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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙

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Mama. Wordsmith. Kidlit enthusiast. Lambda Literary Award Finalist. DANCE LIKE A LEAF, THE WISHING FLOWER, THE BI BOOK • Rep: @thejordache.bsky.social • she/her 🏳️‍🌈 https://ajirving.com/

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · May 20

Today’s the day! THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me is officially out in the world! I hope this book helps readers and their families feel seen and loved! Thank you with all my heart for supporting our special book! 🌈💖🌈 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713504... #kidlit #booksky

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 2d

Librarians, booksellers, & educators— when you talk about banned books, please focus on the thousands of CONTEMPORARY books that are being banned right now.

For example….
#BannedBooksWeek

Book cover: last night at the telegraph club

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Chuseok! In Korea, we make songpyeon instead of mooncakes for the Mid-autumn Festival. Making rice cakes is a fun activity you can do with kids. Hope you try this recipe 💖

#kidlitart #kidlituk #chuseok #koreanfood #midautumnfestival

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 2d

Smiling big because I’m finally holding my friend @sassinsf.com’s BEAUTIFUL picture book SHABBAT IS! So proud to add this to our home library alongside his incredible middle grade books. Welcome to the PB club, Andrew, and congratulations!!! ❤️ #kidlit #booksky

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 3d

Shout out to all the teachers on World Teachers Day from all my friends @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 4d

It's World Animal Day! Congratulations to all my buddies @kidlitcollective.bsky.social for all their wonderful books featuring all kinds of animals!

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 4d

SLC friends! Hope to see you tomorrow at the Queer Book Fair Bonanza at Under the Umbrella Bookstore from 12-4! I will read THE WISHING FLOWER illustrated by @kipalizadeh.net & THE BI BOOK illustrated by Cynthia Alonso at 3 pm! 🌈 #kidlit #booksky

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JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social · 5d

We're thrilled to see @robin-gow-poet.bsky.social's forthcoming novel in verse, SABER-TOOTH, receive two ⭐starred reviews⭐ back-to-back!

awfulagent.com/ebooks/saber...

Saber-Tooth – JABberwocky Literary Agency, Inc

awfulagent.com

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard tricksters! 👻

Book projects? Email my lovely agent, @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

www.kalyquarles.com

Scene from The Zombees, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by yours truly. Out now!

#halloween #picturebook #spooky

Picture book art featuring a spooky cute cemetery at night with tombstones and bees buzzing around. A cat in a witch hat follows the bees. Scene from The Zombees, a rhyming Halloween picture book written by Justin Colon & illustrated by Kaly Quarles.

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kip alizadeh @kipalizadeh.net · 6d

hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kip and I'm an illustrator! I would love to illustrate a book in black and white in this style ☺︎
🌐 kipalizadeh.net
For publishing I'm represented by Mandy Suhr at Storywise ☺︎

kip's October 2025 KidLitArtPostcard showing a pencil drawing of a young witch and her pumpkin, frog and cat pals

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 7d

Would you take a ride on this train? How many cats is too many cats?

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 7d

Hello!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️

I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.

Seeking representation.

🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

A gray smiling bipedal wolf offering candies to four trick or treaters. The first one is dressed as Luigi from Super Mario Bros. and she is scared surprised. The second one is dressed as a ghost and he is smiling and amazed. The third one is dressed as Frankenstein, he is also scared. The fourth one is dressed as a witch princess and she is slowly walking backwards.

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 6d

Happy spooky season #kidlitartpostcard 🎃
My name is Denis and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves stories full of heart. Other things I like include bold lines, limited color palettes and painterly textures.
📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) & Emily Talbot (UK)
🌐 www.denisillustrates.com

Nighttime illustration of a werewolf wearing a crown and a checkered blanket, walking down a hill and looking back at a castle with tears in its eyes. There is a full moon in the sky.

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 6d

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Korean illustrator based in the UK. I illustrate PB-MG, & love working on folktales, food, and stories about finding a new home & friends.

Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art

Email: sojungkimmccarthy.gmail.com

Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)

New agent announcement illustration in traditional Korean minhwa style. A Korean girl in hanbok riding on the back of a roaring tiger is greeting a three-legged crow on a pine tree. The writing in a red square in traditional stamp style says “Repped by Upstart Crow.”

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 6d

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors
- sketchy lines
- painterly color
- playful patterns
- luscious lighting
- quirky characters
- tons of texture
- sweetly subversive humor

www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio
Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social

A tiny autumn fairy-- in tweed pants, cap, and coat-- is carrying a heavy acorn and is about to fall because their pet ladybug is running between their feet.

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Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social · 8d

🎢 Celebrating @asiqueira.bsky.social newest book: Vera la Valiente is Scared. Congratulations,amiga! 🎉

This book is funny, engaging & it addresses an important topic that will resonate with many children: facing our fears.

https://marianariosramirez.com/vera-la-valiente-is-scared/

#kidlit #pb

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Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 8d

Pleased* to announce my second picture book! MEDUSA'S PET ROCK is slated to launch Fall 2026, with @harpercollins.bsky.social

*Pleasssssssed

Thanks to my agent @allielevick.bsky.social and editor Megan Ilnitzki for loving this story as much as I do ❤️🐍🏺 Can't wait for you all to read it!
#kidlit

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations!!!!

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Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social · 9d

For a limited time, Imprint is offering $5 worldwide shipping!

www.inprnt.com/search/?q=st...

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Books R' Me @booksrme.bsky.social · 9d

How wonderful it is to celebrate stories that embrace diversity and love! 🌈 Books like "The Wishing Flower" and "The Bi Book" open hearts and minds. I'm sure your readings will inspire many! Keep shining! #booksky #books

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 9d

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ SLC! Don’t miss the Queer Book Fair Bonanza at Under the Umbrella on Sunday, October 5 from 12-4! I will be reading THE WISHING FLOWER illustrated by @kipalizadeh.net & THE BI BOOK illustrated by Cynthia Alonso at 3 pm! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #kidlit #booksky #bannedbooksweek

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you!

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 9d

Storytime with A.J. Irving: Bring the whole family along! A.J. Irving will be reading for an all ages storytime at 3pm in the children’s section.

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 9d

Get a free audiobook for joining us for a read-in at 2pm! Thank you to Libro.fm and Silent Book Club for partnering with us and + other bookstores and libraries around the country to celebrate Banned Books Week! There are over 450 read-ins happening and we are thrilled to be a part of this!

Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 9d

Author Reading: Listen to snippets of your new favorite book! Join us for author readings at 1pm in the Umbrella Cafe.

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 9d

Stamp Rally: Get a special bookmark and collect stamps by meeting authors and participating in activities to win prizes from local businesses!

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 9d

Get everything on your book fair wish list at our Queer Book Fair Bonanza! In addition to 13 local authors for you to meet, we're celebrating with a stamp rally, author readings, a banned books read-in, and a special story time with A.J. Irving!

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