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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · Jul 30

I'm so excited to get my hands on this book!!! I'm a sucker for a book about trees. Congratulations, @julianplum.com!! 🌳✨

Julian Plum @julianplum.com · Jul 30

It's official!! My debut illustrated picture book by the incomparable Marilyn Singer comes out Spring 2026 and I'm SO excited for y'all to see it!! The team at Lerner has been just incredible!

Screenshot of a Publisher's Weekly post. The relevant text is
"LERNER/MILLBROOK

Millbrook press steps up to the plate with... and Whose Tree Is This? Poems About the Mighty Oak and Its Companions by Marilyn Singer, illus. by Julian Plum, centered on an oak tree and all the different creatures that depend on it."

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Rachel Foo @speakyst.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! ☀️🏖️

I'm Rachel and I would love to be considered for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Portfolio- www.behance.net/speakyst
💌[email protected]
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #illustration

Illustration/drawing of a mangrove forest in summer, boy and heron (see what I did there) perched on the roots of a mangrove tree. Also features various animals including but not limited to a turtle, a common bluestripe snapper, a sawfish, mudskippers, an eel and some otters.

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · Jul 3

Who’s up for a mystery? I am! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day, ADs & editors! I’d love to solve a riddle with you. Available for PBs & BBs. Repped by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Let’s work together! www.DanamarieHosler.com

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Sydney J. Stone @sydleys.bsky.social · Jul 3

It’s been a minute #kidlitartpostcard !

My name is Sydney Stone and I’m a #kidlit illustrator rep’d by @kellydhouse.bsky.social at @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

Hire me to illustrate your next spooky or whimsical graphic novel, book cover, or chapter book!

#kidlitart #middlegrade #youngadult

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Delphine Lee @delphineleeillo.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday friends! I’m Delphine and I love to draw everything about childhood, especially the joy of being a kid.

When it sizzling outside, there is nothing better than a chilled watermelon 🍉 .

I’m rep’d by Aliza Hoover at @thecatagency.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · Jul 3

Been pretty heads down working on a picture book dummy, but managed to pull together something for #kidlitartpostcard! Here's a character study of my anxious possum son.

Open to PB and book cover projects!!

🤠 www.reaganlehman.net
🐈‍⬛ Rep'd by @christiemegill.bsky.social, @thecatagency.bsky.social

Character study of a possum cowboy. In each study, the possum examines himself in the mirror, plays the harmonica, is startled, falls toward a cactus, plays dead, and holds his tail anxiously.

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Alexis Young @cloudyning.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day!🌸

I'm Alexis, an illustrator based in Canada. I'm currently available for book cover and picture book projects!

🎨alexisyoungart.com
✨ Rep’d by @christiemegill.bsky.social

For kidlit inquiries, contact my agent at [email protected]

#kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · Jun 17

Ohh more Shadow Zelda!!

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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · Jun 14

No kings

Fours different hands pull a golden crown apart, surrounded by the words "Many hands make light work."

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Zoe Persico @zoepersico.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Zoe, an author/illustrator represented by @socalledyalife.bsky.social who has worked in publishing for over 10 years! I love monsters, moody environments, characters and emotions, the weird, and the whimsical! I'm available for illustration work too! Cheers🌱

A kidlit postcard of characters from Over The Garden Wall with the text:
Zoe Persico, Author & Illustrator, zoepersico.com, represented by Natascha Morris at Tobias Literary.

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Michelle McGaughey @michellemcgaughey.bsky.social · Jun 5

🎨🏖️🐚🖌️

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

My name is Michelle McGaughey I'm an illustrator/writer seeking representation for picture books!

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #picturebookillustration #illustration #scbwi #kidlitpostcard

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Martina Stuhlberger @lamartinaart.bsky.social · May 1

It‘s #kidlitartpostcard day!
I‘m Martina, an Austrian illustrator with a passion for picturebooks about nature, festivities, the Hispanic world, food and cooking. As well as colors and textures.

