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Tori Kate
@torikateillo.bsky.social
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canadian kidlit illustrator ✏️ & full time mama
i love joyful, silly and heartwarming characters ✨

rep’d by Analía Cabello @ ABLA @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

portfolio: www.torikateillustration.com
email: [email protected]
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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · Apr 8
Hi #portfolioday!

I’m Tori, 🇨🇦 illustrator who loves to create silly, heartfelt and funny characters on wonderful adventures

Rep’d by Analía Cabello at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
@analiacabello.bsky.social

torikateillustration.com
A boy in an astronaut suit is cheersing his hot cocoa with a googly eyed alien in space. Little tiny aliens surround them, one trying to eat the floating marshmallows. Scribbly sparkly star background An illustration of the first Christmas night, nativity scene with barn animals peeking around at joseph, mary and baby jesus A yellow bus sits at the bus stop while animals hurry to catch it! we see birds flying in with a lunchbox, a fox carrying way too many books, a mother bear offering her bear kiddo lunch, a skunk crossing guard is helping a disabled dog across the street and a turtle is late for the bus! Firefighting team! A dog in uniform is holding the trunk of a purple elephant. Three frogs are slung over the elephant, one on a ladder and two uptop on the head - these frogs are holding up a siren and calling into a megaphone
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bookdesignbee.bsky.social
Will you be his Valentine?
February 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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kriseasler.bsky.social
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator who loves texture and light and a good mail day, looking for new projects with picture books through middle grade chapter books (and more)!

Check out my portfolio at www.kriseasler.com or get in touch with my fantastic agent @jenrofe.bsky.social 💌
Color children’s book style illustration of a kid in a yellow snow coat and brown pants, boots, and earmuffs, cheerfully putting a letter in a large blue postbox.
February 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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chamisa.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Chamisa, a #kidlit artist and author repped by @painted-words.bsky.social
I'm interested in stories about imagination and wonder, friendship and adventure! Let's work together 😊
February 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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berryblissart.bsky.social
Here's a early valentine's piece for #kidlitartpostcard 💖
February 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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lobomaravilha.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!

My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves drawing bright, magical scenes. For this month's postcard, I drew a scene from my favorite book series growing up: The Chronicles of Narnia.

🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha

#kidlitart
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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menekarepka.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard universe! I’m Meneka and I love projects with a vintage or earthy feel. I’m represented by @charlottewenger.com !

🕸️: www.menekarepka.com/personalwork

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
February 5, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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annadaviscourt.bsky.social
A little birdy told me it's #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Anna, a #kidlit author/illustrator based in Portland, OR.
I am currently seeking representation and am open for new picture book opportunities!

✨ annadaviscourt.com
🍓 [email protected]

#kidlitart #illustration #birds
A postcard layout of a grouping of colorfully drawn birds with text reading: ANNA DAVISCOURT/ picture book author & illustrator / annadaviscourt.com.
February 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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martinstanev.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard!

My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more picture book opportunities!

🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlitart #illustration
An illustration depicting a diverse cast of children playing in a treehouse fort, with wildlife such as squirrels and birds surrounding them.
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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jacobsouva.bsky.social
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator of books for kids. I'm keen to illustrate smart, quirky stories (and have a few of my own).

★ Here's more of my work: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work
➽ I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.
A pig is painting a messy picture smiling. The text reads "This is a real mess!" thought pig.
February 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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victoriamaderna.com
Pastels and pencils for #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France, and I'm available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +).

Taking the chance to announce I'm now represented by the lovely @jenazantian.bsky.social! 😊

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ [email protected]
Two kids and a dog sitting on a log under the falling snow. Drawing in pencil and pastels.
February 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
torikateillo.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ✨

I’m Tori! I love to use bright colours & textures to bring silly, heartwarming & joyful characters to life! Open for all PB projects

Rep’d by Analía Cabello at ABLA @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
@analiacabello.bsky.social

torikateillustration.com #kidlit #kitlitart
A mermaid with ginger hair is fanned out on the floor, and a girl with dark purple hair is lying down on the floor with different objects layed out beside them
February 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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leahchen.bsky.social
If you see this, post your green art 🌳

#kidlitart #ifyouseethis
A girl carrying a giant orange tree
February 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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megsscribbles.bsky.social
If you see this, post your green art!

#kidlitart
@bradfordagents.bsky.social
A blue/fish swims in murky green water, behind him, through the murk, is a school of fish just like him.
February 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
torikateillo.bsky.social
me after putting my kids to bed and i finally get a moment to crack out my good art supplies ✨🎨
a blurry picture of a man in a white shirt and tie
Alt: a blurry video of a man in a white shirt and tie. this is milchik from severence running down a hallway super duper fast
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February 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM
torikateillo.bsky.social
If you see this, post your green art 💚☘️🦖

#kidlitart
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
A bunch of froggies jumping around very joyfully. One is centered on a lilypad, and two are jumping over his head. One tiny bright frog is popping up in the front left corner
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 AM
torikateillo.bsky.social
GUYS.

No one told me that parchment paper is absolutely perfect tracing paper for a cintiq!!!? Why am i just finding this out now ?? 😭🥰

(this is such a win for me)
Parchment paper overtop of a cintiq, tracing the sketchy lines of a bear astronaut
February 3, 2026 at 3:25 AM
torikateillo.bsky.social
Best day of the month 💕✏️
ginaperry.bsky.social Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 8d
Attention all #kidlit friends: This Thursday, February 5th, is #KidLitArtPostcard day! Get your art ready and I'll see you on the timeline! www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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marktweedale.bsky.social
Just imagine how monumentally out-of-touch someone would have to be to think Lilo & Stitch would be better in live action.
ani-obsessive.bsky.social Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · 9d
Concept art for Lilo & Stitch (2002), dir. Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, Walt Disney Feature Animation

Art by Andy Harkness and Craig Grasso
February 1, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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estelabem.bsky.social
Sneak peek ✨ #papercutcollage #analogart #noaiart #kidlitart #childrensart
February 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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vexnir.bsky.social
🪿🦆🪿🦆🪿

#art #sketchbook #gouache
Sketchbook spread with paintings and sketches of various ducks on the left page and a large painting of 3 geese in a grassy field with white flowers on the right page.
January 24, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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daydreamflowers.bsky.social
More tiny boxes made from recycled cardboard and watercolour paper. These have been really popular on Instagram! Hope you like them and let me know which one draws you in.
Tiny shadow boxes made from cardboard and watercolour paper.
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
torikateillo.bsky.social
Catherine O’Hara, your iconic characters have made us laugh, cry & continue to be an inspiration to so many.

Personally one of my favs was Moira Rose - the voice, the wigs, the outfits!!! No one could be Moira but you, Catherine

Here’s to you 💕

#kidlit #kidlitart #schittscreek
David & Moira rose are arguing over how to “fold in the cheese” in their recipe
January 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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illustration of Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz for the Beetlejuice Tarot card, "Queen of Swords"
January 30, 2026 at 7:24 PM
torikateillo.bsky.social
Authors! Curious if you have any editing tips for a first-time children’s book writer? (… ahem, me 🥸)

I’ve seen these so far :
- walk away from it for awhile
- read it out loud
- have someone read it to me

Any others? Open to trying something new! #kidlit
January 30, 2026 at 12:38 AM
torikateillo.bsky.social
yesterday something very cool happened; i had a book idea pop into my head and i sat down and wrote out a first draft !

im not usually a writer but i got really excited about this idea & the really fun illustrations to come with it ✏️
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM