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Mike Petrik
@mikepetrik.bsky.social
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Author and illustrator of books for kids! Rep’d by Teresa @ Bookmark Literary.
One Cool Duck 4, Camp Out! Out now from Hippo Park and Astra Pub.

https://linktr.ee/mikepetrik
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Attention holiday shoppers! I just added 4 new designs to my redbubble store that can be purchased as shirts, mugs, stickers, prints, and more! Have a look here and thank you for doing so! ✌️ www.redbubble.com/people/matth... #kidlit #kidlitart ##childrensbookillustration
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Congrats to @maryshyneonline.bsky.social, whose debut graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' was selected by the New York Public Library as one of the 25 best books for teens for 2025. We're featuring a selection of pages from the book now in our Emerging Artist Showcase. Come check it out.
Cover of the graphic novel 'You and Me on Repeat' by Mary Shyne
November 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Who else is using their down time this week to just scribble and doodle? Use your fav to share next week!
November 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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November has been stressful. Walking around in the yellow leaves has been a fantastic way to chill out a bit. Fall is the best.
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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LOVE this Jacob!
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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 2:48 AM
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HUGE thank you to everyone who has requested a pet portrait in the past week! Packages are being dropped in the mail this week, so keep a look out. If you are still interested in getting a fun pet portrait for the holidays, act quickly!

www.jotform.com/form/2530070...

#pet #illustration #kidlit
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Did you know you can pick up a copy of The Silly Sounds of Christmas at your local HomeGoods store? It's true! From the fine folks at @harpercollins.bsky.social Of course I always encourage you to purchase from your local indie bookshop! Honk, squeak, ka-blam, and croak! #kidlit #kidlitartist
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Fall time, at least in Chicagoland, is very brief. Get out there and enjoy it before old man winter sweeps through! This weekend I plan on dozing off in a pile of leaves.

#kidlit #kidlitart #fall #autumn #doodle #sketch #sketchbook
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁

I’m an illustrator and author currently looking for more picture books, board books and other novelty title opportunities.

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

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Illustration depicting an autumnal scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing in the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen in all the little windows surrounding the tree. There is no fruit on the tree, only yellow leaves. Some of the characters that can be seen in the windows include a mum reading to her baby by a candle, a grandma and grandchild sharing a warm drink and a person calling their cat, which can be seen walking on the right wall of the garden. In the garden, a girl is carrying a giant orange pumpkin and an older woman on the left is passing some jam over to her neighbours above with the use of a basket and rope. A lively illustration showing the spirit of community and sharing.
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Hello?

I'm Ward Jenkins, an illustrator who loves drawing picture books, graphic novels, comics, and has done storyboards for various TV shows. I love maps, historical fiction, sci-fi & animation.

Rep'd by Jennifer Laughran (literaticat.bsky.social).
Hit me up! wardjenkins.com

#kidlitartpostcard
A little boy is crouched down, looking at a reflection of himself in a small puddle. He says, "Hello?"
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Hey illustrators/agents!

I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 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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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Ah, early November. That magical time of the year when you can see homes with Halloween decor next to homes with Thanksgiving decor next to homes with Christmas decor.

Portfolio: www.mikepetrik.com/Portfolio
Rep: @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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I had the absolute honor of illustrating the cover for the Dec 2025 issue of @highlightsmagazine.bsky.social aka "The Warm Issue!" Thank you so much to Creative Director Patrick Greenish for the opportunity! Get cozy!

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
Cover for the December 2025 issue of the childrens magazine Highlights. A cozy illustration of a fire burning in a stone fireplace in a dark home. There is garland surrounding the fireplace and a sneaky cat is batting at a pinecone on the garland. There are two sets of feet facing the fireplace to keep themselves warm, as well as a plate of chocolate chip cookies and two mugs of hot chocolate with marshmallows between them.
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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PLEASE SHARE! After MANY requests, I finally caved and am now accepting pet commissions for the holiday season! It's my first time ever doing this, so fingers crossed. I would love to draw your persons favorite furry, scaly, or feathered family member!
www.mikepetrik.com/Commissions
Mike Petrik // Illustration and Books
www.mikepetrik.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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The boys are back in town!
November 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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HOW is it a new month already?!
October 31, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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#kidlit pals! I’m looking to attend more book fests in 2026. They are always a blast and the connections with readers is immeasurable, but it’s always hard to find out about them. Why so secretive? Drop links to your favorite fests so I can go too!
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Go play in the leaves!
October 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Excited to be bringing these ding dongs back for the Thanksgiving season!

Actually, Gobble till ya Wobble is a fun name for the series. Should I keep it??
October 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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The pumpkin patch selection process is always competitive. Will you get the best one?
October 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Hello #kidlit #artdirector friends! I have availability right now to work on that next big picture book, graphic novel series, board book, or magazine spot / cover! I am rep'd by @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social and you can check out my portfolio here! www.mikepetrik.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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That exciting early morning prep before the big classroom Halloween party!

#illustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #halloween
October 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Have a fun fall time weekend! If you are heading into a corn maze, ALWAYS give yourself extra time to find your way out. (even if you are tall enough to see over the top)

#illustration #sketch #doodle #kidlit #kidlitart #fall #halloween #cornmaze
October 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Someone PLEASE boil down substack for me. I see tons of #kidlit people using it, but I can't get a real grasp of what it is. A blogging page? Live streaming? Chat functions? What looks like a social media / bluesky sorta feature? What is it!
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM