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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Aug 2

It’s August! I can’t believe how fast summer is going. I’ve been working on a new story that I’m so excited about. Here’s a background for a scene. Can you tell where it takes place?? 🧡🚀🔭👽🧑🏻‍🚀
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #pb

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jul 4

So cute Beth!!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Im Laura Sprtel, children’s book author/illustrator. I love illustrating make believe play! I’m available for board books through middle grade covers. This is a scene from my #pb about bravery, SIR MAX AND THE BASEMENT OF DOOM. 🐉🗡️👑
#kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Mar 21

And speaking of birthday parties—if Nathan breathed fire, he could never blow out birthday candles ever again! No. More. Birthday. Wishes.

A scene from my story, BREATHING FIRE. 🔥
#laurasprteldraws #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #pb

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Feb 10

Thanks Debbie!

Hello! I’m Laura Sprtel, #kidlit author/illustrator from Wisconsin, seeking representation. I love creating stories and artwork that capture the sweet moments of childhood. I have a dummies and manuscripts available. You can see more of my work on my website:
❤️ www.laurasprtel.com ❤️

Children playing in the snow, making a snowman, rolling a snowball and throwing snowballs.

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Feb 7

Thank you!!

Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Feb 7

Thanks! It’s actually part of a larger piece that included a table with lots of scattered craft supplies but I cropped it for the postcard. ☺️

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Feb 6

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura Sprtel, author/illustrator from Wisconsin. I love creating sweet, colorful artwork that captures the joys in the small moments of childhood. I’m available for illustrating all kidlit projects, and I’m seeking representation. ❤️ www.laurasprtel.com ❤️ #pb

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 7

Oh man, I’m starting to get nervous as I sit here working on my dummy, hoping I chose the right typography! Ha! 😝 this sounds like a very important talk!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 7

My daughter and I made our own cake to celebrate Three Kings Day. We were inspired by reading THE LAST SLICE by @melissaseronrichardson & illustrated by @monicarnaldo. She even found the baby Jesus! 😉 it was delicious! I think this is going to be a new tradition for us! #kidlit

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 4

Coffee! Love this mug!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 3

Love a good snow scene!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 3

Love a good snow scene!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 3

Ooo looks intriguing!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 3

Love all of the animals with their glasses and scarves!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 3

Love that warmth!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 3

Love the glow!

Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 3

Beautiful scenery!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 2

I saw you speak at an event in Illinois in ‘23 and your presentation was great! Great advice to us illustrators!

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jan 2

It’s the first #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025! My kids and I built a snowman last week and it inspired me to create this snowy piece! I’m available for illustration projects especially #pb, board books, or covers. I’m also #seekingrep laurasprtel.com
#authorillustrator #kidlit

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jul 17

I colored this sketch that I created for #doodleadaymay. I imagined this little girl gathering a bouquet of daisies on her way to stay at Grandma’s house! I’ve been working on a couple book dummies a lot lately and it was fun to take a break with a little piece just for fun! #kidlitart

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · May 9

Day 5, 6 and 7 of #doodleadaymay - ceramics, rug and fern. I’d love to be spending my day sipping coffee and reading in a plant-filled, and likely sunny, room. I also like combining prompts from a couple days into a fun scene. I have a good idea down the next couple days. Stay tuned… #kidlitart

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · May 9

Day 3 and 4 of #doodleadaymay - Utensil and Galaxy. This was a sketch of my daughter eating breakfast. Both of my kids love looking at books while they eat (and any other time!). I might have to do a sketch of my son eating his breakfast too to preserve this precious memory. #kidlitart

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · May 9

Day 2 of #doodleadaymay - Mermaid (the #Mermay prompt was hula so I combined those challenges!). I could definitely see this doodle becoming a portfolio piece or even an idea for a story! #kidlit #kidlitart #mermaid

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · May 9

Day 1 of #doodleadaymay - Pansies.
#kidlitart #illustration

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