✨ Rep‘d by Anne Moore Armstrong
at The Bright Agency
✨ martinastuhlberger.com

#kidlit #kidlitart

A little girl sitting on a pile of colorful rocks, holding a huge seashell to her hear and listening to the sound.

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Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!

I'm Ana and I'm a Portuguese-American Illustrator who loves drawing bright, whimsical scenes.

🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha

#kidlitart

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · Jun 5

Hey #kidlitartpostcard ! I'm Julian, a queer author-illustrator painting critters & oceans of all sorts in gouache! Would love to illustrate a nonfiction picture book about the sea :)

Rep'd by Naomi Davis @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🌊 julianplum.com
🌈 [email protected]

#kidlitart #kidlit

An art postcard of a red-haired boy clinging to a selkie skin in a swirl of blue waves and seafoam. Fish jump around him. A hand reaches out to pull him free. The text reads, "Julian Plum," and "author-illustrator, julianplum.com, hello@julianplum.com"

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Elizabeth Savanella @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · Jun 5

Is it really June #kidlitartpostcard already?? Who’s ready for #summer?

See more at:
🌐:ESprints.com
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social 🦄

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's another #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🐛

I'm available for picture books and covers

(my middlegrade cover work is on my website)
www.jwahlgren.com
[email protected]

A children's picture book illustration of a little girl angrily writing a letter in a loose, painterly textured style

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · Jun 5

Hello art directors and editors. Happy almost summer! 🌞🌻🍉 And happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m just popping on here to let you know I’m available for new projects right now. Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigalart.com Rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
#kidlit

Whimsical children’s book illustration showing a mother and daughter planting seeds together. They are surrounded in the background and foreground by giant, whimsical flowers. A couple of fairies and a gnome watch as the little girl drops seeds into a hole, and her mom waters them with a watering can. Both are dressed in old fashioned clothes, skirt, blouse, and apron for mom, and a pinafore and dress for the girl. Both look peaceful and happy.

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · Jun 5

Oh your textures and pencil work are stunning!!

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Sarah Holden @sarahholdenartist.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Sarah, a picture book writer and illustrator seeking representation and picturebook art book projects.
Take a peek at my portfolio at sarahillustrations.com

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · Jun 5

Sooo clever! What a delightful idea!! 🐧

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Elsa Martins 🖍️ illustrator @somebodyelsa.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!!

Let’s create something great together?

I’m Elsa and I’m a children’s book illustrator always looking for some amazing projects to be a part of.

🎨 somebodyelsa.com
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlit #kitlitart

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Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net · Jun 5

Can you tell I've been fascinated by illuminated manuscripts lately? ✨ I'm obsessed with decorative borders, and I'd LOVE to illustrate a book in this style. #kidlitartpostcard

🌿 www.reaganlehman.net
🦌 Rep'd by @christiemegill.bsky.social
🐈‍⬛ For @thecatagency.bsky.social's 100 things prompt

List of 100 things Reagan loves to draw. The image is illustrated in a medieval, illuminated-text style. There are flourishes, floral details, hand-lettered text, little hidden critters, and many other details. There is also a portrait of Reagan drawing at her desk with her two cats, Cash and Jasper. There is also the full written list of 100 things ranging from mythical creatures to autumn leaves to cozy clothing.

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Delphine Lee @delphineleeillo.bsky.social · Jun 5

Mom: Oh, isn’t he the cutest thing EVER?!
Dad: Welcome to the world, buddy!
Nugget: Wassup
😅

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Hello, I’m Delphine. Hire me for PB or BB featuring cute and mischievous animals with PERSONALITY.

For
@thecatagency.bsky.social prompt for May.

#kidlit #kidlitart

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Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day
I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing kids on their day to day mishaps and adventures.

I’m currently open to #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers!

View my work at www.srinidhidraws.com
#kidlitart #picturebookart

Kidlit illustration of kids participating in a shadow puppet show

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Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social · May 1

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a published author/illustrator looking to work with you on PB, GN, BB, and Early CB. Please get in touch if you are an agent, AD, or editor. Thanks for checking out my portfolio: berrietr.com

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