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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard tricksters! 👻

Book projects? Email my lovely agent, @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

www.kalyquarles.com

Scene from The Zombees, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by yours truly. Out now!

#halloween #picturebook #spooky

Picture book art featuring a spooky cute cemetery at night with tombstones and bees buzzing around. A cat in a witch hat follows the bees. Scene from The Zombees, a rhyming Halloween picture book written by Justin Colon & illustrated by Kaly Quarles.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator, rep'd by the fantastic @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

This is for #ABLArtFest 2025 for the prompt: Fall Festivities. Which of course are the best ✨🕸️🍂

More: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

Two children carry pumpkins - one is the winner!

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

🐥🐥🐥Hey! I’m Jon, a picture book illustrator and designer.

I love funny, warm, and spooky stories and am open for new projects! You can see more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com

@marchsoloway.bsky.social is my fantastic agent at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📚

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks for sharing Brian! I’m a big fan of myths and ancient history 🏛️

My portfolio is JonCorbyArt.com

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Jon, a picture book illustrator and designer. I’m a fan of funny and exciting stories (like secret agent bees 🐝) and open for new projects. You can see more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com.

I’m represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📚

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jul 9

Happy #PortfolioDay!

I’m Jon, a #KidLit Illustrator who loves funny stories and retro design. I’m also open for a new picture book opportunity and am represented by the amazing @marchsoloway.bsky.social!

Check out more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com.

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jul 9

Aw thank you Jennifer! I can’t wait to share it too!!

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Jennifer March Soloway @marchsoloway.bsky.social · Jul 8

Jon is working on the cutest picture book. I can't wait to share it with you all.

Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jan 11

A new gouache painting! 🐭 #kidlitart #illustration

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Molly Harris @mollyharris.bsky.social · Jun 26

✨ COVER REVEAL✨
Plug into your charging base and get ready to battle… WHIRBY is now available for preorder! Written by me and illustrated by Jacob Souva, this bedtime story is full of clinking, clanging, beeping, banging, and the most gorgeous, rich robot world you could imagine.
OUT 2/17/26!

Cover for WHIRBY by Molly Harris and Jacob Souva. It features a colorful robot with lots of gadgets and gizmos.

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jun 22

A heat wave wouldn’t bother these turtles!

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jan 14

Love your work, Mads! I was so surprised when you were the first to come to come up after clicking the Portfolio Day hashtag.

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jan 14

Happy #PortfolioDay!

I’m Jon, a picture book illustrator represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social. Check out all my work at JonCorbyArt.com!

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jan 12

Thank you so much!

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jan 11

A new gouache painting! 🐭 #kidlitart #illustration

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

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2025. I'm an illustrator from NC praying for a snow day. I haven't seen a flake in two years. If I draw it, will it snow? My north star for the year is PLAY: let go, have fun, try new things, laugh, and find freedom in the lines. Play more, think less.

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jan 2

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

It’s great seeing a little more snow this year!

Check out my website JonCorbyArt.com to see more of my work. ☃️

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Jan 1

Thank you so much!

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Erika DiPasquale | KidLit Editor @erika-dipasquale.bsky.social · Dec 30

My 2024 was filled with great books! I’m very grateful for all the incredibly talented authors and illustrators I had the honor to work with, and for all the readers who picked up these books that we poured our hearts and souls into. Happy reading! 📚🧚

#kidlit #bookpublishing

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thanks Justin!!

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Juanita Londoño @juanitalondo8o.bsky.social · Nov 15

Im so happy to reveal the cover of the new book I illustrated, FIRST DAY AROUND THE WORLD 🌎 written by award-winning author Ibi Zoboi

Counting down the days until it’s release on June 3rd, 2025 🥹✨

Thanks to
@ibizoboi
@harperkids.bsky.social
@versifybooks

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Nov 13

🚀🌎🪐 I’m so excited to illustrate @mollyharris.bsky.social ‘s sweet and funny story, I NEED SPACE. I can’t wait for it to be out in the 🌎!

And lots of thanks to Nicole Fiorica and the team at McElderry Books, plus my awesome agent @marchsoloway.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Molly Harris @mollyharris.bsky.social · Nov 13

Over the moon 🌙 to share news of my third picture book called I NEED SPACE. Thrilled to see how the talented @joncorbyart.bsky.social makes this story take flight! 🎨 Thank you thank you to Nicole Fiorica at McElderry Books and my agent @writeloudly.bsky.social ! 🚀🪐

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Nov 12

Resharing an Hercule Poirot illustration I made in honor of visiting Agatha Christie’s summer home while on vacation a couple weeks ago!

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · Nov 7

👋 Heyi! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m an author and illustrator rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Looking to spread some hope in quirky, meaningful books for kids. #kidlit

✨my work: www.twofishillustration.com

A boy in an air boat transporting a nest with a bird navigator. Looking for a safe place.

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Jon Corby | KidLit Illustrator @joncorbyart.bsky.social · Oct 3

Love the cat mask!!

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