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Trick or Treat with Laura Sassi!

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 2d

I saw the book illustrated by you, and had to participate!

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone can enter into drawing of book prizes from #seasonsofkidlit. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... This book looks wonderful! Written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social Seasons of Kidlit is run by @authorhmacht.bsky.social and @literallylynne.bsky.social #kidlit

Hi readers, writers, and pumpkin-lovers, too! What’s better than having tea? Having tea with a friend, of course.We're thrilled to celebrate the season with author Laura Sassi and her beautiful new bo...

Send an Email to Congress

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so much Debbie! I’m getting my courage together to start submitting my portfolio.
Congratulations on your award too! ❤️❤️❤️

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Jocelyn Rish @jocelynrish.com · 3d

It only takes a few moments to let your representatives know that libraries remain integral to a healthy American community.

action.everylibrary.org/emailreps via @everylibrary.bsky.social

We built this petition to help you let your representatives know that libraries continue to be an integral part of a healthy American community.

action.everylibrary.org

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Lawrence Schimel @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social · 3d

#kidlit

Travis Jonker @100scopenotes.bsky.social · 13d

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards and Endies End Paper Awards! Anyone can nominate a book. Head here to get started: 100scopenotes.com/2025/10/01/n...

Nominate Your Favorites for the 2025 Undies and Endies Awards!

The best (see: only) case cover and endpaper awards in children’s literature are back! That’s right, the 2025 Undies and Endies are officially up and running. It’s time to submit your favorite case co...

100scopenotes.com

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you so much Santi!

October 2025. List of Kidlit Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers

Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 3d

Yay! I still can’t believe it happened! #kidlitart #scbwi

SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 3d

The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️

2025 ART SHOW
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER
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Olga Smith
YvvVV
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
Insta: @scbwi_nohio
@scbwi-ohionorth
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
where stories Take flight #scbwi
#kidlit #kidlitart

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 6d

I’ve created a compilation of kidlit events for October for illustrators and writers. Contests, workshops, creative prompts. Follow my substack for monthly updates and feel free to share. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcontest #kidlitevent open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...

Contests, workshops, pitch events, and submission opportunities

Trick Or Treat with Tara J. Hannon!

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 3d

Get your treats at #seasonsofkidlit www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social #kidlit

Hi readers, writers, and ghosties of all sorts! We're thrilled to have author and illustrator Tara J. Hannon back on our blog today sharing her newest chapter book series, perfect for fright-filled re...

Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 3d

It's lovely!

October 2025. List of Kidlit Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers

Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 6d

I’ve created a compilation of kidlit events for October for illustrators and writers. Contests, workshops, creative prompts. Follow my substack for monthly updates and feel free to share. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcontest #kidlitevent open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...

Contests, workshops, pitch events, and submission opportunities

Trick or Treat with Heather Pierce Stigall!

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you so much @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social! This conference was even better than I hoped for! ❤️❤️❤️

SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 10d

Art Show winner @olgasmithart.bsky.social 🏆 🎨
#scbwiohionorth

ART SHOW
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER
Olga Smith poses for photos #scbwi #kidlit

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 12d

Join #seasonsofkidlit for daily inspiration! #kidlit www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

Hi readers, writers, and ghastly ghosts, too! We're thrilled to celebrate another day of fall with a must-read for the season. Author Heather Pierce Stigall is here today to share her newly released b...

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 26d

I'm Trick-or-Treating @ #seasonsofkidlit.com #kidlit @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social

Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · 28d

Would love to be considered as well! Here’s my Christmas themed illustration. Would love to work in this style again! Www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com Thank you for the opportunity!

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Heather Dean Brewer @hdeanbrewer.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hey, #kidlit friends, follow these kidlit/YA publishers:
Thanks to @debbieohi.com for setting this up.
go.bsky.app/SAg8zks

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you so much, Ohio team! ❤️

Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard! This is an illustration from my pb dummy. When Oliver charges into the forest to prove he’s a real knight, he meets a magical talking leaf, Sir Leafalot, who shows him the ways plants communicate.
I’m available for illustration projects as well.
#kidlitart #kidlit #pbdummy

A boy is planting a tree. An illustration of a house and forest. Boy illustration. House illustration. Forest illustration.

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Aug 7

Beautiful! I signed up for a critique with you at the SCBWI North Ohio conference, looking forward to it!

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hello #kidlitartpostcard people! I’m an author-illustrator based in Cincinnati USA. Sharing an illustration from my book dummy Chest in the Attic. #atticillustration #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlit

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Jul 7

Glad it’s helpful!

July 2025 List of Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers in KidLit

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests, and events for July for writers and illustrators. Check out my Substack post:
open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcontest

Competitions, workshops, pitch events, and submission opportunities

July 2025 List of Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers in KidLit

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Kerry McQuaide @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator based in New York. ✏️

See more of my work at:
✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨

#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitartpostcardday
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookart #picturebookartist
#kidlitart
#kidlitartist
#kidlit
#picturebooks

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Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests, and events for July for writers and illustrators. Check out my Substack post:
open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcontest

Competitions, workshops, pitch events, and submission opportunities