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Laura Watson
@laura-jane-watson.bsky.social
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Canadian #illustrator and surface designer, dog mom and person mom 🐕👧🏻Repped for commissions by Lisa Pomerantz at IllustrationOnline and art licensing by Pink Light Design 💖
Portfolio at http://www.w-illo.com

Looking for new picture book adventures🗺
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Laura Watson @laura-jane-watson.bsky.social · Oct 2
Happy October 🍂🍃🍁 #kidlitartpostcard day!
Canadian 🇨🇦 picture book illustrator here, open for new projects starting late fall.
See my full portfolio at www.w-illo.com and enjoy this beautiful fall day, wherever you are! 🧡💛🧡
#picturebookillustrator #illustration #childrensillustrator #kidsbooks
Illustrated otter reaching for a letter blowing away in the wind. All you can read of the letter is “Dear Lily”
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My new book has arrived! “One Love. One Dog. Marley’s Incredible Journey” by Stacey Tarrant tells the story of how a community came together to rescue a Jamaican beach pup. A portion of profits goes to animal shelters and care in Jamaica. Order the book at marleysincrediblejourney.com

#kidlitart
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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This looks wonderful - will keep an eye out for it here
December 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Such gorgeous work
jennbower.bsky.social Jenn Bower @jennbower.bsky.social · 14d
Hello, editors & art directors. It's the last #kidlitartpostcardday of 2025 and I have a BIG announcement.

I'm now represented by @lanewriteswords at @ultraliterary

WHAT A CHRISTMAS GIFT!

We're planning to create amazing books together.

Check out more of my work at www.jennbower.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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This looks lovely - adore that bright yellow cover!
abbiewjames.bsky.social Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 14d
So glad to see EVERY MONDAY MABEL by @jashar.bsky.social getting attention on 2025 best book lists! Such a fun read that lots of kids and their grown-ups will find relatable. (And I love Mabel's mother's indoor plant jungle. #goals 😅🪴) #kidlit 📚👍
cover of EVERY MONDAY MABEL shows a young girl pulling a chair behind her; the front half of a truck can be seen outside through a window; the cover's background is bright yellow; picture taken with book in my hand in front of light blue wall
December 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Happy wintry 🥶 #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐧🧣
I’m Laura and I love to illustrate picture books about characterful critters exploring our amazing earth!

Interested in new book projects beginning in Q2 2026. Repped by Lisa Pomerantz at IllustrationOnline

more at www.w-illo.com
#illustrationforkids
Illustration by Laura Watson of many many penguins doing winter sports in a festive snowy landscape
December 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Interested in new book projects + other commercial, kids-related projects 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Art of two Asian children opening presents and looking off to the left. There are 5 kittens with them, as well as a giant size white cat behind them. Some Christmas trees and glowing lights in background. Postcard for Charlene Chua, children's illustrator.
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcardday !
I made this a few Christmases ago when I was watching a lot of Great British Bake Off 😂
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#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #kidlitillustration #collageartist #christmasart
A collage illustration of a festive Christmas cake. Text reads “Annie Parsons, illustrator and author. Rep’d by Kyle Williams, kyle@wendylynn.com, annieparsonsart.com”
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Dear publishers, editors, art directors, designers, librarians and teachers,

My name is Yuko Torii. I'm an author-illustrator.
My debut Picture Book "My Someone" will be out in March 2026.

#kidlitart #KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArtPostcardDay #cbignyc #cbigmember #cbigartshare
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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This month I went old school and made real deal postcards!
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #picturebook #ktliteraryart
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! 😊🌼

My name is Juliana Vieira. I am an illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. 🍁 I love colourful and whimsical characters, and am open to new projects and opportunities!

🌐: julianaillustration.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
A flower character wearing a backpack is going on a journey into the unknown. It is walking away from a field of flowers.
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hello publishers, editors and art directors, I’m Laura, Canadian 🍁 children’s illustrator looking for fun new projects for the littlest book lovers, and am available Jan 2026.

