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On behalf of our friends at scbwiepa.bsky.social, we invite you to check out this amazing critique intensive. #kidlit

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Eastern PA Online Critique Intensive: Submission Shine 2026
Event Description: So, you have a handful of manuscripts or illustration styles ready to query. Which one should you lead with? Is your other work strong enough to hook an agent if they request to see...
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December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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torikateillo.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ❄️

I’m Tori & I love creating fun, silly & heartwarming characters - animals and human!

Interested & open for work in PB & BoardBooks
Represented by Analía Cabello
@analiacabello.bsky.social
at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

More artwork @ torikateillustration.com
A boy is holding a bright star and being held up by a bear to put the star on a sad little tiny tree. A girl is giggling in the bottom corner at a fox who is tangled up in the christmas lights. The text reads “Tori Kate - represented by Analía Cabello at ABLA - torikateillustration.com”
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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catoliveirastudio.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard and hello December!

I'm not looking for new projects atm. Still, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to wish everyone in this warm community a Happy Holiday Season and a wonderful Winter break!

See you in 2026 with new books and illos ✨👋

#kidlit #illustration #kidlitart
Under some Christmas lights, a bear, a tiny hedgehog and a mouse are preparing to bake cookies. The bear is stirring the bowl, the edgehog is propped up on a glass jar full of worms and throwing one inside. And the mouse is holding a cookie tin shaped like a candy cane and trying to avoid getting stuck in the batter on the wooden counter.
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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odnatamyara.bsky.social
Extra special #kidlitartpostcard today!
Happy to announce that my wonderful agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social founded her own agency and we are following her there! 🪶

My name is Yara and I’m a neurodivergent author/illustrator looking for new projects! (Happy to draw starlings!!)

odnatamyara.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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sandyjonas.bsky.social
Another #kidlitpostcard day is here and I get to admire all the talent on Bluesky once more!
A little fox stands on a log wearing white go-go boots. She’s declaring that I love kidlit for me. Three heads of her brother foxes peek out from the surrounding leaves.
December 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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mhbabin.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! December is here and it’s time to get festive! Im an illustrator living on the beautiful westcoast of Canada, and love drawing whimsical animals!
🎨 portfolio: www.mhbabin.com

#kidlitart #winterillustration #artist #scbwicanadawest #illustrator
December 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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nicolewalker.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPOSTCARD Day
My name is Nicole Walker, an Author-Illustrator from British Columbia, Canada.
I love illustrating people, animals and creating all kinds of original characters and worlds from different sparks of imagination.

#illustration #kidlit #booksky #kidlitart #MG #boardbooks
Kidlitartpostcard By Nicole Walker of an Anna's Hummingbird perched on a lilac branch. The Lilac branches are being pulled back like shower curtains and he is having a morning shower with the perfect shower pressure. A ladybudy is in the foreground. Traditionally created with Ink and Gouache
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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annely-so.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear!

www.annelyso.com

#scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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sarahlovellart.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day !
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC.
Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

I love to draw nature , wildlife and magical things

#kidlitart #natureart #wildlifeart
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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deborahpaquette.bsky.social
Merry Christmas #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author/illustrator. You can find my work here:
deborahpaquette.com and you can contact me at [email protected].
#KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #kidlit
A little elf struggles to carry a huge Christmas ornament while her little hamster friend holds a jingle bell.
December 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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From our friends at SCBWI MD DE WV, this wonderful event that is FREE for members. #kidlit

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7 Publishing Tips from Maple Lam
Join author-illustrator Maple Lam for a lively hour of real-talk about the ups and downs of traditional publishing. From studying story structures to pitching ideas, finding your people, and surviving...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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sarahlovellart.bsky.social
Posted my drawing for this prompt :)
November 17, 2025 at 6:18 AM
scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
Hey illustrators! The #scbwidrawthis prompt for November is buttons! Can’t wait to see what you all dream up.
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Check out this opportunity for illustrators to learn from one of the best! #kidlit #illustration www.scbwi.org/events/from-...
From Concept to Composition with Julien Chung
10 Graphic Design Principles That Will Blow Your Mind Join award-winning illustrator Julien Chung for a dynamic, behind-the-scenes look at The Power of Graphic Design in Illustration. Julien will shar...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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We've got a feed of our members!

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November 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
I am re-posting #kidlitartpostcard day posts from our Canada West members. Enjoy! If I missed yours, please let me know and I will fix that.
November 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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sandyjonas.bsky.social
#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #illustration
Hey all, I’m Sandy, a Canadian author/illustrator. I actually played one of these clunkers when I was 12 (against my will of course). Now I can illustrate it and pretend I was amazing, though the sour notes are more accurate.
A young teen in red beret, green outfit and sawed off cowboy boots plays her accordion very badly
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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nicolewalker.bsky.social
Happy November #kidlitartpostcard

My Name is Nicole. I'm a mixed media artist from Canada currently focusing on traditional art mediums. Seeking Representation & would love the opportunity to work on illustrations for board books, children's books & middle grade books.
#illustration #kidlit #art
1/5 pieces for a series: Along Came A Spider: Embracing The Ugly, Imperfect and Letting Go... A Traditional Mixed Media Art Piece. Collaged, Ink, Gouache, Coloured Pencils, Water Soluble Wax Crayons. Scanned.
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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deborahpaquette.bsky.social
First day of snow for is on this beautiful #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deborah Paquette and I am seeking representation. #Kidlitpostcard #kidlit
A pink illustration postcard for Deborah Paquette featuring a sad little fairy with rainbow hair and a broken teacup.
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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mhbabin.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
After the graphite pencil of October, a bit of colour! i’m Marie-Helene, a picturebook illustrator based on the stunning west coast of Canada! I love illustrating whimsical and animals.
For my portfolio www.mhbabin.com
#kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #polarbears
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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sarahlovellart.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day !

I’m a British illustrator/ author living in BC, Canada, inspired by nature, wildlife, & magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books .

#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #illustrator
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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annely-so.bsky.social
Hello! I am Annely So, author-illustrator and reader of picture books! I am either making something or playing outside! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

#kidlitart #canadawestillustrators #childhoodillustrations #playoutside #basketball
www.annelyso.com
www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
Sharing an upcoming event from our friends at SCBWI Brazos Valley: Meet and Pitch with Adam Blackman, Acquisitions Editor at Cardinal Rule Press
#SCBWI #kidlit
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Meet and Pitch with Adam Blackman
Learn about Adams's MSWL, receive feedback on your pitch at our latest Meet & Pitch session!. An add-on critique opportunity is available also.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Check out this amazing workshop from our good buddies @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social #kidlit #SCBWI
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From Blotches to Stories: Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page
In this two-hour workshop, author-illustrator Natali de Mello will give us ideas for overcoming the fear of the blank page. Participants will discover how spontaneous marks can spark both illustratio...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Struggle with comp titles? This is the workshop for you! #kidlit #SCBWI
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Webinar with agent Jen Newens
Jen Newens, agent and vice president of Martin Literary Management, will presenting on writing queries and proposals with a focus on Comp Titles, why industry professionals use them and how to apply t...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM