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Isabella Kung
@isabellakung.bsky.social
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🖋Author + 🎨illustrator of
🌊 NUNU AND THE SEA
🐈‍⬛NO FUZZBALL! & 🐈NO SNOWBALL!
🎨Illustrator of 123 CATS & ABC CATS
👩🏻‍🏫 Instructor @storyteller_academy

☎️ Rep: @literaticat.bsky.social
🔗 www.IsabellaKung.com
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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · Mar 5
🌊COVER REVEAL!!!✨
I’m SO excited to announce: on October 14th 2025,NUNU AND THE SEA will finally take the shelves by storm!

#illustration #picturebook #picturebookillustration #childrensbooks #ownvoices #picturebookart #socialemotionallearning #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrationartists
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abicushman.com
Hello #KidlitArtPostcard! I'm Abi Cushman, and I love illustrating stories with funny animal characters.

I'm represented by Kendra Marcus at BookStop Literary Agency.

Portfolio: abicushman.com

#kidlit #kidlitart
Illustration by Abi Cushman of Bear hula hooping in puddle. Scene from Soaked!
November 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
isabellakung.bsky.social
Come join me for a book reading of NUNU AND THE SEA tomorrow at @hicklebees.bsky.social Nov,1st 11am! I’ll share some inspirations and Easter eggs! Followed by a little doodle and lead an exercise to conjure up a storm! #nunuandthesea #kidlit #picturebook #booktour #childrenbook
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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melaniebellsworth.bsky.social
Read this picture book gem by @isabellakung.bsky.social today! Got lost in the gorgeous illustrations. This journey through a child's big feelings is so thoughtfully and gently done, reminding readers of the power of processing strong emotions through art and imagination.
Book cover of the picture book NUNU AND THE SEA by Isabella Kung depicts a young Asian girl and her backpack on a life-sized origami sailboat in a sea of blues and pinks. The girl holds out her hand as an origami crane is about to land on it.
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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egfcampbelllibrary.bsky.social
#newbooksday Kids books are for everyone! 🥳
@gianferrari-m.bsky.social @hsalyer.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social @isabellakung.bsky.social @liantomato.bsky.social @devinellekurtz.bsky.social @nickofferman.bsky.social @brucehandy.bsky.social @kongsavage.bsky.social @meganclendenan.bsky.social et al
Four picture books on a table, clockwise from top left: Zip Zap Wickety Wack by Matthew Diffee, Moon Song by Michaela Goade, Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari with Hannah Salyer, and Cat Nap by Brian Lies. Seven picture books on a table, from top left: The Polar Bear and the Ballerina by Eric Velasquez, Broken by X. Fang, Matisse: Magician of Color by Derek Desierto, I'm Very Busy by Oliver Jeffers, The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake by Devin Elle Kurtz, Don't Eat Eustace by Lian Cho, and Nunu and the Sea by Isabella Kung. Four children's books on a table, clockwise from top left: Mini Designers by Josephine Seblon with Robert Sae-Heng, The Great Lego Puzzle Book by Jacob Berg, Little Woodchucks by Nick Offerman, and Rock Paper Incisors by Amy Timberlake with Jon Klassen. Five picture books on a table, clockwise from top center: Just in Case by Megan Clendenan with Brittany Cicchese, Our Air by G. Brian Karas, Fortune Cookies for Everyone! by Mia Wenjen and Colleen Kong-Savage, Balloon by Bruce Handy with Julie Kwon, and Ms. Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine by Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron with Monique Dong.
October 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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jilanne.bsky.social
📚👍Congrats to @isabellakung.bsky.social on launching her beautiful new picture book about big emotions, Nunu and the Sea!!! It’s gorgeous! #kidlit #picturebooks
Isabella Kung holding cake and laughing Isabella Kung speaking about Nunu and the Sea at her book launch A stack of Nunu and the Sea at On Waverly bookstore in San Francisco
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
It's a 💫third💫 star for NUNU AND THE SEA by @isabellakung.bsky.social! This time from The Horn Book!

🌟 “This sensitive, engaging book acknowledges overwhelming feelings and offers a compassionate nudge toward healthy coping mechanisms.” 🌟

@literaticat.bsky.social
"This sensitive, engaging book acknowledges overwhelming feelings and offers a compassionate nudge toward healthy coping mechanisms.” - a starred review by The Horn Book
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
isabellakung.bsky.social
My little heart is riding all the high waves today as NUNU AND THE SEA hits the shelves like a storm! A brilliant, magnificent and magical storm of joy! 💖

Thank you @literaticat.bsky.social for believing Nunu right from the start 💗

I predict happy tears to come at my launch party tonight! 🥹🥳
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
It's a Bulletin star for NUNU AND THE SEA written and illustrated by Isabella Kung (@isabellakung.bsky.social)!

🌟 “A metaphor for readers, showing them that like a house, a heart can repair and heal with time.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

@literaticat.bsky.social
“A metaphor for readers, showing them that like a house, a heart can repair and heal with time.” -The Bulletin starred review for Nunu and the Sea by Isabella Kung
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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abicushman.com
I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of NUNU AND THE SEA by @isabellakung.bsky.social. I hope everyone gets a chance to read this when it comes out on 10/14. It's an absolutely beautiful book with breathtaking art. ❤️
Nunu and the Sea by Isabella Kung book cover: Girl with glasses in an origami boat
October 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
It's a School Library Journal star for THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED written by Joanna Ho (@joannahowrites.bsky.social) and Caroline Kusin, and illustrated by Dan Santat!

🌟 “[An] uplifting and thought-provoking picture book.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

@carynwiseman.bsky.social
“The importance of respecting different perspectives is gently explored in this uplifting and thought-provoking picture book.” -starred review by School Library Journal about The Day the Books Disappeared
October 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
It's a Kirkus star for NUNU AND THE SEA written and illustrated by Isabella Kung (@isabellakung.bsky.social)

🌟 “Captivating. An emotional journey of epic proportions.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

@literaticat.bsky.social
“Captivating. An emotional journey of epic proportions.” -Kirkus starred review for NUNU AND THE SEA
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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annadaviscourt.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I'm Anna, an author/illustrator from the PNW. I'm a fan of patterns, nature and loveable characters-all culminating in this ode to the undergrowth!

🍄annadavsicourt@gmail.com
🪲annadaviscourt.com

#Kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
The left side is a detailed painting of brown undergrowth filled with dry leaves, twigs and bugs. Orange mushrooms and small green leaves burst through while two small green characters with leaves on their heads hold hands. The right side is white with text that reads: illustrator-author/ANNA DAVISCOURT/annadaviscourt@gmail.com/annadaviscourt.com Made with acrylic gouache and colored pencils on Bristol paper.
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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davidhohn.bsky.social
Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
It’s the time of year when everyone — even the scarecrows — enjoy a scary tale

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #spookystories #kidlitart #illustration
Jackolantern kids listen in horror and wonder as an adult jackolantern tells them a halloween tale
October 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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creativesojung.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Korean illustrator based in the UK. I illustrate PB-MG, & love working on folktales, food, and stories about finding a new home & friends.

Portfolio: sojungkimmccarthy.art

Email: sojungkimmccarthy.gmail.com

Agent: Susan Hawk (Upstart Crow Literary)
New agent announcement illustration in traditional Korean minhwa style. A Korean girl in hanbok riding on the back of a roaring tiger is greeting a three-legged crow on a pine tree. The writing in a red square in traditional stamp style says “Repped by Upstart Crow.”
October 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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gordywright.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard 👋

My name is Gordy and I'm a Scotland based illustrator painting my illustrations in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨

🌐 gordywright.com
📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency

#childrensbooks #kidlitart #illustration
Illustration of Addax, Xeric and Oryx travelling across the sand dunes of the Sahara desert
October 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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thornockstudios.bsky.social
Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks
art of 3 cute witches riding on broomsticks above a city. each witch has a cute cat familiar riding with her.
October 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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victoriamaderna.com
Hey there #kidlitartpostcard! 🍂

I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I love autumn and painting nature and animals. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)!

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com
Painting of a boar in a sweater with a mushroom basket, holding and smelling a mushroom. Text underneath says: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Gina Perry, an author and illustrator of children's books, and creator of this monthly event. I'm rep'd for books by Sean McCarthy, more work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit
Vertical illustration. A kid vampire is laying in his coffin, curled up with his cat and a book named SUN KID. The book is emitting a warm glow. Text reads Gina Perry www.ginaperry.com Rep'd by Sean McCarthy
October 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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phonemova.bsky.social
Hi/Hola #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Vanessa Morales 🇲🇽 & I’m a kidlit Illustrator

✨I’m Open for 2026 book projects! So please don’t hesitate to reach out my agent

Portfolio - www.phonemova.com
Agent - Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #chapterbooks #boardbooks
Spooky mix of Halloween and Día de Muertos Art, because these two are my favourite festivities! I’d love to work in a spooky picture book
October 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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maliapila.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween!

I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes.

Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary
✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!
October 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
isabellakung.bsky.social
Happy Fall! I’ve shared this illustration few of weeks ago as part my preorder campaign(free poster!). Since this is my FAV spread from #Nunuandthesea I feel the urge to share it officially for #kidlitartpostcard 💖
Rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com
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#kidlit #kidlitart
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
My Barrio Sings in Spanglish illustrated by @gabbyzapata.bsky.social

Patriots of Color at Lexington and Concord by Ray Anthony Shepard

Baby Truck @ericasirotich.bsky.social

Harry the Hairiest Laurenne Sala @isabellakung.bsky.social
My Barrio Sings in Spanglish Elizabeth Lee at Penguin Workshop has bought world rights to My Barrio Sings in Spanglish by Mónica Mancillas (l.), illustrated by Gabby Zapata. This picture book follows Liliana who loves to sing along to the natural music and movement of her Los Angeles barrio. Publication is set for fall 2027; Melissa Edwards at Stonesong Press represented the author, and Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator. Patriots of Color at Lexington and Concord Carolyn Yoder at Astra/Calkins Creek has bought, in an exclusive submission, world rights to The Forgotten: Patriots of Color at Lexington and Concord by Ray Anthony Shepard (Runaway; A Long Time Coming), illustrated by R. Gregory Christie, an historical fiction picture book that gives voice to the Black and Brown men and women who participated in the events at Lexington and Concord in the first battles of the American Revolution. Publication is planned for 2027; Caryn Wiseman at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author, and the illustrator represented himself. Baby Truck Wendy McClure at Sourcebooks Jabberwocky has bought world rights to Baby Truck by JD Davis (l.), illustrated by Erica Sirotich, first in a board book series about an infant truck whose days are filled with exciting activities and fun routines as he learns how to be a big boy truck. Publication is set for fall 2026; Jennifer Newens at Martin Literary Management represented the author, and Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator in the three-book deal. Harry the Hairiest Olivia Luchini at Penguin Workshop has bought world rights to Harry the Hairiest by Laurenne Sala (l.), illustrated by Isabella Kung. The picture book follows a furry monster named Harry who longs to be appreciated for things other than his hair. Publication is planned for fall 2026; Kelly Sonnack and Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author and illustr
September 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
isabellakung.bsky.social
🚨EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!🚨
I’ve made preorder goodies for NUNU AND THE SEA coming out 10/14/2025 - 11x17” POSTERS of 2 of my favorite illustrations, exclusively available at two of my favorite indie bookstores! 💖Preorder links in the comments!

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensbooks #art
August 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
isabellakung.bsky.social
Time for a new profile pic 🥰 did you know Nunu is my family nickname? What’s yours? Please tell me in the comments!

NUNUN AND THE SEA coming out 10/14/2025! 🌊🌊🌊

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensbook #authorillustrator #emotions
August 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM