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Michelle Denise Wood

@mdwillustration.bsky.social

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🖍️Illustrator, author, mom to girls 🌿Nature, retro, spooky, nostalgia 👋🏻Let’s make cool stuff together! #scbwi #kidlitart #12x12PB ⭐️#PBRisingStars 2024 Honorable Mention 📍Indiana ✨michelledwoodillustration.com ✏️michellewooddraws.com 📒 Seeking representation

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 6h

We're in week 3 of #ABLArtFest! 🎨✍️

The prompt for the week of October 12:

👻 GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS 👻

Make sure to tag us
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
and use #ABLArtFest!

Also, friendly reminder it's never too late to use these prompts. The only requirements are to make art and have fun. 😊

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Brandon T. Snider @brandontsnider.bsky.social · 6h

PUBLISHING JOB POST: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Penguin Random House hiring Assistant Editor, Manga (Open to Remote) in New York, NY | LinkedIn

Posted 5:36:07 PM. Penguin Random House Publisher Services is seeking an Assistant Manga Editor to support editorial…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

www.linkedin.com

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 6h

How wonderful! 🍁

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 8h

Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉

⁠View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta

(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)

#scbwiNY26
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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 8h

It's #PortfolioDay!
I'm a children's book illustrator/author based in Indiana. On the hunt for projects that can make use of my love for vintage illustration, stories that make you give a little gasp and explore seasonal fun. ✏️
Find more at: www.michelledwoodillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlit

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 8h

That cover!

Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks very much! 👋🏻🎃

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 1d

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, October 14th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

More info at portfolioday.art 💛

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Cynthia Mackey, If a 🐝 Lands On Your Toe Now Available @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 3d

I’m thrilled to have my book celebrated among these fall releases. It’s great timing because monarch butterflies are leaving Point Pelée at this time of year to start their migration. The book is about all types of butterflies and the flowers that sustain them. It’s narrative NF. Pub date Dec 15!

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · 6d

Cozy up with a warm drink and enjoy this stack of new books by members of @picturebookseh.bsky.social!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit #picturebooks #librarians

The title reads Fall Releases. We see the covers of the new Canadian picture books along with the Picture Books, Eh! graphic and black and white graphics of corn, a pumpkin, leaves and a mug of tea.

Little Hearts in the Snow - Andrew Katz, Juliana Léveillé-Trudel and Joseph Sherman

I'm a Big Rig! - Nancy Cohen and Claire Manning

Butterfly Sea - Cynthia Mackey and Marie-Laure Couet

Charlotte's New Moccasins - Jenn Moudahi and Rhael McGregot

Burst Your Bubble! - Joyce Grant and Jan Dolby

Just in Case - Megan Clendenan and Brittany Cicchese

Levi's Gift - Kathy Stinson and Ellie Arscott

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 1d

A perennial spooky favorite! 🍂
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloween

Children's illustration of a witch walking a spider in fall by michelle denise wood.

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 9d

Amazing!

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 9d

Looks like there were 301 October #kidlitartpostcards! Browsing the hashtag on the FLASHES app is my fav way to see the art. It is like an Instagram experience, but without any algorithm/chronology issues.

It’s an iPhone app, but they announced a beta version coming for Android. @flashes.blue

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 11d

🖤🖤🖤

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · 12d

Happy @kidlitart.bsky.social postcard day !

I’m Sarah, a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books

#kidlitartpostcard #illustrator

An illustration of a tent lit up in a dark forest , a fox is walking by and a boy is looking at him from the tent

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Laurel Aylesworth @laurelillo.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! It's the little moments of warmth and connection (and creating) that make the world a little less scary. Especially for witches :)

Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com
Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency

#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 12d

Happy October! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Spooky season is officially upon us and I’m here for it. Let’s make magic together. I’m open to illustrating any kid project, especially if it has to do with nature, magic, or humor!

#halloween#spooky#fall#pumpkin#autumn#kidlit #kidlitart

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John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm a writer and illustrator with a backlog of stories to tell, currently querying agents, see my website for more: johnlechner.com 🍄🐸 #kidlitart

Ink and watercolor illustration of a young girl with dark hair and dress, looking up into a tree where a very small green dragon looks back at her. In the distance are rolling hills and a grey sky.

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 12d

My kids love Snoopy in Space!

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · 12d

Good morning ADs, editors & fellow illustrators (& friends who love #kidlitart)! I’m so excited to share my #kidlitartpostcard with you all today. I’d love to work with you & celebrate friendships & play! I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🍁🍁🍁

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Amanda Morrow @amandamorrowart.bsky.social · 12d

Hi #kidlitartpostcard 👋 I’m Amanda, and happy spooky season! I am on the lookout for fun (maybe spooky👀) picture book projects!

✏️Rep’d by The Bright Agency
✏️ amandamorrowart.com

An illustration of three kids with worried expressions stand in a dimly lit hallway with bookshelves and spooky portraits. One shines a flashlight as blue footprints lead away.

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 12d

Happy spooky season #kidlitartpostcard 🎃
My name is Denis and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves stories full of heart. Other things I like include bold lines, limited color palettes and painterly textures.
📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) & Emily Talbot (UK)
🌐 www.denisillustrates.com

Nighttime illustration of a werewolf wearing a crown and a checkered blanket, walking down a hill and looking back at a castle with tears in its eyes. There is a full moon in the sky.

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Sheree Tomba @shereesketches.bsky.social · 12d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I’m available for illustration work in the kid lit space and I also have several dummies available upon request. You can view more of my work at shereetomba.com.

@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@bradfordagents.bsky.social

#KidLitArt #KidLit

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Ronni Runyon 🎨 @ronnirunyonillo.bsky.social · 12d

It's #Kidlitartpostcard day for October!! My favorite time of year 🎃 I would LOVE to do more Halloween illustrations and I am available for picture books, middle grade and more!

I'm represented by Taj McCoy of LDLA.
🎨 ronnirunyonillustration.com

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David Hohn @davidhohn.bsky.social · 12d

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
It’s the time of year when everyone — even the scarecrows — enjoy a scary tale

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #spookystories #kidlitart #illustration

Jackolantern kids listen in horror and wonder as an adult jackolantern tells them a halloween tale

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 12d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

art of 3 cute witches riding on broomsticks above a city. each witch has a cute cat familiar riding with her.

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