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Story Artist, Illustrator, Author, Globe Trotter 🌎 On art and writing. ✍🏻 Staying positive most of the time. 💕 ☀️ 😊 https://milifay.art

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 7d

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m Mili, an October baby, a Toronto based author/illustrator, trained in classical animation and fine art.

I love a watercolor and ink look. How about you?

milifay.art

Happy creating!

#KidLitArt #GraphicNovels #MG #coverart #illustration #MR #DIS #MH #conceptart

Ellen, a sad, 14-year-old ballerina in a pink tutu sitting in a wheelchair. She has blond hair with a hint of the pink dye she had before. Her eyes are aqua in colour. Behind her is an aqua and green background showing lotus flowers in the rain, painted in a watercolour style. Lotus flowers stand for resilience. The background was interpreted from a photograph created by Nguyên Lam Mili found on Pinterest.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 19h

Hope you're ready for...

🐦 birdbrained schemes
💥 slapstick antics
🤓 idiom-based characters à la The Bad Seed
😶 introspection? (lol not a chance)
😵 a catapult?!

...because, ready or not, here comes LATE BIRD.

The Very Impatient Caterpillar x Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great

#DVPit #ND #PB #Kidlit

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 21h

I had the pleasure of reading this and now I need to have it as a book. For all who have a little trouble waking up in the morning and for the rest of us who love a good yarn. 🥰

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 1d

LATE BIRD is sick of Early Bird getting all the worms--and all the glory. But don't worry, Late Bird has a plan. Forget the alarm clock, this calls for a catapult. Look out world, here comes Late Bird!

THE BAD SEED x THE VERY IMPATIENT CATERPILLAR

#DVPit #ND #PB

Images of LATE BIRD looking for worms and getting increasingly agitated as he doesn't find any. Another image of LATE BIRD sweaty and out of breath saying "I made it!"

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JasonHendrickson.com @jasonhendr.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day for the beginning of Spooky Season!
Let the kids pick out their own costumes.

jasonhendrickson.com | [email protected]
IG: hendricksoncreative

Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social at The Seymour Agency

#KidLit #ChildrensBooks #Illustration

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you. So far it’s great!

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Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social · 24d

COVER REVEAL!

Coming in May and available for pre-order.
bookshop.org/p/books/stil...

By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.

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Dalia Ataev @daliaataev.bsky.social · 5d

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Hopefully I'm not too late to join in. I've been working on my website and can't wait to share it soon. I'm excited to show more about my project behind the scenes and the thought process.

Wishing everyone a cozy fall. It's my favorite season here in Canada 🍁🍃

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 6d

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.

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Marissa Ikuta @marissaikuta.bsky.social · 6d

And a little something for #kidlitartpostcard today✨

If you like cute and quirky characters, please feel free to check out my work 💛

📷 www.instagram.com/s0ftboiled/
📧 [email protected]

#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #art #fantasyillustration

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Julia Mills @jamills.com · 6d

I made it to #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Julia, I'm a writer and illustrator and public school art teacher! I love friendship stories and funny animals.
Also goats have very strange eyes!
#kidlitart
#kidlitpostcard
#goats

A gouache illustration of a goat parking at a table full of delicious pastries. The goat's mouth is watering in anticipation.

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Stephen Macquignon @smacquignon.bsky.social · 6d

I'm Stephen, an illustrator. I've illustrated eleven books for small independent publishers; I am eager to expand my market and would love to collaborate I enjoy working in traditional mediums.
macquignon.wixsite.com/stephenmacqu...
#KidLitArtPostcard

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Tommy Doyle @tommydoyle.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Tommy. I have availabilities for new kidlit projects! Interested in picture books, board books, chapter books, and covers.

Rep’d by Gary at Lemonade agency

Send him an email today if you’re looking for fun playful and engaging illustrations! ✨🤩💫

Cute animals at their desk raising their hands in a bright classroom.

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Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit @jorenfro.bsky.social · 6d

#kidlitartpostcard day snuck up on me! I’m Jo and I love creating stories and art that kids of all ages can connect to. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social

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Sara Weingartner @saraweingartner.bsky.social · 6d

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard Day! Tricks and treats a teeny bit early.

I am an illustrator/author seeking representation for picture books and other illustration projects, www.saraweingartner.com.

#kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebook #Elephant #mouse #halloween

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m an author-illustrator who loves little spookies! You can see more of my work at diandramae.com.

I am actively seeking representation.
#kidlitart #kidlit #halloween #illustration

trio of spooky pals walk with their treat buckets while kicking leaves on their way. Skeleton, black cat, and a pumpkin Jack.

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 6d

Dipping my paint brush into a new challenge, I missed the first 2 days but better late than never! So here IT IS, day 3 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge.
The prompt is : LANTERN

#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids

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MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 6d

#KidLitArtPostcard has been extended to today (my birthday!) this month because of Yom Kippur (Happy Holidays!).

My wish 🎂 is for the KidLit and other artistic communities to grow, because we can be a bright light in a darkening world. Everyone here has been so kind and I truly appreciate you! 💕

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Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social · Sep 4

On time for #kidlitartpostcard day! I work both digitally and traditionally and I was recently told my style resembles Chagall and Kandinsky. I'll take it! Do you have a story you want to tell with wild emotion? If you're looking to bounce ideas around, I'm available for a chat.

September 2025 postcard for #kidlitartpostcard day. The illustration is painted in gouache in muted reds and greens of a scene by the bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada. There are two kids on the edge of the water looking out to sea. In the foreground there are boulders and rocks and seaweed and sand.

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Alissa (有沙) Staples @alistaps.bsky.social · 8d

I can't believe it's already October!
もう10月になってるなんて！

#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn #illustration #kidlitart

A cute digital illustration of a squirrel hugging a happy acorn.

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day🧙‍♀️✨

I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S. I love creating illustrations for magical, heartwarming & humorous stories. Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials & any kids' art-related ventures!

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini
🖥️ claryillustration.com

This is a busy scene at the counter of the Department of Witch Brooms. A cute little witch stands first in line with her grandma to apply for her very first broom license!

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 7d

A warm hello with a sprinkle of cinnamon! Gather your pumpkins, it’s time to decorate for #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a front porch being decorated by Dad who is hanging a pumpkin and leaves wreath on the door, a younger sister placing a pumpkin atop another pumpkin in a pot, and a boy carrying a pumpkin and gourd who has just been surprised by an alarmed moth sprite.

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #FAHM and #kidlitartpostcard day! 🇵🇭 Here’s a preview from my next book, I DANCE, coming 10/28! They’re dancing the Tinikling 🎶

I’m open for new picture book, chapter book and cover projects. Let’s work together!

🎶 www.christinealmeda.com

A group of dancers from the Philippines dancing the Tinikling, a traditional Philippine folk dance. The Tikling bird is hopping with them.

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Ginger Ngo | Illustrator 🤡 @gingerngo.bsky.social · 7d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! My name is Ginger and I'm based in Vancouver, BC! I love heartfelt stories and sharing parts of my childhood memories from the Philippines in my work. #kidlitart

gingerngo.com

I'm rep'd by @soyadriana.bsky.social at ACM Kids & Illo!

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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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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I'm Shiho Pate and I would love to illustrate more children's books. My debut author illustrator book is now out on submission too✨ Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. I am represented by Deborah Warren at
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration

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