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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 21h

Such an honor to see ONE GIRL'S VOICE on the CRA Eureka Honors Awards list next to books by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @martamagellan.bsky.social @lisarogers.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social & so many more Thank you, California Reading Association!! AstraBooksFYR

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · 12d

Dipping my paint brush into a new challenge, I missed the first 2 days but better late than never! So here IT IS, day 3 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge.
The prompt is : LANTERN

#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids

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Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social · 13d

Spaghetti and meatballs for today's October #kidlitartpostcard day💜 🎃

I am an author/illustrator repped by
@essiewhite.bsky.social
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@stormliterary.bsky.social
You can see more of my work here: emilyasarodoodles.com Thank you :)

#kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit

Marker and ink illustration of a little girl and her black and white dog dressed in spaghetti and meatball costumes.

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · 13d

Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Mayumi, a Japanese #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart

Rep'd by lovely @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social

🌐 mayumi-sasage.com

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! It's the little moments of warmth and connection (and creating) that make the world a little less scary. Especially for witches :)

Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com
Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency

#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 13d

Happy @kidlitart.bsky.social postcard day !

I’m Sarah, a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books

#kidlitartpostcard #illustrator

An illustration of a tent lit up in a dark forest , a fox is walking by and a boy is looking at him from the tent

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Naomi @naomispractice.bsky.social · 28d

I’m so excited, honoured, and grateful to everyone involved 💕💓 🙇🏻‍♀️!!! This story is bringing me a lot of joy!! ☀️✨

Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · 28d

What a fun project this is going to be! I think everyone is going to fall in love w/ PLUFFY and BORB! a new #GN by @deborahkerbel.com & illustrated by @naomispractice.bsky.social sky.social I'm so fortunate to work w/ such talented #kidlit people @kidscanpress.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · 28d

What a fun project this is going to be! I think everyone is going to fall in love w/ PLUFFY and BORB! a new #GN by @deborahkerbel.com & illustrated by @naomispractice.bsky.social sky.social I'm so fortunate to work w/ such talented #kidlit people @kidscanpress.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · Sep 12

New illustration for the Villager puzzles ‘call for art’ .

Fingers crossed they like this one :)

#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hello 👋 #kidlitartpostcard , sorry I’m late this month!

I’m Sarah, a #kidlit illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC. I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more #picturebooks , #chapterbooks and #mgbooks

I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · Sep 5

After a short but very busy week, I'm happy to end it on a high note with news of this #PB by wonderful #Kidlit author @viviankirkfield.bsky.social Vivian brings back her delightful character Pippa, in PIPPA'S HANUKKAH HUNT, a follow up adventure to PIPPA'S PASSOVER PLATE @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency.
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Mayumi, a Japanese #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart

Rep'd by lovely @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social

🌐 mayumi-sasage.com

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Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hello and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Soaking up these last few moments of summer💜

I am an author/illustrator repped by @essiewhite.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social . You can see more of my work here: emilyasarodoodles.com Thank you :)

#kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit

Watercolor illustration of a young swimmer getting up the courage to jump into the pool with his mama.

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · Jul 29

This is a fun post! I got to team up with friend and fellow agent @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social on WINTER SOLSTICE HILL, a #PB by talented #kidlit author @cathyso.bsky.social Illustrated by Rebecca Evans, this book celebrates the magic of #Winter @charlesbridge.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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BibiSenthi @bibisenthi.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thanks so much to my wonderful agent @essiewhite.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social and my wonderful critique partners too!I

Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · Jul 24

This beautiful, authentic #PB found an exceptional home at Magination Press. Written by @bibisenthi.bsky.social and illustrated by Felishia Henditirto THE SOUNDS THAT SHELTER ME speaks to sensory challenges a young child faces and how Tamil music brings comfort and calm @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · Jul 24

This beautiful, authentic #PB found an exceptional home at Magination Press. Written by @bibisenthi.bsky.social and illustrated by Felishia Henditirto THE SOUNDS THAT SHELTER ME speaks to sensory challenges a young child faces and how Tamil music brings comfort and calm @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · Jul 24

What a lovely review for TOUCH THE SKY from the Madison Public Library! @cpark.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/madreads/hol...

Higher and higher | Madison Public Library

www.madisonpubliclibrary.org

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · Jul 18

BTW: Chris and I are working on another book together called THE NEW CAT. Coming from Lerner Books 2026! @carolhinz.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @dcarnito.bsky.social

Chris @cpark.bsky.social · Jul 8

👀 Ooh! #portfolioday Show me your amazing work.

Here are some favorite illustrations I’ve done over the years.

🙋🏻‍♂️ I’m Chris, an author/illustrator working in picture books.

✨ My dream project: a graphic novel about skateboarding.

Work: Chrisdpark.com
Rep: @essiewhite.bsky.social

A jet black panther hides within a multicolored forest

Three boys help each other cross a log over a stream

A winter sunrise casts shadows across a snowy street

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · Jul 8

So happy to be working with you Emily!

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MayumiSasage @mayumisasage.bsky.social · Jul 8

It’s #PortfolioDay again!
Hi everyone, I’m Mayumi, a Japanese illustrator looking for exciting new projects. Excited to connect and collaborate!

Website: mayumi-sasage.com

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Chris @cpark.bsky.social · Jul 8

👀 Ooh! #portfolioday Show me your amazing work.

Here are some favorite illustrations I’ve done over the years.

🙋🏻‍♂️ I’m Chris, an author/illustrator working in picture books.

✨ My dream project: a graphic novel about skateboarding.

Work: Chrisdpark.com
Rep: @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jul 8

Help celebrate the legacy of @kateywrites.bsky.social by buying or borrowing the recently launched WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH, written by Katey & illustrated by Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, w/ @simonkids.bsky.social. #KidLit

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Cover of the book Where the Deer Slip Through written by Katey Howes and illustrated by Beth Krommes. The illustration shows a woodland scene at sunrise with a deer standing near a stone wall, an owl flying, rabbits resting, and various plants and trees in the foreground.

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Essie White @essiewhite.bsky.social · Jul 7

Starting a new week w/ happy news. I'm delighted to now be collaborating w/ gifted #kidlit illustrator @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social Emily's art charms & engages, inviting readers to share in stories full of memorable characters @stormliterary.bsky.social www.stormliteraryagency.com/emily-asaro....

Emily Asaro

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