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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you! :)

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you so much! That nostalgic feel was exactly what I was going for.

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today is Thursday – maybe a beach day for some, and definitely another #kidlitartpostcard day for others. I hope you’ve had a chance to fill your summer with some treasures.
🐚
#kidlitart #cankidlit

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thank you so much, Ken.

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Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #kidlitartpostcard!

⭐️ I’m interested in working on picture books and early reader books
⭐️ I’m repped by Lynnette Novak at
@seymouragency.bsky.social
⭐️ View more of my illustrations here www.gortmanillustration.com

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madly kim (illustration) @madlyart.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day

I am a picture book illustrator based outside of Philadelphia, seeking representation. Nice to meet you!

Portfolio: madlykim.com

#kidlitart #scbwimember

An illustration of a grandmother knitting an oversized yellow blanket in bright yellow fabric. She is sitting in a grey/green high backed armchair. She has brown/grey hair, brown skin, glasses, rosy cheeks, and is wearing a blue and grey sweater. there are five grey and pink mice helping her by carrying the yarn from the ball to her needles. There is a shy mouse sitting and watching the scene from bellow the chair. There are two mice sleeping underneath the blanket.

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator who would love to work with you on your next projects. Available for picture books, board books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects 👋

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com

An illustration shows four young girls playing a board game during a sleepover. Three girls are enjoying themselves, while one girl looks upset about losing the game.

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Jul 3

Summer’s here, and so is my #kidlitartpostcard! This one is packed with some of my favourite things – warm summer nights, starfish, kayaking, watching seaweed dance in the water… and mermaids.

#KidLitArt #CanKidLit

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you, Debbie! ♥️

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jun 25

COVER REVEAL! I'm thrilled with the cover by @dreamist.bsky.social of our #picturebook ONE COSMIC ROCK: The Story of the Asteroid That Changed Our World. It's coming from @owlkids.bsky.social in Feb 2026. Outer space! Dinosaurs! And more!
karenkrossing.com/2025/06/25/c...
#CANkidlit #kidlit

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Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social · May 13

Yay! 🎉 One Little Squiggle written by Jodi Adams and illustrated by me is out wherever books are sold! 🖍️

This picture book turns one little squiggle into an imaginative adventure through a vibrant land where you can meet a unicorn, a dragon, a mermaid and… a waddle of penguins!

#bookbirthday

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · May 17

This looks amazing, congratulations! 🎉

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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Mar 26

In the event anyone was looking for a List of Canadian Children's Book Awards - I've compiled a list -> parentclub.ca/2025/03/list...

#kidlit #CanKidLit

In the event anyone was looking for a List of Canadian Children's Book Awards - I've compiled a list -> https://parentclub.ca/2025/03/list-of-canadian-childrens-book-awards

#kidlit #CanKidLit

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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · Feb 14

Seems right.
#Birds
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Chestnut backed chickadee perched on a bird book opened to the Chestnut backed chickadee page.

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · Feb 18

Congratulations to the SCBWI Portfolio Showcase Winners 🎉

BRONZE
Shannon McNeill
www.littledrawings.com

Amelia Bothe
ameliabothe.com

SILVER
Melissa Gardner
www.melissagardnerart.com

GOLD
Karen Stanton
karenstantonart.com

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

manuscriptwishlist.com

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Lee Wind @leewind.bsky.social · Feb 2

#kidlit Inspiration from Sophie Blackall at #SCBWIwinter25 on what she reminds herself and what we need to do as creatives: "Give voice to your own astonishment" - Brilliant!

a photo from the audience view of Sophie Blackall giving the closing keynote at the SCBWI Winter 2025 Conference in New York, the slide above her an illustration of her note to herself and us, "Give voice to your own astonishment" surrounded by drawings of a lighthouse, whale, child characters, and more all donee by the artist herself.

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Feb 6

Hello #kidlit community! 🪶

I draw with curiosity and heart, and I'm drawn to stories full of wonder and depth.

This #kidlitartpostcard illustration is from my PB project currently on submission.

🎨 Portfolio: www.dreamist-art.com
✍️ Agent: Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Lit. #kidlitart

A nighttime illustration of two kids, their faces filled with excitement, as they chase after something unseen.

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Dec 9

I ❤️ the Unpublished Picturebook Showcase from dPICTUS! Every year, it’s a treat to check out the selected projects. The talent, creativity, and variety of styles and themes are amazing. You can see the 2024 finalist projects here: dpictus.com/unpublished

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Dec 4

I'm so happy to share that SCBWI has selected me and my beloved picture book project, LEWIS & LOU, as the recipient of this year's Don Freeman Grant. The award supports illustrators in advancing their training and work in the picture book genre. Thank you, #SCBWI
🥰
#kidlit

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Aug 6

Congratulations, Clary! 🥳

Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · Jul 19

📣Happy Announcement📣

I’m delighted to announce that I’m officially represented by the incredible Tracy Marchini at BookEnds Literary Agency. I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of such an amazing group of illustrators, authors, and agents. Here’s to many more exciting adventures ahead 🥳🎉

#kidlitart

Little tiger celebrates a happy moment with two little birdy friends in the jungle.

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · May 31

A new book in Spring 2026! I’m thrilled to be co-creating ONE COSMIC ROCK with illustrator @dreamist.bsky.social! A companion book to ONE TINY BUBBLE, this picture book is a lyrical exploration of a crucial moment in Earth's evolutionary history & a celebration of resilience. Coming from Owlkids!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · May 28

*New* custom feed which picks up posts tagged with #BookBirthday, used by kidlit/YA community to celebrate launches for new books.

bsky.app/profile/debb...

Some of my other Bluesky custom feeds created with BlueskyFeedCreator.com.

Graphic celebrating 'Book Birthday' with a rocket-shaped book featuring a QR code, set against a deep blue background with white snowflake-like elements. The text 'Celebrate!' is displayed next to the book, creating a festive and whimsical atmosphere. Additional text at the bottom reads, 'If the book is illustrated, CREDIT THE ILLUSTRATOR. Include a link to where people can find out more about the book.'

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Julia Vasileva @dreamist.bsky.social · Feb 13

Happy Book Birthday to I LOVE MYSELF! 🥳 We can all learn to be a bit kinder to ourselves, much like the child depicted in this sweet picture book.
Written by Wai Mei Wong and illustrated by me, it’s published by Orca and available anywhere you buy books. ☀️

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