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Juliana Vieira @julianavii.bsky.social · 18d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard ! 🎃

My name is Juliana Vieira. I am an illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. 🍁 I love colourful and whimsical characters, and am open to new projects and opportunities!

🌐: julianaillustration.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

A witch in standing on top of a hill. She is holding a jack-o'-lantern and there's a big full moon behind her.

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Rachel Foo @speakyst.bsky.social · 18d

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day! It's getting a little cold🛶

I'm Rachel and I would love to be considered for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

Illustration of some kids with their dog, setting sail for a nautical adventure. The dog is taking his babysitter duties very seriously. Made digitally in Procreate.

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Toshi(ki) Nakamura | 中村俊貴 @artoftoshi.bsky.social · 18d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Toshi and open to new kidlit projects! Interested in picture books, board books, chapter books, and possibly covers🎨

More work at artoftoshi.com/illustration

Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House

Thank you✨

Image I created for #peachtober25kite

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TeTed / Illustrator @teted.bsky.social · 18d

Kidlit postcard day!
Hello everyone, I am TeTed, and I’m actively seeking new projects or collaborations, also seeking new representation at the moment!

My portfolio: www.shangtechen.com
Thanks a lot! ✨✨

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitpostcard #paperart #kidlit #kidlitart

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Meneka Repka @menekarepka.bsky.social · 18d

Hooray, it's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator rep'd by
@charlottewenger.com

and I'm interested in:
-Earthy/ nostalgic/ vintage colour palettes
-Animals & nature, small humans
-Magical objects, treasures, curiosities
#illustrator #kidlitillustrator #childrensillustrator

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · 18d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m an author-illustrator who loves little spookies! You can see more of my work at diandramae.com.

I am actively seeking representation.
#kidlitart #kidlit #halloween #illustration

A trio of spooky pals walk with their treat buckets while kicking leaves on their way.

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Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social · 18d

Hi/Hola #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Vanessa Morales 🇲🇽 & I’m a kidlit Illustrator

✨I’m Open for 2026 book projects! So please don’t hesitate to reach out my agent

Portfolio - www.phonemova.com
Agent - Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Spooky mix of Halloween and Día de Muertos Art, because these two are my favourite festivities! I’d love to work in a spooky picture book

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 18d

Happy October and #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I’m sharing this illustration of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, OR from my latest book, as I’m in the middle of wrapping up some projects for this year.

I’d love to work on more picture books! 📚

martinstanev.com
Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

An illustration depicting the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon. A child is paddling in a giant pumpkin, wearing a dark blue wizard costume and hat.

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Roisin Hahessy @roisinhahessy.bsky.social · 19d

This month’s #kidlitartpostcard is brought to you by Juno and Twig as they munch on their Cheetos.
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I am currently available for exciting new projects, my full portfolio is here:
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www.rosha.ie
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#kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #kidlit #picturebookillustration #darleyanderson

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 18d

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
It’s the time of year when everyone — even the scarecrows — enjoy a scary tale

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #spookystories #kidlitart #illustration

Jackolantern kids listen in horror and wonder as an adult jackolantern tells them a halloween tale

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 18d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm a writer and illustrator with a backlog of stories to tell, currently querying agents, see my website for more: johnlechner.com 🍄🐸 #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor illustration of a young girl with dark hair and dress, looking up into a tree where a very small green dragon looks back at her. In the distance are rolling hills and a grey sky.

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Tori Kate @torikateillo.bsky.social · 18d

Happy October! ✨🍂

My name’s Tori & I love creating bright, cheery, silly & heartfelt characters for all ages!

Open for PB, MG & Chap books

Folio @: torikateillustration.com

rep’d by @analiacabello.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

A gang of buddies go trick or treating. Theres a ghost, a witch with a scaredy cat on her broom, a pumpkin head boy and a bat

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 18d

A warm hello with a sprinkle of cinnamon! Gather your pumpkins, it’s time to decorate for #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a front porch being decorated by Dad who is hanging a pumpkin and leaves wreath on the door, a younger sister placing a pumpkin atop another pumpkin in a pot, and a boy carrying a pumpkin and gourd who has just been surprised by an alarmed moth sprite.

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · 19d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day🧙‍♀️✨

I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S. I love creating illustrations for magical, heartwarming & humorous stories. Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials & any kids' art-related ventures!

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini
🖥️ claryillustration.com

This is a busy scene at the counter of the Department of Witch Brooms. A cute little witch stands first in line with her grandma to apply for her very first broom license!

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Malia Pila @maliapila.bsky.social · 18d

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!

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 19d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Brian Kirby, I write and illustrate humorous stories for kids (and their caregivers).

Website - BrianKirbyStudio.com
Agent - @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

#kidlit

Cartoon of a ragged-looking mummy sitting at a desk, shopping for cat nail clippers, and an orange cat on the floor next to him, clawing one of his a tattered, loose unravelling bandages.

Brian Kirby
Author/Illustrator
Represented by
Kaitlyn Sanchez
Bradford Literary Agency
BrianKirbyStudio.com

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La Fumettista @lafumettista.bsky.social · 18d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! Happy spooky season 🎃👻 I'm Theresa, an illustrator/cartoonist. I love working with bright colors and interesting shapes.

www.theresachiechi.com

Rep'd by Ariana Philips, @arianaphilips.bsky.social @jvnla.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #halloweenart

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Marusha Belle @marushabelle.bsky.social · 19d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter.
Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in!
marushabelle.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

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kip alizadeh @kipalizadeh.net · 19d

hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kip and I'm an illustrator! I would love to illustrate a book in black and white in this style ☺︎
🌐 kipalizadeh.net
For publishing I'm represented by Mandy Suhr at Storywise ☺︎

kip's October 2025 KidLitArtPostcard showing a pencil drawing of a young witch and her pumpkin, frog and cat pals

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Gustavo Rinaldi @gusrinaldi.bsky.social · 19d

Another month and another #KidLitArtPostcard day!

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.

Drawing of a boy balancing on the top of a grimacing dragon's head.

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Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social · 19d

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard 👋

My name is Gordy and I'm a Scotland based illustrator painting my illustrations in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨

🌐 gordywright.com
📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency

#childrensbooks #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of Addax, Xeric and Oryx travelling across the sand dunes of the Sahara desert

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 19d

Happy spooky season #kidlitartpostcard 🎃
My name is Denis and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves stories full of heart. Other things I like include bold lines, limited color palettes and painterly textures.
📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) & Emily Talbot (UK)
🌐 www.denisillustrates.com

Nighttime illustration of a werewolf wearing a crown and a checkered blanket, walking down a hill and looking back at a castle with tears in its eyes. There is a full moon in the sky.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 19d

Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 19d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator of children's books, and creator of this monthly event. I'm rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy, more work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Vertical illustration. A kid vampire is laying in his coffin, curled up with his cat and a book named SUN KID. The book is emitting a warm glow. Text reads Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 18d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

art of 3 cute witches riding on broomsticks above a city. each witch has a cute cat familiar riding with her.

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