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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 6d

This is so adorable!

Dalia Ataev @daliaataev.bsky.social · 6d

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Hopefully I'm not too late to join in. I've been working on my website and can't wait to share it soon. I'm excited to show more about my project behind the scenes and the thought process.

Wishing everyone a cozy fall. It's my favorite season here in Canada 🍁🍃

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 8d

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m Mili, an October baby, a Toronto based author/illustrator, trained in classical animation and fine art.

I love a watercolor and ink look. How about you?

milifay.art

Happy creating!

#KidLitArt #GraphicNovels #MG #coverart #illustration #MR #DIS #MH #conceptart

Ellen, a sad, 14-year-old ballerina in a pink tutu sitting in a wheelchair. She has blond hair with a hint of the pink dye she had before. Her eyes are aqua in colour. Behind her is an aqua and green background showing lotus flowers in the rain, painted in a watercolour style. Lotus flowers stand for resilience. The background was interpreted from a photograph created by Nguyên Lam Mili found on Pinterest.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 6d

Really lovely! I actually really like the unpainted version too!

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 7d

Always happy to work with you!! 😊 It's always a great experience on my end too!

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 7d

Spooky and beautiful!

Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁 I'm a picture book and middle grade illustrator inspired by folklore, nature + all things vintage. 🎃 My art is at: www.theodesign.com

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · 7d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m an author-illustrator who loves little spookies! You can see more of my work at diandramae.com.

I am actively seeking representation.
#kidlitart #kidlit #halloween #illustration

A trio of spooky pals walk with their treat buckets while kicking leaves on their way.

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Does anyone else find #owls fascinating? I am repped by @kellydhouse.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 7d

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! You snuck up on me again! Honestly I'm a bit busy these days, but open to smaller illustration projects, covers, magazine work, etc!

The leaves are changing, and there's a nip in the air! Time to migrate! (South for the birds, cozy cafes for me)

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Two geese are chatting flight plans for their fall migration over a chalkboard. Cardinals and a warbler watch.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 7d

Yes! I love owls! Still have yet to see one IRL, but hopefully one day...

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 7d

Happy October! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Spooky season is officially upon us and I’m here for it. Let’s make magic together. I’m open to illustrating any kid project, especially if it has to do with nature, magic, or humor!

#halloween#spooky#fall#pumpkin#autumn#kidlit #kidlitart

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Martina Lo 🎨 @martinaloart.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

This is part of a new illustration I’ve been working on. Do you think beavers would enjoy living by the beach?

Portfolio: martinalo.com

⭐️for work inquiries please reach out to Andrea Morrison at Writers House

#kidlit #childrensbookillustration #illustration

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 13d

We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025!

There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.

Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.

We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!

ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 11d

And I'm back to the character drawing board (process). Next up I'm going to explore a character based on the Red Squirrel. So starting with some studies.
I actually find it really different to draw squirrels. They have a lot of flexible shapes. #sketchbook #animals #kidlitart

A two page sketchbook study of a red squirrel in different positions

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 11d

Access to these books, that are sad and scary and honest and relatable, are so important! And the authors and illustrators who create them are so brave to share their stories 💕

Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 11d

I needed this book when I was younger. I needed it today. Many of my students need to read this book. Honest. Scary. Yet Uplifting & full of hope and strategies for both me & my loved ones. I see myself in these pages & we are not alone. Thank you @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 11d

I needed this book when I was younger. I needed it today. Many of my students need to read this book. Honest. Scary. Yet Uplifting & full of hope and strategies for both me & my loved ones. I see myself in these pages & we are not alone. Thank you @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 18d

Thank you!!! 💕

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 18d

Say hello to Detective "Zip" Hummingbird! After a few weeks of playing with character design, this feels right and I had a lot of fun making this sheet! Going to focus on some other characters that will exist in the same world as Zip next.
#kidlitart #birds #characterdesign

A digitally rendered character sheet showing a cartoon hummingbird with a detective hat and magnifying glass in different poses

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Little Thoughts Press @littlethoughtspress.com · 22d

Issue 11: Stirring Words is here!

Guest edited by @jthomasabc.bsky.social, Stirring Words is a celebration of words that will inspire, delight, and entrance young readers.

Available now in print and pdf.

www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues

ISSUES | Little Thoughts

www.littlethoughtspress.com

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 21d

Canadian-based The Metals Company (@themetalsco.bsky.social) is pushing to mine the deep sea. Canada must double-down to #StopDeepSeaMining and oppose the Mining Code that would open oceans to irreversible damage. @greenpeaceca.bsky.social Add your name: act.gp/3ZyPjcx

Petition: Tell Canada to oppose the Mining Code and protect the deep sea from mining.

Sign the Greenpeace petition to tell Canada to oppose the Mining Code and protect the deep sea from mining.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 22d

My friend does the same but with a dragon image :) she adds scales to represent her progress. I like the tree idea too!

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scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 23d

If TWINLESS is playing in your area, I suggest seeing it ASAP. My favorite script of 2025 so far. Funny, dark, sharp, and relentlessly original. 🖤

Twinless (2025) Official Trailer - Dylan O’Brien, James Sweeney, Aisling Franciosi

YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies

www.youtube.com

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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 23d

Stacey created a companion blogpost, "Writing For Yourself First: A Conversation with Graphic Novelist Stan Yan" www.writeitscared.co/blog-3/writing-for-yourself-first

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 22d

So organized! I love a good spreadsheet 😊

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 22d

I like physical reminders too! I used to create boards with progress notes. I've gone away from that, but I think a visual reminder would help me go back to these projects sooner. #kidlitchat

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 23d

Haha true! #kidlitchat