My new post is out. A behind-the-scenes look at how Manja Adamson and I turned a manuscript and illustrations into our first self-published children’s book. inkandpencil.substack.com/p/self-publi...

Self-Publishing a Children’s Book

From manuscript to printed copy - and what I learned along the way

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My new post is out. I hope you enjoy it. open.substack.com/pub/inkandpe...

Collecting Colors

Creative inspiration from Marrakesh and Portugal

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Still in a Bologna kind of mood. More in my latest post.😊💭💙 open.substack.com/pub/inkandpe...

An Illustrator at the Bologna Children's Book Fair

A behind the scenes look at my first visit to the Bologna Children's Book Fair - the Illustrator's Wall, people I met, exhibitions, masterclasses and a packing list...

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Just published on INK & PENCIL 💙 An interview with my dear friend Manja Adamson - fine artist, illustrator, and teacher. After years of working together on the children’s book series „Matti und Max“, this post felt like a special one to share. open.substack.com/pub/inkandpe...

INK & PENCIL with Illustrator Manja Adamson

On her process, inspirations and illustrating children's books

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How reading picture books to children can have a lasting effect. open.substack.com/pub/inkandpe...

Making it Count

How reading picture books to children can have a lasting effect

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My new INK & PENCIL January Chronicle is out 💭🖋️ open.substack.com/pub/inkandpe...

Sketching Faces & Finding Focus

INK & PENCIL Chronicle - January 2026

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator/author from OKC. I love to use humor, heart, color, and texture when I tell stories. I'm SO happy to say that I am represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitillustration #illustratorauthor

Happy first #KidLitArtPostcard day of the year ✨ I’m Elsa, an author-illustrator who loves creating joyful, whimsical stories with a touch of humour (this postcard is part of one of them). Agents! I’m currently working on some amazing stories and seeking representation! 🎨 somebodyelsa.com #kidlit

Hello! Happy New Year and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino illustrator looking for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. I'm also seeking representation. 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com 📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com

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

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard of the year❄️!! I’m Cris, a children’s book artist and future author. See my work at www.crisbadalona.art, or you can send me an email at hola@crisbadalona.art. #kidlitart #picturebook #childrenbook #portfolio

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw color, texture, and whimsy 🩷 Available for PBs & board books! Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social britspixels.com #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator represented by @charlottewenger.com & I love projects with: -Vintage or nature imagery -Animal characters -Whimsy, magic, or spooky things Website: www.menekarepka.com/personalwork #illustrator #kidlitartist #artist

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Starting 2026 with this illustration feels just right. I'm a picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel of Steelworks Literary, and I love exploring themes of family, tenderness, and moments of care. I'm looking forward to sharing more art with you this year.

Happy New Year & Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day✨Hope y’all had a great holiday season & found sweet moments like this during the break. I’m a #kidlit #illustrator. Open for PBs, BBs, editorials & any projects related to children’s art. ✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini Literary 🖥️ claryillustration.com

‪Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Mike and I love creating fun, character-driven work, both spooky and funny (spunny? fooky? 🤔) I'm rep'd by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social & am especially looking for middle grade cover work. See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co #kidLitArt #spunny #fooky #MG

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books! Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects. Website: rachel-foo.com Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing #art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard

Hey #kidlitartpostcard! My name is Dominique, im an illustrator who enjoys drawing animals, non-fiction, folklore, and nature. I am repped by Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literacy, working in picture books, coloring for graphic novels, and book covers. 🌵 www.dominiqueramsey.com

#kidlitartpostcard day! As much as enjoy drawing dramatic scenes, I also love to capture soft emotional moments in my work. I'm currently open for picturebooks, Graphic novels, middle grade interiors and covers. Website - www.srinidhidraws.com #kidlitart #kidlit #horseillustration

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids. 🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator who loves texture and color and quirky stories with whimsy. I'm open to new projects! My agent is @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. ★ More work here: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/... #kidlit #kidlitart

Today is #KidLitArtPostcardDay and I’m sharing the character sheet from my board book project LITTLE DIVER. 🐟 I’m an author-illustrator creating children’s books full of heart and humor and am always happy to connect with literary agents and publishers on the lookout for character driven stories.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Meet Pip and Peanut — a little duo I created for the MATS Character Play course. I’m Lena, an author-illustrator who enjoys bringing characters to life through traditionally painted textures and vintage papers as a digital collage in Procreate.

Today's the day: my new Substack series “INK & PENCIL Notebook” begins! A hippie beach, a missing book, and why I started writing for children. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/inkandpe...

INK & PENCIL Notebook #1

Hippie Caves and the Missing Book - How I became a children's book writer and what helped me get started.

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Ready for some #ourplanetweek goodness? This is my interpretation of “Touch the Ground“ ✨ There is so much wonder all around! #kidlitart #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday ❤️ I'm Lena Jacobs, an author illustrator with a love for character design and stories full of joy, heart and humor. 🌎: www.lenajacobsillustration.com 📬: lenajacobs@mail.de #KidLitArt #KidLitillustration #KidLitArtPostcard #picturebookillustration #authorillustrator

First sketches to the MATS Character Play course I‘m taking.❤️ #characterdesign #makeartthatsells #kidslitart #childrensbookillustration #kidslitartist

Vintage neon signs - I absolutely love them. So imagine my happiness when visiting the „Buchstabenmuseum“ in Berlin. A place where these beautiful old fonts find a new home, after the shops, hotels or restaurants have forever closed their doors. #neonsigns #lettering

I love coming up with stories and illustrating for children, starting out in 2018 with writing my first book: „Matti und Max“ (published under my pen name: Sandra Lehmann) - illustrated by my talented friend, Manja Adamson. These days, I enjoy combining my imagination with illustrations.

Hello, I'm Lena, author and illustrator with a head full of ideas for #picturebooks. Chocolate and striped T-Shirts make me almost as happy as trying out new art materials or reading a favorite book. I‘m looking forward to finding a wonderful community of creatives here on @bsky.app