Brooke Baum
@brookebaum.bsky.social
🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
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I'm glad I checked lol - hey all, the next #KidLitArtPostcard day is JANUARY 8 (not the first of the month)!!!
Hello, new followers! I'm a New England children's book author/illustrator. THE KING OF BOOKS is my latest picture book. I also started #KidLitArtPostcard (the next date is Thursday, January 8th!). Side dish of a pug named Hank.
December 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm glad I checked lol - hey all, the next #KidLitArtPostcard day is JANUARY 8 (not the first of the month)!!!
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Wishing you peace on this day and for as long as you can keep it. ✌️❤️🎄
(Me as a mouse as Bob Cratchit (apologies to Mickey) working (drawing) on Christmas day for fun.)
#Christmas #drawing #penandink #ballpointpen #sketchbook #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #childrensbooks
(Me as a mouse as Bob Cratchit (apologies to Mickey) working (drawing) on Christmas day for fun.)
#Christmas #drawing #penandink #ballpointpen #sketchbook #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #childrensbooks
December 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Wishing you peace on this day and for as long as you can keep it. ✌️❤️🎄
(Me as a mouse as Bob Cratchit (apologies to Mickey) working (drawing) on Christmas day for fun.)
#Christmas #drawing #penandink #ballpointpen #sketchbook #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #childrensbooks
(Me as a mouse as Bob Cratchit (apologies to Mickey) working (drawing) on Christmas day for fun.)
#Christmas #drawing #penandink #ballpointpen #sketchbook #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #childrensbooks
Happy Winter Solstice! Please enjoy my spontaneous paper mache mask, which is wonky but lovable. Off to the neighborhood bonfire! 🌞
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
December 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Happy Winter Solstice! Please enjoy my spontaneous paper mache mask, which is wonky but lovable. Off to the neighborhood bonfire! 🌞
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
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It's a little early, but I wanted to let #kidlit know that our first #KidLitArtPostcard event of 2026 will be Thursday, January 8th.
www.ginaperry.com/postcard
www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It's a little early, but I wanted to let #kidlit know that our first #KidLitArtPostcard event of 2026 will be Thursday, January 8th.
www.ginaperry.com/postcard
www.ginaperry.com/postcard
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This post is packed with awesomeness! 💗
🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates!
🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW
🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎉Huge giveaway!
🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft
🎉Holiday critique specials
mindyalyseweiss.com/critique-tra...
🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates!
🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW
🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎉Huge giveaway!
🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft
🎉Holiday critique specials
mindyalyseweiss.com/critique-tra...
PBParty Contest News + Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Write a new PB draft to receive a critique from the passenger above & give one to the person below PLUS everyone can enter Sylvia's giveaway.
mindyalyseweiss.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
This post is packed with awesomeness! 💗
🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates!
🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW
🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎉Huge giveaway!
🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft
🎉Holiday critique specials
mindyalyseweiss.com/critique-tra...
🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates!
🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW
🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎉Huge giveaway!
🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft
🎉Holiday critique specials
mindyalyseweiss.com/critique-tra...
No big deal, just received this package in the mail from my new agent, Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! This may be my favorite piece of mail ever!
#kidlit
#kidlit
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
No big deal, just received this package in the mail from my new agent, Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! This may be my favorite piece of mail ever!
#kidlit
#kidlit
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There’s a #kidlitchat coming up today at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific right here on Bluesky. You should join us (if you like talking with #kidlit people here, that is). See you then!
December 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
There’s a #kidlitchat coming up today at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific right here on Bluesky. You should join us (if you like talking with #kidlit people here, that is). See you then!
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⭐️ Interested in being a 2026 #pbrisingstars Mentee for our fifth and FINAL year? ⭐️
Check your eligibility below and let us know if you're applying!
Any questions? Leave a comment, and we’ll answer them!
Check out website out here: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentees
#kidli #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
Check your eligibility below and let us know if you're applying!
Any questions? Leave a comment, and we’ll answer them!
Check out website out here: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentees
#kidli #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
⭐️ Interested in being a 2026 #pbrisingstars Mentee for our fifth and FINAL year? ⭐️
Check your eligibility below and let us know if you're applying!
Any questions? Leave a comment, and we’ll answer them!
Check out website out here: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentees
#kidli #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
Check your eligibility below and let us know if you're applying!
Any questions? Leave a comment, and we’ll answer them!
Check out website out here: www.pbrisingstars.com/mentees
#kidli #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an illustrator obsessed with texture and color, working with monoprinting and digital collage. Open to all the lovely projects. #kidlitart
Rebeccafieldgraphy.me
Rebeccafieldgraphy.me
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am an illustrator obsessed with texture and color, working with monoprinting and digital collage. Open to all the lovely projects. #kidlitart
Rebeccafieldgraphy.me
Rebeccafieldgraphy.me
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Lenny Wen, author-illustrator who loves to draw knick knacks, anything nature and supranatural, spooky to sweet.
You can check out more of my works at:
www.lennywen.com
I'm Lenny Wen, author-illustrator who loves to draw knick knacks, anything nature and supranatural, spooky to sweet.
