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Roisin Hahessy @roisinhahessy.bsky.social · 7d

This month’s #kidlitartpostcard is brought to you by Juno and Twig as they munch on their Cheetos.
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I am currently available for exciting new projects, my full portfolio is here:
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www.rosha.ie
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#kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #kidlit #picturebookillustration #darleyanderson

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter.
Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in!
marushabelle.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

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Michelle McGaughey @michellemcgaughey.bsky.social · 7d

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

My name is Michelle I'm an illustrator/writer seeking representation for picture books!

I grew up on storybook games, and thought I'd try adding movement to my postcard this month!
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #illustration #kidlitpostcard

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 7d

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐡 I’m Bindy from Brisbane, Aus. I love illustrating animals, plants, nature, kids, families, infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

An illustration of a porcupine fish, happy to see his friend (a small blue wrasse with some food as a gift). There is text at the bottom on the image: Bindy James, Illustrator, represented by Astound Us.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 8d

Today opens the submission period for @postwavebooks.bsky.social new Post Wave Prize for Illustration.
The prize is open to illustrators worldwide.
Submissions open October 1, 2025 to January 7, 2026. For full details and the entry form visit: postwavepublishing.us/about/post-w...

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 17d

Day 22 of Lilla’s style play challenge - a snapdragon flower.

#LillasStylePlay2025 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidlitart

2 spot illustrations of a little girl with red hair. In the first spot she is hiding a bunch of snapdragon flowers behind her back. In the second she is holding them proudly in the air.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 28d

Just under a month until Welcome to Whalebone Mansion is out in the world! 🦑Author Laken Slate, illustrated by Bindy James. Join two fish as they discover a whale fall and the creepy creatures that call it home. Published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #sciart #marinelife #deepsea

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day 4 of Lilla’s style play challenge - a 1940s floral upholstered chair and a very good boy. @makeartthatsells.bsky.social

#LillasStylePlay2025 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

A spot illustration of a small brown dog sitting on a 1940s floral chair.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks Abbie! I do have a little story brewing! ☺️🐡

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks Debbie, you’re welcome!

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Aug 27

Porcupinefish character sketches! I quite like the sad and angry little puffers 🐡 #kidlit #kidlitart #SciArt 🦑

A page of porcupinefish character sketches. One illustration is in full colour.

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Rachel Qiuqi @rachelqiuqi.bsky.social · Aug 24

Whisper of Fungi

#kidlitart

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · Aug 22

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#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thanks Pamela, good tip! 😊

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Aug 22

I’ve been drawing Porcupinefish nonstop lately. The more I watch videos of them puffing up or nibbling away, the more fascinated I become.

#kidlit #kidlitart

An illustration of a Porcupinefish puffed up from sucking in water.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you! ☺️

Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Jul 11

Some exciting news to share. I’ve been shortlisted in the emerging illustrator competition at CYA conference!!! Thank you Tina and the CYA team! @cyaconference.com

#CYA2025 #kidlit #kidlitart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart

An illustration for #kidliartpostcard day. There are 5 snakes creeping up on a little girl dressed in a snake costume.

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Hannah Opie @autumnfables.bsky.social · Jun 25

Life cycle of a frog
I wanted to try something that could maybe work in a non-fiction title but also had a lot of character
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #illustration 🐸 #frog #childrensbooks #kidlitillustration

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thank you!

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Jun 19

Funky fungi 🍄‍🟫

#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensillustration #kidlit#picturebookillustration #illustrationart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Jun 12

A peek at the illustrations from Natural World. Published by Igloo Books 🪲🌋🍄 #kidlitart #kidsnonfiction #kidlit

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Ronnie Szo 🌱 @ronnieszoart.bsky.social · Jun 5

Can't get back into my instagram account no matter what I do, starting to give up hope 😔 on my way to reaching 3k over there too. Just hoping I can rebuild my community if there really is no hope 😓

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · Jun 5

Hey guys it’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy from Brisbane 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

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Misha Iver @mishaiver.bsky.social · May 29

Okay, fine. I need a bigger bed 😅
I didn’t plan on buying a king-size bed this month, but here we are.
As you can see, there is simply no space.

#kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration ⁠#portfolioday #motherdaugher #singlemomlife #childrensbookillustration

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