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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 6d

Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 6d

Lost in the woods with only a lantern....she met a new friend along the way!

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day!

Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )

Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com

#drawing #illustration

In a circle of light from a lantern, a girl is startled by a scarecrow girl who seemingly popped out of nowhere in the woods. An illustration done in graphite with a warm tint.

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Elizabeth Savanella @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · 7d

This month's #kidlitartpostcard was loosely inspired by the #scbwiArtober2025 prompt "squash"!

See much more at
🌐: www.esprints.com
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
Agent: @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
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#illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #art #availablenow

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 12d

It’s so coooool to see A River of Dust in Korean! And the promo cards they made to go with it! Wish I could read it!! @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Image of the picture book, A River of Dust and promotional cards written in Korean language

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 15d

We're absolutely thrilled to announce @alexishatcher.bsky.social's debut two-book deal for the middle grade series, WAYWARD T.A.L.E.S.! The first book, THE PRINCE AND THE PROPHECY publishes in 2027, and book two will follow in 2028. Michelle Frey at Knopf will be editing the adventure-filled series.

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 21d

Welcome to SteelWorks Stephanie Roth Sisson! A talented author-illustrator of more than 60 books, Stephanie is co-agented by Julie Romeis Sanders and Lori Steel, who have both fallen for her playful style and winning characters full of whimsy, humor, and emotion. See more on her website! #kidlitart

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 23d

So excited to FINALLY be able to share some of Khoa Le's amazing art! THE OCEAN'S HEART releases March 3, 2026!!! Get some goodies by preordering from Noe Valley Books!! viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/15/_... #kidlit #picturebooks @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #edusky

Cover Reveal: THE OCEAN’S HEART: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life

Hip hip hooray!!! Time to lift the curtain and REVEAL a beautiful new picture book COVER! And this one is for a dear friend, author Jilanne Hoffman who has a new book launching March 3, 2026 from M…

viviankirkfield.com

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 26d

It's a happy Friday here at #SteelWorks, because we have another award to mention!

A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle, 2023) was just added to the Masterlist for the 2026 #GardenStateChildrensBookAward! Congratulations, @jilanne.bsky.social!

#ARiverOfDust
#NewJerseyLibraryAssociation

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 26d

A big congratulations to our client Nydia Armendia-Sánchez, whose picture book NOT FAR FROM HERE (Candlewick Press, 2024) has been awarded an honorable mention by the #InternationalLatinoBookAwards!

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Tate Godwin @tatecartoons.bsky.social · Aug 25

The proof pages for Operation: Make a Splash arrived! I'm super pleased with how they turned out and grateful to be working with the terrific folks at @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social I can't wait for this book to come out in less than 6 months!

#comics #graphicnovel #kidlitart

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Katiewithapencil @katiewithapencil.bsky.social · Aug 7

And then it was story time for mama.

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#illustration #tradigitalillustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #mamabear

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Tate Godwin @tatecartoons.bsky.social · Sep 4

Ready for fall #kidlitartpostcard

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Sep 4

On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

An illo from WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY?

I’m Neha, an author-illustrator from India. Interested in PB, book covers and chapter books.

Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcardart #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Sep 4

The kids watched as the two leads began to argue off stage. But what could they be arguing about...?

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

(Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )

Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com

#drawing #illustration

Off stage and shrouded in shadow, the lead actors mysteriously argue as two kids center stage watch in curiosity. Graphite drawing with dramatic lighting.

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Sep 3

Warm welcome to talented artist Alison Hawkins! Alison's whimsical, humorous, and textured art creates a sense of play and joy in each page turn. She's the illustrator of ~dozen #PBs, including her debut author-illo'd book, TIME TO GO, LARRY. More info can be found on her website. #kidlitartpostcard

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Aug 29

Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Aug 12

Get your manuscripts ready! Julie is opening for queries and excited to unlock the treasures you have in store. Please see our website and visit Julie's manuscript wish list for more details! @juliebookagent.bsky.social

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congratulations to Anita Yasuda and Up! Up! Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains for winning the @scbwi.bsky.app Crystal Kite Award, Canada & N.America Div! W/ stunning artwork from @yukoart.bsky.app, this special book continues to climb into readers hearts. @clarionbooks.bsky.app

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Jul 18

#kidlit #kidlitart #amagenting #amquerying

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Jul 18

A warm welcome to our new Agency Assistant, Faith Lane! Faith is an alumna of the Writers House Mentor Initiative & Sourcebooks Editorial Training Program. She loves immersive, stylistic books with diverse characters and perspectives–the more vivid, the better! Follow @faithatswl.bsky.social

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Jul 15

Welcome to SteelWorks, Diane Adams @dianeadams.bsky.social! Diane is represented by Julie Romeis Sanders @juliebookagent.bsky.social. An accomplished author already, we can’t wait to share more of her poetic, heartfelt stories with the world! #kidlit #picturebooks

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Elizabeth Savanella @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · Jul 10

Apparently I totally missed #portfolioday yesterday! Better late than never though. Here are some recent samples and you can see more at:
🌐:ESprints.com
IG: @elizabethsavanella
Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

#illustration #artist #childrensbooks #kidlitart

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · Jul 9

Q&A with Colleen Paeff about her new children's picture book, FIREFLY SONG.
tinyurl.com/mvpxcxm2
@colleenpaeff.bsky.social

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Jul 10

SteelWorks Literary welcomes Summer with our most recent Lookbook. Stop by the website to take a gander! (Link in bio) Cover art by @katieflindallart.bsky.social #kidllitart #kidlitartpostcard #PB #GN #covers #spotart #summer #illustration #illustrationart

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