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Deborah Paquette
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Picture-book author/illustrator. #SCBWI Canada West Co-ARA.
deborahpaquette@shaw.ca
deborahpaquette.com
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First day of snow for is on this beautiful #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deborah Paquette and I am seeking representation. #Kidlitpostcard #kidlit
“I think the process of illustrating picture books is looking for the space in between the words, and then building out from these spaces. So you’re searching for the parts of the story that have been left unsaid.”

-Todd Stewart

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Skating Wild on an Inland Sea
Let’s go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, then the wind begins wailing … or is it a wolf? They bundle up and venture out into the cold, carr...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Todays colour collective drawing using the colour ‘dark charcoal’ .

#illustration #forest #mixedmedia #colour_collective
November 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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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
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Art Directors & Editors, Happy November #KidLitArtPostcard Day!Have a gander at my
portfolio: dianadelosh.com
rep'd by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The Seymour Agency
November 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!

Here's Sina, my little fairy with a torn wing, surrounded by autumn leaves 🍂

I’m open to work, so art directors: if you’re looking for colorful, nature-themed art with whimsical or magical vibes, I’d love to be part of it!
ameliemadi.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Howdy! I’m Seán Casey an Irish
author & illustrator in Scotland.

I'm a proud #SpicyBrain creative with #ADHD & #Dyscalculia

My art celebrated 🌈 #lgbtq stories🌈

Here's #Santa after his #Drag makeover, from my #picturebook The Sleigh Queens Save Christmas #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlit #kidlitart
November 6, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Happy November #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Brittanny, an illustrator and writer looking for representation.

My website www.bhandiboe.com

I used a color palette from an Insta challenge. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

#kidlit #kidlitillustrator #postcard
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 AM
First day of snow for is on this beautiful #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deborah Paquette and I am seeking representation. #Kidlitpostcard #kidlit
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Happy Halloween, you ghouls.

(Final prompt for #ABLArt "Trunk or Treat" @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social)

#kidlit #kidlitart
October 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A tip to save time and tame frustration: save your brush sizes! #Procreate #kidlitart #kidlit
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Picture Book Recommendation Thursday!

We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang

✅ Quirky and charming
✅ So funny
✅ Kind humans
✅ Fun illustrations move the story forward
✅ Beautiful message about how kind humans treat those who are different

#kidlit #picturebook #bookrecommendations
October 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Happy #PortfolioDay!
My name is Deborah Paquette and I am a #kidlit #illustrator looking for freelance work. My strengths lie in watercolours, drawing media, and digital art using Procreate.
Website: www.deborahpaquette.com
Email: deborahpaquette@shaw.ca
October 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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GUESS WHAT!!! Special BlueSky only submission opportunity!

I will open my QueryManager link Wednesday 10/15 at 9 AM EST and leave it open until Monday 10/20 9 AM EST.

Please make sure to check my MSWL and only submit what I am looking for.

ONE submission per author.
a man in a tie is shouting yay in a kitchen .
ALT: a man in a tie is shouting yay in a kitchen .
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October 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In Procreate, can you erase stuff with colour drop? You sure can and I am going to show you how! #illustration #Procreate #kidlitart #kidlit
October 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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#KidLitArtPostcard time. Still having fun playing with interpretations of Myth characters & their storylines. Eager to move past myth and have an honest to goodness illustration assignment for work. Scrolling to see more art tomorrow. More work here: theresaanackerwohlers.com
#kidlit #illustrator
October 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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#kidlitartpostcard day snuck up on me! I’m Jo and I love creating stories and art that kids of all ages can connect to. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard. I’m Carolyn, author and illustrator of PBs, chapter books, and early reader/chapter book GNs. And happy Tết Trung Thu next week. carolynle.com

Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's my first time posting for the awesome monthly challenge from
@ginaperry.bsky.social

Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Hello…I am a kid lit illustrator and author from Vancouver Island. I would love to go camping in a cute yellow tent!

Hope you are enjoying the #kidlitartpostcard pop ups today!

www.annelyso.com

www.instagram.com/annelyartandillustration
March 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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2-for-1 today: #peachtober25 & #kidlitartpostcard 🌬️🪁

I'm finishing up my author-illustrator debut with Kids Can Press & I'm looking for illustration projects :)

I'm rep'd by the best, Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social !

www.aprilmilne.com 🍃🎐

#kidlitart #peachtober #peachtober25kite #illustration
October 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Art Directors, Editors, Designers:
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Portfolio: dianadelosh.com
Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The Seymour Agency.
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit
October 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#kidlitartpostcard day today! Time to see some lovely work. ☺️

Hi I’m Brittanny! I’m currently looking for an agent for writing and illustrating. Happy Halloween month!

#kidlitart
#kidlit
#halloweenart
October 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It’s another #kidlitartpostcard day filled with with beautiful artwork. My name is Deborah Paquette and I am seeking representation and new projects. Visit my portfolio at www.deborahpaquette.com. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebooks
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM