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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you so much Natasha. 🌻

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day🌟I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S.

Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials, and any kids’ art-related ventures! Let’s work together on your next project 👋

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com

Two little frogs enjoy a sweet summer evening by the campfire at the pond with marshmallows in hand.

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Brian Kirby, author and illustrator of humorous picture books. Rep'd by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

See what I’m up to at BrianKirbyStudio.com

Picture book drawing of a friendly pangolin approaching and waving to a startled termite atop a termite mound, as other termites run around panicking.

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Caroline McPherson @carolinemcpherson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 💌

l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book maker with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨

Represented for writing and illustration by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart

PORTFOLIO
www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author and illustrator of children's books. I'm looking for that next cute and colorful book project: from picture book to early readers and chapter books. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Brightly colored illustration of bugs having an outdoor, seaside party. Flowers and plants surround them. A grasshopper plays a flute, a beetle plays a ukulele, a bee shakes a maraca. Fireflies, dragonfly, ladybug, and caterpillar watch on. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads "author / illustrator ginaperry.com represented by Sean McCarthy"

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Illustration of 3 cute dogs standing in a city park. There is an open box of pizza on the ground. A small sign taped to the box says 'bob's pizza - don't touch'. One dog is curiously investigating the pizza.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here's some recent artwork for #kidlitartpostcard day, I'm an author and illustrator currently querying agents and open for freelance. Check out my website, johnlechner.com 🐝 #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor illustration of a frog sitting on a lily pad reading the book The Frog Prince to a gaggle of eager tadpoles, surrounded by lush greenery. Text reads: "John Lechner - author, illustrator - johnlechner.com

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. Hi art directors, editors and authors. I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together.

Portfolio: theremaybecats.com
Agent: [email protected]

@carynwiseman.bsky.social

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Juliana Salcedo @jusabar.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi everyone! Today is #kidlitartpostcard day! ☻

I’m Juliana Salcedo, a Colombian illustrator based in Spain. I love to work with limited palettes and clean lines, and I am fond of typography.

I’m repped by Susan Hawk @ UpstartCrow Literary

✒︎ www.jusabar.net

#kidlit #kidlitart

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨

I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums!

Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com
I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Three kids riding on a back of a giant anteater. One is taking a photo of the anteater’s face, middle kid is happily raising hands in the air, third kid is afraid to fall from anteater’s tail. The anteater is very unhappy and cranky

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi Yara, this is beautiful. I love traditional mediums so much. 😍

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Sep 1

In the forest it's also time to get back to school. #kidlitart #illustration

A little mushroom child on her way back to school.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fair notice to #kidlit - next Thursday is a KidLitArtPostcard day! September is typically a very active month for posting and browsing. Spread the word so we get a good turnout from illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

www.ginaperry.com

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · May 26

To BOOK CREATORS who have experience in promoting their books here on Bluesky:

What is your top practical tip for book promo on this platform?

Hoping to turn this thread into a resource I can add to my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky, but pls keep reading before replying. #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you so much. 🌻

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hugging a chicken is always a good idea. #illustration #kidlitart

Illustration of a little girl hugging a chicken. Dip pen and brush on the right hand side. Part of watercolor palette visible in top right corner.

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Traci VW Creations @tracivw.bsky.social · Aug 12

I'm putting this out into the Universe.

I'm looking for a design job at a publishing company specifically for children's books. I have experience, creativity, and am passionate about books for kids.

Thank you!

#designer #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #publishing #childrensbooks

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Aug 12

Deep under the green, murky water of the garden pond Aife and Sam are trying to stay hidden. (Close up from one of my favourites from the archive while I work on book projects.) #illustration #kidlitart
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @carynwiseman.bsky.social

A little pondmaid and her frog friend surrounded by water plants.

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Jul 26

They look lovely. 😍

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Jul 26

Such a cutie. 🐶

Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Jul 26

Come on a journey with Maeve as she solves The Meadow Mysteries. #illustration #kidlitart

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Jul 17

We're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook

Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities.
(cover: Cornelia Li)

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Jul 15

Maeve and The Meadow Mysteries. #illustration #kidlitart

View of a meadow. A little girl is looking at a ladybug and a little snail sitting on a leaf.

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Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day
I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit illustrator and I love drawing kids, their inventions and discoveries.
Here’s jess and her lost things finder!

I’m open to #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers!

View my work www.srinidhidraws.com
#kidlitart #picturebookart

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Alexandra Thompson @alexandradraws.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Alexandra Thompson and I'm an author and illustrator based in Maine 🌲 Rep'd by Hannah Mann at Writers House. Interested in illustrating picture books and spooky/mystery/magical MG 🥰
#kidlitart #picturebookillustration

Watercolor and colored pencil illustration of a cute little fox in yellow striped pajamas reading the newspaper on the toilet while a little bluebird sits waiting on the pedestal sink beside her. From my forthcoming picture book Hazel & Herbert coming February 24, 2026 with Putnam.

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