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Annelouise Mahoney

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#kidlit author/illus. Stories, community, snacks! LITTLE PURPLE TRACTOR illustrated. sourcebooks ‘24 . JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY BRAVE NIGHT Two Lions ‘21 www.AnnelouiseMahoney.com SCBWI Los Angeles

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hi #PortfolioDay So nice to meet you here on BlueSky. I’m Annelouise, a children’s book author & illustrator. #kidlit #childrensbooks
www.AnnelouiseMahoney.com

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Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social · 19d

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Navigating the Publishing Journey: Empowering Authors with Key Insights

Get the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the publishing journey with confidence.

www.nypl.org

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · Aug 26

Only a few more days to have your pick of workshops. Browse the offerings and grab the ones that make sense for your creative needs!

Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · Aug 22

@writersloftma.bsky.social is replaying the greatest hits of this year's classes, and you can pick the ones that interest you. (Please pick one of mine: graphic novels or revision tricks or both!) But you can only get access for a limited time!

www.thewritersloft.org/loft-workshops

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Aug 6

Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard for August!

To find out more about the monthly event, see the link in the post below!

#kidlitart

Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Aug 5

Calling all illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents: this Thursday is #KidLitArtPostcard day! #kidlit #childrensbooks www.ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

www.ginaperry.com

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Jul 28

Also, we are approaching our next #kidlitartpostcard event (August 7th) for those of you who like the reminders. August should be a slower summer month. Do with that info what you will!

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Jocelyn Rish @jocelynrish.com · Aug 1

It's #GIVEAWAY time!

I'm giving away a book cover video to a lucky attendee of the virtual Find Your Readers Summit!

If you want to win one, you have to sign up! summit.findyournextreader.com?ac=gzSaTlvy

Lots of other great giveaways, plus amazing talks and freebies!

#kidlit #writingcommunity

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Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social · Jul 25

scbwi.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: UnBanning Books: Bold Creators Take a Stand. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

scbwi.zoom.us

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · Jul 22

This looks wonderful 💛

Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · Jul 14

This looks incredibly charming! Congratulations, Carrie & Erin and all involved! 💕

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Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social · Jul 6

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Black Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · Jul 3

So sweet! 💛💛💛💛

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · Jun 3

SLC friends! Hope you can join me for storytime at The King’s English Bookshop on Saturday, June 14! I can’t wait to read THE BI BOOK and THE WISHING FLOWER with your littles! #kidlit #booksky www.kingsenglish.com/events/24988...

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · Jun 3

This looks so fun, A.J! 🌸💕

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · May 30

Hey #kidlit, I had a great time visiting with @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social last night!

If you missed the talk, and wanted to attend, I’m giving the same talk next Tuesday to the @scbwi.bsky.social Mid-Atlantic chapter!

Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/kid-l...

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Kid Lit Illustration
Dos + Dorts
1. Your Site
2. Your Social
3. Your Portfolio
4. Your Deal
5. Your Process

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · Jun 1

So lovely 💛

Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · May 29

This looks adorable ❤️

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · May 28

Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday

When making a list of things that you need to take care of this week, I really do hope that you included yourself

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · May 28

Thank you, Deb. That is so kind of you to say. Wishing you wonderful connections today as well. 🌸💕

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · May 19

Holy moly we have a LOT of applicants--but we're leaving the job opening up for *one more week* just in case our dream Editorial Assistant hasn't applied yet!
*Note that I haven't looked at any applicants yet--I'm getting started tomorrow!
The countdown begins....

Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · May 15

Would you like to work with Wendy McClure and me? We are hiring an editorial assistant! We need a picture book aficionado who is eager to learn all about publishing.

kermit the frog is sitting at a desk typing on a typewriter .

ALT: kermit the frog is sitting at a desk typing on a typewriter .

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Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · May 17

It's much easier to edit a story when you fall in love with what it could be instead of what it currently is. - Wrtr #amwriting ..Keep #Writing #author #writer ~ #authorsky

Just Write. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows a paper cup of hot chocolate and a box of macarons waiting on a wooden table.

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · May 16

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you. That is very kind of you. 🌸

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Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social · May 2

Beautiful 🩵🩵🩵

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry: author, illustrator, and creator of this monthly event. This spread is from my new picture book, THE KING OF BOOKS (out July 15th from Macmillan, Feiwel & Friends). Rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy & looking for new, funny book projects to illustrate.

Double page spread illustration from the forthcoming THE KING OF BOOKS, out July 15, 2025 from Macmillan / Feiwel & Friends. Tiger wearing a crown is standing on one of many book towers in the jungle. Nearby friends elephant, monkey, and boar are watching. Texts reads "On Book Day, the King shall build magnificent book towers all across the kingdom." "Your Majesty?" Written and illustrated by Gina Perry.

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Sheree Tomba @shereesketches.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

Here’s a new image from a story I am working on. I’m available for illustration work and I have several dummies available upon request. You can view more of my work at shereetomba.com.

Repped by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · May 1

Dogs! They’re the best, right? Tell me your funny dog stories

👋 I’m Mark Hoffmann & I love to make goofy & cute books. Let’s work together! I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartpostcard2025 #cuteillustration #dogillustration

Collage and paint illustration of a happy, brown dog, running from left to right. It wears a pink bandanna and its long ears are flowing behind it.
Text at the bottom says:
Mark Hoffmann
author & illustrator
Studiohoffmann.com

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