You can see my portfolio at www.w-illo.com

🍂🍄‍🟫🌾 Have a great day!
#childrensillustrators
Illustrated book cover titled Living in the Kind Forest, showing a forest scene with a deer, two bunnies and a bee
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Mighty fine addition to the cover of PLAYDATE SURPRISE! 😊Thank you, Scholastic Canada for the updated cover.

WINNER The Word Award 2025 Books – Children – General Market!
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#inclusion #accessibility #DisabilityPictureBook #BookAwards
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Back to basics - back to nature 🌿🍄🌞 Happy Wednesday!
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#childrensillustration #nurserydecor #handlettering #kidlitart
Illustrated letters for alphabet chart with nature themed ornaments
October 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Super proud of this book by @karenautio.bsky.social ❤️!
karenautio.bsky.social Karen Autio @karenautio.bsky.social · Oct 5
I’m thrilled that my disability-inclusive picture book PLAYDATE SURPRISE has WON The Word Award 2025 for Books – Children – General Market and finalist for Best Book Cover & Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award.

Thanks & congrats to my illustrator @laura-jane-watson.bsky.social & Scholastic Canada!
October 6, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Hello dear people and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🌳

My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚 #kidlitart
October 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! You snuck up on me again! Honestly I'm a bit busy these days, but open to smaller illustration projects, covers, magazine work, etc!

The leaves are changing, and there's a nip in the air! Time to migrate! (South for the birds, cozy cafes for me)

🍂🌐stephaniebuosi.com
Two geese are chatting flight plans for their fall migration over a chalkboard. Cardinals and a warbler watch.
October 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
laura-jane-watson.bsky.social
Happy October 🍂🍃🍁 #kidlitartpostcard day!
Canadian 🇨🇦 picture book illustrator here, open for new projects starting late fall.
See my full portfolio at www.w-illo.com and enjoy this beautiful fall day, wherever you are! 🧡💛🧡
#picturebookillustrator #illustration #childrensillustrator #kidsbooks
Illustrated otter reaching for a letter blowing away in the wind. All you can read of the letter is “Dear Lily”
October 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
It’s the time of year when everyone — even the scarecrows — enjoy a scary tale

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #spookystories #kidlitart #illustration
Jackolantern kids listen in horror and wonder as an adult jackolantern tells them a halloween tale
October 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🖍️

I'm Katiuska, a Venezuelan illustrator who would love to work on picture books and board books 🌸 I am also looking for rep.

Check out my portfolio:
www.katiuskapino.com

#KidLitArt #kidlit
Illustration of a little black girl creating a giant statue of her white dog. The girl and the dog are each standing at the top of very tall stairs. The image reads “Katiuska Pino” and “www.katiuskapino.com.”
October 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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The Wild Robot phenomenon continues! Hear Peter Brown discuss his picture book adaptation and how it brings Roz's world to life in full color.

Listen Now: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

#TheWildRobot #PeterBrown #GrowingReadersPodcast #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks
September 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Over on the ‘gram, my cozy holiday fondue illustration is shortlisted for a chance to be part of Villager Puzzles Holiday collection - if you like it, vote here?: www.instagram.com/p/DO8w2qTkbH...

Happy impending cozy season! 🧡🧡🧡

#jigsawpuzzleart #illustration
A tabletop scene in a ski chalet, with books, fondue, maple syrup, beer, cheese and bread, and a roaring fire in the background. Mocked up on jigsaw puzzle box
September 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Happy August #kidlitartportfolio day to the art directors, publishers and other hardworking #picturebookillustrators 🌞
Kids’ book, magazine and puzzle illustrator here ✌️looking for fun new projects. Super into STEM, nature and travel for the littlest kids! This from #chirpmagazine
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A beauty salon full of anthropomorphic animals getting their hair done, waiting, working and gossiping
August 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I hope all the A/D, editors and publishers are having a great summer and not like this 😂

I am available from Sept to work on BB, PB and MG projects.

⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagents.bsky.social ⭐️

View my portfolio at www.fawashah.co.uk

#kidlitart
August 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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A spread from my PB dummy for #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Reshu Lakra, a #kidlit illustrator and I am currently open to Picture Books, Chapter Books, Board Books and Book Covers.

I am also seeking an agent to represent my work.

Portfolio: dibbarangeenstudio.com
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
August 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM