If you are a creator (musician, artist, illustrator, filmmaker, photographer, writer...) based in UK, please sign this petition.

Creators' Rights Alliance@creatorsrights.bsky.social · last wk.

We need transparency over the data (creators' works) used to train AI. It is how we uphold copyright law - which creators need to earn a living, and the UK needs for its global exports. Add your name to the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Happy #PortfolioDay, I’m Lele Saa, children’s book illustrator and author from Spain based in the UK. Creator of cute and happy characters. In the future I would love to work on a board book series. Rep'ed by Sophie Sheumaker at BookEnds View my full portfolio at www.lelesaa.com

Fellow illustrators based in the UK, please can you fill out this survey from the AOI? They are trying to gather evidence of the impact of AI in our work www.surveymonkey.com/r/2RWD3Y7

AI and the Future of Illustration

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

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Looking for some visual #Uplift? I recommend browsing #KidLitArtPostcard posts! bsky.app/profile/debb...

Debbie Ridpath Ohi@debbieohi.com · last mo.

Today's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Founded by @ginaperry.bsky.social, kidlit artists from around the world share art on 1st Thu every month. Looking for more community engagement? Don't just POST. Browse others' art. Show appreciation with Like, reply, and/or boost. More info: ginaperry.com/postcard

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard This month's image is an idea of a board book about transports. Starting with A: Aeroplane Alpaca Avery. 🌐 www.lelesaa.com 📚 Rep: Sophie Sheumaker at Bookend Literary Agency #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #picturebooks #boardbooks #picturebookillustrator #illustrator

Happy 5th birthday #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Lele Saa, Spanish children’s book author and illustrator based in the UK. I love creating joyful characters. 🌐 www.lelesaa.com 📚 Rep: Sophie Sheumaker at Bookend Literary Agency #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! Lele here! From Spain living in the UK. I illustrate for brands, children’s books, magazines, activity books and games. 🌐 www.lelesaa.com 📨 hello@lelesaa.com For book inquiries, please contact my agent Sophie Sheumaker at www.bookendsliterary.com

Hi #portfolioday I'm Lele Saa, Spanish author and illustrator based in Cambridge (UK). I am looking for work in children's magazines and toys and games companies. Please have a look at my work and connect! 🌐 www.lelesaa.com 📨 hello@lelesaa.com

End of last year I spent 5 weeks with a group of young people. We co-designed and co-created a print campaign to encourage adults to not smoke or vape in spaces shared with children and young people. The poster is now live in several playgrounds in Gravesham, UK.

Tuesday, April 14th is #PortfolioDay! If you are a creative looking for work, this is the tag for you. Visit portfolioday.art for more info!

If you are an illustrator without an agent, check out @bookendsliterary.bsky.social My agency is looking for new artists to represent!

James McGowan@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! The BookEnds team is showing off ALL of our artists AND we're all currently on the lookout for talented new clients. Visit us at www.bookendsliterary.com/illustrators

Dear art directors and publishers, it's #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm a Spanish author & illustrator based in the UK. My name, Lele, means 'happy-happy' and I like to bring joy with my work. 📚 Rep'd by Sophie Sheumaker at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 🌐 www.lelesaa.com 📨 hello@lelesaa.com

Happy UK Mother’s Day!

Today, we're publishing Don't Steal This Book - a (mostly) empty book from almost 10,000 authors, protesting the theft of their work by AI companies. 🧵 1/3

'Don't Steal This Book', an empty book from almost 10,000 authors, protesting the theft of books by AI companies to train AI models #DontStealThisBook

Happy #WorldBookDay Day and Happy Birthday #KidLitArtPostcard! My name is Lele and I recently finished working on my first picture book. Can't wait to the day children dress up as my characters. 📚 Rep'd by Sophie Sheumaker at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 🌐 www.lelesaa.com 📨 hello@lelesaa.com

New Portfolio Chats available! There are still some spots left :) www.instagram.com/p/DVIoN9QDbF... #illustration #portfoliochats #Portfolioreview

How wonderful are books with their covers illustrated by Melissa Castrillón!

Jacqui Sydney 📚@jacquisydney.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The lovely folk at #UsborneBooks have given me a copy of the brilliant #TheHouseWithChickenLegs by Sophie Anderson to #Giveaway to celebrate publishing its upcoming sequel. To enter: Share & like this post here or on Insta/Twitter Tag a friend Follow me Ends 5pm 06/02, UK only #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard. The world is on fire, the year of the horse is about to start. 📚 Rep’d by Sophie Sheumaker at BookEnds Literary Agency 🎨 www.lelesaa.com

Baroness Kidron calls for justice in her foreword to our ‘Brave New World?’ report on GenAI Stand up for creators and write to your MP today - you'll find a link to the report, and how to write to your MP ihttps://buff.ly/HLhczJy #JusticeForCreators

If you are a creator based in the UK, please read the report and write to your MP. Link to template available in the article. theaoi.com/news/brave-n... #JusticeForCreators

Brave New World? Report out now – The AOI

Five leading creator-led organisations, including the AOI, have today launched a new report into the impact of unregulated generative AI on creators.

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Adult fiction and non-fiction that I read in January 2026: - 'Leonard and Hungry Paul' by @ronanhession.bsky.social - 'Everything You Need to Know About The Menopause' @katemuir.bsky.social - 'The Honjin Murders' by Seishi Yokomizo - 'The Women of Troy' by Pat Barker

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard of 2026. I’m an Author and Illustrator based in the UK. Currently working on two exciting books at the moment but happy to discuss new opportunities, especially character driven projects. 📚 Rep’d by Sophie Sheumaker at BookEnds Literary Agency 🎨 www.lelesaa.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard I'm a children's book author and illustrator. Rep'd by @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social | @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 🎨: www.lelesaa.com/children

ChatGPT's guide to Winning At Work www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Climbing the corporate greasy pole, ChatGPT style: the Stephen Collins cartoon

If I tell you what you want to hear then you’ll think I’m a god!

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I recently painted a window for a shop. In this post I share the process and helpful tips. Have a read: www.lelesaa.com/news/10th-an...

10th Anniversary IOLLA - Painting a Mural Window in Cambridge — Lele Saa

IOLLA , eyewear brand, its 10t years old. As part of the 10th birthday celebrations, the team invited me to transform their Cambridge showroom, in Green Street, with a hand-painted bespoke artwork. I...

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Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Lele and I love creating characters and developing their worlds. Rep'd by @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social | @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 🎨: www.lelesaa.com/children

RIP Jane Goodall.

September equinox. A search and find illustration that I created for Salvajito, children's magazine, last Autumn/Fall.

18 - Paisley #LillasStylePlay2025 | @makeartthatsells.bsky.social