Tara J. Hannon Kid Lit Author Illustrator
@tarajhannon.bsky.social
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Kidlit Author Illustrator - BIRTLE early graphic novel series (AMP Kids) THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL & THE ONLY GHOST AT SUMMER CAMP (Penguin Workshop Aug 2025) www.tarajhannon.com
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard!

I’m here with my sweet tooth this month 🍭

I’m an #authorillustrator who creates across all #kidlit genres. I am drawn to humorous stories and I love drawing #unicorns.

I’m rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett
www.tarajhannon.com
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m a #kidlit #authorillustrator who enjoys creating character driven stories that are high in heart and humor.

I am represented by Elizabeth Bennett ♥️
You can find more or my work on my website www.tarajhannon.com

#kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor
🚨BEWARE🚨
In a few weeks this grouchy groundhog infiltrates bookstores!

This book, written by @lydialukidis.bsky.social illustrated by me, is a fun adventure, filled w/hilarious puns and big feelings. It’s perfect for emerging readers looking for silly characters to make them laugh.

#graphicnovel
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OH happy day!! After creating this grumpy character in grade 5, @tarajhannon.bsky.social and I can finally reveal the cover for our upcoming early graphic novel, GROUCHO THE GROUCHY GROUNDHOG!
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #graphicnovels #amreading #amwriting #books @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard!

I am a #kidlit #authorillustrator who loves quirky, humorous characters. I create across all Kidlit genres. I would love to be considered for your #illustration projects!

I am represented by Elizabeth Bennett.
www.tarajhannon.com

#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #author
The first reviews for The Only Ghost series are in from Kirkus and they are good! ♥️ (phew!)

Thanks, Kirkus!
Hi #kidlitartpostcard, I’m an #authorillustrator who creates across all #kidlit genres.

I am particularly drawn to humorous projects and I love art with clever additions that earn extra laughs.

I am represented by Elizabeth Bennett.
www.tarajhannon.com

#kidlitillustration #kidlitartist
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Hey #kidlitartpostcard
I’m an author/illustrator,
open to work on fun picture books, board books, activity books, and non-fiction.
Let’s create awesome books together!
Portfolio : marushabelle.com
Contact: [email protected]
#kidlit #kidlitart
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Just keep swimming! SQUID IN PANTS is out May 13th!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Kaz Windness and I’m a #kidlit author, illustrator, and teacher. I'm rep’d by Timothy Travaglini/Transatlantic Agency and I love drawing cute animals best! #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #illustration
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Meg, a picture book author-illustrator from PA. We're inching toward Spring, but I loved working on this holiday piece!

✨Rep: John Rudolph at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
✨Portfolio: www.megauchenbach.com
#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 💌
Always looking for fun, colorful PB, MG & children’s-adjacent projects!

📚Rep’d for book work by @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🎨 Portfolio bryonycrane.com
✏️ More in-process work and life nonsense at instagram.com/bryonycrane
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POLL: What are your favourite AUDIOBOOKS & PODCASTS? While my eye recovers from surgery, I'm leaning more toward audio than visual reading. #CommunityPolls #Uplift

I'm currently listening to:

PACHINKO by @minjinlee.bsky.social
ROGUE PROTOCOL (The Murderbot Diaries #3) by @marthawells.com
We think Maltese/Bichon Frise mix she is about 15lbs and very sweet (despite her intense teething!)
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🎨 2025 has brought us so many incredible book covers! In Pop! Goes The Reader's newest post, I share 25 of my recent favourite 2025 middle grade book covers and the designers and artists responsible for creating them. 🎨
popgoesthereader.com/do-judge-a-b... #BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
The girls chose to give out #Birtle #valentines this year and it’s the Garry best 😍
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Next up in our Agent + Editor #MSWL Series: Ivan Taurisano, Abrams Books.

Ivan is looking for:
Picture books
Novelty books
Graphic novels
Select Middle Grade + Young Adult
Books for ages 0-5

View here: youtu.be/EYtNvklOiyM?...
Editor Ivan Taurisano's #MSWL - Abrams Books
YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC
youtu.be
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Barnes & Noble is having their preorder sale & that means you can preorder both of my books out this May for 25% off now - Friday! I've got a spooky MG haunted house mystery & a fun, cheerful PB celebrating the joys of extended family, specifically COUSINS!