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Alicia Padron

@aliciapadron.bsky.social

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Children's Book Illustrator~ 🤍Clients: Random House, Penguin, Scholastic, Crown, Ladybird, Ediciones SM, Highlights Books, Parragon, Les 400 Coups, Piggy Toes Press, Pajama Press & more. www.aliciapadron.com

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Nov 6

The one thing I’m certain of this morning #kidlit is that books matter more than ever.

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 25

Hi Annely! Lovely to meet you. Beautiful style! 🥰💕

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Annely So @annely-so.bsky.social · Jul 25

Hello…I am Annely…kid lit author and illustrator. I started a new account here today ;)

#kidlitillustrator #canadawestillustrator #scbwicanadawest

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Jul 25

Tonight! Join us for #KidLitArt chat !!!

KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social · Jul 16

July's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Building Confidence!

Join @tiffanyharveyart.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social on Jul 25, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about getting better at believing in yourself!

Banner art by @anneappert.bsky.social

Illustration of a koala bear learning how to roller skate. Text reads Building Confidence #kidlitart

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 25

Lol that one is my fave hehehe

Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 25

So cue and fun! Love the little crabs haha! 🥰💕💕💕

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is stunning! Love the colors and texture. Aww and the little guy 🥰💕

Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 25

Thank you Stephanie! 🥰🤗💕

Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 25

If you see a dinosaur, post a dinosaur!

#dinosaur #kidlitart #kidlit #boardbooks #childrensbookillustration

Two cute dinosaur friends facing each other. One has a little butterfly on his nose. Art is very soft and sweet and rendered in watercolor.

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 19

Mail Time! 🥰✉️

#kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration

Two sweet puppies meet a cute owl in the hollow of a tree. Looks like she has a letter. Colorful and soft watercolor children's book illustration.

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 19

Mail Time! 🥰✉️

#kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration

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

If you see this, post your blue art💙

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 18

So beautiful! 💙

Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 18

If you see this, post your blue art! 💙

#kidlitart

A cute mouse on a paper boat finds a little sad star that fell from the sky in a starry night. The soft and sweet artwork is rendered in watercolor.

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 18

Ohhh my goodness! 💙💙💙💙

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · Jul 15

Join us tomorrow night (Tuesday, July 16, 9 pm Eastern) for the 15th anniversary of #kidlitchat! More memories than you can shake a stick at!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jul 14

To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation:

Reply with one (1) post that includes 1 image (I advise your name be in image somewhere) + link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL.

Makes sure it's easy to find your contact info, if agents are interested!

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Kidlit Illustrators seeking representation: Reply with one comment that includes one image. Make sure your image includes identifying info in case it is shared. In your comment text, including link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL. If you can fit it in the one comment: include info about what kind of kidlit illustration work you are seeking. Please ONLY post in thread if you are the illustrator seeking rep.

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JLMeyer 🐰 @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social · Jul 13

My best 9 over on Cara
Im so happy for the love of my pencil work.
#kidlitart #comics #illustration

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 11

Hi! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I've illustrated over 26 children's books for top publishers around the world, including a New York Times bestseller published by Crown. I love illustrating sweet animals and babies and my style is aimed for the very little ones. 🤍 #kidlitart
www.aliciapadron.com

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Erica Lee 🧸 @ericalee.cc · Jul 11

Hi #KidLitPostcard! I'm Erica Lee and am a children’s book illustrator. I love colour, light, and creating narratives.

I’m interested in picture book, chapterbook, graphic novel, and cover!

☀️ ericalee.cc
💌 [email protected]
👋 Seeking Representation

#kidlitart #illustration

Kidlit postcard featuring an illustration of siblings in a car, one happily eating her fries while her younger brother, whose fries are completely gone, attempts to steal hers

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · Jul 12

Here's some new art for #KidLitArtPostcard day! I write stories and comics for kids, actively querying for work and representation. Visit my website for more stories and art: www.johnlechner.com #kidlitart 🍃

Ink and watercolor illustration of a frog sitting on a lily pad surrounded by tadpoles and reading "The Frog Prince"

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Alicia Padron @aliciapadron.bsky.social · Jul 12

Aww hehehe 🥰 Well to be honest I do cry a lot lol but didn’t while illustrating this one. Thank you so much your comment made me smile! 🤗🩵

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jul 11

Agents, art directors, editors looking for illustrators: I strongly recommend you check out #KidLitArtPostCard posts today. Some truly wonderful art being posted!

Thanks to @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating this mthly initiative to help fellow #KidLit artists: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jul 11

Smile, it’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Find more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent Lori @steelworksliterary Now say cheese.

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