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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the day! CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores across North America and I couldn’t be more excited for kids to work-out their funny bones with this book! Guaranteed guffaws! #kidlit #kidlitart #funnybooksforkids #cats #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration #dogs #catsanddogs #picturebooks

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · 4d

Librarians, fill your shelves with FUNNY! Catnip Mouse is the perfect read-aloud for class clowns, reluctant readers, and reluctant would-be class clowns! #funnybooksforkids #librariansRock #kidlit #kidlitlibrarians #childrensliterature #childrenslibrary #childrenslibrarian #childrenslibrarians

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

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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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator of children's books, and creator of this monthly event. I'm rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy, more work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Vertical illustration. A kid vampire is laying in his coffin, curled up with his cat and a book named SUN KID. The book is emitting a warm glow. Text reads Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · 6d

I’m sharing a spread from CATNIP MOUSE, which debuts next week!! I’m an author/illustrator who loves writing & drawing silly stories for kids! I’m repped by Carter Hasegawa at T2.
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #kidlitart @casahasegawa.bsky.social @thet2agency.bsky.social

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · 8d

The countdown is on… My latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores October 7!

Shop Local:
bookshop.org/.../catnip-m....

Barnes & Noble:
www.barnesandnoble.com/.../catnip..... See less

Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Catnip-Mouse...

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · 14d

Kids are going to love being read CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press) — Gaggles of Giggles! Gobs of Guffaws! Preorder this hilarious new picture book today: bookshop.org/p/books/catn... #bookpreorder #bookSales #helpanauthor ##bookpresale #readtoyourkids #readtoyourchildren #authortalk

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Sep 7

One More Month! On October 7, my latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE will hit stores and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with kids! It’s going to be a very silly, silly book! #silly #newbook #bookbirthday #newpicturebook #indiebooksellers #catsanddogs #indiebookshop #funnybooksforkids

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Sep 4

For this month’s #kidlitartpostcard day, here’s the opening spread of CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press). I’m an #authorillustrator a bit north of Boston who loves creating silly childrens books full of furry friends! #kidlit #kidlitbooks #chilldrensillustration #picturebooks

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Aug 28

Whoa! NIIICE! That’s so cool.

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Aug 12

Introducing GIPP & VERA from my latest book, CATNIP MOUSE (Fall 2025). GIPP is an exuberant pup who craves VERA’s attention. But VERA’s already doing her own thing, with her beloved CATNIP MOUSE. Calamity and silliness ensue! #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitbooks #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Aug 11

Catnip Mouse is ready for preorder from your local indie bookstore (bookshop.org), Barnes&Noble, or Amazon…. #kidlit #funnybooksforkids #catnipmouse #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Aug 8

Simplest, most on-the-nose way to put it!

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s #KidLitPostcard Day! I’m AJ Smith, an author / illustrator a bit north of Boston, specializing in picture books for kids (and immature adults). I’m repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social at @thet2agency.bsky.social. This postcard features art from my forthcoming book, CATNIP MOUSE. #picturebooks

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Aug 2

Fresh CATNIP MOUSE promo postcards are coming your way, #librarians & #indiebookstores! Luckily, I had a professional Stamp-Licker to expedite the process! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #authorillustrator

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jul 31

Excited to flex the cover of my next book, CATNIP MOUSE You’ll be hearing me hype fast-paced, funny, FUN book a lot more… #bookcovers #coverreveal #indiebookshop #librarylove #librariansofbluesky #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian #kidlit #funnybooksforkids

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jul 25

That’s huge! Way to go and good luck moving forward…

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jul 13

Character Design For Picture Books, part 1 #bookPublishing #bookIllustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitart #picturebookdummy #characterDesign #illustrationProcess #characterArt #SillyStoriesAndFunnyDrawings

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jul 9

Does anybody posts reels on bluesky?? Do I reserve these for IG / Tick-Talk or continue to add them here too??

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jul 7

I’ve been wanting to work with Carter Hasegawa for a very long time! Today, I’m thrilled to officially announce Carter as my new literary agent with the T2 Agency — Looking forward to some BIG things on the horizon… #kidlit #authorillustrator #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jul 3

(Llama is here too)… Last minute but wanted to put something together for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator nearish Boston, proud to repped by Carter Hasegawa at Tugeau2 Lit Agency #kidlitillustration #kidlit #childrensliterature #picturebookillustration #illustration

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jun 26

Ohhh wow. I haven’t seen those $&@%’ers since my first apartment in Astoria, which was also broken into and nearly burnt down (about the only thing that would have fended off those SOB’s!)

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · Jun 5

Been dealing with some really tough times behind the scenes, but on this #kidlitartpostcard day, I’m giving myself the “No Quit” Award — good things on the horizon… #authorillustrator #kidlit #picturebooks

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · May 18

#societyofillustrators #originalArtShow catalog is so great! Go order yours on the Society Of Illustrators website! You won’t be disappointed…

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AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social · May 12

Website Update In Progress! Lots happening behind the scenes… #illustrationBusiness #illustration

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