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Thaís Mesquita

@thaismesquita.bsky.social

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Brazilian author-illustrator and mixed-media artist Represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.thaismesquita.art ⚲ Germany

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · 7d

So happy to finally share the cover of A Room with a View, by author @joannahowrites.bsky.social published by @harpercollins.bsky.social 🧡
I hope you love this story as much as I do! Out in spring 2026.

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · 7d

Starting off the best season yet with another #kidlitartpostcard 💀Editors and art directors, get in touch with my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social and let's work together!

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Sep 4

Getting ready to welcome the best time of the year and soak up all the oranges, reds, and browns 🍁 Editors and AD, maybe I’m the right illustrator for that cozy book?

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Sep 2

Say hi to another one. I’ve always loved an oversized pullover.

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegrade

Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Sep 1

New pieces and characters for older kids are in the works. Editors and ADs, let’s work on those middle-grade books together 📚

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #publishing #middlegrade

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Aug 20

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Jul 3

Ô, muito obrigada! Feliz que vc gostou 😊 Seu trabalho é lindo demais, que bom que a gente se encontrou 🧡

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Jul 3

Brigada! 🧡

Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Jul 3

It’s a summery #kidlitartpostcard during a particularly hot week around here ☀️ Taking this chance to give a shoutout to all editors and art directors — let’s create something beautiful together!

Check out my website for more info about me and my work: www.thaismesquita.art

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Jun 30

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Jun 27

Everyone craves this when it's 30 degrees outside ☀️

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you so much 🧡

Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · May 20

Grazie!!

Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · May 20

Thank you so much 🧡

Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · May 19

My first published book as an author (wordless books count, right?)—and in Italian! I was already over the moon to be a finalist in the Silent Book Contest 2024, and now seeing this story published by Carthusia feels even more special. The book will be in Italian bookstores starting May 23rd.