Amy Knill
@amyknill.bsky.social
Illustrator | Children’s Books | Surface Design
🇨🇦 Vancouver, Canada
www.amyknill.com
💌amy.knill@gmail.com
🇨🇦 Vancouver, Canada
www.amyknill.com
💌amy.knill@gmail.com
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Amy Knill
@amyknill.bsky.social
· Jan 24
Hello friends! Welcome to my page 🤗 I’m a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to work in picture books, early chapter books, children’s editorial, and surface pattern design for kids ✨
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
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My eighth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!
#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache
#fantasyart #magicalart #witch
#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache
#fantasyart #magicalart #witch
October 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
My eighth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!
#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache
#fantasyart #magicalart #witch
#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache
#fantasyart #magicalart #witch
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#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio
September 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#KidLitArtPostcard It's back-to-school time, and reading under a favorite tree seems just right for September. I enjoy creating art for kids #picturebooks, #boardbooks, and #bookcovers. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social and my portfolio can be seen at www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. I’m open to work in picture books, early readers, and children’s magazines 🤗
🎨 www.amyknill.com
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. I’m open to work in picture books, early readers, and children’s magazines 🤗
🎨 www.amyknill.com
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. I’m open to work in picture books, early readers, and children’s magazines 🤗
🎨 www.amyknill.com
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada. I’m open to work in picture books, early readers, and children’s magazines 🤗
🎨 www.amyknill.com
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Thanks to the #KidLit #YA book creators who have generously offered advice for young writers and illustrators on my blog over the years! I've compiled some here, each linked to the original interview:
debbieohi.com/resources/ad... #EduSky
debbieohi.com/resources/ad... #EduSky
June 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thanks to the #KidLit #YA book creators who have generously offered advice for young writers and illustrators on my blog over the years! I've compiled some here, each linked to the original interview:
debbieohi.com/resources/ad... #EduSky
debbieohi.com/resources/ad... #EduSky
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Cover Reveal for The Boy with Big, Big Energy (written by the incredible Britney Winn Lee and to be published by Beaming Books 3/17/26)... For those counting this is book #4 in the series. So proud.
Preorders are awesome sauce: bookshop.org/a/78983/9798...
#kidlitart #kidlit
Preorders are awesome sauce: bookshop.org/a/78983/9798...
#kidlitart #kidlit
June 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Cover Reveal for The Boy with Big, Big Energy (written by the incredible Britney Winn Lee and to be published by Beaming Books 3/17/26)... For those counting this is book #4 in the series. So proud.
Preorders are awesome sauce: bookshop.org/a/78983/9798...
#kidlitart #kidlit
Preorders are awesome sauce: bookshop.org/a/78983/9798...
#kidlitart #kidlit
June 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
June 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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So excited to find out that SOREN’S SEVENTH SONG (written by Dave Eggers and illustrated by me) is listed in the Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year list, 2025!
#kidlitart #kidlitartists #illustrators #childrensbookartists #childrensbookillustrators#bankstreet
#kidlitart #kidlitartists #illustrators #childrensbookartists #childrensbookillustrators#bankstreet
June 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
So excited to find out that SOREN’S SEVENTH SONG (written by Dave Eggers and illustrated by me) is listed in the Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year list, 2025!
#kidlitart #kidlitartists #illustrators #childrensbookartists #childrensbookillustrators#bankstreet
#kidlitart #kidlitartists #illustrators #childrensbookartists #childrensbookillustrators#bankstreet
June 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Posting this old #kidlit illustration on the Bluesky platform 🤗 I loved playing with a minimal colour palette in this piece!
#childrensillustrator
#kidlitillustration
#childrensillustrator
#kidlitillustration
June 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Posting this old #kidlit illustration on the Bluesky platform 🤗 I loved playing with a minimal colour palette in this piece!
#childrensillustrator
#kidlitillustration
#childrensillustrator
#kidlitillustration
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My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
June 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
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Here’s a list of picture books with themes about the importance of community. I wrote one, have read two others and can’t wait to read one more. bookriot.com/picture-book... #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian
Heartwarming Picture Books About Community
The antidote to loneliness is community, and these hopeful picture books demonstrate how to build and maintain community at any age.
bookriot.com
June 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Here’s a list of picture books with themes about the importance of community. I wrote one, have read two others and can’t wait to read one more. bookriot.com/picture-book... #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian
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Today is #KidLitARTPostcard Day, when #KidLit artists worldwide share art on 1st Thu every month! Founded by
@ginaperry.bsky.social ❤️🎨
NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead.
More info: ginaperry.com/postcard
@ginaperry.bsky.social ❤️🎨
NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead.
More info: ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
ginaperry.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Today is #KidLitARTPostcard Day, when #KidLit artists worldwide share art on 1st Thu every month! Founded by
@ginaperry.bsky.social ❤️🎨
NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead.
More info: ginaperry.com/postcard
@ginaperry.bsky.social ❤️🎨
NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead.
More info: ginaperry.com/postcard
My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
June 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
My Author-Illustrated Picture book A Winter Friend is now for sale on Amazon!
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
www.amazon.ca/Winter-Frien...
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hello to any Art Directors or Literary Agents out there; I’m Amy! I love to illustrate picture books, magazines, and educational material for children with bright imaginations and a love for nature and play ☀️
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Contact: amy.knill@gmail.com
Hello to any Art Directors or Literary Agents out there; I’m Amy! I love to illustrate picture books, magazines, and educational material for children with bright imaginations and a love for nature and play ☀️
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Contact: amy.knill@gmail.com
June 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hello to any Art Directors or Literary Agents out there; I’m Amy! I love to illustrate picture books, magazines, and educational material for children with bright imaginations and a love for nature and play ☀️
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Contact: amy.knill@gmail.com
Hello to any Art Directors or Literary Agents out there; I’m Amy! I love to illustrate picture books, magazines, and educational material for children with bright imaginations and a love for nature and play ☀️
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Contact: amy.knill@gmail.com
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Children’s book authors and illustrators gathered in New York City last weekend for the annual SCBWI winter conference to discuss the state of the children’s market https://buff.ly/4hxdleL
'Bring Your Twinkle': Editors and Agents Offer Advice at SCBWI Winter Conference Panel
Approximately 850 aspiring and published authors and illustrators of books for children gathered in Manhattan last weekend for the annual winter conference of the Society of Children's Book Writers…
buff.ly
February 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Children’s book authors and illustrators gathered in New York City last weekend for the annual SCBWI winter conference to discuss the state of the children’s market https://buff.ly/4hxdleL
Happy #kidlitpostcard day!
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada working in picture books and early readers chapter books.
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada working in picture books and early readers chapter books.
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcard day!
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada working in picture books and early readers chapter books.
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
I’m Amy, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver, Canada working in picture books and early readers chapter books.
💌 amy.knill@gmail.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hello friends! Welcome to my page 🤗 I’m a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to work in picture books, early chapter books, children’s editorial, and surface pattern design for kids ✨
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hello friends! Welcome to my page 🤗 I’m a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to work in picture books, early chapter books, children’s editorial, and surface pattern design for kids ✨
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com
Portfolio: www.amyknill.com