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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · 16d

Hello dear people and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🌳

My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚 #kidlitart

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · Jul 4

The next #PortfolioDay is just a few days away on Tuesday, July 8th! Get those portfolios ready!

Go to portfolioday.art for more info!

Good luck! 💛

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello dear people and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🌈

My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚

Rep by
@astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social #kidlitart

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you so much Emma! 🌸

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Jun 5

Hello dear people and happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! 🌈

My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚

🌐 elinapisko.com

Rep by
@astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social #kidlitart ✨

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · May 27

Next Thursday, June 5th, is the 3rd birthday of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Illustrators: get that work ready (new or gold!). Art Directors, Editors, and Agents: get ready to make some new connections! #kidlit #kidlitart

Illustration of a goat and child birthday party at a playground. It looks like springtime and goats are nibbling flowers, cups, and gifts. Kids are swinging, sliding, and arriving with balloons. Art by Gina Perry

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Apr 28

This Thursday, May 1st is the next #KidLitArtPostcard Day. Learn more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard Art directors, editors, and agents can browse by that hashtag all day across social media, but Bluesky is usually the most active! #kidlit

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

Website for children\u2019s book author and illustrator, Gina Perry. Contains a list of her books, portfolios of illustration and sketches, a blog, a list of events, school visit information, free…

www.ginaperry.com

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · Apr 14

April's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Hatching New Ideas!

Join your hosts on Apr 24, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about coming up with new and exciting ideas!

Banner art by @sandrasalsbury.bsky.social

art of a bunny pointing at an easter egg in a nest as some curious hens look on. Words say Hatching New Ideas, #kidlitart

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · Apr 4

The next #PortfolioDay is just a few days away on Tuesday, April 8th! Get those portfolios ready!

Go to portfolioday.art for more info!

Good luck! 💛

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Apr 2

Hey #kidlit illustrators!

I'm looking for an artist to work on a picture book who can capture both the grandeur of vast arctic landscapes AND the intimacy of a family's story peppered with wildlife. Share samples below. Please no DMs. Agents feel free to email.

💙❤️ #artshare #art #illustration

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Apr 7

Hello Brian!

This sounds intriguing! I’m from Finland, so I know snow ❄️

I’m with Astound US.

Best, Elina

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Apr 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌

It’s me, Elina! I love drawing! 🎨 Rep by @astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social ✨ #kidlitart

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · Mar 25

It's almost time again #PortfolioDay is in two weeks on Tuesday, April 8th! If you're a creative looking for work or someone who hires creative professionals, watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

Visit portfolioday.art for more!

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Feb 10

So glad to hear that! Thank you Katharine 🥰🌷

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Feb 6

Too cute! 😍

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Feb 6

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌

It’s me, Elina! I love drawing! Rep by @astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social ✨ #kidlitart

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Feb 2

Can you believe the 2025 #PBParty contest window opens 24 hours from now?

The judges and I can't wait to see your amazing entries...and share our favorites with at least 63 agents, editors & ADs. Wahooooo!

mindyalyseweiss.com/...

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · Jan 29

It's time again for #KidsComicsUnite 's Pitchfest! If you're a #GraphicNovel creator for the #KidLit market, this is a terrific opportunity for you. Pop over to the website for all the details: kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfes...

A blue square graphic that says: WHAT IS
KCU PITCHFEST?
KCU PITCHFEST IS A KIDS-YA GALLERY SHOWCASE OF UNPUBLISHED GRAPHIC NOVEL PROJECTS THAT ARE REVIEWED BY A PANEL OF TOP AGENTS AND EDITORS!
• Tickets are on sale from Feb. 21 - Mar. 3rd!
Pitches must be submitted by Mar. 7th.
• A jury of distinguished agents and editors then review and vote on the projects.
• The gallery will be revealed at a live event on
March 29, 2025.
• The KCU Pitchfest Gallery will be shared widely with agents, editors, and art directors across the industry!
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
https://kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfest-2025/

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Naomi Jones @naomijones1.bsky.social · Dec 3

I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing.

Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.

Full details of how to apply are here:

naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...

Free picture book mentoring

For an underrepresented writer

naomiandjamesjones.substack.com

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KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · Jan 10

January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Setting Goals!

Also, please welcome @weyakindesigns.bsky.social as your new co-host for 2025!

Join your hosts on Jan 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about making new goals for the new year!

Banner art by Rubin Pingk

Art featuring a pink mountain with a smiley face, surrounded by coniferous trees. A sign points to the mountain top saying 'plant flag here'. Words say New Years Goals #KidLitArt

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questpit || next event: Nov 5th @questpit.bsky.social · Dec 3

Seasons greetings! We’re so happy to announce our 2025 #questpit event list! We hope you all are having a lovely start to your December and we hope to see you here starting in February next year.

a pink background banner litter with candy canes and simple wreaths with red bows. A green box is in the center and white lettering reads “Our 2025 Event List: February 12th, May 7th, August 6th, and November 5th”

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Elina Pisko @elinapisko.bsky.social · Jan 28

Gorgeous work! 😍

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Jan 28

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can capture apartment-life in an urban setting for a beginning reader series with a vibrant ensemble cast and a grayscale interior.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio.

Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email.

💙❤️

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Kirsten Pendreigh @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social · Jan 26

I can't believe these INCREDIBLE deals on portfolio critiques from top industry illustrators and art directors! #kidlitart @kidlitforla.bsky.social @debbieohi.com www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Brigid Alverson @brigidalverson.bsky.social · Jan 27

At Good Comics for Kids, Esther Keller rounds up the graphic novels that were honored in the ALA's Youth Media Awards today: goodcomicsforkids.slj.com/2025/01/27/2...

2025 Youth Media Awards

Here's a quick look at the graphic novels that were honored in the Youth Media Awards.

goodcomicsforkids.slj.com

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