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Brian Kirby
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Author/illustrator of humorous stories for kids.
https://briankirbystudio.com

SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster

Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
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#KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator with quirky characters to share. I'm repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com #kidlit
Brian Kirby self portrait cartoon surrounded by some of his picture book characters
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scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
Cocoa & Critiques Night February
7:30-9:30 pm

Whether you are a writer or an illustrator, join us for an evening of critiquing. Bring your Cocoa and we will break out into different critique groups based on profession or genre.

Register-> www.scbwi.org/events/febru...
February 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
Something New ️
9pm Sprint Club
begins February 12!

No RSVP or registration required to stay up and work creatively at 9 pm with this accountability group!

For more info. -> www.scbwi.org/events/9pm-s...
February 10, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
Join us every Thursday for the 5 am Sprint Club! No RSVP or registration required to wake up and work creatively at 5 am with this accountability group!

For more info. -> www.scbwi.org/events/5am-s...
February 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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mdashow.bsky.social
I made some of the art for this game! See the really sketchily-drawn figures on the cards? Those are all mine! 😅😬
(All the good character art is by @desireemoffatt.bsky.social , with lovely backgrounds by @fangedbunnydraws.bsky.social )

#gameArt #indieGame #indieGames #gameDev
ledgerbound.bsky.social Ledgerbound @ledgerbound.bsky.social · 2d
(Pt. 1) She may not be able to change the fate of the battlefield, but can Rayna rewrite the outcome of Prince Thalen and Knight Cedric's love story?
February 10, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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victoriastrauss.com
For those following the Red Ogre Review saga, he has made good on his promise to change his licensing terms...by doubling down.

On left: the original (awful) license. On right: the new license, mostly the same as the old license, but with some additions that I've circled in red.
Content submissions of any type to Red Ogre Review are conditioned on, and evidence of, your explicit agreement that in exchange for Red Ogre Review’s evaluation of your content submission for potential publication with Red Ogre Review or any other publication outlet, you intentionally and unreservedly grant Red Ogre Review an unrestricted, transferable, and nonrevocable worldwide license and right to use the submission content on this site and in any reproduced, related, or derivative materials, including in print books and in electronic books produced by Red Ogre Review, and on social media channels operated by or affiliated with Red Ogre Review, without expectation of any cash payment, royalty payments, or any other valuable compensation; you also irrevocably waive in their entirety any current or future exercise of “natural rights” or “moral rights of authors” as may potentially be asserted. Content submissions of any type to Red Ogre Review are conditioned on, and evidence of, your explicit agreement that in exchange for Red Ogre Review’s evaluation of your content submission for potential publication with Red Ogre Review or any other publication outlet, you intentionally and unreservedly grant (absent mutual written agreement to the contrary) Red Ogre Review an unrestricted, transferable, and nonrevocable worldwide license and right to use the submission content on this site and in any reproduced or derivative formats, including in print books and in electronic books produced by Red Ogre Review, and on social media channels operated by or affiliated with Red Ogre Review, without expectation of any cash payment, royalty payments, or any other valuable compensation, as of the moment of Red Ogre Review’s written agreement to publish your creative work; you also irrevocably waive in their entirety any current or future exercise of “natural rights” or “moral rights of authors” as may potentially be asserted in contradiction of these terms of service, to the extent consistent with the laws of the applicable jurisdiction(s).
February 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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bsky.app
v1.116 is rolling out now!

For all the overthinkers and perfectionists out there, we're launching Drafts.
A demonstration of where you can find the drafts feature in the top right corner of the post composer on Bluesky.
February 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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@charlenedraws.bsky.social spied at my local library!
AMY WU and the WARM WELCOME by Kay Zhang and Charlene Chua sits on a library shelf
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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@dkryland.bsky.social spied at my local library!
GIRAFFE’S BOOK IS MISSING A STORY by DK Ryland on a shelf in a library
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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theo.io
I made a map of 3.4 million Bluesky users - see if you can find yourself!

bluesky-map.theo.io

I've seen some similar projects, but IMO this seems to better capture some of the fine-grained detail
Bluesky Map
Interactive map of 3.4 million Bluesky users, visualised by their follower pattern.
bluesky-map.theo.io
February 8, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Watercolor heart art projects prepared for the 3rd grade Hearts & Hugs event this week! ❤️
Hearts on watercolor paper with heart shaped watercolor paints and bendable heart toys attached.
February 8, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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Prepping crafts for the 3rd grade Hearts-n-Hugs party this week. 🖌️❤️
A cartoon heart painted in with watercolor on a sheet of paper
February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
boringstorybook.com
I gasped when Prisencolinensinainciusol started playing during the Olympic opening ceremonies.
February 7, 2026 at 4:31 AM
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olgasmithart.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! Art makes everything better!
I’d love to work on a MG or PB project with a city or nature theme.
#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #middlegrade #kidlit #middlegradeillustration
A middle grade book cover with 3 characters standing with city buildings in a background. Diverse characters.
February 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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britspixels.bsky.social
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

britspixels.com
#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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kirstyzw.bsky.social
"Then there was Rose the Ghost who was gentle, kind and shy.
Kevin liked her the most, but he wasn't quite sure why..."
🤍
This month's #KidLitArtPostcard is from my upcoming book, Kevin the Pumpkin.

Happy Valentines to all whether it's with your partner(s), family member(s), friend(s), or yourself!
Illustration of a little Ghost girl sharing a sandwich with a little Pumpkin boy, surrounded by trees forming a heart around them.
February 5, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Today's post is based on a true story! Not the dinosaur, but the appearance of a European Cuckoo bird in New Hampshire this past autumn. I'm open for new book projects mid-year. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit
Illustration of a fall orchard. A young girl is climbing an apple ladder and notices a very large dinosaur hiding in the half-bare tree. Her mom is nearby taking a video with her phone, distracted by a rare european cuckoo bird in another tree. The young girl is saying "Mom..." A bag of apples is on the ground. Art by Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Monthly reminder that the best/easiest way to browse #kidkitartpostcard is in the FLASHES app, which turns posts here on Bluesky into an Instagram-like experience - only chronological. 👍
Screen cap from the FLASHES app shows three across square thumbnails of Kidlit art sorted chronologically
February 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids.

🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
Art of a young East asian girl wearing a yellow outfit and holding a red ribbon. She rides a red horse with flames for its mane and tail. A similar looking foal runs in the foreground. 5 other horses run in the background. The fire horses symbolize the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese astrological calendar.
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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brookebaum.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Brooke and I’m an author illustrator who enjoys making goofball art for goofball kids.

I’m open to PB, early reader, and graphic novel projects. Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!

brookebaum.com

#kidlit #kidlitart
A digital illustration of Big Foot, as seen through a video camera, in his underwear and saying “Do you MIND?”
February 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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nicolaschofield.com
Happy February #KidLitArtPostcard day!

It's so rainy and grey here, I just want to sleep in...

See more of my work at
NicolaSchofield.com

Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #art
Kidlitart illustration postcard showing a girl in bed with a giant fluffy ginger cat sleeping on her head.
February 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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shereesketches.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I love creating whimsical worlds and curious characters. I am available for new projects and would love to chat about your illustration needs. You can contact me or my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

#PictureBookArt #KidLit #Kidlitart
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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jasonhendr.bsky.social
It's the February #KidLitArtPostcard Day and I'm really, really dreaming of Spring!
I'm Jason, I draw in both vector and traditional forms of whimsy, and I'm looking for new representation!
jasonhendrickson.com | jason@jasonhendrickson.com | IG: hendricksoncreative
February 5, 2026 at 11:53 AM
boringstorybook.com
#KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator with quirky characters to share. I'm repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com #kidlit
Brian Kirby self portrait cartoon surrounded by some of his picture book characters
February 5, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I love drawing kids, animals, and fun situations. I'm especially looking for middle grade cover/interior work.

I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social

See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #cat #gilr #madscientist #science #childrensillustration
A girl dressed in casual clothes with a lab coat over them holds a beaker full of a bubbling liquid and an eye-dropper that she's just used on her cat. The cat looks aghast as one of its paws has enlarged to an enormous size. Behind them is a lab table with lots of chemicals, and a giant nail polish container. The information on the card reads "Michael Dashow, illustrator, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, represented by Vicky Weber at CMA"
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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victoriastrauss.com
Venerable magazine Harper's Bazaar is running its short story contest again, with the winner receiving "the chance" of publication in the magazine. Just one catch: per the wording of the guidelines, _just by entering_ you transfer copyright ownership of your story to Harper's parent, Hearst. 1/3
By entering the competition and in consideration for Hearst publishing your entry, you assign to Hearst the entire worldwide copyright in your entry for all uses in all print and non-print media formats, including but not limited to all rights to use your entry in any and all electronic and digital formats, and in any future medium hereafter developed for the full period of copyright therein, and all renewals and extensions thereof, any rental and lending rights and retransmission rights and all rights of a like nature wherever subsisting.
February 4, 2026 at 11:12 PM