You can check out more of my works at:
www.lennywen.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Lenny Wen, author-illustrator who loves to draw knick knacks, anything nature and supranatural, spooky to sweet.
You can check out more of my works at:
www.lennywen.com
I'm Lenny Wen, author-illustrator who loves to draw knick knacks, anything nature and supranatural, spooky to sweet.
You can check out more of my works at:
www.lennywen.com
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It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! You can count on this Aye Aye (inspired by a dad joke in my lovely critique group).
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! You can count on this Aye Aye (inspired by a dad joke in my lovely critique group).
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs.
Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com
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It’s the most wonderful time of the month! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I love cozy scenes and wintery wonderlands. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on all your joy filled projects!
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
It’s the most wonderful time of the month! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I love cozy scenes and wintery wonderlands. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on all your joy filled projects!
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Graham. I write and illustrate picturebooks. I'm also interested in illustrating for other authors plus middle grade and board books. I love textures, shapes and colour. grahamhowie.com Agent: Isabel Atherton creativeauthors.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Graham. I write and illustrate picturebooks. I'm also interested in illustrating for other authors plus middle grade and board books. I love textures, shapes and colour. grahamhowie.com Agent: Isabel Atherton creativeauthors.co.uk
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Happy December #KidLitArtPostcard! 🐻
My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters.
🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com
#kidlitart #illustration
My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters.
🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com
#kidlitart #illustration
December 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Happy December #KidLitArtPostcard! 🐻
My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters.
🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com
#kidlitart #illustration
My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters.
🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com
#kidlitart #illustration
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Have you set up your Christmas tree yet? In our house it went like this 🫠
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨
I’m an author-illustrator who loves creating joyful, whimsical stories with a touch of humour.
Agents! I’m seeking representation!
🎨 somebodyelsa.com
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨
I’m an author-illustrator who loves creating joyful, whimsical stories with a touch of humour.
Agents! I’m seeking representation!
🎨 somebodyelsa.com
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
December 4, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Have you set up your Christmas tree yet? In our house it went like this 🫠
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨
I’m an author-illustrator who loves creating joyful, whimsical stories with a touch of humour.
Agents! I’m seeking representation!
🎨 somebodyelsa.com
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨
I’m an author-illustrator who loves creating joyful, whimsical stories with a touch of humour.
Agents! I’m seeking representation!
🎨 somebodyelsa.com
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
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Happy December #kidlitartpostcard day!
When does winter feel like it's truly started for you?
More work here:
🌐 Nicolaschofield.com
I'm open for picturebook work in 2026. contact my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks
When does winter feel like it's truly started for you?
More work here:
🌐 Nicolaschofield.com
I'm open for picturebook work in 2026. contact my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks
December 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Happy December #kidlitartpostcard day!
When does winter feel like it's truly started for you?
More work here:
🌐 Nicolaschofield.com
I'm open for picturebook work in 2026. contact my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks
When does winter feel like it's truly started for you?
More work here:
🌐 Nicolaschofield.com
I'm open for picturebook work in 2026. contact my lovely agent @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks
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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
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
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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
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
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Saying a special December hello to any and all publishing folks who may see this post 👋 🙂
I’m Caroline, an author-illustrator, available for picture books, board books and covers ✏️✨
Literary Agent: @kellydhouse.bsky.social ✨📖✨
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
I’m Caroline, an author-illustrator, available for picture books, board books and covers ✏️✨
Literary Agent: @kellydhouse.bsky.social ✨📖✨
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Saying a special December hello to any and all publishing folks who may see this post 👋 🙂
I’m Caroline, an author-illustrator, available for picture books, board books and covers ✏️✨
Literary Agent: @kellydhouse.bsky.social ✨📖✨
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
I’m Caroline, an author-illustrator, available for picture books, board books and covers ✏️✨
Literary Agent: @kellydhouse.bsky.social ✨📖✨
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
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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
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
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
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
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the incredible Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties!
I’m an author/illustrator open to PBs, early readers, and graphic novels. I love off-the-wall humor and oddballs characters!
brookebaum.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
If you get too close, Mistletoe Tarsier, a candy cane eater and Christmas Trees dweller will give you an inexplicable urge to kiss the next person you see.
I’m Mili and I love a touch of magic in my tales.
Happy Holidays!
milifay.art
#KidLitArt #CreatureDesign #F
If you get too close, Mistletoe Tarsier, a candy cane eater and Christmas Trees dweller will give you an inexplicable urge to kiss the next person you see.
I’m Mili and I love a touch of magic in my tales.
Happy Holidays!
milifay.art
#KidLitArt #CreatureDesign #F
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
If you get too close, Mistletoe Tarsier, a candy cane eater and Christmas Trees dweller will give you an inexplicable urge to kiss the next person you see.
I’m Mili and I love a touch of magic in my tales.
Happy Holidays!
milifay.art
#KidLitArt #CreatureDesign #F
If you get too close, Mistletoe Tarsier, a candy cane eater and Christmas Trees dweller will give you an inexplicable urge to kiss the next person you see.
I’m Mili and I love a touch of magic in my tales.
Happy Holidays!
milifay.art
#KidLitArt #CreatureDesign #F