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Julia Mills

@jamills.com

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Author/illustrator I AM STUCK Clarion, '23 ROBINSON'S NEW THING Clarion, '25 Public school art educator Knitter

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · 7d

I made it to #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Julia, I'm a writer and illustrator and public school art teacher! I love friendship stories and funny animals.
Also goats have very strange eyes!
#kidlitart
#kidlitpostcard
#goats

A gouache illustration of a goat parking at a table full of delicious pastries. The goat's mouth is watering in anticipation.

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · 1d

So no one told me there's a part in writing when you have all the plot figured out and you are just adding little character stuff and it's so fun and rewarding. You're just making little connections that run through the story.

Julia Mills @jamills.com · 5d

I'm writing and I used the phrase "inched closer". What do they say in metric, centimetred closer?

Julia Mills @jamills.com · 6d

Shower, coffee or tea, nap. The trifecta

Julia Mills @jamills.com · 7d

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! 🎃🦇🧙‍♀️

I'm Brooke, I'm a 2025 PB Rising Stars mentee, an author/illustrator, and I'm seeking representation! Check out more of my work at brookebaum.com ...IF YOU DARE ☠️

Digital colored pencil illustration of a witch knitting a scarf, which is being shred by her cat in the background.

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · 12d

I opened my classroom door this week for Fiber Friday and there were like 25 kids who wanted to crochet. I felt like a rock star.

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Aug 21

I've never felt more seen

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Aug 21

I flew on an airplane for the first time in a decade and to combat my fears I drew this. Inspired by Greta, my bestie's dog who ate the salt water taffy I brought. Whole. With the wrappers.
I really want to go full 80's Boris Vallejo with this one.
#illustration
#kidlitillustration

A tiny fluffy dog biting the head off of a stuffed animal in front of an apocalyptic scene.

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Aug 12

In typical art teacher fashion I can't throw away pretty scrap paper. Brayer paper is one of my favorite textures ever!!
#artteacher
#picturebookillustration

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Aug 7

I'm Julia and I make art and stories!

#kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#kidlitpostcardday

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 23

I know this is incredibly silly but the lighting and the way this table was constructed made it look like the crumbs were levitating.
#cool

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 22

How many times in a row is too many times to listen to "I Know the End" by Phoebe Bridgers?

Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 16

Doomscroll is a problem for me

Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 16

I'm having tea because we have tea at home lol

Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 16

Very important question. Which possum are you today?
#possum
#illustration

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 15

This is the part of making books that isn't so glamorous. Writing, sketching, taking ideas and trusting them enough to put on hours and hours of work. This is why we need to support human writers and artists. We put in the work.
#kidlit
#writer
#illustrator
#supporthumanartists

Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 14

Yesterday was #worldrockday and I forgot to post this fine specimen of rock I painted in my book Robinson's New Thing. Painting rocks is my favorite!
#rocks
#picturebookillustration

Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 13

At a certain hour of the day I just need
A cup of tea
A sliced apple
A nibble of cheese
A hunk of bread
And a bit of chocolate.

Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 8

I am writing for young children so the timing is probably a little bit off for their reading level.

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 8

Me putting in hours and hours of writing time.
Hey Scrivner how long will this take people to read?
12 minutes.

That's right. 12 whole minutes.
#kidlit
#writing

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 7

A cartoon about my brain.
#anxiety
#kidlitartist

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 7

I found the paper dolls my mom and I made when I was about 5. Mom's is on the left. I love seeing how I tried to copy the way she drew. I remember loving the way she made eyes. My mom is a big reason I am an artist today.

Julia Mills @jamills.com · Jul 6

Did you know you could have bread with butter and jam for lunch?

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Chris @cpark.bsky.social · Jul 3

HELLO 👋 #KidLitArtPostcard

I’m Chris, a Minneapolis based Author/Illustrator. I like bright, bold colors and abstract shapes…also tangents…love me some tangents.

Abstract illustration of a lazy black cat lounging on a fireplace mantel.

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Laurie Brosius @lks2drw.bsky.social · Jul 3

I'm always amazed at how tired I am after a "relaxing" day at the beach. ⛱️ ☀️

#KidLitArtPostcard

Seeking rep.

Portfolio:
lauriebrosius.myportfolio.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #graphicdesigner #LaurieBrosius

A promo postcard for illustrator Laurie Brosius featuring a bear wearing sunglasses who is lounging on a colorful striped towel at the beach. The bear is sipping a drink through a straw and has a bag of snacks to munch on while he reads a book. He has a bottle of sunscreen and a multicolor umbrella to protect him from the sun. A beach pail and shovel, as well as a football, are nearby and ready for action. A small land crab is keeping the bear company. ©Laurie Brosius 2025

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