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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 14d

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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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 23d

Bugs...eeeeeewwwww!
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustration #pbillustration #childrensbooks #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #wip #sketches #booksforkids #bugsaregross

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hi #kidlitartpostcard community! I wrote and illustrated a picture book called Prue Steals the Moon, and here's a little snippet. I'm rep'd by
@essiewhite.bsky.social
at
@stormliterary.bsky.social
- reach out if you'd like to see more!

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitartist #picturebookartist

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Whoo hoo! I'm available for new projects, especially if there are bubbles.

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

laurelaylesworth.com is the ole portfolio. Hit me up, dawg.

#kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #artforkids

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · May 7

White skies make me so sleepy.

#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #chidrensbookartist #cozyart #picturebookart #picturebookartist #cutefox #reading #cozyvibe

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #kidlitpostcard Day! Rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcardday #childrenspicturebooks #illustration #picturebookartist #kidlitartist

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Apr 29

More sketches with Fox and Girl.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensbookartist #cutefox #bubbles #drawing #illustration #picturebookartist #photoshop

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Apr 24

Happy Spring! Hit me up with your picture book projects :)

#childrensbookartist #illustrator #kidlitart #kidlitartist #picturebooks #mixedmedia #photoshop #storytelling #digitalart #childrensillustrations #illustratorforhire

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · Apr 18

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, CHALK THE WALK by @chelseatornetto.bsky.social, illustrated by @laurelillo.bsky.social (@familiusbooks.bsky.social).

To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-...

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today is my latest picture book’s birthday! 🎉🎈

CHALK THE WALK, written by @chelseatornetto.bsky.social
and published by @familiusbooks.bsky.social
is out today! I’m rep’d by @stormliterary.bsky.social
Available anywhere books are sold.

#coverreveal #picturebook #kidlit #childrensbook #kidlitart

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Dec 5

Thank you Jenn 😊

Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Dec 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm a children's book illustrator rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social

More of my work is at www.laurelaylesworth.com

#kidlitart #illustration #kidsbooks #childrensbooks

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Dec 5

Oh it's first Thursday again....[scrambles to get pencil]

Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Dec 4

Hey BlueSky illustrators. Question for ya: do you get migraine auras if you push yourself too hard on the computer? If so, what's your work strategy (i.e. limit time on the screen, frequent breaks, etc.)? Thanks.

Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 26

Today's sketch. 🍁

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · Nov 25

If you need a gift for a little in your life for Christmas, I would be so honored if you would get a copy of my debut book: a.co/d/1rLg26R

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 25

An oldie from when we lost power and I had to use pencil and paper. (color added later in Photoshop once the power went back on)
#kidlit #kidlitartist #drawing #middlegrade #mysterious

Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 22

Come to think of it, I've never seen a blue canoe either - lol

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 22

Oh! And I wanted to shout out a music credit to the incomparable Peter Mulvey, a fantastic musician and human being.

Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 22

Thought I'd share a trailer I made for The Blue Canoe, written by Sheryl McFarlane and illustrated by moi.

#booktrailers #kidlit #kidlitartist

youtu.be/1-7A13Myseg?...

The Blue Canoe trailer

YouTube video by Laurel Aylesworth

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hi BlueSky. Someday I'll find a consistent posting schedule. Someday. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #booksforkids #cute

Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 20

You have the coolest name ever, by the way.

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you Brian :)

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · Nov 20

I illustrated this wonderful chapter book Red Bull by author and athlete Michael Beynon and found out this morning it’s at the top of one of the Amazon charts !! Woohooo 😁

#illustration #horses #chapterbook

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · Oct 4

Posting something a little different than what I normally do. This was super fun to do. #illustration #kidlitartist #natureillustration #mabon