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garlicbunnyy.bsky.social
Spotted these sharp, triangular trees every day at my friend’s place in California. They felt like something out of a dark fairytale—equal parts scary and adorable. Here’s a little escape mission inspired by them. 🌲👹

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator
Escape by Yan Jiang, gouache on paper, 2026
January 25, 2026 at 4:55 AM
creatingcancan.bsky.social
This mommy is a Koala-fied hugger! 🥰 Created my first infographic✍🏾 Exploring projects I’d love to complete for dream clients like @oregonzoo.bsky.social & @sandiegozoo.bsky.social 🐨🐊✨

#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebookart #kidlitillustrator #illustration #design
January 24, 2026 at 6:14 PM
pbrisingstars.bsky.social
⭐️Announcing 40 INCREDIBLE MENTORS! ⭐️

Just look at some of the books from our 2026 mentors!! Miss the big announcement? Follow the link to kidlit 411 to see the news!
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www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-...

How are you feeling?
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#picturebook #pbrisingstars #kidlitillustration #kidlit #amwriting
January 23, 2026 at 2:32 PM
emanuelwiemans.bsky.social
I just made a reel on insta featuring my studio/ workspace at Haarlem station in the Netherlands. I had to crop it a bit for Bluesky to still show the text. A real joy to be able to work here everyday! #studio #illustration #kidlitillustration @ksonnack.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM
allisonhackworth.bsky.social
#Halloween #Skeleton #Ghost #KidLitIllustration #KidLitIllustrator #PictureBook #spooky #Boo #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #amwriting #WritingCommunity
January 23, 2026 at 1:25 AM
creatingelena.bsky.social
Meet Isla. A spitfire with a bit of a temper who doesn't take anyone shenanigans 🔥

#kidlitillustration #OC #originalcharactet #art
Photo of a pencil crayon drawing by CreatingElena or their original character Isla. A fiery 12 year old with flaming red curly hair, dark brown skin and an angry face. Isla is wearing a green sweater with a red triangle emblem. She stands with one hand balled in a fist and the other to her side producing a fireball. She wears jeans and brown boots.
January 23, 2026 at 1:21 AM
dustysworld.bsky.social
It's all a balancing act

#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #colorfulart #editorialillustration
Bird balanced eggs on wings and beak
January 22, 2026 at 11:01 PM
ericscales13.bsky.social
Mater and Lightning- a portfolio piece I did a few years ago. #cars #illustrationportfolio #kidlitillustration #pixar #disney #illustration #mater #lightningmcqueen
January 22, 2026 at 4:34 PM
ebrawlsart.bsky.social
Happy Thursday! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #PictureBooks #illustration #artdirector #whimsical #funny #pun #childrensbookeditor #kidlit #kidlitartist #picturebookart

Portfolio: ebrawlsart.com
@ebrawlsart
[email protected]
January 22, 2026 at 1:49 PM
mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
Photos from the Society of Illustrators event at the #SCBWINY26 conference. So inspired to see original artworks from current illustrators as well as Edward Gorey, Norman Rockwell and more. 🤩 #kidlit #kidlitillustration #edwardgorey @soi128.bsky.social @debbieohi.com @paulozelinsky.com
Photograph of Debbie Ohi, Mirka Hokkanen and Paul Zelinsky with a brick wall background and artwork hanging behind them A photo of Norman Rockwells painting of a stagecoach with multiple people on it shown hanging above a bar with many bottles. Movie poster for Harry Potter showing the main characters, Harry, Ron and Hermione with Hagrid and Dumbledore. Drawn on a black background with hues of yellows and blues with stars.
January 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM
lauriesawyer.bsky.social
Just a bear hugging a squirrel on National Hugging Day and Squirrel Appreciation Day!

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #nationalhuggingday #squirrelappreciationday
January 21, 2026 at 12:40 PM
katricekrijnen.bsky.social
I’ve been giving digital illustration a try.

But I totally forgot to post it here.

