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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 7d

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Korean illustrator based in the UK. I illustrate PB-MG, & love working on folktales, food, and stories about finding a new home & friends.

Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art

Email: sojungkimmccarthy.gmail.com

Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)

New agent announcement illustration in traditional Korean minhwa style. A Korean girl in hanbok riding on the back of a roaring tiger is greeting a three-legged crow on a pine tree. The writing in a red square in traditional stamp style says “Repped by Upstart Crow.”

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 6d

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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Malia Pila @maliapila.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween!

I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes.

Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary
✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter.
Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in!
marushabelle.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

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kip alizadeh @kipalizadeh.net · 7d

hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kip and I'm an illustrator! I would love to illustrate a book in black and white in this style ☺︎
🌐 kipalizadeh.net
For publishing I'm represented by Mandy Suhr at Storywise ☺︎

kip's October 2025 KidLitArtPostcard showing a pencil drawing of a young witch and her pumpkin, frog and cat pals

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 7d

Hello!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️

I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.

Seeking representation.

🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

A gray smiling bipedal wolf offering candies to four trick or treaters. The first one is dressed as Luigi from Super Mario Bros. and she is scared surprised. The second one is dressed as a ghost and he is smiling and amazed. The third one is dressed as Frankenstein, he is also scared. The fourth one is dressed as a witch princess and she is slowly walking backwards.

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 7d

Happy spooky season #kidlitartpostcard 🎃
My name is Denis and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves stories full of heart. Other things I like include bold lines, limited color palettes and painterly textures.
📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) & Emily Talbot (UK)
🌐 www.denisillustrates.com

Nighttime illustration of a werewolf wearing a crown and a checkered blanket, walking down a hill and looking back at a castle with tears in its eyes. There is a full moon in the sky.

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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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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 7d

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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JLMeyer 🐰 @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard ~!
I'll open for long term projects in about a year.

Previous work: www.shannonassociates.com/jenniferl.me...
Rep: Shannon Associates

#graphicnovel #coverart #illustration #comics #kidlitart

a bunny witch casting magic. Says my name and website plus drawing magic and animals

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 7d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

art of 3 cute witches riding on broomsticks above a city. each witch has a cute cat familiar riding with her.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · 6d

Hey there #kidlitartpostcard! 🍂

I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I love autumn and painting nature and animals. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)!

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ [email protected]

Painting of a boar in a sweater with a mushroom basket, holding and smelling a mushroom. Text underneath says: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com

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Courtney Pippin-Mathur | Kidlit artist & writer @pippinmathur.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is from a current project I’m working on and hope to send out one day. I’d love to illustrate other picture books, early readers and early graphic novels. #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitartpostcardday

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · Sep 4

Saying farewell to summer with this #kidlitartpostcard 🐠 I’m open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! Let’s work together!

🐠 www.christinealmeda.com
🐠 Rep’d by Full Circle Literary

Girl in the ocean surrounded by seaweed, saying hello to fish, turtle, crab, and jellyfish

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I usually post cheerful scenes but this month I'm showing some range with a new spooky MG cover illustration instead.

I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉

mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt

In a spooky night-time scene, a girl - approximately 14 with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing jeans and a denim jacket - crouches on a dirt driveway and looks behind her in consternation. Behind her is a large dark house with peaked gables and spiky points sticking out of the roof and a tall tower. The top floor of the tower is lit - the only illumination in the house - and a figure is silhouetted in the window. Behind the house are fir trees and a huge full moon. the entire scene is in spooky greens and blues.
The text at the bottom reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber at CMA"

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Caroline McPherson @carolinemcpherson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 💌

l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book maker with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨

Represented for writing and illustration by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart

PORTFOLIO
www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author and illustrator of children's books. I'm looking for that next cute and colorful book project: from picture book to early readers and chapter books. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Brightly colored illustration of bugs having an outdoor, seaside party. Flowers and plants surround them. A grasshopper plays a flute, a beetle plays a ukulele, a bee shakes a maraca. Fireflies, dragonfly, ladybug, and caterpillar watch on. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads "author / illustrator ginaperry.com represented by Sean McCarthy"

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨

I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums!

Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com
I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Three kids riding on a back of a giant anteater. One is taking a photo of the anteater’s face, middle kid is happily raising hands in the air, third kid is afraid to fall from anteater’s tail. The anteater is very unhappy and cranky

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Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️‍🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Have a pony! 🦄
jwahlgren.com/children

A textured, painterly illustration of a little girl using a ladder to climb on a big horse

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Illustration of 3 cute dogs standing in a city park. There is an open box of pizza on the ground. A small sign taped to the box says 'bob's pizza - don't touch'. One dog is curiously investigating the pizza.

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here's some recent artwork for #kidlitartpostcard day, I'm an author and illustrator currently querying agents and open for freelance. Check out my website, johnlechner.com 🐝 #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor illustration of a frog sitting on a lily pad reading the book The Frog Prince to a gaggle of eager tadpoles, surrounded by lush greenery. Text reads: "John Lechner - author, illustrator - johnlechner.com

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · Sep 4

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! 😊

I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator and gouache splatterer living in France, and I'm looking for new projects!

Portfolio: victoriamaderna.com
Email: [email protected]

Painting of a little witch on a chair with a black cat and a crow.
Text underneath says: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com

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Tracy Nishimura Bishop ✨Illustrator @tracybishopart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy September #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Tracy and I illustrate children’s books! It’s back to school time for our kiddos. I hope they all have a fantastic school year 💕

I am repp'd by MB Artists.
Find my work at www.tracybishop.com

Illustration of a girl in front of her elementary school

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Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social · Aug 7

👋🏼 Hello art directors and editors. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! This is a spot illustration from my most recent dummy. If you’re an editor and would like a peek at it, ask my agent! 😉
🌟I’m rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
🎨Portfolio: kirstenmcgonigal.com.
#kidlit

Children’s book spot illustration showing a boy and a red dragon marching from left to right. The dragon is behind the boy and is carrying a tall teetering stack of dishes. The boy is in front of the dragon and is carrying a bottle of soap and a scrub brush. A trail of soap bubbles float up and over both of them.

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Anna Florsdefum @annaflorsdefum.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Anna a freelance illustrator from Barcelona who loves nature and stories with lots of cute animals.

Looking for new exciting projects, especially games, picture and board books!

☀️ annaflorsdefum.com
✏️ instagram.com/annaflorsdefum
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlitart

Postal for this month's #kidlitartpostcard. A universe full of different types of stars with two explorers in an astronaut suit: a polar bear and a black cat.

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