Another exciting cover reveal! This Fall: Esther Novak's I Paint My World, illustrated by Susan Gal. In this gentle story about how we respond to events in the world around us, a young child discovers that his feelings can color the way he experiences everyday ups and downs. Pub. by Apples & Honey!

Cover reveal! The Northbound Train, illustrated by Tonya Engel, offers a powerful child’s-eye view of the Great Migration, when over 6mil Black American families left the South to escape Jim Crow laws and racial violence. Coming in Jan from Abrams! See a preview: morgangaynin.com/project/the-...

With beach season upon us, we're spotlighting BRINGING THE BEACH HOME, illustrated by Evgenia Penman and written by Laura Atkins. This INDIE-winning picture book is a gentle tale of emotional resilience and creativity. Pub by Collective Book Studio. morgangaynin.com/project/brin...

Bringing the Beach Home - Morgan Gaynin

Evgenia Penman illustrated lyrical picture book and Forward INDIES winner Bringing The Beach Home by Laura Atkins.

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Historical romance vibes abound in @danipendergast.bsky.social's jacket artwork for HEARTS ON THE TABLE by @metallowrites.bsky.social 💘 Publishing from Candlewick Press in September, HEARTS is a queer YA reimagining of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. morgangaynin.com/artists/dani...

Victo Ngai illustrated the Deluxe Edition of Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl, including a Target-exclusive color version, publishing from Ace Books / Penguin in November 2026. Her take on the beloved series is bursting with action and adventure! Learn more: morgangaynin.com/project/dung...

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we’re highlighting a collection of @brianbritigan.bsky.social's editorial, publishing, and institutional projects that support the LGBTQ+ community and tell important stories of queer experiences. Happy #Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

Queer Experiences Illustrated by Brian Britigan - Morgan Gaynin

Brian Britigan’s illustration is often focused on LGBTQ+ issues and identity, often drawing from his own experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Chana Stiefel, Children's Author/Freelance Writer and Susan Gal's new picture book, AWE, sounds totally awesome! Check out this interview on the Writers' Rumpus blog: writersrumpus.com/2026/06/16/o... #picturebooks #author #illustrator #Awesome #Giveaway #writersrumpus

Ooh! Ahhh! Whoaa! Interview and Giveaway with Chana Stiefel and Susan Gal, the AWEsomely Creative Team Behind AWE!

Yes, the title of this post borrows from this gloriously AWEsome picture book (published March 3, 2026 by Scholastic Press), but I totally couldn’t resist! Both a visual treat (thank you, Sus…

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Happy #Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Illustration by @brianbritigan.bsky.social for Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard by Lesléa Newman. See more from the book here: morgangaynin.com/project/alwa... #lgbtq+ #pridemonth #booksky

Welcome Dylan Goldberger to MG! @doggonestudios.bsky.social is a Brooklyn based illustrator known for blending traditional relief printmaking, screen printing, and digital drawing for concert posters, apparel, beer cans, skateboards, & more. Check out his portfolio: morgangaynin.com/artists/dyla...

It's Kidlit Art Postcard Day! I am represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin. @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” ― Maya Angelou Illustrations by Tonya Engel for "Rise! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou". #WomensHistoryMonth

Portrait by Gaby D'Alessandro for "Stolen Science" Alice Ball was an African-American chemist whose groundbreaking work produced the first effective treatment for Leprosy. She was also the first woman and first African-American to achieve a Master's degree in chemistry. #WomensHistoryMonth

Awe! It’s Everywhere! Published today from Scholastic: Awe! By @chanastiefel.bsky.social, illustrated by Susan Gal. 🎆 This picture book explores A.W.E. — an Awesome Wondrous Empowering emotion! #bookbirthday #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #awe #pubday

Awe! It's Everywhere! - Morgan Gaynin

Illustrated by Susan Gal and published by Scholastic, Awe! explores A. W. E., an Awesome Wondrous Empowering emotion!

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Year of the Fire Horse

Illustrated by Tonya Engel, Writing Toward Justice is a nonfiction picture book telling the true story of Alice Dunnigan, a pioneering Black journalist who spoke truth to power. Written by Peggy Thomas; Pub by Astra/Calkins Creek. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

Writing Toward Justice - Morgan Gaynin

Writing Towards Justice is a nonfiction picture book about Alice A. Dunnigan from author and illustrator Peggy Thomas and Tonya Engel.

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AI44 winner @brianbritigan.bsky.social @morgangaynin.bsky.social AD Laurie Hawton @lauriej28 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine @mspmag.bsky.social On Book Bans and Minnesota An illustration for an article about the chilling effect of book bans . #illustration

Bonjour, #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, a picture book illustrator/author, represented by @morgangaynin.bsky.social joseebisaillon.com morgangaynin.com/artists/jose...

Another exciting addition to the group: @joydabby.bsky.social! Joy is a #kidlit illustrator whose style is particularly sweet and cozy, a great fit for stories depicting the beauty in everyday moments and the dreamlike wonder of imaginary worlds. ❤️ morgangaynin.com/artists/joy-... #kidlitart

Welcome to Morgan Gaynin, Carey Sookocheff! Carey is a Toronto-based picture book author/illustrator. Working in pencil and acrylic gouache, she conveys stories and concepts gently through a soft, friendly, hand-drawn style. 👉 morgangaynin.com/artists/care... #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky

"The earth changes", he always said as they worked together in his garden. "Like us, some part of it never dies." morgangaynin.com/project/swee... #booksky #kidlit #kidlitart

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Published today: "Sweet, Sweet Memory" illustrated by Tonya Engel! In Jacqueline Woodson's evocative story about the power of sharing memories, Sarah faces the death of her grandpa and learns that the cycle of life continues like a garden. Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social

Published today: "Sweet, Sweet Memory" illustrated by Tonya Engel! In Jacqueline Woodson's evocative story about the power of sharing memories, Sarah faces the death of her grandpa and learns that the cycle of life continues like a garden. Pub by @nancyrosep.bsky.social

2025 has flown by 😵 #artvsartist Extra thanks to my agent Kelly Pelsue and her team at @morgangaynin.bsky.social for bringing me on board this past summer! Very much looking forward to what 2026 will bring

It's November's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Bonjour ! I'm Josée Bisaillon, and picture book author/illustrator from Montréal Portfolio - joseebisaillon.com and morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... Agent - Kelly Pelsue @morgangaynin.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

A BIG CHANGE HAPPENED, Illustrated by The Brave Union, helps children who are facing upheaval process their feelings through the story of Wallace the Whale. Written by Darby A. Strickland, and pub by New Growth Press. More from The Brave Union: morgangaynin.com/artists/the-... #kidlitart #booksky

Out TODAY: The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince by debut indie author Kayliani Shi, with gorgeous cover art by Dani Pendergast! This medium-paced, introspective, no-spice romantic fantasy is a subversion of popular tropes. See more of Dani's work: morgangaynin.com/artists/dani... #booksky

Philo promises she will get around to doing her homework... Introducing: Today, I Promise! (Aujourd'hui, Promis!) A picture book written and illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social pub by @editionsfonfon.bsky.social Explore more of Josée's work: morgangaynin.com/artists/jose... #kidlit

For #HispanicHeritageMonth we wanted to shine the spotlight on the talented hispanic illustrators in the Morgan Gaynin team who bring vibrant cultural perspectives to every project!👇

Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr.…

Rewriting the Rules: An Interview with Author Danna Zeiger

As someone with cerebral palsy who runs a lab to help others with cerebral palsy, Dr. Kathleen Friel is rewriting the rules, defying expectations, and opening up new possibilities for herself and others. Rewriting the Rules: How Dr. Kathleen Friel Created New Possibilities for Brain Research and Disability is the incredible true story of how a determined scientist rewrote the rules and followed her dreams.

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Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here! Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social. morgangaynin.com/project/rewr... #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks

👋 Hey there #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Brian, interested in publishing projects of all sorts and now rep'd by Kelly Pelsue at @morgangaynin.bsky.social Illustration from "Always Matt: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard" by Lesléa Newman, published by ABRAMS More of my work here: www.brianbritigan.com