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Leah Chen
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KidLit Illustrator / Based in Melbourne
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Leah Chen @leahchen.bsky.social · Dec 4
Merry #KidLitArtPostcard
Turns out the tag changed. Whoops!
Sharing this snowy Christmas scene here anyway.
Because I’m way too excited for Christmas! ❄️🎄✨
Many elves cheering saying goodbye to Santa
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zoepersico.bsky.social
I can't believe How To Talk To Your Succulent is nominated for Outstanding Story (what!!!!) for the legendary Ignatz Awards with SPX! I'm so honored Succulent is included with such talented company. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it!
A chibi Perle from How To Talk To Your Succulent with a copy of the book saying "We're an Ignatz Nominee for Outstanding Story!" The collection of nominees for Outstanding Story for the Ignatz Awards.
August 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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zoepersico.bsky.social
Happy 40th Naughty Dog!! I had a blast painting your boys Jak and Daxter for their anniversary exhibition with @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! Prints are up on their site too! If you're in LA go check out all of the amazing art for the show!
A traditional painting of Jak and Daxter riding on a Flut Flut through a lush, green forest.
August 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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menekarepka.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard universe! I’m Meneka and I love projects with a vintage or earthy feel. I’m represented by @charlottewenger.com !

🕸️: www.menekarepka.com/personalwork

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
February 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Heidi Woodward Sheffield!

Heidi is represented by Laura Rennert and interested in illustrating picture books, non-fiction, and middle grade books.

Check out Heidi's illustrator page!
Kids in the grass: From ICE CREAM FACE by Heidi Woodward Sheffield • Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library • Nancy Paulsen Books, Penguin/Random House A child reading a book with face in the moon looking on curiously A sleeping child snuggled up with a sleeping dog with a quilt in bed Papi and Luis: From BRICK BY BRICK by Heidi Woodward Sheffield • Ezra Jack Keats Award for Illustration, 2021 • Nancy Paulsen Books, Penguin/Random House
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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lilinway.bsky.social
If you see this, post your green art 🌱
#kidlitart
February 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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torikateillo.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ✨

I’m Tori! I love to use bright colours & textures to bring silly, heartwarming & joyful characters to life! Open for all PB projects

Rep’d by Analía Cabello at ABLA @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
@analiacabello.bsky.social

torikateillustration.com #kidlit #kitlitart
A mermaid with ginger hair is fanned out on the floor, and a girl with dark purple hair is lying down on the floor with different objects layed out beside them
February 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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mightypigeon.bsky.social
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day, Valentine! My name is danamarie and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves telling sweet stories, especially with kiddos and animals. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Nice to meet you!
Painterly illustration in pinks and browns of a little girl in a pink tutu and pigtails, holding a valentine behind her back while her dachshund (wearing a princess hat) looks on and craft supplies litter the floor.
February 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
leahchen.bsky.social
If you see this, post your green art 🌳

#kidlitart #ifyouseethis
A girl carrying a giant orange tree
February 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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jacobsouva.bsky.social
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator of books for kids. I'm keen to illustrate smart, quirky stories (and have a few of my own).

★ Here's more of my work: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work
➽ I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.
A pig is painting a messy picture smiling. The text reads "This is a real mess!" thought pig.
February 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🦄🧜‍♀️🧚‍♀️🐲What’s your favorite mythical creature?

👋 My name’s Mark Hoffmann. I have two eyes, and depth perception. I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator, always looking for my next book project!

#kidlitpostcard #illustration #kidlitart @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard
Stylized collage and paint illustration in purples and greens: a cyclops with a wooden club sits atop a pile of skulls. Next to him is a Greek column above the column is the word “Cyclops“ Below the illustration is the text: Mark Hoffmann author & illustrator studiohoffmann.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids.

🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Art of a young East asian girl wearing a yellow outfit and holding a red ribbon. She rides a red horse with flames for its mane and tail. A similar looking foal runs in the foreground. 5 other horses run in the background. The fire horses symbolize the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese astrological calendar.
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
leahchen.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day 🐎✨
Gallop into the Year of the Horse, fast, fearless, and happy.
I’m Leah, a Melbourne-based illustrator, open to picture books, children’s book covers, chapter books, and representation.
Children are riding horse celebrating Chinese new year
February 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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annaflorsdefum.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Anna a freelance illustrator from Barcelona who loves nature and stories with lots of cute animals and wonder.

Looking for new exciting projects: games, picture books, board books and more!

☀️ annaflorsdefum.com
✏️ instagram.com/annaflorsdefum
✉️ [email protected]
Kidlitart postcard with a fun vector illustration about a hippo, a black cat, a koala, a tiger and a puffin taking a trip into nature in a yellow 4x4 van with lots of luggage.
January 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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lobomaravilha.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!

My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves creating magical scenes of whimsy. I love drawing winter scenes and ballerinas, so for this month's postcard I drew the winter scene from The Nutcracker.

🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha

#kidlitart
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
leahchen.bsky.social
Merry #KidLitArtPostcard
Turns out the tag changed. Whoops!
Sharing this snowy Christmas scene here anyway.
Because I’m way too excited for Christmas! ❄️🎄✨
Many elves cheering saying goodbye to Santa
December 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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torikateillo.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ❄️

I’m Tori & I love creating fun, silly & heartwarming characters - animals and human!

Interested & open for work in PB & BoardBooks
Represented by Analía Cabello
@analiacabello.bsky.social
at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

More artwork @ torikateillustration.com
A boy is holding a bright star and being held up by a bear to put the star on a sad little tiny tree. A girl is giggling in the bottom corner at a fox who is tangled up in the christmas lights. The text reads “Tori Kate - represented by Analía Cabello at ABLA - torikateillustration.com”
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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martinstanev.bsky.social
Happy December #KidLitArtPostcard! 🐻

My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters.

🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlitart #illustration
An illustration of a bear sleeping in a den under the snow-covered earth.
December 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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menekarepka.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator represented by @charlottewenger.com and I love projects with animals, nature, and vintage imagery.

Website: www.menekarepka.com/personalwork

#illustrator #kidlitartist #artist
December 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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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
leahchen.bsky.social
35ºC today, my koala dove straight into the underwater post office, the octopus postman knows how to keep things cool!

Perfect timing too. It’s December #KidLitPostcard day!

I love creating whimsical little worlds full of charm and adventure.
If you think we’d be a great match, please reach out!
Koala diving to underwater postoffice. Octopus postman is standing by.
December 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM