A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙
@ajirving.bsky.social
Mama. Wordsmith. Kidlit enthusiast. Lambda Literary Award Finalist. DANCE LIKE A LEAF, THE WISHING FLOWER, THE BI BOOK • Rep: @thejordache.bsky.social • she/her 🏳️🌈 https://ajirving.com/
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Happy news! THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso and me made ALA Booklist’s 2025 Editors’ Choice Books for Youth list! We are honored! Congratulations to all the creators of these fantastic books! ✨ tinyurl.com/5xkyavh6 #kidlit #booksky
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Last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! I’m Sojung Kim-McCarthy, Korean author-illustrator based in the UK. I have exciting stuff brewing for 2026, but am also open to exciting projects we can work on together!
✉️ [email protected]
🏡 sojungkimmccarthy.art
🏢 Susan Hawk | Upstart Crow Literary
✉️ [email protected]
🏡 sojungkimmccarthy.art
🏢 Susan Hawk | Upstart Crow Literary
December 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! I’m Sojung Kim-McCarthy, Korean author-illustrator based in the UK. I have exciting stuff brewing for 2026, but am also open to exciting projects we can work on together!
✉️ [email protected]
🏡 sojungkimmccarthy.art
🏢 Susan Hawk | Upstart Crow Literary
✉️ [email protected]
🏡 sojungkimmccarthy.art
🏢 Susan Hawk | Upstart Crow Literary
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The LGBTQ-inclusive picture & chapter books of 2025 have been joyous, affirming, sometimes hilarious, and often beautiful. Here are some that stand out. Click through for reviews--and for even more titles, visit my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/12/03/2...
2025’s Best LGBTQ Board, Picture, and Chapter Books for Holiday Giving - Mombian
The LGBTQ-inclusive board, picture, and chapter books of 2025 have been joyous, affirming, sometimes hilarious, and often beautiful. Here are some that stand out for holiday giving (or any time of yea...
mombian.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The LGBTQ-inclusive picture & chapter books of 2025 have been joyous, affirming, sometimes hilarious, and often beautiful. Here are some that stand out. Click through for reviews--and for even more titles, visit my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/12/03/2...
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This has been an amazing year, and we are so grateful to everyone who who supported our books-- whether you bought them, read them, checked them out from the library, promoted them on social media, or simply added them to your TBRs or holiday wish lists! We thank you.
Stay tuned for more in 2026!
Stay tuned for more in 2026!
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This has been an amazing year, and we are so grateful to everyone who who supported our books-- whether you bought them, read them, checked them out from the library, promoted them on social media, or simply added them to your TBRs or holiday wish lists! We thank you.
Stay tuned for more in 2026!
Stay tuned for more in 2026!
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Check out the cover reveal for @vvjonez.bsky.social 's graphic novel, MARTY MILAGROS DOOMS THE EARTH!
Marty is a payaso (according to his mami), but now he has an alien AI living in his brain & might accidentally end the world. Or... save it? This funny MG graphic novel series is SO worth the wait!
Marty is a payaso (according to his mami), but now he has an alien AI living in his brain & might accidentally end the world. Or... save it? This funny MG graphic novel series is SO worth the wait!
Having turned in final art for my OGN (yay!!) I finally made time to try and revive my sadly neglected blog. Please to enjoy a cover reveal! open.substack.com/pub/veronica...
Cover Reveal!
(About time.)
open.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Check out the cover reveal for @vvjonez.bsky.social 's graphic novel, MARTY MILAGROS DOOMS THE EARTH!
Marty is a payaso (according to his mami), but now he has an alien AI living in his brain & might accidentally end the world. Or... save it? This funny MG graphic novel series is SO worth the wait!
Marty is a payaso (according to his mami), but now he has an alien AI living in his brain & might accidentally end the world. Or... save it? This funny MG graphic novel series is SO worth the wait!
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Having turned in final art for my OGN (yay!!) I finally made time to try and revive my sadly neglected blog. Please to enjoy a cover reveal! open.substack.com/pub/veronica...
Cover Reveal!
(About time.)
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Having turned in final art for my OGN (yay!!) I finally made time to try and revive my sadly neglected blog. Please to enjoy a cover reveal! open.substack.com/pub/veronica...
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Happy National Cat Lover's Month! Let's celebrate with books from @jnwieder.bsky.social and @mollyruttan.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#catlover #kidlit
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#catlover #kidlit
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Happy National Cat Lover's Month! Let's celebrate with books from @jnwieder.bsky.social and @mollyruttan.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#catlover #kidlit
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#catlover #kidlit
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Who doesn't love cookies! Let's celebrate National Cookie Day with these great books illustrated by @mollyruttan.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Who doesn't love cookies! Let's celebrate National Cookie Day with these great books illustrated by @mollyruttan.bsky.social
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It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025, so here’s a fashion elf taking his job very seriously.
I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors sketchy lines, playful patterns, & quirky characters.
www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio
Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social
I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors sketchy lines, playful patterns, & quirky characters.
www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio
Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025, so here’s a fashion elf taking his job very seriously.
I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors sketchy lines, playful patterns, & quirky characters.
www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio
Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social
I’m queer, neurodiverse #KidLitArt illustrator who favors sketchy lines, playful patterns, & quirky characters.
www.authorkellymangan.com/portfolio
Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day and Season’s Greetings!
I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects!
Portfolio - staceybyer.com
Rep'd -
@christaheschke.bsky.social
@danieledhunter.bsky.social
@bookhive25.bsky.social
Email: [email protected]
I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects!
Portfolio - staceybyer.com
Rep'd -
@christaheschke.bsky.social
@danieledhunter.bsky.social
@bookhive25.bsky.social
Email: [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day and Season’s Greetings!
I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects!
Portfolio - staceybyer.com
Rep'd -
@christaheschke.bsky.social
@danieledhunter.bsky.social
@bookhive25.bsky.social
Email: [email protected]
I'm Stacey & I’m always on the lookout for colourful, magical & sweet #pb projects!
Portfolio - staceybyer.com
Rep'd -
@christaheschke.bsky.social
@danieledhunter.bsky.social
@bookhive25.bsky.social
Email: [email protected]
Thank you so much for including THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso and me with these fantastic books, @mombian.bsky.social! 🌈📚💖 #kidlit #booksky
The LGBTQ-inclusive picture & chapter books of 2025 have been joyous, affirming, sometimes hilarious, and often beautiful. Here are some that stand out. Click through for reviews--and for even more titles, visit my Database of LGBTQ Family Books. #BookSky mombian.com/2025/12/03/2...
2025’s Best LGBTQ Board, Picture, and Chapter Books for Holiday Giving - Mombian
The LGBTQ-inclusive board, picture, and chapter books of 2025 have been joyous, affirming, sometimes hilarious, and often beautiful. Here are some that stand out for holiday giving (or any time of yea...
mombian.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Thank you so much for including THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso and me with these fantastic books, @mombian.bsky.social! 🌈📚💖 #kidlit #booksky
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It's Jewish Book Month! Celebrate with these lovely books for kids by @jnwieder.bsky.social
#hanukkahgifts #hanukkahgiftsforkids
#hanukkahgifts #hanukkahgiftsforkids
December 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
It's Jewish Book Month! Celebrate with these lovely books for kids by @jnwieder.bsky.social
#hanukkahgifts #hanukkahgiftsforkids
#hanukkahgifts #hanukkahgiftsforkids
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An oldie but goodie - little froggo going for a skate on the pond ! 🤍
#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart #froggo
#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart #froggo
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
An oldie but goodie - little froggo going for a skate on the pond ! 🤍
#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart #froggo
#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart #froggo
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It's not a badge of honor when books get banned. It stinks for everyone. For the book creators, who worked hard to create something special that now won't be shared. The kids who miss out. The librarians and teachers who are treated like criminals. And taxpayers who have to pay for this nonsense.
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
It's not a badge of honor when books get banned. It stinks for everyone. For the book creators, who worked hard to create something special that now won't be shared. The kids who miss out. The librarians and teachers who are treated like criminals. And taxpayers who have to pay for this nonsense.
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Hello! 🐋🌟 I'm an illustrator & writer who is addicted to nature & neon and loves creating wild stories! 🛼🤖
heycrystalsmith.com
IG@ hey.crystal.illustrates
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social
PBs - MAYBE A WHALE | MOTHER ASPEN
#kidlitart
heycrystalsmith.com
IG@ hey.crystal.illustrates
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social
PBs - MAYBE A WHALE | MOTHER ASPEN
#kidlitart
December 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Hello! 🐋🌟 I'm an illustrator & writer who is addicted to nature & neon and loves creating wild stories! 🛼🤖
heycrystalsmith.com
IG@ hey.crystal.illustrates
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social
PBs - MAYBE A WHALE | MOTHER ASPEN
#kidlitart
heycrystalsmith.com
IG@ hey.crystal.illustrates
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social
PBs - MAYBE A WHALE | MOTHER ASPEN
#kidlitart
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Seriously, I'm crying.
Happy news! THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso and me made ALA Booklist’s 2025 Editors’ Choice Books for Youth list! We are honored! Congratulations to all the creators of these fantastic books! ✨ tinyurl.com/5xkyavh6 #kidlit #booksky
December 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Seriously, I'm crying.
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So lovely to see TWO Bookhive picture books on this wonderful list from Mombian! THE BI BOOK and I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS!
Stoked to see THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me included in this fabulous holiday gift guide of 2025 LGBTQ+ picture books and chapter books! Thank you, @mombian.bsky.social! 🌈 📚 🎁 #kidlit #queerkidlit #booksky
What you should be reading
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
So lovely to see TWO Bookhive picture books on this wonderful list from Mombian! THE BI BOOK and I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS!
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⭐️Today is the day! ⭐️
Every single important #PBRisingStars 2026 date is officially live on our website!
So run, don’t walk, to pbrisingstars.com to learn more and see what our FIFTH and FINAL year of mentorship has in store!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard
Every single important #PBRisingStars 2026 date is officially live on our website!
So run, don’t walk, to pbrisingstars.com to learn more and see what our FIFTH and FINAL year of mentorship has in store!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard
December 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
⭐️Today is the day! ⭐️
Every single important #PBRisingStars 2026 date is officially live on our website!
So run, don’t walk, to pbrisingstars.com to learn more and see what our FIFTH and FINAL year of mentorship has in store!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard
Every single important #PBRisingStars 2026 date is officially live on our website!
So run, don’t walk, to pbrisingstars.com to learn more and see what our FIFTH and FINAL year of mentorship has in store!
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitpostcard
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HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! I've got three books out in the world that you can get your hot little hands on. They are great for kiddos ages 10-14 (but there are SECRET messages for older people). It would be SUPER COOL if you ordered them from your local indie bookstore!
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! I've got three books out in the world that you can get your hot little hands on. They are great for kiddos ages 10-14 (but there are SECRET messages for older people). It would be SUPER COOL if you ordered them from your local indie bookstore!
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November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Stoked to see THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me included in this fabulous holiday gift guide of 2025 LGBTQ+ picture books and chapter books! Thank you, @mombian.bsky.social! 🌈 📚 🎁 #kidlit #queerkidlit #booksky
November 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Stoked to see THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me included in this fabulous holiday gift guide of 2025 LGBTQ+ picture books and chapter books! Thank you, @mombian.bsky.social! 🌈 📚 🎁 #kidlit #queerkidlit #booksky
Happy birthday to my Mama! 💕❤️💕
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Happy birthday to my Mama! 💕❤️💕
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Super excited to finally share this beautiful character art I commissioned from the wonderful @camishroom.bsky.social !
Enjoy this little intro to the main characters of CULL ME, MAYBE, Raff & Essa!
Enjoy this little intro to the main characters of CULL ME, MAYBE, Raff & Essa!
November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Super excited to finally share this beautiful character art I commissioned from the wonderful @camishroom.bsky.social !
Enjoy this little intro to the main characters of CULL ME, MAYBE, Raff & Essa!
Enjoy this little intro to the main characters of CULL ME, MAYBE, Raff & Essa!