of agents and unrivaled roster of talent we have, ABLA has become a powerhouse,” says Kelly Sonnack. “I look forward to guiding the agency into a new chapter of growth and success, always keeping our creators at the core of our mission. As one of the oldest running agencies on the West Coast, I’m also very proud that we will keep this strong agency based in California.”

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Feb 25

Congratulations 💕🎉

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Jan 15

Hi there! À bit late for #portfolioday but let’s say it’s because of my time zone 🇲🇬
I love tiny creatures, aaaaand clumsy characters 🙃
Rn, I’m working on my website but u can find my work on other social medias like IG
Rep: @carynwiseman.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Feb 10

Here’s two cutie pies to sweeten your day 🐯🐘🍃

#kidlit #kidlitart
Rep: @carynwiseman.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Feb 5

Here’s a cutie pie to sweeten your day 🦔🍃
(Btw, it’s a bit difficult to rebuilt everything here after leaving my X account 🥲)
#kidlit #kidlitart

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hi there :)
Here’s my #kidlitartpostcard !
I love to draw imperfect characters, even if some of them are a real challenge. This month I decided to draw more animals 😊
Btw, I’m ✅ to illustrate PB and GN/comics. And I’m represented by @carynwiseman.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💕

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Feb 10

ICYMI, we spotlight two illustrators a week here & in email blasts!

🎨 Here's @michellieart.bsky.social

She is represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social and is interested in picture books, non-fiction, black and white interiors, and covers.

Michelle's Illustrator Page

Get Spotlights In Your Inbox

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Feb 10

Here’s two cutie pies to sweeten your day 🐯🐘🍃

#kidlit #kidlitart
Rep: @carynwiseman.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Feb 9

To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation:

Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post.

(***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***)

debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...

Kidlit Illustrators seeking representation: Reply with one comment that includes one image. Make sure your image includes identifying info in case it is shared. In your comment text, including link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL. If you can fit it in the one comment: include info about what kind of kidlit illustration work you are seeking. Please ONLY post in thread if you are the illustrator seeking rep.

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hey #kidlitpostcardday
Dear Art directors and publishers,
I’m ready to create exciting picture books, board books, activity books, and non-fiction—especially about dogs!
Check out my portfolio at marushabelle.com
Let’s make something amazing together!
#kidlit #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity

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Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social · Feb 7

Thank you 😊