Brian Kirby
@boringstorybook.com
Author/illustrator in the Cleveland area.
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
Response text from my 8-year old’s watch has me on the ropes as he hints that I may not measure up to donuts. #parenting
January 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Response text from my 8-year old’s watch has me on the ropes as he hints that I may not measure up to donuts. #parenting
Tip for anyone looking to browse the #kidlitartpostcard hashtag today - the Flashes app lets you view the posted images in chronological order, allowing you to isolate today’s postcards. Instagram does not, mixing in previous months and years. More info: briankirbystudio.com/flashes-for-...
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Tip for anyone looking to browse the #kidlitartpostcard hashtag today - the Flashes app lets you view the posted images in chronological order, allowing you to isolate today’s postcards. Instagram does not, mixing in previous months and years. More info: briankirbystudio.com/flashes-for-...
Happy New Year! I'm Brian, picture book author/illustrator rep'd by
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, creating silly yet thoughtful fun for kids & caregivers to both enjoy.
You can catch up with me at briankirbystudio.com
#kidlitartpostcard
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, creating silly yet thoughtful fun for kids & caregivers to both enjoy.
You can catch up with me at briankirbystudio.com
#kidlitartpostcard
January 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Happy New Year! I'm Brian, picture book author/illustrator rep'd by
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, creating silly yet thoughtful fun for kids & caregivers to both enjoy.
You can catch up with me at briankirbystudio.com
#kidlitartpostcard
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, creating silly yet thoughtful fun for kids & caregivers to both enjoy.
You can catch up with me at briankirbystudio.com
#kidlitartpostcard
Shout out to the parents, teachers, and kids navigating the first day back from winter break. #teachers #parenting #edusky
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Shout out to the parents, teachers, and kids navigating the first day back from winter break. #teachers #parenting #edusky
Played this tonight with the kids after @debbieohi.com ‘s recommendation and it was fun!
January 4, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Played this tonight with the kids after @debbieohi.com ‘s recommendation and it was fun!
It’s happening again.
#happynewyear 🍋🐷
#happynewyear 🍋🐷
January 1, 2026 at 3:08 PM
It’s happening again.
#happynewyear 🍋🐷
#happynewyear 🍋🐷
December 31, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The most 2025 of holiday keepsake ornaments. #sixseven #parenting
December 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The most 2025 of holiday keepsake ornaments. #sixseven #parenting
My son has been loving this goofus Rudolph I’ve been drawing for him.
December 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
My son has been loving this goofus Rudolph I’ve been drawing for him.
Happy holidays to all of my friends out there! ❤️ 📖🎁
December 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy holidays to all of my friends out there! ❤️ 📖🎁
They filmed one of those Christmas romance movies where I live, and I really wish they had power washed this grindstone before they filmed. 😆 #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 3:05 AM
They filmed one of those Christmas romance movies where I live, and I really wish they had power washed this grindstone before they filmed. 😆 #kidlitchat
We read The Night Before Christmas with illustrations by Gyo Fujikawa every year. #kidlitchat
December 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
We read The Night Before Christmas with illustrations by Gyo Fujikawa every year. #kidlitchat
The art raffle at my local comic shop, Carol & John’s, ended up raising over $10k for @clefoodbank.bsky.social, which will translate into 31,083 meals provided. ❤️
Always fun to participate! #comics #cleveland
Always fun to participate! #comics #cleveland
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The art raffle at my local comic shop, Carol & John’s, ended up raising over $10k for @clefoodbank.bsky.social, which will translate into 31,083 meals provided. ❤️
Always fun to participate! #comics #cleveland
Always fun to participate! #comics #cleveland
Santa’s going to be REALLY busy delivering coal to stockings this year.
December 23, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Santa’s going to be REALLY busy delivering coal to stockings this year.
Spotted a tiger in the wild at my local library’s main display area @ginaperry.bsky.social 😀
December 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Spotted a tiger in the wild at my local library’s main display area @ginaperry.bsky.social 😀
Still some time to call before 7pm eastern and put a raffle bid in on original art to benefit the Greater Cleveland Food bank. Info: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Qx...
#comics #godzilla #superman #cleveland
#comics #godzilla #superman #cleveland
December 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Still some time to call before 7pm eastern and put a raffle bid in on original art to benefit the Greater Cleveland Food bank. Info: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Qx...
#comics #godzilla #superman #cleveland
#comics #godzilla #superman #cleveland
The 2nd cover I made for the local comic art show. A ploy to get those elementary & middle school families buying raffle tickets.
You can call in to bid on any cover! This one is appropriatelt number 67. See the covers and info on bidding: www.facebook.com/share/p/1NTA... #sixseven #comics
You can call in to bid on any cover! This one is appropriatelt number 67. See the covers and info on bidding: www.facebook.com/share/p/1NTA... #sixseven #comics
December 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The 2nd cover I made for the local comic art show. A ploy to get those elementary & middle school families buying raffle tickets.
You can call in to bid on any cover! This one is appropriatelt number 67. See the covers and info on bidding: www.facebook.com/share/p/1NTA... #sixseven #comics
You can call in to bid on any cover! This one is appropriatelt number 67. See the covers and info on bidding: www.facebook.com/share/p/1NTA... #sixseven #comics
One of my covers for Carol & John’s comic art show (superheroes in Cleveland theme). All covers are raffled off w/ proceeds going to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, you can call in tomorrow 10am to 7pm to buy raffle tix (this cover is no. 6)!
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGq... #comics
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGq... #comics
December 20, 2025 at 6:55 AM
One of my covers for Carol & John’s comic art show (superheroes in Cleveland theme). All covers are raffled off w/ proceeds going to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, you can call in tomorrow 10am to 7pm to buy raffle tix (this cover is no. 6)!
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGq... #comics
www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGq... #comics
I have been made aware that people grew up with different words to Jingle Bells Batman Smells and I am trying to come to terms with it. 1/3
December 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I have been made aware that people grew up with different words to Jingle Bells Batman Smells and I am trying to come to terms with it. 1/3
I have this checked out but haven’t read it since my son read it at school. #kidlitchat
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I have this checked out but haven’t read it since my son read it at school. #kidlitchat
I just watched a video that popped up of my oldest’s 2nd Christmas - when he got a Harry the Dirty Dog plush and he was so thrilled. #kidlitchat
December 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I just watched a video that popped up of my oldest’s 2nd Christmas - when he got a Harry the Dirty Dog plush and he was so thrilled. #kidlitchat