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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator

@jennbower.bsky.social

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Children's PB & MG illustrator from North Cackalacky. My super-powers are riding a 1,800 lbs horse 🐎 ❤️ on the buckle and skipping rope. Occasionally screaming into the void. 🌐 www.jennbower.com

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 7d

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Trick or treat? More like trick or meat! Just kidding, I’ll take the candy! 🎃👻🦕

#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you. If I make someone giggle, it's a win.

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 1d

I'm doing one #inktober prompt a week. Here's #mustache

#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 6d

I can't ❤️ this one enough!

Hi! I’m Moggs. @inkcap-art.bsky.social · 6d

Hey everyone, happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Moggs Drews, an illustrator and woodburner based in Colorado. I’m currently looking for representation or book projects. I hope to see ya around!

Here’s my portfolio: moggsdrewsillustration.com

#kidslit #kidslitillustrator #illustrator

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 7d

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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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 7d

This one sneaked up on me.

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Leigh Anne Carter @lacarterbooks.bsky.social · 7d

Happy October, friends! Tiptoeing in with a mock middle grade cover. 👻

Portfolio: LACarter.com
Rep: Lane Clarke, Ultra Literary
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt

A girl in glasses with a flashlight walks by a framed portrait of a man in old fashioned clothes. The man’s hand is reaching out of the frame to put out the flames of a candle behind her and she doesn’t see it. The smoke rises up to the text/title: Dark Hour. The wall paper is a floral skull pattern. The decorations are gothic: a skull, plant and black column.

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Scott Soeder | Kidlit Illustrator @scottsoeder.bsky.social · 7d

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! And the beginning of spooky season!

Rep’d by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio

#kidlitart #halloween #trickortreat #scbwi #illustrator

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 7d

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 14d

Hahahahaha!

Diaper Diplomacy Unofficial Mirror @diaperdiplomacy-m.bsky.social · 14d

“A bad escalator and a bad teleprompter” — Trump implies UN tried to sabotage First Lady, while he saved millions.

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 20d

They also have movies and videos you can check out or stream via HOOPLA. Download the app and connect your library card to the service. Easy-peasy.

wobblerocket 🎲🎮 @wobblerocket.com · 20d

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read.

They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 20d

Yep. Canceled Paramount+ when they bent the knee, and didn't bat an eye today when I heard the Kimmel news. Bye, Hulu & Disney+. On a positive note, there's more time for reading & illustrating at night.

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · 28d

Amazing news! Congratulations 🎊

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Sep 5

Right!? Talk about a bad hair day.

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Sep 4

So cute, Rob.

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator of children's books with a flair for quirky characters, hand lettering, a variety of retro styles, and offbeat color combos.

I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.

XO JB

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great piece, Val.

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Sep 4

Adorable, as always!

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Sep 4

I love the warmth in your piece.

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Sep 2

I wrote a thinking thing about things I thought in August.
Hope you'll give it a read.

open.substack.com/pub/fromjenn...

August's Artful Antics

A peek behind the curtain, a wink to the gatekeepers, and a parade of peculiar characters—August’s creative chaos, neatly contained.

open.substack.com

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thanks, John! I drew 50 or so before I landed on this one. It's like a light went on, or something.

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Aug 29

Giving my website a #glowup in September.

#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ooooooh! Thanks for the feedback. It's down to #1 and #4.

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's #WIP #wipwednesday and I need your help selecting the new #LogoDesign for my website.
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇

#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator

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Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Aug 21

It's #WIP #wipwednesday ya'll! I've been working on this character for a while, trying to develop his story. A YouTube video of a dude teaching his monkey to skateboard sparked an idea.
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator

Jenn Bower | KidLit Illustrator @jennbower.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thanks, Shirley.