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James McGowan
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
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Senior literary agent, professional snacker.
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social
www.jmcgowanbooks.com
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marushabelle.com
Hey #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves working on picture books and board books.
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Portfolio: marushabelle.com

#kidlitart #childrenillustration #kidsart #picturebookart
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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estrelalourenco.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm an author/illustrator loving to work on picture books, board books and comics!

Rep'd by the amazing @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Portfolio: estrelalourenco.com

#kidlitart #comics #comicart #picturebook #illustration #childrenbookart
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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schrill-art.bsky.social
It’s #portfolioday again! I’m Sybille and I‘m looking for some fun new projects and ideas!

I‘m represented by the amazing @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

Portfolio: www.schrill-art.com/work
E-mail: [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
Hello #DVPit! Excited for this event to be back and I'll be looking through. If I like your post, please use the QM link below to submit your pitch, query letter, and sample. I'll be in touch ASAP.

Looking forward to reading!

querytracker.net/query/jmcgowan
Query James McGowan at BookEnds Literary Agency
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October 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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angelamatteson.bsky.social
A warm hello with a sprinkle of cinnamon! Gather your pumpkins, it’s time to decorate for #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks
An illustration by Angela Matteson of a front porch being decorated by Dad who is hanging a pumpkin and leaves wreath on the door, a younger sister placing a pumpkin atop another pumpkin in a pot, and a boy carrying a pumpkin and gourd who has just been surprised by an alarmed moth sprite.
October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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davidhohn.bsky.social
Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
It’s the time of year when everyone — even the scarecrows — enjoy a scary tale

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #spookystories #kidlitart #illustration
Jackolantern kids listen in horror and wonder as an adult jackolantern tells them a halloween tale
October 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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painternik.bsky.social
Pumpkin picking time 🎃🍂
#KidLitArtPostcard Day

Portfolio: nicole-wong.com
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@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #family #autumnvibes🍁 #familylove❤️
October 2, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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marushabelle.com
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
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Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.
October 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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jessklagmann.bsky.social
It’s pub day for NORTH OF THE SUNLIT RIVER! ☀️ What a thing to finally have this book in the world! Thank you to the best agent ever, @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social and editor, Alicia Clancy! 🧡
September 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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theartofadriane.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard and 1st book birthday to Coco’s Lemonade! 🍋🎂🎉 Hi I’m Adriane, a kidlit illustrator who captures joyful memories and nostalgic scenes. I am currently available for picture books, board books, and covers!

🍋 adrianetsai.com

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September 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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maliapila.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one.

Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets.

Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit.
✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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angelamatteson.bsky.social
Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks
An illustration by Angela Matteson of a chipmunk setting a fresh baked pie on a shelf from inside her pumpkin house.
September 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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painternik.bsky.social
#KidLitArtPostcard Day

Portfolio: nicole-wong.com
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@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #family #forest #forestcritters #familylove❤️
September 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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marushabelle.com
Hey #KidLitArtPostcard!
Marusha Belle here!
For anyone seeking representation and wondering if you should post today,
I’m so excited to share that I’m now represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
Swipe to read the full story and keep going, you got this!
Portfolio: marushabelle.com
#vectorart #news
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September 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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painternik.bsky.social
LOVE STAYS STRONG was featured on MSNBC @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social !

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#Philomelbooks #susangkomen @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinusa.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
'Love Stays Strong' is a new picture book inspired by author's breast cancer journey
Paula Schneider is the author of the new children's picture book 'Love Stays Strong,' and she joins Morning Joe to discuss.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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mcusolito.bsky.social
6 stars for IN THE WORLD OF WHALES! 🐳@thehornbook.bsky.social review went live last week, so it’s official! ⭐️ Thank you Horn Book! (Read all six reviews at link in bio). @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #STEAM #KidsLoveNonfiction #Whales #animals #kidlitbooknews #SteamTeamBooks 🌊
Light blue background. Heading in black says: 6 STARS! Above the cover of IN THE WORLD OF WHALES, which shows two adult sperm whales supporting a calf at the surface while a freediver holding a camera dives below them. Quotation reads “…a brief yet powerful moment of intimacy, inspiration, and awe…” Kirkus reviews. ⭐️Publisher’s Weekly ⭐️Kirkus ⭐️Booklist ⭐️School Library Journal ⭐️Book Page ⭐️The Horn Book
August 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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painternik.bsky.social
Picture book delivery

LOVE STAYS STRONG
Written by Paula Schneider

in stores September 2nd

#philomelbooks #SusanGKomenFoundation @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #picturebookdelivery #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #cancer #cancerawarness #breastcancer #cancersux
August 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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jessklagmann.bsky.social
In love with this photo taken by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social 🩵🧡 She’s a beauty!
August 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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estrelalourenco.bsky.social
Little Peek & Boo got a lovely review by
School Library Journal !

Thank you :)

@SourcebooksKids

#bookreview #newboardbook #boardbook2025 #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookshelf #bunnylife #kidlitart #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
August 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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maliapila.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I am Malia, an illustrator who loves to play with different styles in my art as well as using it answer fun questions like what if an alligator had the same personality as my mischievous puppy?

Rep'd by James McGowan of @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

💻 maliapila.com
A young girl with curly hair scolds her mischievous pet alligator who has gotten into the trash and made a tremendous mess.
August 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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lilacdoodz.bsky.social
Mole Boyo~
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Sarah, an author, illustrator interested in projects related to ✨ Fantasy & adventure narratives ✨ Goofy/playful humor ✨ Multicultural & cultural diversity

I’m proudly represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlit
Illustration of a mole holding a torch in an underground cave. Beneath his level is a scene of gnomes working in a bubble gum mine. The art is in the style of children's picture books or graphic novels. The art style is whimsical and fantasy
August 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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theartofadriane.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating joyful scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers!

💫 Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
[email protected]

🌈 adrianetsai.com

#kidlit #illustration
August 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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valdraws.com
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Val, an illustrator open to all kinds of kidlit projects. I’m especially fond of funny nonfiction/informational fiction.

I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

Portfolio at valdraws.com
A young girl with bright red-orange hair sits on a log under a glowing full moon in a grassy field at night. She wears a teal shirt, pink plaid pants, and pink slippers. Smiling gently, she holds a glass jar in one hand and extends a finger to a firefly perched on it. More fireflies glow around her in the dark purple sky and tall grass, creating a magical nighttime atmosphere.
August 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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painternik.bsky.social
A fiery #phoenix for #KidLitArtPostcard Day

Portfolio: nicole-wong.com
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@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #mythology #fire #greekwarrior
August 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM