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Kirsten McGonigal
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Children’s book illustrator, kid lit author, nature lover, reader, music maker, dreamer, SCBWI, #pbparty 2024 finalist, She/her

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Merry December! It’s the last #kidlitartpostcard of the year, so I thought I’d send the year out in style with this posh little caroling quartet. I’m on the lookout for new projects in both PB and MG. Portfolio kirstenmcgonigal.com
rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
Cozy Children’s Book style illustration showing 2 mice, a hedgehog, and a mole Christmas caroling at night in a winter, snow covered forest. They are caroling at the home of 3 chipmunks. The chipmunks live in a big tree with a door and glowing windows in the trunk. A mother chipmunk stands in the doorway with light spilling out through the open door. 2 little chipmunks, a boy and a girl, peep out through an upstairs window. The little boy chipmunk is waving excitedly to the carolers below, and the little girl chipmunk is clasping her paws in delight. The ground and bushes are covered with snow. Once of the mouse carolers is standing a bit in front of the others, mouth wide open in song with his hand gesturing dramatically.
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lauraalderson.bsky.social
May your days be merry and bright, but not TOO bright! I'm Laura Alderson, a storyteller and illustrator who likes humor and poignance. Represented by @sarahbrewyard.bsky.social at The Bright Agency. #kidlitartpostcard
May your days be merry and bright, but not too bright! Santa encounters an Amazon truck on a snowy night, and the reindeer get "caught in the headlights," (except for Rudolph, who is looking away). Illustration by Laura Alderson for #kidlitartpostcard
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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grahamhowie.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Graham. I write and illustrate picturebooks. I'm also interested in illustrating for other authors plus middle grade and board books. I love textures, shapes and colour. grahamhowie.com Agent: Isabel Atherton creativeauthors.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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gordywright.bsky.social
It's #KidLitArtPostcard again!

Hello, my name is Gordy and I'm a Scotland based illustrator painting my illustrations in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨

🌐 gordywright.com
📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency

#illustration #childrensbooks #kidlitart
A painting of a poppy field at dusk. There are pops of red poppies against a blueish field with the end of sunset in the distance.
December 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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carolinemcpherson.bsky.social
Saying a special December hello to any and all publishing folks who may see this post 👋 🙂

I’m Caroline, an author-illustrator, available for picture books, board books and covers ✏️✨

Literary Agent: @kellydhouse.bsky.social ✨📖✨

carolinemcphersonillustration.com

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
Picture book illustration of a collection of snow globes for sale in a festive shop window. Wintery colour palette of blues, teals and greens depicts a snowy backdrop with evergreens. A central snow globe contains a tiny mouse with a sleigh, on its way into a Christmas tree farm to choose his tree.
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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dkryland.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m DK Ryland - picture book author and illustrator and I love raccoons. 🦝 Open to picture book and graphic novel projects. 📚 Repped by @bradfordagents.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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katrindraws.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

My name is Katrin, I'm an author-illustrator based in Serbia.
I work with watercolor and ink, love detail focused visuals and drawing people.

Currently looking for representation!
www.behance.net/katrinsapran...
www.instagram.com/katrindraws/
#kidlit #illustration
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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illustratedbylini.bsky.social
Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day

My name is Shalini, I’m an illustrator based in Essex. I’m always looking for new projects, I’d love to illustrate for both fiction and non fiction children’s books.

I’m also seeking representation, visit my website to see my portfolio

www.illustratedbylini.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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fawa.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ⭐️
My name is Farah, I’m a children’s book author & illustrator and I love creating characters with their own stories to tell.

Open to work on BB, PB and fiction projects.

⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagents.bsky.social

View portfolio at www.fawashah.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Can’t believe it’s already December! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day & happy holidays 🎁

My name is Christine, and I’m open for picture book, chapter book, or any kind of kidlit project!

❄️ www.christinealmeda.com
❄️ rep’d by Full Circle Literary
Girl offering present to snowy winter tree
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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sheynog.bsky.social
Last #kidlitartpostcard of the year!

My name is Sheyla and I'm open to new projects for kids! I'm also looking for representation. 💫
I love illustrating stories with scenery and vibrant colors.

🎨 sheylanogueira.com.br
📩 [email protected]

#art #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks
December 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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amandamorrowart.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard I’m Amanda, I have a love illustrating adorable children and stylized animals, I pour heart and imagination to story-driven illustrations and thrive when I can play with color and texture in my work.

#illustration #childrensbook
Illustration spread from The Worlds Best Christmas Light: featuring a big Christmas tree in a busy town square.
December 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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creativesojung.bsky.social
Last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! I’m Sojung Kim-McCarthy, Korean author-illustrator based in the UK. I have exciting stuff brewing for 2026, but am also open to exciting projects we can work on together!

✉️ [email protected]
🏡 sojungkimmccarthy.art
🏢 Susan Hawk | Upstart Crow Literary
Santa is reading a book to the elves & a deer & a cat. They’re all snuggled up in and around the bed by a fireplace.
December 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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gusrinaldi.bsky.social
🎅🏖️

Last #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025!

Hello everyone, my name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator available for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it.

I'm also seeking representation.

#illustration #BRArt #kidlitart
Drawing of Santa Claus at the beach putting a starfish on the top of a Christmas tree made of sand with seashells and seaweed. There's a bird looking at the scene while a reindeer is swimming with a buoy in the sea on the background.
December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
Merry December! It’s the last #kidlitartpostcard of the year, so I thought I’d send the year out in style with this posh little caroling quartet. I’m on the lookout for new projects in both PB and MG. Portfolio kirstenmcgonigal.com
rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
Cozy Children’s Book style illustration showing 2 mice, a hedgehog, and a mole Christmas caroling at night in a winter, snow covered forest. They are caroling at the home of 3 chipmunks. The chipmunks live in a big tree with a door and glowing windows in the trunk. A mother chipmunk stands in the doorway with light spilling out through the open door. 2 little chipmunks, a boy and a girl, peep out through an upstairs window. The little boy chipmunk is waving excitedly to the carolers below, and the little girl chipmunk is clasping her paws in delight. The ground and bushes are covered with snow. Once of the mouse carolers is standing a bit in front of the others, mouth wide open in song with his hand gesturing dramatically.
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
To be continued…

#folktaleweek
#kidlit
Children’s book illustration showing a little boy in the lower left corner of the page, kneeling down amid some foliage and playing a flute. Whimsical swirls of music rise from his flute and float across the top of the page to the upper right, where a furry purple monster is sitting, playing with a stuffed toy fox. The monster looks amazed and interested in the music.
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
#folktaleweek day 4
#kidlit
Children’s book illustration showing a closeup of a little boy wearing hooded pajamas with bunny ears on the hood stepping out a door into a rainy night. He is holding an umbrella over his head with one hand, and clutching a flute in the other hand. He looks fierce and determined.
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
Here’s my #folktaleweek day 3 illustration and story!

#kidlit
Children’s book illustration showing a little boy wearing pajamas with bunny ears siting on his bed propped up on pillows. The boy is reading a book titled “the magic flute.” He looks surprised and interested. On his bedside table is a flute.
November 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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jacobsouva.bsky.social
I'm participating in #folktaleweek2025. Prompt 1: NIGHT

To see this in triptych form, check it out over on IG. The challenge this week was to:

1. Make a triptych.
2. Use a flat folk-inspired style.
3. Tell a story.
4. Same color palette all week.

#folktaleweek #kidlit #kidlitart
A bird, a magician and a wind of string in the night.
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
#folktaleweek day 2.
#kidlit
Children’s book illustration showing a young boy wearing pajamas with bunny ears, standing on his bed. He is shouting “stop!” after a furry, purple monster, who is running away with his stuffed fox toy.
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
It’s #folktaleweek ! Anyone else participating?
Children’s book illustration showing a little boy wearing pajamas with a hood and bunny ears standing in his bed at night. He is grabbing the arm of a stuffed fox you. A big purple furry monster is popping up from under his bed and grabbing the fox’s other arm. Both boy and monster look angry.
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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tanjacreates.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I love brightening the day with joyful art. I’m looking for KidLit projects for picture books and would love to work with editors and art directors to create meaningful designs. See more of my work at www.tanjabauerle.com #kidlitartpostcardday #drawing #kidlitartist
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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midnightatelier.bsky.social
Dear publishers, editors, art directors, designers, librarians and teachers,

My name is Yuko Torii. I'm an author-illustrator.
My debut Picture Book "My Someone" will be out in March 2026.

#kidlitart #KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArtPostcardDay #cbignyc #cbigmember #cbigartshare
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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grahamhowie.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Graham. I write and illustrate picturebooks. I'm also interested in illustrating for other authors plus middle grade and board books. I love textures, shapes and colour. Agent: Isabel Atherton creativeauthors.co.uk
grahamhowie.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 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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seelillustrations.bsky.social
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again!
Hi editors and art directors—
I’m Serineh, a children’s book author-illustrator, open to working on picture books, non-fiction, chapter books, and games.
If you’d like to create some magic together, you can reach me through my website!
www.serineheliasian.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM