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Clay Adamah

@clayadamah.bsky.social

(they/ze) Author-Illustrator of #KidLitArt (long-press) https://clayadamah.wixsite.com/clayadamah just reading books, drawing stuff, and tree-watching with birds. 🌳 👀 🐦 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 Human made - No AI Illustrator of Kismet, No! (PJP 2027)

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Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · 18h ago

The KCU x SAW Bestiary event with Ira Marcks was super fun! Here's my silly lil guy:

A comic that says the trash panda who does not wish to be perceived... but whose tail has other ideas. With a drawing of a raccoon whose many eyed tail is taping personal comics up on an alley wall.

rachel elliott @okieelliott.bsky.social · last wk.

HEY FRIENDS! The Federal Government wants to decide what your family can read. BUT @everylibrary.bsky.social made it easy to tell Congress to reject the Federal Book Ban Bills. Take action today! #library #libraries #lit via @everylibrary.bsky.social stopfederalbookbans.us

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We made it easy to take these four actions to fight against HR 7661 and S 4925. Stand up for your right to read!

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · last wk.

It’s #kidlitchat day! We shall gather here on Bluesky at 9pm Easter/6pm Pacific for an hour of #kidlit chatting. It shall be glorious!* (*or at least pretty darn fun). See you then!

ToonRandy 🌺 (Now on Ko-fi!)@toonrandy.bsky.social · 2w ago

A belated #InternationalNonbinaryDay drawing celebrating Sir Callie, the hero of the book series by Esme Symes-Smith, and they're also on my to-read list 🖤🤍💜💛 Based on the illustrations by Kate Sheridan #SirCallie #KidLit #KidLitFanArt #MyArt

Sir Callie, a nonbinary knight, holds their shiny sword

Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · 3w ago

Hello #PortfolioDay I'm Clay Adamah, a published illustrator of #KidLitArt. I am especially interested in illustrating stories with any combination of: - big emotions - movement - gender expansiveness - disability - fabulism, folklore, or fantasy - naturescapes clayadamah.wixsite.com/clayadamah

An image that combines three character turnaround sheets and one image of all three characters. A spunky girl with a skull tee shirt and and floofy pink skirt, a nonbinary kid in comfy clothes who is an AAC user, and an athletic boy with a ponytail carrying a frisbee. Art human made by Clay Adamah

An illustrator kid lit art postcard featuring an illustration of two kids floating in space looking at a glowy, fiery little star creature. Their boots have fallen off and are floating away from them. Text reads: Clay Adamah author illustrator. then an email clayadamah at g mail dot com. then a social media handle at clay adamah on Bluesky. then a url for their website clay adamah dot wix site dot com slash clay adamah. Art human made by Clay Adamah. No AI.

A hybrid picture book graphic novel full spread illustration of three kids playing in the sand dunes in summer family reunion tee shirts with two comic style panels on the right that show a girl covered in seaweed telling a scary story. Art human made by Clay Adamah.

An illustration of a trans masculine person sitting next to and gazing nostalgically four of their younger selves at different ages, all coloring pictures. They are surrounded by floaty flowers and sparkles and a ribbony trans flag. Text reads Clay Adamah author illustrator clay adamah at gmail dot com at clay adamah on bluesky. website is clay adamah dot wix site dot com slash clay adamah. hashtag kidlit art postcard fifth anniversary theme yourself as a kid June 2026.

Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · 3w ago

More character sheet practice. I can't wait for winter ❄️ #KidLitArt

Character reference sheet for an OC named Shifra, a red haired girl with glasses, a fluffy pink skirt, a scarf, boots, and a pastel blue sweater. Includes character turnaround and seven different facial expressions as well as objects such as a dreidel, sufganiyot, snowflakes, and Chanukah candles. Illustration human made by Clay Adamah.

A character design sheet including a turnaround and seven facial expressions for an OC named Ari, a child with short wavy brown hait wearing a gray striped sweater, gold leggings, red rain boots, and a yarmulke. They are holding a large moon snail shell with a flaming star creature inside it. Illustration human made by Clay Adamah.

Abby McGrath @abbytmcgrath.bsky.social · last mo.

Hi there! I’m Abby, and I love illustrating magical adventures in nature. I’m interested in MG book covers and chapter books and am currently seeking representation! #kidlitartpostcard

An illustration of two girls standing on a rock with pink plants all around. At the center of the rock is a witch with a backpack pressing her hand to the center and a glowing door shape surrounds her.
Text reads “Abby McGrath, abbymcgrath.com”

Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · last mo.

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I like making fun character-driven work, both covers and interiors. I'm especially looking for Middle Grade work. I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #library #librarian #books

A black and white (well, more sepia-toned) illustration of a girl in a frog-themed sweater and glasses talking animatedly to an adult librarian with an argyle sweater-vest and short blonde hair. They're in a library.
The text on the postcard reads "Michael Dashow - illustrator - mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co - Repped by Vicky Weber at CMA"

Sheree Tomba @shereesketches.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I am available for illustration projects and I have several book dummies available on request. You can contact me or my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #KidLit

Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · last mo.

An unused illustration from a book dummy that I might revisit in the future, for July's #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌌 Look out for the Perseid meteor shower in a few weeks! More work here: NicolaSchofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #pb

An illustration of a boy in a woolly jumper and bobble hat, about to bite into a jam sandwich. He is sitting in front of a beautiful night sky filled with stars and meteors. Text reads "Nicola Schofield.com children's illustration. Rep by Sally Kim at ABLA"

Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · last mo.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Brian, author-illustrator represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social! See what I’m up to at BrianKirbyStudio.com 🤖🚫🎨

Illustration of a girl in pigtails, carrying an art portfolio, who is flummoxed by a robot in front of her that is spouting a word balloon that says “Art” and points to a five-fingered hand.

JasonHendrickson.com @jasonhendr.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard for the heatwave! Might as well bake a cake in it. Looking for new representation jasonhendrickson.com jason@jasonhendrickson.com IG: HendricksonCreativeTw

Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦@catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy Summer #kidlitartpostcard! Long days are for doing puzzles, playing games and having fun at the pool 😉 I'm Cat, and I'm looking for editorial assignments, like Activity games or Story time! More at catarinaoliveirastudio.com/magazines #editorial #kidsmagazines #coloring #hiddenobjects

Line drawing of a pool scene. There are several dogs of different shapes and sizes; some are in the water, while floaties, pool balls, and tennis balls are everywhere. At the bottom of the drawing, there's a list of 12 hidden objects to find, along with my handwritten website address: catarinaoliveirastudio dot com.

Beehandi @beehandi.bsky.social · last mo.

It is that time again! #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit this reminds me of my Nanny and Aunt Pat 🥹 rest in peace

JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Dirt. (aka crud…) 📞: Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social 🎨: www.jessielehson.com/portfolio/ #kidlitpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · last mo.

It's #KidLitArtPostcard again!! I'm Clay Adamah (they/ze) a published illustrator of #KidLitArt who especially loves to draw kids on adventures, nighttime scenes, and hints of magic. ✨💫 My portfolio can be found here: clayadamah.wixsite.com/clayadamah

Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · last mo.

Workin on a lil bit of character design today. #KidLitArt

a character sheet showing a school kid with in a yellow tee shirt and blue sweatpants with short floofy briwn hair who is carrying an AAC device. The sheet includes a turnaround and seven different facial expressions. Text reads "character design for Riley S." Illustration by Clay Adamah. Human made, No AI.

Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · last mo.

A gentle #kidlitart weekend reminder: #KidLitArtPostcard is coming up this Thursday, July 2nd! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

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Queer Liberation Library @queerliblib.bsky.social · last mo.

With just days left to make our goal, we really REALLY need your help! Can't donate, that's ok you can still support by sharing our fundraiser. Visit tinyurl.com/qllpride

Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The fact that we can watch a baby living fossil crawl into our hands and then watch them disappear back into the sea like little time travelers will never cease to amaze me. (this magical moment brought to u by the hard work of horseshoe crab conservationists, ty! tinyurl.com/2acww34p)

photo of a tiny baby horseshoe crab, about 2 and a half inches long tip to tail nestled gently on a hand hovering just above the sand.

Sara Olmos - Teconlene @teconlene.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Día 16/30 haciendo ilustraciones tradicionales.

Ilustración con acuarelas de una niña descansando en una rama.

kocona @kocona.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy 5 year anniversary of #kidlitartpostcard. !!!🎆 🥝My very own happy childhood memory, here!🍎 Hi! I'm Kocona a children's book illustrator. I love drawing characters full of big emotions and tasty food. I'm currently seeking representation #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard #kidlit

Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Experiments in adapting my style for a (future) graphic novel are officially underway 👀 I love seeing sketch to sample art transformations, so I wanted to share one with y'all.

An initial grayscale sketch and a colored final art version of a graphic novel panel. The panel shows a person in a field of grass reaching up to touch a flowing stream of mist with Hebrew letters floating in it. Illustration by Clay Adamah.

alarasyphonophorae.bsky.social @alarasyphonophorae.bsky.social · 2mo ago

My first #KidLitArtPostcard “You, as a kid.” When I was a child, I always stuck my feet up into the air and imagined the ceiling was the floor. There was so much open space for me to be free.

Beehandi @beehandi.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day once again but this time there’s a theme. Me as a child? Yes I was a gremlin at one point (still am at heart) I liked drawing Dino’s and dragons. I give myself dragon wings and a robot antenna. My child self practicing drawing the wings they wear. #kidlitart

Hannah Ann Krueger @hanzzkrueger.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Everything’s Coming Up Rainbow 🌈 Celebrating #KidLitArtPostcard Day and PRIIIIIIDE 🤘🏻 As a Queer and Trans artist I thrive in a bright and silly world where any and all characters can be exactly who they are 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🦄

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy June #kidlitartpostcard Day ! And HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE🏳️‍🌈 I hope y'all have the best time...even if a rogue rain cloud kidnaps your son. It happens. (Btw hello, I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer kidlit illustrator making picture books! Repped by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )

A color pencil drawing some in the color scheme of the lesbian flag. Two moms on their way to the family picnic look on as a rogue black and white rain cloud kidnaps their son.

Lonely Arts Club Band @lonelyartsclubband.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hi! I'm Jenny, an illustrator and artist based in Houston, TX. This is my first time doing a #kidlitartpostcard I'd like to think little me would be proud. (Speaking of, happy pride everyone!) 🙂🌈

A watercolor and ink drawing depicts an extreme closeup of the eyes of a little girl with messy blond hair peering over a rock at a snail, whose iridescent slime trail spells out "Jenny Cooper." The girl is carefully placing flower petals next to it in rainbow order and has a bandaid wrapped around her index finger. In the bottom righthand corner are handwritten social media handles: @lonelyartsclubband on BlueSky, YouTube and @lonelyartsclub.band on Instagram

Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 2mo ago

Celebrating 5 years of #KidLitArtPostcard w/ the theme of "You, as a kid.” Don’t worry, I managed to somersault over the mailbox, although I did mangle a fingernail! I’m Brian, rep’d by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social - you can see what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com.

Illustration in a picture book cartoon style of a red-haired kid in a ringer tee and shorts crashing a banana-seat bicycle into a curb, flying over the handlebars and straight at a mailbox surrounded by pollinator flowers, with small bungalow homes in the background. By Brian Kirby

Priscilla Alpaugh @priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Could this be FIVE years? Yes, indeed. 5 years of #kidlitartpostcard day!