From Publishers Weekly: “Alyssa Miele, Rosemary Brosnan, and Cynthia Leitich Smith at Heartdrum/@harperkids.bsky.social have bought world rights to The Girl Who Cried Mouse by Choctaw author @stacyvwells.bsky.social (l.), illustrated by Native Hawaiian artist @maliapila.bsky.social." #KidLit

Coming soon: new projects from @stacyvwells.bsky.social @maliapila.bsky.social @ryanimate.bsky.social @jyotigopal.bsky.social + more buff.ly/1wwJCsD

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator that loves painting great big skies and using my art to bring heartfelt and joyful stories to life. Available for any kidlit work. Rep'd by James McGowan of Book Ends Literary. 💌 maliapila.com for more of my work!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator that loves painting great big skies and using my art to bring heartfelt and joyful stories to life. Available for any kidlit work. Rep'd by James McGowan of Book Ends Literary. 💌 maliapila.com for more of my work!

Emerging from my work bubble to celebrate the last #kidlitartpostcard day of the year! I'm available for all #kidlit projects including picture books and board books. I'd love to work on more projects with a touch of whimsy, Hawaiian representation, or seasonal stories. ✨: maliapila.com

Emerging from my work bubble to celebrate the last #kidlitartpostcard day of the year! I'm available for all #kidlit projects including picture books and board books. I'd love to work on more projects with a touch of whimsy, Hawaiian representation, or seasonal stories. ✨: maliapila.com

Hey #kidlitartpostcardday ! A selkie family for this occasion! I‘m looking for kidlit illustration jobs, middle grade art jobs and nonfiction. Fairytale art jobs are especially welcome! I‘m rep‘d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho Pate, represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. #kidlitart #illustration

Next to last #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025! Hello everyone, my name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator available for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it. I'm also seeking representation. #kidlitart #BRArt

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and this turkey is ready to share some pumpkin pie with you! 🥧 Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨ www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Gina Perry, a New England children’s book author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects mid-2026. Rep’d by Sean McCarthy. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #illustration

It's an autumnal #kidlitartpostcard day! The trees are busy changing colour & flinging leaves off in all directions. Huge piles sit around periodically crunchy and soggy. Winter is approaching fast! 🌐 Nicolaschofield.com Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

Hello November #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Marie Hermansson, I illustrate children's picture books with a narrative style. Storytelling through pictures and capturing special moments within the larger story. Reach out directly to me, I'd enjoy hearing about your picture book projects! #kidlitart #kidlit

i always feel guilty when I don't have some new art to push out around kidlit postcard day but i am so absorbed in my current projects (in a very good way) 😮‍💨

Hey illustrators/agents! I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS! Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

me to others: it's hard right now. be gentle with yourself me to me: wtf is wrong with you

New book deals on the way from @stevendraws.bsky.social @kauawrites.bsky.social @maliapila.bsky.social + more buff.ly/lqTWNB7

For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation. Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes. Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary ✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

Hey there #kidlitartpostcard! 🍂 I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I love autumn and painting nature and animals. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)! 🖥️ victoriamaderna.com ✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween! I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes. Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary ✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one. Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets. Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. ✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one. Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets. Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. ✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Malia, an illustrator who loves to play with different styles in my art as well as using it answer fun questions like what if an alligator had the same personality as my mischievous puppy? Rep'd by James McGowan of @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 💻 maliapila.com

For the weekend crowd... Next Thursday, July 3rd is #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard

writing a picture book manuscript is trickier than i originally expected it to be and i certainly never expected it to be EASY

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a native Hawaiian illustrator that enjoys whimsical and goofy stories. Available to work and open to all #kidlit inquires! Rep'd by James McGowan at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social More of my art can be found at maliapila.com #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a native Hawaiian illustrator that enjoys whimsical and goofy stories. Available to work and open to all #kidlit inquires! Rep'd by James McGowan at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social More of my art can be found at maliapila.com #kidlitart #illustration

Happy AAPI month! Warmer weather and the fast approach of summer always makes me miss the ocean intensely and I thought the best way to cope was to paint it. #kidlitart #aapi #illustration #art

it's impossible to describe the raw emotion in a rush of inspiration and in art. learning new things and techniques. getting frustrated but pushing through and finally getting it. the "making" part is the journey and makes the end product worth it.