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Hykie Breeze
@hykiebreeze.bsky.social
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Kidlit illustrator + graphic designer | Hong Kong born | Living in Sydney | Ruled by 2 rescue cats

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If you're an early career or unpublished writer, what do you wish you knew about the publishing industry? What do you wish people talked about more? What do you feel is behind a curtain of secrets? #BookSky #Publishing
February 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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andydiggle.bsky.social
Using AI to produce writing or art is like asking someone at the gym to lift weights for you.

The effort is the point.
February 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
Always a happy moment when advance copies arrive! What a pleasure it was to work on Ella and the Sleepover Safari, book 2 of @cassy_polimeni’s wonderful frog filled series.

Published by @uwapublishing

Out in the world March 3, but you can preorder yours today

#kidlit #kidlitillustration
February 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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smithsmm.bsky.social
Love this from #MacBarnett
February 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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brianlarossa.com
Hey #kidlit, with everything going on in the world I think we could all use a collective reminder.

*Why* do you choose to make books for children?
February 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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melcordan.bsky.social
Bishop Budde, you were awe inspiring last week. Thank you for standing up for what is right and showing true courage.

#melArt🔥 #KidlitArt #kidlit #BishopMariannEdgarBudde #illustration #artsky
January 27, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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*JUST LAUNCHED* Mega KidLit Feed w/fellow admins @boringstorybook.com & @charlenedraws.bsky.social! One feed pulls in hashtagged posts from moderated #kidlit Lists from multiple users in community.

Browse Feed here
More info & how to post to Feed

Feel free to share graphic on other platforms!

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Illustration of a book with the text "Kid Lit mega feed" on its pages, a blue butterfly behind the text. The book is depicted in a whimsical, cartoon-like style with bold blue and purple colors. Two QR codes are included at the bottom, labeled "feed" and "info." Art by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
June 14, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Our most recent two covers were illustrated by @hykiebreeze.bsky.social and Leila Enevoldsen.

Read these and more FREE over at PaperBoundMag.com 💛💙💜

Happy reading!
November 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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maririchards.bsky.social
It’s officially #folktaleweek ! I’m so excited to finally join in this year, I just hope I can keep up with all 7 days!

Welcome to my story:
THE MYSTERIOUS MAGIC OF BLIGHTLEY MANOR

Day 1: MIST
Discover the Winged Mist calling.

Thanks @folktaleweek #folktaleweekMIST
#kidlit #kidlitart
November 18, 2024 at 3:11 PM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
🐸 Out early 2025 🐸
ELLA AND THE SLEEPOVER SAFARI by Cassy Polimeni and illustrated by me, is book 2 in the Ella and the Frogs series and will be out early 2025!
#kidlitart
November 16, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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zoeyneedswhisky.bsky.social
I wanted a baby hippo moo deng to bite me all the time so I crocheted one 😂 (pattern is in shop)
A crochet toy hippo moo deng. A crochet toy hippo moo deng. A crochet toy hippo moo deng. A crochet toy hippo moo deng.
October 18, 2024 at 12:17 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Hey #kidlit, here’s an idea for an #artshare. Post two versions of the same piece of art, 1) sketch 2) finished art. It’s good to show art directors like me how you handle sketches. It’s good to model for emerging illustrators how detailed a sketch needs to be. Could be a useful thread.
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September 13, 2024 at 12:37 PM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
Artwork for the current issue of @thetoypress magazine! A massive thanks to @suelancaster_author, I’m very chuffed to be included amongst the brilliant stories, poems and illustrations here. Design and cover art by @graphicartstype

#thetoypress #kidlitart #magazineart #poetryforkids
July 26, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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What the people want. #kidlitartpostcard
July 12, 2024 at 1:20 AM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra to show just a few of my favourite interior illustrations ✍🏽🐸

Written by @cassy_polimeni
Published by @uwapublishing
Book design by @johuntbookdesign

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #chapterbookart #middlegradeillustration #kidlitart
Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of the main character, an 8 year old girl, lying outdoors by a frog pond, taking notes in her journal. Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of an 8 year old girl in the school garden. Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of the main character’s younger brother, pretending to play the drums on a cardboard box and pots. Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of Ella shopping for new plants in a garden centre with her mum.
July 10, 2024 at 9:58 PM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
The White Cat, fairy tales translated by Marie Catherine La Mothe, Countess d’Aulnoy in 1698. This version was published in 1847 but unfortunately the illustrator is identified only as “J.W.”
Elaborate, highly detailed black line illustration of an elegant anthropomorphic cat draped in veils and flowing skirts, half reclining in a chair on a palatial porch. She is framed by huge, sculpted pillars depicting human and cat figures. She looks like a queen. Text beneath her reads “The White Cat” in letters formed of white cats themselves.
July 5, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
#KidLitArt - This Starter Pack is of KidLitArt folks who ACTIVELY (more than once a week) post on BlueSky 👇

go.bsky.app/2TG6ZBR

Pls share with friends here or on other platforms!
Active KidLit illustrators on BlueSky
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July 1, 2024 at 5:37 PM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
Out now! The first book in the new Ella and the Frogs junior fiction series written by Cassy Polimeni and illustrated by me is out in the wild!

I adored this story, perfect for budding eco-warriors keen to read about frogs, habitat conservation and friendship.

#kidlitart #middlegradeillustration
The front cover for ‘Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra’, featuring an 8 year old girl outdoors, surrounded by frogs, music notes, pond plants and flowers. The bright pink circle reads: Out now.
July 1, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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scottmccloud.bsky.social
Over the weekend, I found a tiny pink plastic shoe on the ground near my office.

I placed it at eye level, on a wooden post, by the stairs.

This morning, on that same post, was this picture.
July 1, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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kidlitart.bsky.social
June's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Taking Breaks!

Join @tiffanyharveyart.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social on June 27, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about the best ways to unwind!

Banner art by Rubin Pingk
Boy with red swimming trunks lying down on a beach and read a book. A seagull sit on his head and a crab is in front of him but he is oblivious to both. Words say 'Taking Breaks #kidlitart'.
June 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
A new scene for Rat and Mole in The Wind in the Willows:

“The afternoon sun was getting low as Rat sculled gently homewards in a dreamy mood, murmuring poetry-things to himself…”

#windinthewillows #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration
Rat and Mole from the Wind in the Willows rowing together in a blue boat while the sun sets behind them. The accompanying text: “The afternoon sun was getting low as Rat sculled gently homewards in a dreamy mood, murmuring poetry-things to himself…”
June 25, 2024 at 12:08 AM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
Happy book birthday @maririchards.bsky.social!!! 🥳✨
maririchards.bsky.social Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Jun 18
It’s publication day for my illustration debut, Archie and Pip:The First Day of School ! It’s wonderful to finally see this out in the world, yaaaaaay!!!!

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June 20, 2024 at 8:53 PM
hykiebreeze.bsky.social
I feel so lucky to be a part of this. Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra arrives in bookstores July 1!

🐸 Written by the brilliant @cassy_polimeni and published by @uwapublishing.

#kidlit #middlegrade #booksforkids #kidsbookillustration
I’m pictured sitting with advance copies of book 1 of a brand new middle grade series titled “Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra”. Written by Cassy Polimeni and the cover has been illustrated by me.
June 20, 2024 at 4:23 AM