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Kid lit illustrator www.thukimvu.com https://linktr.ee/thu.vu.art Rep’d by Chelsea Hensley of Mad Woman Literary Agency

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Thu, an illustrator open for pb and b&w projects.

View my portfolio:
www.thukimvu.com
Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Thu, and I’m currently open for new projects. I’m interested in picture books and middle grade. Would love to connect!

View my portfolio:
thukimvu.com
Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social of @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi everyone! It’s #portfolioday!

I’m Thu, a kidlit illustrator who loves illustrating stories about self-acceptance, family, and big emotions. Let’s connect!

View my portfolio:
www.thukimvu.com
Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social of @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks! 😊 😎☀️🍉⛱️

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Junco @junconagano.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy July #kidlitartpostcard !

Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! I'm Junco & an author and illustrator. I would love to work with you on your picture books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects.

✨ Rep’d by Sarah at @quick.redfox
🖥️ juncostudio.com

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an author-illustrator and enjoy creating emotion and playing with light. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social See more art at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio #editor #kidlitart #kidlit

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Ginger Ngo | Illustrator 🤡 @gingerngo.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #kidlitartpostcard friends! I'm Ginger and I am a picture book illustrator. I love illustrating wonderful stories about funny, fabulous kids.

I'm rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids & Illustration.

#kidlitart

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Thu, an illustrator open for pb and b&w projects.

View my portfolio:
www.thukimvu.com
Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

Hi kid lit community! I’m Thu, an illustrator from NJ interested in pb and b&w projects. I love illustrating stories based on community, acceptance, and big emotions.

thukimvu.com

Rep’d by the wonderful @chelseabigbang.bsky.social of @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Lisa Chow @lisachowart.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!

True story, I still cut my kids’ hair. 🫣

I love drawing silly kids, grumpy animals and wacky situations.

For more of my work: lisachowart.com
To work together: Kelly Sonnack @ksonnack.bsky.social with @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing young kids exploring the world around them, especially in nature. I am seeking representation. You can see more of my work at diandramae.com 🎨

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Digital illustration done in a chalky style of a young girl in pigtails planting a small tree, while her spotted dog helps her dig in the dirt.

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · May 1

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Tracy Bishop and I illustrate all kinds of books for kids.

Find me at:
Portfolio - tracybishop.com
Art Rep - [email protected]

Children’s book illustration cover with a Vietnamese American girl walking in the hallways of her elementary school. Her friend and teacher are talking in the background.

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Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social · May 1

It's #KidLitArtPostcard!

Hi my name is Gordy. I'm an illustrator from Scotland painting in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨

🌐 gordywright.com
📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

Kidlit postcard of a beaver lodge cross section

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Andrea Sparacio @artsparrow.bsky.social · May 1

Hello, May #KidLitArtPostcard! 💚 This piece is a tribute to Milicent Patrick—trailblazing monster maker, one of Disney’s first female animators, and the designer behind iconic Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).
#creature #blacklagoon #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #milicentpatrick

Illustrated tribute to Milicent Patrick, designer of the iconic Creature from the Black Lagoon, in a kidlit-friendly style.

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · May 1

Aw, thanks so much Roseanne! You’ve made my day 😊

Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Thu, an illustrator interested in picture book and b&w interior projects.

View my portfolio at www.thukimvu.com
Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Carmen 📚 Latinx Book Influencer 📚 @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social · Apr 15

If you love your library, listen up…

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Apr 8

#PortfolioDay

Mad Woman Literary Agency @madwomanliterary.bsky.social · Apr 8

Today we're spotlighting #illustrator @thuvu.bsky.social! She's available for PB and B&W interiors and is repped by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social!

#kidlitart #art #illustration

Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thanks so much!

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · Apr 3

Hi #KidlitArtPostcard day☕ I am Shiho Pate and I love illustrating children's books with fun characters and humor.
🍵Portfolio : shihopate.com
🍵Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency

#kidlitart #cup

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Apr 3

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books!

martinstanev.com
Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

#kidlitart #childrensbook

An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · Apr 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator of books for kids. I'm always looking for funny book projects with heart and a touch of surprise.

💫 Here's my portfolio: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

✨ I'm rep'd by the amazing @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A wonderful bug climbs a ladder with a bucket of yellow paint. He is in a black and white world, bringing some yellow joy to his corner of it all.

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Apr 3

#kidlitartpostcard
Hi kid lit editors and art directors!
I’m Thu, an illustrator interested in picture book and b&w interior projects. If my style fits what you’re looking for then I’d love to connect!

Portfolio: www.thukimvu.com
Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you! ❤️

Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank so much Marci!

Thu Vu @thuvu.bsky.social · Mar 31

Thank you! 😁