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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 6d

Happy spooky #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Mira, a Spanish writer/illustrator looking for representation and fun projects to work on.

I love colour, animals and unexpected silly twists💕

🌐 bitingnclawing.wordpress.com

Illustration of 4 young cats trick or treating together. They are wearing costumes, one is a ghost, other a monster, a scarecrow and a wizard.

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve been meaning to participate in #peachtober and couldn’t find the time.. but today I had to draw our very own #Poppy (Calliope) and her guardian cat, Cricket 💕🐾

#kidlitart

An illustration of a baby and a siamese cat sitting on a sofa

Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 3d

This is super adorable! I love the design💕

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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · 5d

🌷✨ shortboxcomicsfair.com ✨🌷

comic by @weisanboo.bsky.social

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 4d

So pretty 💕💕

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! 🎃🦇🧙‍♀️

I'm Brooke, I'm a 2025 PB Rising Stars mentee, an author/illustrator, and I'm seeking representation! Check out more of my work at brookebaum.com ...IF YOU DARE ☠️

Digital colored pencil illustration of a witch knitting a scarf, which is being shred by her cat in the background.

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks! She’s a very stylish cat 😆💕

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TeTed / Illustrator @teted.bsky.social · 6d

Kidlit postcard day!
Hello everyone, I am TeTed, and I’m actively seeking new projects or collaborations, also seeking new representation at the moment!

My portfolio: www.shangtechen.com
Thanks a lot! ✨✨

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcard #paperart #kidlit #kidlitart

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Brittany Pearson @britspixels.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brittany, an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw with vibrant colorful palettes and rich textures 🩷

Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social

britspixels.com
#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

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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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José A Nieto @jas094.bsky.social · 6d

#kidlitartpostcard day! What is Tabay doing this late at night? A perfect example on what I am looking for; ghosts, old colonial houses and cats!
I am also interested in #MG s, #GraphicNovels and #CoverArt

Currently seeking representation

More of my work at

www.joseanieto.com

little cat walking the through the city at night accompanied by silly two ghosts

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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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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 6d

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Michelle Cavigliano @myzoetrope.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I love illustrating cute animals having the time of their lives.

You can view more of my portfolio here: myzoetrope.com

#kidlitart #childrensbooks #cuteillustration

Cute illustration of cats, a mouse, a badger, a bunny, a bear, and a fox dancing in ring under glowy string lights and among flowers, mushrooms, and plants.

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Tate Godwin @tatecartoons.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #KidLitPostcard Day! Today I'm sharing a panel from my MG graphic novel, Operation: Cover-Up. Book two comes out in February!

You can learn more about me on my website: tatecartoons.com

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 9d

GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com

The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!

#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics

The pitch window for #kidlitGN is OPEN! Editors and Agents can start reviewing pitches on Oct 1. Start here - KIDLITGN.com - and pitch now on our website.

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 9d

Good luck!🎉

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 14d

HEY GN CREATORS!
There's just ONE week left to prepare your pitch for the #KidLitGN gallery.

Editors and Agents are adding contact info- they're getting ready for YOUR PITCH!

We can't wait to see your stories.
How to Pitch: kidlitgn.com/general-info...

art : @bitingnclawing.bsky.social

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 16d

Concentration is key 🎻

#kidlitart #cuteart #kidlit

Illustration of a little dog playing the violin on a rock next to a lake.

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 19d

Happy birthday from two cats and a dog and the human too!💕

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 21d

Just TWO WEEKS til #kidlitGN's #pitch event opens for #Authors and #Illustrators of #graphicnovels for kids thru YA!

Guest Article by Janna Morishima to get you motivated!
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And a big thank you to @marigoltart.bsky.social for the art!

#ki#kidlitr#graphicnoveli#PitchEvent

A group of kids and cats illustrated in kidlit style work hard on reading, writing, and drawing. Illustration by Maria Goltseva.

#KidlitGN Pitch Event is 2 weeks away!

Working Hard on your pitch? Take moment to read a special guest article by literary agent Janna Morishima.

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 23d

Good luck!!💕

Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 26d

You can see their different personalities😆 so cute!

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 27d

Your art was always very cute but I love your textures now! Great improvement 💕

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Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you so much!💕

Biting ‘n’ Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social · 27d

Couldn’t resist~ 😆

#thenvsnow #kidlitart #cuteart

Black text on white background: Art at beginning of COVID

Illustration of a tabby cat wearing a pink dress and sleepers.

Black text on white background: Vs. Now!

Illustration of three friends having a picnic outside. There is a tabby cat, a dog and a little boy. They are happily eating sandwiches.

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