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Laura Zarrin
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Children’s Book author/illustrator and Abstract Collage Artist.

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A friend of mine asked me to create some portraits of her adorable little grandchild. Of course I said yes!!! Drawing babies is the best thing ever!!

#cuteportrait #portrait #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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I miss my kids being babies sometimes. If I could time travel, I'd go back for some cuddles, but I also love who they are now. Now I draw babies because they are just so dang adorable and my drawings don't need their diapers changed.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #babyart #catart
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Frog vs. Alligator. Who will win? My bet is on the frog. She looks like she'd be able to handle herself.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #chapterbookart
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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I’m not sure those floaties will keep a baby t-Rex afloat. Pretty sure t-rexes couldn’t swim with those tiny arms. Continuing my #characterdesign practice with dinosaurs. They’re a staple in kidlit, but not something I’ve drawn much of.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #dinosaur
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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A contemplative chick on this rainy day. I draw chickens all the time, but I’ve never drawn a baby one until now. It’s nice to try new things.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #farmanimalart
Drawing of a baby chick
November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Is there anything more amazing than a baby’s first steps? I don’t think so, but drawing babies is a close second.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #boardbook #babydrawing
Drawing of toddler walking
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Day 5 #Characterdesign series — the chat. One of the things I love about illustrating characters is the relationships and interactions they have with each other. I red to give my characters a story to make it interesting.

#picturebookart #kidlitart
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Call! Call! Call! Help them find their backbone.
joshtpm.bsky.social Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 16d
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Day 4 Character Design series. This future star is ready for the spotlight accompanied by her back up singer.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Day 3 Character Design series. I remember how frustrated my youngest would get when trying to eat ice cream when they were little. It always melted too fast or fell off the cone. Luckily, little dogs are very effective cleaners of messes.

#kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlit #characterdesign
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Occasionally I do family portraits for people in a cartooned way — it’s a fun alternative to photography if you’re thinking of hiring someone for this kind of service. This is a crew from whom I bought our new old Land Cruiser (they happened to be art fans, so we worked a partial trade).
Family portrait
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Day 2 of my character design series. This is fun!!

#characterdesign #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #chapterbookillustration
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Happy November! 🍂

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard
An illustration of a kid running (walking?) with his bird friends. All the birds decided to walk with him. The kid is holding a net for some reason which escapes me at this point. I think I originally wanted all of them to be chasing and catching insects, but I ran out of time. Done in Procreate.
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Happy November #kidlitartpostcard . Who else has been carving pumpkins? 🙋🏻‍♀️🎃 If you’re on the lookout for an illustrator to bring a little magic to a story, please reach out! I’m open to both PB and MG. Portfolio: kirstenmcgonigal.com
rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
Children’s book illustration showing 2 girls carving a Jack O Lamtern together on a stump in the woods. One girl is dressed like Little Red Riding Hood and holding a candle in her hand. The other girl is dressed like a wolf, and is reaching across to the other girl with a match to light tue pumpkin. In the background are trees ans bushes. The illustration is done is shades of purple and orange.
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Caw, caw, #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an illustrator by profession working toward authoring. I love drawing animal characters, wildlife and children. Traditional art plus digital. Looking for PB, MG, chapter books, novels, and representation. [email protected] #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #ravens
5 very smart ravens having a picnic with autumn scenery. Smartly dressed, they are sitting on pumpkins and eating worms, corn, and a pear. Other food is on the picnic blanket. One is making a list and another is cawing while sitting on a cornstalk. A scarecrow is in the background.
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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How smart are your pets? Our dog Mayo is really smart. Our other dog Noodle…not so much.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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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 PB, fiction and MG projects.

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

#kidliart #illustration #cutecharacters
November 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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New art in time for #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🐰

Portfolio:
kidshannon.com/jenniferl.me...
Rep: Shannon Associates
#illustration #CoverArt #ComicArt #PictureBooks
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m an author-illustrator whose favorite season is Fall and who loves a good pun. 😉 You can see more of my work at diandramae.com. (I do not have representation.)

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
an illustration of a little brown acorn with arms and legs holding on to a yellow oak leaf as it drifts downward, surrounded by other leaves in tones of yellow, orange, and brown. A speech bubble from the acorn says, "BeLEAF in yourself,"
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day to all who celebrate!✨

My name is Olga Komashko, I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves funny animals, humour, metaphors and cute characters.

My portfolio:
www.olgakomashko.com

Feel free to reach me out!✨
November 6, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Looking for some feedback on your picture book? Join @writersloftma.bsky.social and me for a Picture Book Circle on November 20 at 7! Registration information in the link below!

www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! The magical autumn baking season is upon us with sweet treats and warm spices!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks
An illustration by Angela Matteson of a young witch baking chocolate chip pumpkin cookies with the ingredients swirling overhead and an unplugged stand mixer blending the batter.
November 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Happy November folks! This month's #kidlitartpostcard is a spread from the book petite etoile written by Marie Tibi and published by editions circonflexe. This season it is being published by Bohem Verlag. As you can tell from this example, I like to set a mood and love the little details....
illustrated postcard showing a nighttime roofscape in winter with cats and a mysterious light in one window
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Gina Perry, a New England children’s book author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects mid-2026. Rep’d by Sean McCarthy. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #illustration
Spot illustration of a frog on roller skates, listening to music on headphones, wearing a cape. The cape is flying out behind him and it’s decorated with drawing and writing. Leaves swirl around. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads www.ginaperry.com Rep’d by Sean McCarthy
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Hey #artdirectors #designers #creatives - if you’re looking for a children’s illustrator, you can search today’s selection of promos from #KidLitArtPostcard !

Click the hashtag and sort by Top or Latest here, or use @flashes.blue to quickly see entries in an Insta-like grid!
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM