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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for sharing!!

Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · 7d

Zombie Kittens!! I’m an author/illustrator in NorCal. I love making spooky art for picture books, board books, and chapter books. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. LauraZarrin.com

#kidlitartpostcard #zombiecat #halloweenart

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 7d

🎨TONIGHT on Insta Live at our NEW TIME, I’ll welcome @laurazarrin.bsky.social for a fun chat & art-making. Ask us anything about #illustration, the #kidlit biz, etc!

👀 the comments for examples of her lovely work

#kidlitart @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 11d

SAVE THE DATES!!!
It’s a new season and a new list of guests for Gab ‘n’ Doodle on insta. These illustrators are so good it’s scary!

#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#childrensbookstagram
#kidlitartists
#illustration

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · 20d

Sometimes characters won't leave you alone. These two are like that. They've been hanging around for awhile hoping I'll give them a stage to perform on. Working on it. #kidlitauthor #kidlitart

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · 21d

Welcome to Bookworm's cozy little home--a Crispy Apple. I do wonder how Bookworm turns the pages, but I'm sure they have a system. I'm working on leaning into more sketchiness. I just love how it adds to the texture. I'm really enjoying this #tinyhomeschallenge2025 #tinyhome

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · 23d

Hi Brian. Night scenes are my favorite thing to paint. You can see several more samples on my website www.zarrindesign.com/illustration

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Here's my new offering for the #tinyhomeschallenge2025! This one was a bit challenging as the home needed to be made out of a vintage sewing box. It was fun! I love to sew, but haven't done much of it in recent years. I have a lot of UFO's (unfinished projects) I should finish at some point.

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Sep 7

Wallace and Grace and the Owl-o-ween Mystery is perfect for Spooky Season! It's an early chapter book written by @Halexanderbooks and illustrated by me, Bloomsbury. #chapterbooks #halloweenchildrensbook

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Sep 6

My artwork and writing are created with human (and chicken) intelligence.

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Sep 5

I’ve been struggling to make new illustrations for awhile now. I miss the ease that I used to have around this. I love tiny things so the #tinyhomeschallenge2025 is perfect. I had fun and I’m happy enough with the results.

Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Sep 5

I only work with publishers. All contact goes through my agent.

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Sep 4

Love this so much Courtney!!!

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Courtney Pippin-Mathur | Kidlit artist & writer @pippinmathur.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy beginning of September and #kidlitartpostcard day! I’ve been working hard on developing my style & think I finally have it.
You can see new work on my site www.pippinmathur.com I would love to illustrate more pbs, chapter books and early gns! Repped by Jennifer Unter. #kidlitpostcard #kidlit

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Junco @junconagano.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day 🌟 Hi Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! I’m Junco, an author & illustrator based in the U.S. I'd love to do the picture books.

Rep’d by Sarah Stephens at Red Fox Literary
🖥️ juncostudio.com
✉️ [email protected]

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author and illustrator of children's books. I'm looking for that next cute and colorful book project: from picture book to early readers and chapter books. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Brightly colored illustration of bugs having an outdoor, seaside party. Flowers and plants surround them. A grasshopper plays a flute, a beetle plays a ukulele, a bee shakes a maraca. Fireflies, dragonfly, ladybug, and caterpillar watch on. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads "author / illustrator ginaperry.com represented by Sean McCarthy"

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Illustration of 3 cute dogs standing in a city park. There is an open box of pizza on the ground. A small sign taped to the box says 'bob's pizza - don't touch'. One dog is curiously investigating the pizza.

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m showcasing my love of drawing animals for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard. I’m looking for fun picture book, early reader, and chapter book projects. Rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. Portfolio www.laurazarrin.com

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Aug 3

I don’t have photoshop anymore, so I have less control. I loose line quality when iget it white enough

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Aug 2

I’ll try those, thanks! I’m currently using only pencils then painting digitally. I’m also going to experiment with paint as I go along.

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Aug 2

Hello kid lit pals! Question: Experimenting with a mix of digital/traditional media. Loving the tooth of vellum Bristol board, but it's scans a bit 'dirty'. Beinfang Graphics 360 works much better but it's too smooth. Anyone have any suggestions? #kidlitart #artsupplies

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Aug 2

And I’m thrilled to end the summer KING tour with today’s event. Phew! I did more than I was expecting for a summer release but all were good. IYKYK. #kidlit

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Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks for sharing ❤️

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Martina Stuhlberger @lamartinaart.bsky.social · Jul 8

It‘s #portfolioday ☀️
Hi, I’m Martina, an Austrian illustrator with a passion for lush nature, strong textures & color palettes, good storytelling, art, and anything located in the Hispanic world!

See more at martinastuhlberger.com

Rep‘d by @childbookart.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit

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