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Isabella Kung
@isabellakung.bsky.social
🖋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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🌊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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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
November 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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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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.
October 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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📚👍Congrats to @isabellakung.bsky.social on launching her beautiful new picture book about big emotions, Nunu and the Sea!!! It’s gorgeous! #kidlit #picturebooks
October 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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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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
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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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. ❤️
October 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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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
October 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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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
October 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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)
October 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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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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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
October 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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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
October 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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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
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

#kidlit #kidlitart
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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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
September 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
🚨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
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