#kidlitillustration #illustration #digitalillustration
January 21, 2026 at 11:46 AM
allisonhackworth.bsky.social
Pretty obsessed with zombie ballerinas right now.

#KidLit #PictureBook #Zombie #KidLitIllustrator #KidLitIllustration #Spooky #Halloween #PencilSketch #Pencil #Sketch #Draw #Doodle #writingcommunity #amwriting #Ballerina #Dance
January 20, 2026 at 7:39 PM
mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
I did finish a tiny illustration in my hotel room last week. The #scbwi conference was a lot of fun, but kept me busy all week. The prompts for this one were chipmonk and on the road. #kidlitilloweek #kidlit #kidlitillustration #chipmonk
January 20, 2026 at 1:09 AM
shibswashere.bsky.social
We don’t usually get snow but it definitely feels like winter here in Texas the last couple days. Though, it’s a bit of unfortunate that the horses here don’t have snowman shaped snack opportunities..

Also they aren’t pink 🤔

#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookartist
January 19, 2026 at 11:52 PM
doodleystew.bsky.social
Been sitting with this 90% done FOREVER, finally got around to it!

Little hypothetical spread from the hypothetical book, I have a blast with these!

#atti #hetherev #rainfrog #kidlit #childrensbook #kidlitillustration #bookspread
Mock book spread of Atticus (a rainfrog) in a shoebox house. There are arrows pointing to various items in his house: Stickers (for décor), Phone TV, Argyle Sock Carpet, Trash Bag Curtain, Tuna Can and Cotton Bed, Fairy Lights, Lights Remote The blurb says: Home Sweet Home Which Atticus’ speech bubble interrupts with: “I /guess./“ “Atticus doesn’t LOVE living in a shoebox. He’d rather sleep in a big bed for people. But because he’s so little, he feels safer sleeping in a small, safe place. Margie made it very comfy just for him! She gave him a nice, soft bed, twinkly fairy lights, a squishy carpet and some cute stickers to (try to) make him smile. She even set up his phone so he can have a big screen TV to watch movies on!”
January 19, 2026 at 2:36 PM
foundandrewound.bsky.social
Made it to NYC and feeling very grateful to be here.

There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who care deeply about books, art, and stories for kids. Excited (and nervous!) to share my work in the portfolio showcase and today.

#scbwi #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
maxwolfdraws.bsky.social
✏️7/182: Gym Rat
This guy never skips arm day. Who's still on track with their gym goals for 2026?

#kidlitart #doodles #kidlitillustration
#gymrat #sketch
January 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
josepabloart.bsky.social
A breath of fire 🔥 the knight and the dragon
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#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #dragon #fairytale #childrensbookillustrator
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM
toastiepostie.bsky.social
IG mypicturebookcafe
For a theme of “Playful”. Done with pen and ink. #illustration #illustrator #canadawestillustrators #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #children #playful #teatime #cat #spotart #penandink #イラスト #イラストレーター #おままごと
January 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM
cinziai.bsky.social
The year of the Horse! #kidlitillustration #kidlit #kidlitartist #theyearofthehorse
January 15, 2026 at 2:25 PM
artoftanya.bsky.social
Revisiting my Traveling Teresa cover reminded me how stories change with us. I followed the story again — postcards, a magic purse, a little sparkle — and now it finally feels right.

#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #procreatedrawings #kidlitartist
Illustrated book cover concept featuring a whimsical character named Teresa with postcards and a small magic purse, shown in a warm, storybook style. Additional slides show a rough sketch and close-up details of the postcards, highlighting the evolution of the artwork. Rough pencil sketch of the Traveling Teresa book cover, showing the main character holding a small magic purse with postcards floating around her. Loose lines and minimal detail highlight the early composition and storytelling elements.
January 15, 2026 at 1:08 PM
maxwolfdraws.bsky.social
✏️6/182: Golfing Gator
Besides swimming in swamps, hitting the green is the next best thing. ⛳️

#kidlitillustration #sketchdaily
#gator #golf #kidlitart
January 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM