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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 1d

✨NEW RELEASE✨

Your newest addition to the bookshelf is here, an incisive, irreverent, and whimsical cozy dark academia from @courtney-floyd.com , HIGHER MAGIC 🔮📚💀

Out now from @mirabooks.bsky.social !

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 1d

Surprise! Tessa Bailey is bringing us back to Westport and we couldn’t be more excited🎣💙!

Tessa is repped by Laura Bradford, release date and title un-announced, to be published by @avon !

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 1d

A new killer couple is on the loose! Ellie Palmer has something fun in store for us with her next book, ‘TIL UNDEATH DO US PART🧛‍♀️🩸❤️‍🔥

Ellie is repped by Laura Bradford, and ‘TIL UNDEATH DO US PART is scheduled for release in spring of 2027 from Mira Books.

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 7d

✨NEW RELEASE✨

Licensed therapist and allergy parent @therapisttamara.bsky.social 's new book is here!

A compassionate guide that teaches parents of children with food allergies how to mindfully manage anxiety and balance allergy safety with living fully.

Out now from @hopkinspress.bsky.social !

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 14d

"They Only Come Out at Night" by @heatherbell37.bsky.social 🌔

Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator

Focuses: picture books and graphic novels (also open to all kidlit)

Website: heatherbellbooks.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 14d

"Cannery Dock" by Thomas Crestodina 🌲

Available as: an author-illustrator and #illustrator

Focuses: illustration, cover design, maritime/boat-based writing (nonfiction)

Website: thescow.bigcartel.com
Rep: @hillaryfazzari.bsky.social

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 14d

"The Worst House" by @boringstorybook.com ☠️

Available as: an author-illustrator

Focuses: humor, picture books, board books

Website: briankirbystudio.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 14d

"Leaves" by Roger Phillips 🍂

Available as: #illustrator or author-illustrator

Focuses: picture books and middle-grade graphic novel (open to all kidlit projects)

Website: futurama2009.wixsite.com/pbmakers/
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 14d

"Marshmallow Raid" by @shereesketches.bsky.social 🏕️

Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator

Focuses: board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade

Website: www.shereetomba.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

"Small" by @katiedwyer.bsky.social 🐭

Available as: author-illustrator and #illustrator

Focuses: picture books, board books, chapter books

Website: www.katiedwyerillustrations.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

"I Am King and You Are Not!" by @megsscribbles.bsky.social 👑
Available as: an #illustrator or author-illustrator

Focuses: graphic novels, middle grade, young adult
(open to all kidlit projects, including picture books, cover art, spot art)

Website: meaghanmcisaac.com
Rep: Laura Bradford
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

"Dangerous ABC Halloween" by @dkryland.bsky.social 👻

Available as: an author-illustrator

Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (also open to other graphic novel projects)

Website: www.DKRyland.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

Robot K-456 by @nmillerillo.bsky.social 🤖

Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator

Focuses: picture books and board books (open to all kidlit projects, including chapter, middle grade)

Website: www.nmillerillustration.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

"Goodnight" by @illuhaus.bsky.social 🪸

Available as: #illustrator or author-illustrator

Focuses: picture books, board books, chapter books, and middle grade (open to all kidlit projects, including cover and black & white art)

Website: kimyoungju.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

@theevaline.bsky.social

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

"Back to Halloween" by Evaline Horng 🎃

Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator

Focuses: picture books (author/illustrator), cover art, illustration in general, and graphic novels.

Website: evalineart.wordpress.com/blog/
Rep: @hillaryfazzari.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

"Beast Within" by CT Morelock @kierqe.bsky.social 🖤

Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator

Focuses: illustration for picture books, board books, middle grade, and cover art

Website: www.kierqe.com
Rep: @hhandrade.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

"Gonna Share Those?" by Lisa Bentley 🍁

Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator

Focuses: picture books and board books (open to all kidlit projects, including spot and cover art for chapter books, middle grade)

Website: lisabdraws.co.uk
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 15d

Fall is upon us, and we are so happy to welcome back the Fall Art Greetings! 🍁🍂Our lovely illustrators have crafted up some fun and festive pieces that we are thrilled to share with you this season. 💛

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 22d

✨NEW RELEASE✨

The ideal fall read is here in The Goode Girls of Maple Lane by @jfkillsdarlings.bsky.social! A struggling vet student and a rescue golden retriever save each other in this warm rom-com about found family and the wholesome side of the internet.

Out today from @avonbooks.bsky.social!

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 27d

✨ NEW RELEASE ✨
A gentle reminder from @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social that feelings are okay, and they can change each day!

And just like the wind, or the sun or the sea,
On some days I’m some ways, but all days, I’m me.

Illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova
Out now from @barefootbooks.bsky.social 🌬️🤍

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · 27d

✨ NEW RELEASE ✨

New Tessa Bailey just dropped! The latest and fourth book in her Big Shots series 🥎 ❤️‍🔥 🏒

An all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely immune to his charms

Out now from @avonbooks.bsky.social !

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Brian Kirby, author and illustrator of humorous picture books. Rep'd by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

See what I’m up to at BrianKirbyStudio.com

Picture book drawing of a friendly pangolin approaching and waving to a startled termite atop a termite mound, as other termites run around panicking.

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · Aug 27

Huge news!!! We have an official cast for the It Happened One Summer movie! We couldn’t be more thrilled about Tessa Bailey's characters coming to life soon on the big screen.

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Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're thrilled to share this announcement for a new @jfkillsdarlings.bsky.social book! PHILLIPA FLYNN'S YEAR OF PANIC AND PIRACY is a delight, and you can expect to read it summer 2026 from @lakeunion.bsky.social!

Jacqueline is repped by Laura Bradford.

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