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DK Ryland
@dkryland.bsky.social
210 followers 140 following 22 posts
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bradfordagents.bsky.social
Let’s welcome a fun new ensemble to the table to make learning the ABC’s memorable! @dkryland.bsky.social 's new picture book is here! The Dangerous Alphabet Book 🐊🐍🥑

Out now from Astra Books for Young Readers!
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
dkryland.bsky.social
Today is the day! Happy Book Birthday to THE DANGEROUS ALPHABET BOOK!! 🎉🐊🥑

#kidlit #funnypicturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebooks #alphabetbooks
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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My son was REALLY enjoying HAVE YOU SEEN MY ACORN by @dkryland.bsky.social tonight. 📚👍
A kid’s hands holding an open book in front of them, HAVE YOU SEEN MY ACORN by DK Ryand, with an illustration of a squirrel on the cover.
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Browsing the #kidlitartpostcard art on the Flashes app. You can view the top posts and sort chronologically. The best way to review the art today. apps.apple.com/us/app/flash...
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
dkryland.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm DK, an author/illustrator open to picture book and early GN projects. Repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
dkryland.bsky.social
The Dangerous Alphabet Book was named an Amazon best book for November 2025! Out on 11.11.25! #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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brilawyer.bsky.social
🎃 OCTOBER 🎃 REVIEWS FOR REVIEWS!

1️⃣Leave a review for a kidlit book
2️⃣Comment which book you reviewed and where for a chance to win a ms review (critique) & AMA zoom w/ me!

More info: brilawyer.wixsite.com/brilawyer/re...

#Reviews4reviews #WritingCommunity #amwriting #Kidlit #amquerying
October 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social
I just pre-ordered The Dangerous Alphabet by @dkryland.bsky.social, and you should too! #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit
October 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social
Shout out to #FallWritingFrenzy donors. Go to: lydialukidis.wordpress.com to find out how you can support these generous authors. @jonrothbooks.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @dkryland.bsky.social @davidmcmullin.bsky.social @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social @alexgino.bsky.social
Lydia Lukidis
Children's author
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October 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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bradfordagents.bsky.social
"Dangerous ABC Halloween" by @dkryland.bsky.social 👻

Available as: an author-illustrator

Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (also open to other graphic novel projects)

Website: www.DKRyland.com
Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
#kidlitart
September 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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qtpilibrarian.bsky.social
#newbooksday (part 1) to all who celebrate! 🥳 💙📚
@franceshardinge.bsky.social @andreastegmaier.bsky.social @dkryland.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @fionawoodcock.bsky.social @joycesidman.bsky.social @bethanwoollvin.bsky.social @stacymcanulty.bsky.social @yasimamura.bsky.social 🧵
Six picture books on a table: Tuck Me In! by Nathan W. Pyle, One Giant Leap by Thao Lam, Our Solar System! by Stacy McAnulty with Stevie Lewis, These Are My Rocks, by Bethan Woollvin, Dear Acorn (Love, Oak) by Joyce Sidman with Melissa Sweet, and Five Little Friends by Sean Taylor with Fiona Woodcock. Nine picture books on a table, from top left: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! by Michael Rosen with Helen Oxenbury, The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle by Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson, A Fall Day for Bear by Bonney Becker with Kady MacDonald Denton, The Cave Downwind of the Cafe by Mikey Please, Giraffe's Book is Missing a Story by DK Ryland, Time for Bed Little Owls! by Katja Alves with Andrea Stegmaier, Shibu's Tail by Tess Thomas with Kamwei Fong, The Witch in the Tower by Julia Sarda, and The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge with Emily Gravett.
September 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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bradfordagents.bsky.social
"Camouflaged in the Coral" by @dkryland.bsky.social 🪸

Available as: an author-illustrator

Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (also open to other graphic novel projects)

Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
Website: dkryland.com
#kidlitart #illustration
June 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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qtpilibrarian.bsky.social
#newbooksday part 1 - New kids and teen reads! 💙📚
(Good for adults, too!) #librarylife #ilovemyjob
@laurenpaigeconrad.bsky.social @laurenmagaziner.bsky.social @dirtbagqueer.rocks @rachelvail.bsky.social @dkryland.bsky.social
Six picture books spread on a table, from top left: My Best Friend May by Julie Flett, The Biggest Dog in the Book by Ben Lerwill with Mark Chambers, You and Me Anemone by Rachel Vail with Chris Raschka, More or Less by Alison Hughes with Oge Mora, This is Our City by Lauren Paige Conrad, and Lost in a Book by Chris Britt. Five picture books spread on a table, clockwise from top left: What to Do When You're Not Sure What to Do by Davina Bell with Hilary Jean Tapper, The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please, Have You Seen My Acorn and Giraffe is Too Tall for This Book by DK Ryland, and Dot! Scribble! Go! by Herve Tullet. Three Elementary/Middle grade/YA/teen titles spread on a table, from left: On Guard! by Cassidy Wasserman, The Incorruptibles by Lauren Magaziner, and One of the Boys by Victoria Zeller.
June 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
dkryland.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a picture book author/illustrator - open to picture book, board book, and graphic novel projects 🤩
June 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social
It's ba-ack.
Dunh, dunh, DUNH!

Hey, #KidLit #WritingCommunity! #kidlitzombieweek hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & Co has moved right here to BlueSky.

Check it out:
sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

#WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart
June 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
Spring Fling Kidlit Contest WINNERS

Happy May, everyone! I hope you're doing well. After TONS of deliberations, Ciara and I finally selected the top stories for the 2025 Spring Fling Kidlit contest. To check out all the winners, honorable mentions, and to get your participant badge, check out…
Spring Fling Kidlit Contest WINNERS
Happy May, everyone! I hope you're doing well. After TONS of deliberations, Ciara and I finally selected the top stories for the 2025 Spring Fling Kidlit contest. To check out all the winners, honorable mentions, and to get your participant badge, check out Ciara's post: Wishing you a wonderful end of the school year! Sincerely, Kaitlyn
kaitlynleannsanchez.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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janeetrasler.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and anything that lets me show a range of emotions.

Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

#kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Two foxes hiking a path through the forest. One has a backpack and a walking stick, the other is pointing to something ahead on the path.
May 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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somebodyelsa.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
These two deserve their own story *adds to endless to-do list*

I’m Elsa and I’m happy when I illustrate for kids. I’m always looking for the next exciting project to work on and give my all 🥰

#kidlitart #picturebookillustration
May 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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laliruggeri.bsky.social
Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an illustrator looking for representation!
You can check out my portfolio here: laliruggeri.com
Cheers!
May 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
dkryland.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator who loves funny/quirky projects. Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
dkryland.bsky.social
So excited for you all to meet Splish next fall!! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social
#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks
April 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
dkryland.bsky.social
That's me!
April 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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literaticat.bsky.social
If you are new, HI! I've been answering Publishing/Agent/Bookish questions for a decade over on Tumblr. If you have a burning question, you can ask, by all means, but:
- I only rep kids & YA
- This is not a forum to pitch me
- Please, read the pinned FAQ first! #AskAgent

www.tumblr.com/literaticat
@literaticat · Ask the Agent:
I'm Jennifer Laughran. I'm a Senior Agent at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, representing great authors and illustrators of children's and YA books. I'm also a life-long bookseller and sloth fan. As...
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April 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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bradfordagents.bsky.social
"The Clover Rover" by @dkryland.bsky.social 🍀

Available as: an author-illustrator

Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (open to other graphic novel projects)

Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
Website: dkryland.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #authorillustrator
March 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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bradfordagents.bsky.social
It's time for our Spring Art Greetings! As always, we have plenty of vibrant and fun artwork to share from our illustrators in celebration of the season! 🏵️

#kidlitart #illustrator #illustration
March 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM