Maike_illu

@maikeillu.bsky.social

Freelance kidlit illustrator, repped by the Bright Agency. 🚫NO AI www.maikeplenzke.com

I'd love to compose a post exploring my favourite 2026 young adult contemporary book covers, which is my favourite genre and I think deserves more love and attention. Would anyone be interested in sponsoring it and placing a permanent ad for your book or service in the post for $40 USD? #BookSky

A stock photo of a paintbrush swirling through a number of different coloured paints.

study 53 I've had some really cool client work lately so I haven't been keeping up with studies. not sure if that's the best way to organise my day but I can only focus on one project at a time. something to train out or just accept? who knows

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AUTHORS! Do not, without the explicit permission of an illustrator, upload the art from your book into any AI system to create content like trailers for your book. I cannot believe this needs to be said AND HERE WE ARE.

Looking for a ~good~ magical boarding school book series for your kids/nieces/nephews? Look no further 🖤 The Labyrinth of Souls series is suitable for middle grade readers who like creepy stuff, magic, and mayhem!

cover art by Abigail Larson for "The Labyrinth of Souls" by Leslie Vedder. Image shows three kids and a ghost cat with a labyrinth in the backgroundCover art by Abigail Larson for "The Nowhere Beast" by Leslie Vedder. Image shows a young girl looking over her shoulder at a large shadowy beast faded into the background. Two ghost cats look scared in the foreground

I’ve been in a really weird head space lately, just kind of odd. Thinking about my little candle folks and just trying to get by.

Knight light characters

🚨 It looks like the UK government is gearing up to upend copyright law in favour of AI companies, legalising the theft of their work. This is despite creatives' huge protests, and despite previous proposals being roundly rejected by the public. Please spread the word. 🧵 1/4