AJ Smith
@ajsmith.bsky.social
author / illustrator repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social. CATNIP MOUSE hits stores 10/7: https://bookshop.org/p/books/catnip-mouse-a-j-smith/22297249?ean=9781525313530&next=t
Hello Publishing Peeps, Editors, Art Directors, Librarians, Teachers, & Booksellers! I’m AJ Smith, author/illustrator of picture books & chapter books, repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social at T2 Lit. Here’s a peek at a raucous bear-breakfast-adventure PB project out on sub now.
#KidLitArtPostcard
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November 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hello Publishing Peeps, Editors, Art Directors, Librarians, Teachers, & Booksellers! I’m AJ Smith, author/illustrator of picture books & chapter books, repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social at T2 Lit. Here’s a peek at a raucous bear-breakfast-adventure PB project out on sub now.
#KidLitArtPostcard
#KidLitArtPostcard
Today is the day! CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores across North America and I couldn’t be more excited for kids to work-out their funny bones with this book! Guaranteed guffaws! #kidlit #kidlitart #funnybooksforkids #cats #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration #dogs #catsanddogs #picturebooks
October 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today is the day! CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores across North America and I couldn’t be more excited for kids to work-out their funny bones with this book! Guaranteed guffaws! #kidlit #kidlitart #funnybooksforkids #cats #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration #dogs #catsanddogs #picturebooks
Librarians, fill your shelves with FUNNY! Catnip Mouse is the perfect read-aloud for class clowns, reluctant readers, and reluctant would-be class clowns! #funnybooksforkids #librariansRock #kidlit #kidlitlibrarians #childrensliterature #childrenslibrary #childrenslibrarian #childrenslibrarians
October 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Librarians, fill your shelves with FUNNY! Catnip Mouse is the perfect read-aloud for class clowns, reluctant readers, and reluctant would-be class clowns! #funnybooksforkids #librariansRock #kidlit #kidlitlibrarians #childrensliterature #childrenslibrary #childrenslibrarian #childrenslibrarians
I’m sharing a spread from CATNIP MOUSE, which debuts next week!! I’m an author/illustrator who loves writing & drawing silly stories for kids! I’m repped by Carter Hasegawa at T2.
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #kidlitart @casahasegawa.bsky.social @thet2agency.bsky.social
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#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #kidlitart @casahasegawa.bsky.social @thet2agency.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I’m sharing a spread from CATNIP MOUSE, which debuts next week!! I’m an author/illustrator who loves writing & drawing silly stories for kids! I’m repped by Carter Hasegawa at T2.
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #kidlitart @casahasegawa.bsky.social @thet2agency.bsky.social
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitpostcardday #kidlitillustration #kidlitart @casahasegawa.bsky.social @thet2agency.bsky.social
The countdown is on… My latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores October 7!
Shop Local:
bookshop.org/.../catnip-m....
Barnes & Noble:
www.barnesandnoble.com/.../catnip..... See less
Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Catnip-Mouse...
Shop Local:
bookshop.org/.../catnip-m....
Barnes & Noble:
www.barnesandnoble.com/.../catnip..... See less
Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Catnip-Mouse...
October 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
The countdown is on… My latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE hits bookstores October 7!
Shop Local:
bookshop.org/.../catnip-m....
Barnes & Noble:
www.barnesandnoble.com/.../catnip..... See less
Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Catnip-Mouse...
Shop Local:
bookshop.org/.../catnip-m....
Barnes & Noble:
www.barnesandnoble.com/.../catnip..... See less
Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Catnip-Mouse...
Kids are going to love being read CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press) — Gaggles of Giggles! Gobs of Guffaws! Preorder this hilarious new picture book today: bookshop.org/p/books/catn... #bookpreorder #bookSales #helpanauthor ##bookpresale #readtoyourkids #readtoyourchildren #authortalk
September 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Kids are going to love being read CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press) — Gaggles of Giggles! Gobs of Guffaws! Preorder this hilarious new picture book today: bookshop.org/p/books/catn... #bookpreorder #bookSales #helpanauthor ##bookpresale #readtoyourkids #readtoyourchildren #authortalk
One More Month! On October 7, my latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE will hit stores and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with kids! It’s going to be a very silly, silly book! #silly #newbook #bookbirthday #newpicturebook #indiebooksellers #catsanddogs #indiebookshop #funnybooksforkids
September 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
One More Month! On October 7, my latest picture book, CATNIP MOUSE will hit stores and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with kids! It’s going to be a very silly, silly book! #silly #newbook #bookbirthday #newpicturebook #indiebooksellers #catsanddogs #indiebookshop #funnybooksforkids
For this month’s #kidlitartpostcard day, here’s the opening spread of CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press). I’m an #authorillustrator a bit north of Boston who loves creating silly childrens books full of furry friends! #kidlit #kidlitbooks #chilldrensillustration #picturebooks
September 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
For this month’s #kidlitartpostcard day, here’s the opening spread of CATNIP MOUSE (Oct 7 from Kids Can Press). I’m an #authorillustrator a bit north of Boston who loves creating silly childrens books full of furry friends! #kidlit #kidlitbooks #chilldrensillustration #picturebooks
Introducing GIPP & VERA from my latest book, CATNIP MOUSE (Fall 2025). GIPP is an exuberant pup who craves VERA’s attention. But VERA’s already doing her own thing, with her beloved CATNIP MOUSE. Calamity and silliness ensue! #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitbooks #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Introducing GIPP & VERA from my latest book, CATNIP MOUSE (Fall 2025). GIPP is an exuberant pup who craves VERA’s attention. But VERA’s already doing her own thing, with her beloved CATNIP MOUSE. Calamity and silliness ensue! #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidlitbooks #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian
Catnip Mouse is ready for preorder from your local indie bookstore (bookshop.org), Barnes&Noble, or Amazon…. #kidlit #funnybooksforkids #catnipmouse #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration
August 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Catnip Mouse is ready for preorder from your local indie bookstore (bookshop.org), Barnes&Noble, or Amazon…. #kidlit #funnybooksforkids #catnipmouse #authorillustrator #childrensbookillustration
It’s #KidLitPostcard Day! I’m AJ Smith, an author / illustrator a bit north of Boston, specializing in picture books for kids (and immature adults). I’m repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social at @thet2agency.bsky.social. This postcard features art from my forthcoming book, CATNIP MOUSE. #picturebooks
August 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It’s #KidLitPostcard Day! I’m AJ Smith, an author / illustrator a bit north of Boston, specializing in picture books for kids (and immature adults). I’m repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social at @thet2agency.bsky.social. This postcard features art from my forthcoming book, CATNIP MOUSE. #picturebooks
Fresh CATNIP MOUSE promo postcards are coming your way, #librarians & #indiebookstores! Luckily, I had a professional Stamp-Licker to expedite the process! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #authorillustrator
August 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Fresh CATNIP MOUSE promo postcards are coming your way, #librarians & #indiebookstores! Luckily, I had a professional Stamp-Licker to expedite the process! #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #authorillustrator
Excited to flex the cover of my next book, CATNIP MOUSE You’ll be hearing me hype fast-paced, funny, FUN book a lot more… #bookcovers #coverreveal #indiebookshop #librarylove #librariansofbluesky #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian #kidlit #funnybooksforkids
July 31, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Excited to flex the cover of my next book, CATNIP MOUSE You’ll be hearing me hype fast-paced, funny, FUN book a lot more… #bookcovers #coverreveal #indiebookshop #librarylove #librariansofbluesky #picturebooks #childrenslibrarian #kidlit #funnybooksforkids
Character Design For Picture Books, part 1 #bookPublishing #bookIllustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitart #picturebookdummy #characterDesign #illustrationProcess #characterArt #SillyStoriesAndFunnyDrawings
July 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Character Design For Picture Books, part 1 #bookPublishing #bookIllustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitart #picturebookdummy #characterDesign #illustrationProcess #characterArt #SillyStoriesAndFunnyDrawings
Does anybody posts reels on bluesky?? Do I reserve these for IG / Tick-Talk or continue to add them here too??
July 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Does anybody posts reels on bluesky?? Do I reserve these for IG / Tick-Talk or continue to add them here too??
I’ve been wanting to work with Carter Hasegawa for a very long time! Today, I’m thrilled to officially announce Carter as my new literary agent with the T2 Agency — Looking forward to some BIG things on the horizon… #kidlit #authorillustrator #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator
July 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I’ve been wanting to work with Carter Hasegawa for a very long time! Today, I’m thrilled to officially announce Carter as my new literary agent with the T2 Agency — Looking forward to some BIG things on the horizon… #kidlit #authorillustrator #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookillustrator
(Llama is here too)… Last minute but wanted to put something together for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator nearish Boston, proud to repped by Carter Hasegawa at Tugeau2 Lit Agency #kidlitillustration #kidlit #childrensliterature #picturebookillustration #illustration
July 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
(Llama is here too)… Last minute but wanted to put something together for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator nearish Boston, proud to repped by Carter Hasegawa at Tugeau2 Lit Agency #kidlitillustration #kidlit #childrensliterature #picturebookillustration #illustration
Been dealing with some really tough times behind the scenes, but on this #kidlitartpostcard day, I’m giving myself the “No Quit” Award — good things on the horizon… #authorillustrator #kidlit #picturebooks
June 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Been dealing with some really tough times behind the scenes, but on this #kidlitartpostcard day, I’m giving myself the “No Quit” Award — good things on the horizon… #authorillustrator #kidlit #picturebooks
#societyofillustrators #originalArtShow catalog is so great! Go order yours on the Society Of Illustrators website! You won’t be disappointed…
May 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
#societyofillustrators #originalArtShow catalog is so great! Go order yours on the Society Of Illustrators website! You won’t be disappointed…
Website Update In Progress! Lots happening behind the scenes… #illustrationBusiness #illustration
May 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Website Update In Progress! Lots happening behind the scenes… #illustrationBusiness #illustration
Getting in on the Action Figure Starter Pack trend. I’m a children’s author/illustrator nearish Boston who loves creating anything funny, outdoorsy, and boyish. #starterpack #starterpackillustration #starterpacknoai #kidlit
#kidlitart #humanintelligence #createdwithhumanintelligence
#kidlitart #humanintelligence #createdwithhumanintelligence
April 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Getting in on the Action Figure Starter Pack trend. I’m a children’s author/illustrator nearish Boston who loves creating anything funny, outdoorsy, and boyish. #starterpack #starterpackillustration #starterpacknoai #kidlit
#kidlitart #humanintelligence #createdwithhumanintelligence
#kidlitart #humanintelligence #createdwithhumanintelligence
Here’s a sassy sasquatch for #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m AJ Smith, an author, illustrator, animator nearish Boston. Currently pitching and taking on new sassy assignments. My latest picture book, Catnip Mouse hits bookstores this fall…
April 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Here’s a sassy sasquatch for #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m AJ Smith, an author, illustrator, animator nearish Boston. Currently pitching and taking on new sassy assignments. My latest picture book, Catnip Mouse hits bookstores this fall…
Here’s a little reel showcasing just some of my caricature and #portraitillustration… I’d love to do more of this type of #illustration work for murals, magazines, bio books… #brooklyn99 #ameliaearhart #bobdylan #gaga #elvis #ramones #queenelizabeth #cashcab #mindyproject
January 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Here’s a little reel showcasing just some of my caricature and #portraitillustration… I’d love to do more of this type of #illustration work for murals, magazines, bio books… #brooklyn99 #ameliaearhart #bobdylan #gaga #elvis #ramones #queenelizabeth #cashcab #mindyproject
A look back at a very busy 2024: #artvsartist — Thanks to my wonderful clients and creative collaborators — I’m already looking forward to the exciting projects-to-be in 2025! #kidlitart #kidlit #artvsartist2024 #illustrator #childrensbooks #picturebooks #bears #otters #childrensliterature
December 29, 2024 at 1:19 PM
A look back at a very busy 2024: #artvsartist — Thanks to my wonderful clients and creative collaborators — I’m already looking forward to the exciting projects-to-be in 2025! #kidlitart #kidlit #artvsartist2024 #illustrator #childrensbooks #picturebooks #bears #otters #childrensliterature
I have a mild-mannered alter-ego as a high school art teacher. Tonight we are hosting an art auction to benefit our student artists. The local kidlit community came through (as usual)! Check out these awesome book baskets! Thanks to all my contributing friends in the publishing world!
December 7, 2024 at 11:03 PM
I have a mild-mannered alter-ego as a high school art teacher. Tonight we are hosting an art auction to benefit our student artists. The local kidlit community came through (as usual)! Check out these awesome book baskets! Thanks to all my contributing friends in the publishing world!