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@grimm-illustrates.bsky.social

Happy belated Kidlit Postcard Day!
My name is Merle Grimm, specialising in middle grade and scientific illustrations. My friends know me for my fun facts. I’d love to work with you!

#kidlitartpostcard #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

Illustration of a pregnant woman, the embryo visible. A child sits, her head leaned against the stomach, listening to the baby inside.

Illustration of a pregnant woman, the embryo visible. A child sits, her head leaned against the stomach, listening to the baby inside.
Next to the illustration are fun facts on the development of the baby during pregnancy

February 7, 2026 at 4:19 AM

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Milanka Reardon

@milankareardon.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday! A warm and cozy painting for this cold February day! I am an author/illustrator looking for representation. MilankaReardon.com

#kidlitartpostcard #cute #baby #painting #dog #kidlit #art #kidlitart #childrensbook #illustration #scbwi #artist #picturebook #illustrator

February 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM

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Scott Soeder | Kidlit Illustrator

@scottsoeder.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

The idea for this piece came from watching football. No kidding.

I watched a Baltimore Ravens game. Turns out their name is inspired by Poe. So I imagined Poe as a 12 year old boy gathering inspiration for his future work… which inspired NFL team.

#kidlitart #poe

February 5, 2026 at 8:37 PM

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José Pablo

@josepabloart.bsky.social

Happy KidLitArtPostcard Day! ✨

I’m José Pablo, a children’s book illustrator and author with a focus on narrative illustration. Currently seeking representation and open to new editorial opportunities ✉️

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #childrensbookillustrator

February 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

Today is #kidlitartpostcard day!
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#characterdesign #childrenspublishing #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi #kidsbooksart #picturebookart #animalillustration #childrensbookart #childrenswritersguild #kidlitillustrators #artdirector #childrensillustratorsart #creativecollective #kidlitartpostcardday

February 5, 2026 at 9:19 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

Happy Groundhog Day! Well, Phil saw his shadow this morning..... or did he?
#childrenspublishing #kidlitart #kidsbooksart #picturebookart #animalillustration #groundhog #groundhogday #childrensbookart #childrenswritersguild #kidlitillustrators #artdirector #creativecollective #kidlit #SCBWI

February 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

The #SCBWI prompt for this month is DREAM. #SCBWIDrawThis #SCBWIDrawThisDream #scbwimidsouth
#characterdesign #childrenspublishing #kidlitart #kidlit #kidsbooksart #picturebookart #animalillustration #childrensbookart #childrenswritersguild #kidlitillustrators #artdirector #creativecollective

January 31, 2026 at 4:56 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

Yay! Congrats Kelly Boley! Her book, Albert and the Sugar Bugs is out. It's a fun book for kids about oral hygiene.
#childrenspublishing #kidlitart #kidlit #kidsbooksart #picturebookart #childrensbookart #childrenswritersguild #kidlitillustrators #artdirector #creativecollective

January 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

January 31, 2026 at 3:34 PM

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Julia Mills

@jamills.com

Once again it's #kidlitartpostcardday !
I'm Julia and when I was a kid we didn't have snow boots so we would put bread bags on our feet to go sledding!
I dream of making a cozy mouse book!
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#picturebooks
#mice
#postcardday

January 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM

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Dolo Okecki

@dolokecki.bsky.social

Almost forgot #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm an illustrator who has done mg books, textbooks and comics. I would also LOVE to do a picture book with animals.

I like to draw stories with adventure, movement and emotion and kids navigating life, esp #ND kids.

Www.Dolokecki.com
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January 8, 2026 at 10:48 PM

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Santhya Shenbagam

@santhyaillustrates.bsky.social

First #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026.

Hello art directors, editors, publishers and authors- Im a children's book illustrator based in uk. I love working on picture books , chapter books and graphic novels.
My work is mixed media - gouache + Digital.
Santhyaillustrates.myportfolio.com

January 8, 2026 at 10:51 PM

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Phyllis Harris

@phyllisharris.bsky.social

I almost missed it! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Better late than never. Happy 2026! I enjoy creating art for Covers, Picture Books, and Board Books. I am represented by @kterrette.bsky.social. To see more go to www.phyllisharris.com/portfolio

January 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM

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Courtney Godbey

@courtneygodbey.bsky.social

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day✨✏️

Currently available for work in picture book through middle grade illustration!

💻 www.courtneygodbey.com
💌 contact@courtneygodbey.com

January 9, 2026 at 12:27 AM

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Svetla Radivoeva

@svetlaradivoevaart.bsky.social

#kidlitartpostcard day!

Hi! My name is Svetla and I am author/illustrator from Bulgaria, currently based in Portugal!

I am interested in children’s books, book covers, chapter books. I am open to fun kid related projects!

January 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM

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catinspats.bsky.social

@catinspats.bsky.social

The first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! My name is Rachel Curtis and after a rough December I am back :D I create traditionally in watercolor and colored pencil and am excited to find some new people to work with.
#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #childrensillustration #publishing

January 9, 2026 at 2:22 AM

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Debbie Palen Illustration

@debbiepalen.bsky.social

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m a children’s book illustrator currently exploring a limited palette and sketches. I love to work with a broad range of emotion in my characters. I’m interested in PB, MG, chapter books. Open to work and agency! debbiepalen.com e: dpalen@fmgirl.com #kidlitart #kidlit

An illustration in sepia tones of a hedgehog looking scared, stopped in his tracks on a road and looking over his shoulder. His shadow is cast in front of him and a shadow of someone wearing a large top hat is following him. (The figure is cropped off and we only see the hat here.)

January 9, 2026 at 2:38 AM

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Diana Delosh - illustrator

@dtdelosh.bsky.social

2025 was a horrid personal year for me but I'm happy that despite it all, I was able to create some illustrations that I am proud of in 2025. #artvsartist #artvsartist2025 #kidlit #kidliart #illustration

My 2025 Art vs Artist square. In the middle square is my selfie with my artists stamp and text: Diana Ting Delosh / dianadelosh.com / ©Diana Ting Delosh on top of my picture towards the bottom of that square. The spaces around the middle square is filled with 7 full color illustrations that I created in 2025. All art and photo is © Diana Ting Delosh

December 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

Many of us have been angry for a couple of days. It's time for a little levity.🙂
#mockBookCover #kidlit #kidlitart #daycarefraud

January 2, 2026 at 5:18 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

Happy New Year & Happy 1st #kidlitartpostcard day of the year! I'm Jack Foster, a children's book illustrator of over 170 kids' books. Seeking representation.
#childrenspublishing #kidlitart #kidsbooksart #picturebookart #childrensbookart #kidlitillustrators #artdirector #kidlitartpostcardday

January 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM

Jack Foster

@jackfoster14.bsky.social

#artvsartist2025: Was a fun & busy year. God provided me with many opportunities. I illustrated many books, most of which proclaim His name & give Him glory. He blessed me with time with local kids at schools & libraries, too. I am grateful to Him & y'all for your support & encouragement. #kidlitart