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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · last mo.

Last night I kicked off my 14th semester of teaching critical writing in the design department at The City College of New York. brianlarossa.medium.com/why-it-matte...

Why it Matters to Me if Designers Read and Write

Note: this essay may also be found on Design Observer. I read the following statement during a five-minute spotlight slot at this year’s…

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com

Abi Cushman @abicushman.com · last mo.

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard Day! This is a scene from my upcoming book, PENGUINS DON'T WEAR PANTS. I'm Abi, an author-illustrator of funny kids' books. I'm open to illustration projects featuring cute, funny and expressive animals. I'm repped by Kendra Marcus at BookStop Literary. ⭐ abicushman.com

Penguins in band uniforms, baker penguin, and penguin on toilet running away from something. Scene from Penguins Don't Wear Pants by Abi Cushman - Author-Illustrator. abicushman.com

Amy Everson @amyeversonart.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Amy and I’m an author-illustrator open to picture books and book covers, check out my portfolio www.amyeversonart.com. I’m represented by Michelle Jackson with Jackson Literary.

Gabriel Liston @lastwater.net · last mo.

Sharing this painting for #kidlitartpostcard day because I have been out making reference sketches (in Oregon) towards one picture book full of oil paintings, and because someday I'll have to set a whole book up at this particular lake*. #kidlitart #trout *in Colorado, but do you know which lake?

Oil painting of a young artist in a big hat sitting in the shade of a spruce tree drawing a very blue lake with a flat top purple mountain. A Fish and Wildlife office hikes buy carrying a very large bucket. Text reads, Gabriel Liston, Represented by Andrea Colvin Creative Agency, lastwater.net

Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr)@berrietr.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a published author and illustrator looking to work with you on creating meaningful and beautiful books for kids. I have dummies to share so please reach out. berrietr.com

Mel Cordan (she/her)@melcordan.bsky.social · last mo.

Hello AD’s and Editors! My name is Mel & for #kidlitartpostcard day, I’ve been adding some mock cover work to my #middlegrade portfolio. Please consider me for your book cover projects! Rep’d by @annmrose.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcardday #thegoldencompass #melArt🔥#fantasy #mgcover #bookcover

Mock Middle grade book cover with titles

Mock Middle grade book cover without titles

Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · last mo.

#kidLitArtPostcard Here's my inky Bus Stop Critters waiting for a chapter bk project. Interested in PB to MG #illustration projects. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com rep'd by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of @seymouragency.bsky.social #kidlitart #lineart #greyscaleart #ink #SchoolBusStop #animals

My promotional illustration postcard featuring my ink and gray wash illustration of anthropomorphic animals waiting at the bus stop. Animals are: pig, pug, 3 bunny sisters, raccoon and fox.
My contact info is at the top:
Diana Ting Delosh • illustrator • storyteller • dianadelosh.com
represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
At the bottom left corner: my name chop/stamp and in the right corner: © Diana Ting Delosh

Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · last mo.

Nice! Sounds like a good opportunity to get some great feedback!

Brian LaRossa@brianlarossa.com · last mo.

Hey illustrators, How about this, to celebrate the 1st #kidlitartpostcard of the fall season (Labor Day is so late this year!) I’m going to offer a free 1 hour portfolio review + coaching session via Zoom. To enter share 1 image from your portfolio below and a winner will be chosen at random. 💙❤️

MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart 🌐 mayumi-sasage.com Rep'd by wonderful agent @essiewhite.bsky.social www.essiewhiteliterary.com/about

Christina Wald @christinawald.com · last mo.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day😍From Sloth's Treehouse Inn, a book I illustrated for the San Diego Zoo. #sciart Happy September! 🌎https://christinawald.com/

JLMeyer @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day from #MLP variant cover 1 out in Nov! I am currently booked till 2027. www.jennifer-meyer.com www.shannonassociates.com/artists/jenn... Clients, all my IP work in one place www.shannonassociates.com/artists/jenn...

THE MANE 6! Earth ponies and unicorn on the bottom, Pegi's are floating. A Mucha inspired look. Lots of purple roses.
#mylittlepony

Diana Castillo | Author/Illustrator @dianaacastle.bsky.social · last mo.

Have you ever gotten so competitive at summer camp that you ripped open a time portal just to win the 'dino badge'? 🦖🏕️🪄 #KidLitArtPostcard #summer #kidsummer #dinosaurs #magicportals #illustrator #KidLitArt Rep by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💼 www.dianacastleart.com

Three kids stand in a dirt clearing with pine trees behind them. A black girl and blond haired boy look comedically scared as they stare at the hispanic girl standing in the middle. She is standing on top of a box that says #1 and is pointing at herself proudly. Behind her, a magic portal shows a dodo bird flying through and a dinosaur snarling and looking at the dodo.

The text above reads: Diana Castillo, Author/Illustrator.
-picture books
-early readers
-chapter books

Kent Culotta @kentculotta.bsky.social · last mo.

More monster fun and happy #Kidlitartpostcard day for September! I'm Kent Culotta, an author/illustrator looking forward to working on all kinds of fun projects. I'm super busy at the moment so had to throw this together quickly. #monsterjam #picturebookart #kidlitart #blueboy

Santi Casares @santiagocasares.bsky.social · last mo.

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! School is back in session, and kids are already late! I'm Santi Casares, an author/illustrator in search of representation or work!

A kid is running late to school and is going as fast as he can. We can see a cat on top of a fence looking at the kid, and a turtle is trying to catch up!

Colleen Kong-Savage @kongsavage.bsky.social · last mo.

Oh poo, Colleen Kong-Savage forgot to post me on Bluesky for #Kidlitartpostcard Day ckongsavage.com #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcardday

Sulky redheaded girl with a giant cloud of hair slouches in a big blue chair with a kitten on her stomach.

Jasmine Faye @jasminefayefreitas.bsky.social · last mo.

Oh #kidlitartpostcard I forgot to post this yesterday!! Anyway better late than never 🫣 💌 jasminefayefreitas@gmail.com 🔗 www.jasminefaye.art #art #illustration #fairytale #childrensillustration #canadianillustrator #kidlitart

An illustration of mice on a crafty desk learning to crochet

Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · last mo.

Interesting points about the corrosive effects of Generative AI on creative works.

Maria Haskins@mariahaskins.com · last mo.

Brand new essay at Thoughts From the Writer's Desk at Ruadán Books: L.E. Daniels gives an insightful editor's perspective on the impact gen AI is having on writers and their craft. ruadanbooks.com/an-editor-on...

A skeleton with a hammer aimed at its temple. Pic of Lauren Elise Daniels in glasses and with a pink cap, smiling. Title: An Editor on Generative AI - Thoughts From the Writer's Desk at Ruadán Books.

Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I'm Shiho, a children's book author illustrator. I love colors like mustard yellow and pumkin orange. Please visit shihopate.com for my portfolio. I am represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #balloon #color

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · last mo.

Some September vibes for #KidLitArtPostcard! More at angelamatteson.com Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a Dala horse mom sitting on a bench with an owl knitting while her daughter tries to get her attention. Text bubble reads "Ma! mama! ma! ma!"

Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #KidKitPostcard day for September! A little help pls! Is this one line working? Comments are appreciated! “A lovable banjo playing dog thinks he’s played the final note of the last song he knows until he meets a free flowing saxophone playing alligator who hears things differently.”

Vibha Surya | Kidlit Illustrator @vibhasurya.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy lefties day! I’m an illustrator and designer based in India and seeking new picture book projects and representation! Portfolio: www.vibhasurya.com #lefthander #southpaw #childrenbookillustration #characterdesign #scribbles #leftie #colourpencils #pastels #kidlitartpostcard

Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day I'm an #illustrator storyteller. My specialty is animal characters, natural or anthropomorphic and I do people too. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

An illustrator promotional postcard with my ink, watercolor, color pencil and digital illustration of a squid character nestled among the coral and seaweed looking up with a curious expression. The text above the squid: Diana Ting Delosh
illustrator • storyteller • dianadelosh.com
represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
At the bottom: my name stamp is at the left corner, © Diana Ting Delosh is at the right corner.

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Just a little reminder that you can do hard things. Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com

Kelly Light @kelight.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#kidlitartpostcard

Laurie Brosius @lks2drw.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Rub-a-dub-dub, a mouse in a tub. 🐭🧽🫧 Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Seeking rep. Portfolio: lauriebrosius.myportfolio.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #graphicdesigner #LaurieBrosius

Promo postcard for illustrator/author Laurie Brosius featuring a cute gray mouse wearing a purple, spotted shower cap who is bathing in a green, claw-footed bathtub with golden feet. Soap and bubbles are sloshing over the sides of the tub onto the floor. The lavender wallpaper features a pretty floral vine pattern with subtle white overlapping stripes.
©2026 Laurie Brosius

Debbie Palen Illustration @debbiepalen.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Up, up and away with #kidlitartpostcard day! I love creating expressive, energetic characters for picture books, middle grade, chapter books, and board books. This piece was originally illustrated for Scholastic. Seeking representation. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks

An Illustration depicting the lower part of a hot air ballon, floating in a blue sky over a green landscape. In the balloon are an ostrich, a queen, a cat, a bear, a duck wearing socks, and a fox looking through a spyglass.

Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hello #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho, a children's book author illustrator. 🏖️ Please visit shihopate.com to see more of my work 🏖️ Represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social 🏖️ I am from Japan and now based in SoCal #kidlitart #illustration #beach #picnic #childrensbookart

Julian @minikinetic.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Julian Guy, an artist and writer seeking representation as an author-illustrator. I have three picture book dummies and two graphic novel pitches available on request. Feel free to get in touch! Email: minikinetic@gmail.com Portfolio: artbyjulianguy.com

Anna Daviscour🔜 NWSF @annadaviscourt.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I've been painting lot of little vignettes lately! ☀️ annadaviscourt.com #kidlit #childrenillustration #kidlitart

A painting of a kid and their dog walking together on a cream textured background under a golden sun. Text reads: ANNA DAVISCOURT/ picture book author & illustrator/ annadaviscourt.com