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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 1d

Hello #portfolioday

My name is Jan, and I'm a children's book illustrator who loves stories that make me laugh, free lines, lots of colour, and watercolour additions. #kidlitart

🎃 www.jandolby.com
🎃 Rep'd by Page Turner Literary Agency

illustration of a group of children at a museum

illustration of a group of children and adults at a museum

illustration of a curly haired boy and a bunch of forest animals jumping on a bed that's a magical car

illustration of a very tired boy napping in his bed with his tired stuffed animals

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 4d

It’s a book birthday day!
@cormorantbooks.bsky.social
Carolyn Huizinga Mills
#CdnKidLit #KidLit #KidLitArt

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 5d

Same. Great on the work. Made all of my deadlines. Sketched with my students thankfully. Hoping for more play next week.

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 5d

Me.....tired Lionel the peacock.

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · 8d

Cover reveal! Dorothy Leung and I are so excited for you to meet Tansy, whose life is disrupted one blustery day, by a pesty cloud that just won’t go away.

☁️ THE CLOUD THAT STUCK ☁️ officially comes out April 14, 2026, and is available for pre-order now.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit

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Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and projects that let me show a range of emotions.

Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

#kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 13d

Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Jan, a Canadian illustrator who loves to illustrate picture books. I'm fond of drawing colourful animals and whimsical children.

⭐ Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
⭐ Porfolios jandolby.com idrawanimals.myportfolio.com

illustration of a group of children and adults viewing the statue of Venus at a museum.

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 20d

Find Lionel the Peacock here.
www.jandolby.com
#CanKidLit

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 20d

It was one of those quick marker renderings that evolved into a lovely little character. I have more coming.

jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 20d

Very sweet of you Debbie, thanks!

jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 22d

New character peacock called Lionel.
jandolby.com
#CanKidLit

blue illustrated peacock peeking from the left by Jan Dolby

blue illustrated peacock peeking from the right by Jan Dolby

full image of a blue illustrated peacock by Jan Dolby

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · Sep 15

We're shining bright with STARRED REVIEWS for these new and upcoming books 🤩

✨AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (⭐ KIRKUS)
✨LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (⭐ BOOKLIST)
✨BURST YOUR BUBBLE! (⭐ SLJ)
✨THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES (⭐ SLJ)

#NewBooks #BookReview #StarredReview #KidLit

Book covers and text on image is the following:

AT THE RESCUE CAT CAFÉ (published Aug. 12): “Humphrey’s deceptively simple, well-crafted prose tells a heartwarming story ... Heart, hope, friendship, and cuddly cats—perfect for storytime!" (STARRED, KIRKUS).

LITTLE MOMENTS IN A BIG UNIVERSE (publishing Oct. 14): "[A] heartfelt reminder that each of us in every moment however little or big plays a cosmic role in the infinite universe ... An extraordinary addition to any library" (STARRED, BOOKLIST).

BURST YOUR BUBBLE! OUTSMART THE ALGORITHMS AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE MISSING (publishing Nov. 11): "Playful and engaging ... A must-purchase for libraries looking for books on algorithms, bias, and media literacy" (STARRED, SLJ).

THE BUZZ ON WILD BEES: THE LITTLE-KNOWN POLLINATORS THAT KEEP OUR PLANET HUMMING (publishing Oct. 14): "Informative and engaging, this is an important addition to nonfiction library collections" (STARRED, SLJ).

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Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social · 27d

An essential reading! For kids and adults! 👏💛📚

Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · Sep 9

Why are some people entrenched in ideas you find puzzling? Why do they think your ideas are bizarre? Information bubbles! And algorithms! My new book for kids--and adults!--explains it all, with humour. It drops Nov 11. Pre-order today!
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mor10.com

Teal cover of book "Burst Your Bubble! Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing" shows a boy poking a massive bubble. By Joyce Grant, illustrated by Jan Dolby

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · 27d

Truly essential.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 15

Hey #kidlit illustrators!

We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · Sep 12

Yesterday was a joyful day full of crabs.
#KidLitArt

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · Sep 12

What's up...currently in the works...a CDN Remembrance Day picture book, drawings for non-fiction picture book with CDN publisher, I Drove My Bed to Grandma's House Oct 11, Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing Nov. 11, drawing classes for kids, youth and adults.

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Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social · Sep 9

Why are some people entrenched in ideas you find puzzling? Why do they think your ideas are bizarre? Information bubbles! And algorithms! My new book for kids--and adults!--explains it all, with humour. It drops Nov 11. Pre-order today!
@jandolby.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @mor10.com

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · Sep 9

If you need something joyful to watch....click here. www.jandolby.com/official-mus...

#music #kidlit

an orange crayon and a box of crayons on the cover of picture book called A Broken Crayon

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Sue Safianoff @suesaf.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard

If you are an editor or art director that loves stories for the fun of it, I would love to share my dummy books with you!

Illustration of an excited girl putting her hands up over her huge smile. She had black ponytails and a green shirt with yellow stripes. Sue Safianoff, author illustrator is written on top.

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello September #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Jan and I’m an illustrator who creates for kids. I adore goofiness, lots of colour and making magic.

Portfolio: www.jandolby.com
Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

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Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our Fall books are available for pre-order at your local bookstore!

Shop from your favorite independent booksellers, and browse some of our new and upcoming titles! ❤️

#IndependentBooksellers #IndieBookstores #NewBooksForFall #ClassroomBooks #Teachers #ShopLocal

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fair notice to #kidlit - next Thursday is a KidLitArtPostcard day! September is typically a very active month for posting and browsing. Spread the word so we get a good turnout from illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

www.ginaperry.com

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jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social · Aug 26

Updated - www.scbwi.org/members/jan-...

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Gustavo Rinaldi @gusrinaldi.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hello everyone and happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

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 jester and a dragon firebreathing inside a castle.

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