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Kate Cosgrove
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KidLit #1 NYT BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR 🌈
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@eastwestlit.bsky.social
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Kate Cosgrove @k8cosgrove.bsky.social · Feb 7
🌈 My art from The OA 24 Society of Illustrators has been chosen for the 2025 Bologna Book Fair art exhibit, April 1–4, 2025.

Showcasing illustrators on an international stage

A TREE IS A COMMUNITY
by David L. Harrison
Art by me

#kidlit #bolognabookfair #nytbestseller #kidlitpostcard
Bologna Book Fair flyer- colorful creatures joyfully march in a parade of yellow, orange, green, blue & black My illustration framed a little child with dark hair, brown skin and a green raincoat listening to the tree roots begging for rain.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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nancy-salus.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day, the last one of 2025! Hello #artdirectors #childrensbookpublishers #editors I am an author/illustrator who creates in mixed-media & Procreate🎨 Please visit my website to see more www.nancysalus.com
#kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #illustrationart
December 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! My name is Melissa- I’m an illustrator based in Ireland. I’m inspired by the organic patterns + textures of nature, old homes + bold playful shapes

🌀Rep'd by Kyle Williams at @wendylynnco.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #kitlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #illustration
August 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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The Nail Technician

#kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #illustration #ink #childrensbookillustrator #dog #nailsart #nailtechnician
April 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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roisinhahessy.bsky.social
I’ve been flicking through my sketchbooks lately to bring some old ideas to life. Did you know, if you sing down the right kind of drain, a haunting, sweet voice will sing back to you?
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#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebookportfolio #illustrator #darleyandersonillustration #kidlitpostcard
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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happy #kidlitpostcard day! i'm linda, an author-illustrator available for new PB illustration or MG cover projects in 2026!

you can check out my published work here: lindersliu.com/books
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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What words do you struggle to say? I know I mumble quite a few.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart
December 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
k8cosgrove.bsky.social
k8cosgrove Hello
#kidlitartpostcard buddies,
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #art #childrensbooks
#NYTbestseller
#moomininspired #kidsbooks #kidlit #mermaid #merbunny #rabbit #bunny
Two white green & blue mermaid bunnies enjoying swimming and basking in a lush cotton candy forest with a twisty pink tree
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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gypsymoon1969.bsky.social
My mind is quiet. My home is peaceful. My family is fed. I'm just going to savor that today.
November 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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I've created a little downloadable notebook to help kids interview their elders to find out what it was like when they were growing up. The guide includes interview tips and sample questions, along with plenty of space to take notes. Available here: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-unexpect... 2/
Two interior pages of a downloadable notebook designed to help kids interviews with elders they know and care about. This alt-text box doesn't provide enough space to share the entirety of the text, but here is some of it: Tell your grown-ups (your mom or dad, stepparent, guardian, etc) that you want to interview a particular elder. They will be able to help you make plans to do the interview and gather any equipment you might want to use. If it won't work out to interview this elder, they can help you choose a different one. Once your grown-up is on board with the interview plan, ask your elder what day and time works best for them. Do your best to allow plenty of time for the interview so the conversation isn't rushed. Your grown-up may want to come with you to do the interview. This is totally fine! Stories are for everyone to share. It's a good idea to make some kind of record of the interview so you can remember later what stories your elder shared. Decide if you want to use a device (such as your phone, computer, or tablet), or if you want to take notes with pen and paper, or both! Before you start recording, whether you're using a device or pen and paper, ask your elder if it's okay. It's not a good idea to record someone without them knowing, and it's just good manners to ask. Come up with some questions beforehand, but if your elder is excited to talk about a particular subject, let the conversation go where it wants to go. During the interview, make sure that you are listening actively. This means you are not thinking about other things, checking your phone, or looking out the window. You are paying attention to what your elder is saying, and if it makes sense, asking follow-up questions such as, "Then what happened?" Active listening shows that you care. Once the interview is over, remember to thank your elder. You could also write a short note, draw a picture, or make a little thank-you video if you're feeling inspired!
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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THE DIRT BOOK:
POEMS ABOUT ANIMALS THAT LIVE BENEATH OUR FEET
✍🏻 David L. Harrison
🎨 Kate Cosgrove @k8cosgrove.bsky.social
2021, Holiday House

Dirt
How it’s created
Insects & animals that live there
♥️

#Poems + #NF

#PB
#teachers
#librarians
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Bountiful Wishes: Nov. #Illustrator Highlight mailchi.mp/eastwestlite...
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@shihopate.bsky.social and more! #EduSky
EW Illustrator Highlight: Kisses, Kisses, Bountiful Wishes
A sample of East West Literary Agency's illustrator talent.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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See, look, U.S.A., it's this easy

(and should have been done immediately upon the knowledge that these cheats and grifters were STEALING our work)
HEADLINE: CREATIVE WORKS CAN NO LONGER BE MINED BY AI WITHOUT CONSENT IN AUSTRALIA NEW REGULATIONS PROTECT ARTISTS' RIGHTS IN THE AGE OF AI
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
k8cosgrove.bsky.social
I’m sorry I didn’t have time to read your text, yet made time to read this www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
Chimps are sticking grass and sticks in their butts, seemingly as a fashion trend | CBC Radio
A group of chimpanzees in Zambia have resurrected an old fashion trend with a surprising new twist.
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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eastwestlit.bsky.social
CONGRATS! The #1 NYT Bestseller A DAY WITHOUT WORDS by Tiffany L. Hammond, stunningly illustrated by @k8cosgrove.bsky.social —available from @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed #Skybrarians #autism
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Never-Before-Seen Andy Warhol Originals Featured in Rare Children’s Literature Bequest | USM buff.ly/Atx4VNI
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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This week two clients got “the call” and we’re ending the week wrangling up their contracts.

I know publishing feels harder than ever lately, but good things are still happening, and great books are still being scooped up.

Hang in there. ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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news paper ad wanted: a human being willing to become invisible no renumeration Box 19
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Gordy, a Scotland based illustrator painting my illustrations in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨

Happy to share this artwork from a new book I have coming out next year - 𝐼𝑓 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑊𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑜𝑡𝑡𝑜𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑂𝑐𝑒𝑎𝑛

🌐 gordywright.com

#childrensbooks #kidlitart #illustration
Deep sea submarine diving through the epipelagic zone or sunlight zone. There are seals, turtles, dophins, a diving gannet, a ray and lots of fish.
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw color, texture, and whimsy 🩷 Available for PBs & board books!

Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social

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#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Elena, an author and illustrator creating stories full of magic and mystery.

I love working in picture books, chapter books, and middle grade, and I’m represented by Gabry Crivilare at Painted Words.
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Howdy! I’m Seán Casey an Irish
author & illustrator in Scotland.

I'm a proud #SpicyBrain creative with #ADHD & #Dyscalculia

My art celebrated 🌈 #lgbtq stories🌈

Here's #Santa after his #Drag makeover, from my #picturebook The Sleigh Queens Save Christmas #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlit #kidlitart
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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armchairclassicist.bsky.social
Solid life advice for the coming work week:
October 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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laurazarrin.bsky.social
Author/illustrator for 30y. I love creating expressive, mischievous characters who are up for wild adventures. I create cozy worlds for readers to inhabit. Looking for picture, board, & chapter book projects. Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic. www.laurazarrin.com #kidlitartpostcard
November 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM