Jenn Bower
@jennbower.bsky.social
Children's book author-illustrator from NC.
Rep'd by Lane Clarke at Ultra Literary
🌐 www.jennbower.com
Rep'd by Lane Clarke at Ultra Literary
🌐 www.jennbower.com
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I'll be DAM! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator who loves to draw quirky kids, cute critters, and nature. Love to sink my teeth into PB projects that have humor and heart. Drop into my inbox and let's talk books. #kidlitart #illustration
🌐 www.jennbower.com
🌐 www.jennbower.com
I'm so freaking proud of my city!! The Red Coats didn't call us the "Hornets Nest" just to be cute. Here’s the thing about southern charm. It's warm and welcoming until we're pissed off. We invented backstabbing, ya'll.
“It is very evil and it’s hard to watch—to wrap your mind around the extent of it. But if you can find where to look, it’s not hard to be inspired by all the people standing up to fight it.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
www.thebulwark.com/p/baker-past...
A Baker, a Pastor, and Charlotte’s Stand Against ICE
How everyday people are reminding the nation what it means to be American.
www.thebulwark.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I'm so freaking proud of my city!! The Red Coats didn't call us the "Hornets Nest" just to be cute. Here’s the thing about southern charm. It's warm and welcoming until we're pissed off. We invented backstabbing, ya'll.
One in a cast of characters rattling around my brain. Anyone else have a mother who dressed them in weird outfits for school?
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
One in a cast of characters rattling around my brain. Anyone else have a mother who dressed them in weird outfits for school?
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
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#KidLitArt chat for Nov is THIS Thursday!
Set your reminders!
We have Nov & Dec a week earlier to avoid Thanksgiving & Xmas day.
Set your reminders!
We have Nov & Dec a week earlier to avoid Thanksgiving & Xmas day.
November's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Thankful Thoughts!
Join your hosts on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about thankfulness!
Join your hosts on Nov 20, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about thankfulness!
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#KidLitArt chat for Nov is THIS Thursday!
Set your reminders!
We have Nov & Dec a week earlier to avoid Thanksgiving & Xmas day.
Set your reminders!
We have Nov & Dec a week earlier to avoid Thanksgiving & Xmas day.
Is #folktaleweek a thing in these parts? I only have time for one, so chose today's prompt - NIGHT!
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Is #folktaleweek a thing in these parts? I only have time for one, so chose today's prompt - NIGHT!
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
I'll be DAM! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator who loves to draw quirky kids, cute critters, and nature. Love to sink my teeth into PB projects that have humor and heart. Drop into my inbox and let's talk books. #kidlitart #illustration
🌐 www.jennbower.com
🌐 www.jennbower.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I'll be DAM! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator who loves to draw quirky kids, cute critters, and nature. Love to sink my teeth into PB projects that have humor and heart. Drop into my inbox and let's talk books. #kidlitart #illustration
🌐 www.jennbower.com
🌐 www.jennbower.com
There's something new on the drawing board that I'm working through. Some pieces are so intuitive. NOT this one. I've struggled with decision-making every step along the way.
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There's something new on the drawing board that I'm working through. Some pieces are so intuitive. NOT this one. I've struggled with decision-making every step along the way.
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
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i am sorry but you are just going to have to either learn not to despair or learn to get things done while despairing, this is still the one place in the universe where we are sure there is life and it needs you more than you need to read another headline that drains 110% of your energy
January 16, 2025 at 7:12 AM
i am sorry but you are just going to have to either learn not to despair or learn to get things done while despairing, this is still the one place in the universe where we are sure there is life and it needs you more than you need to read another headline that drains 110% of your energy
Is #portfolioday still a thing? If so, I'm here for it. 👋 I'm an illustrator of kids and critters doing quirky things in a whimsical retro-modern style.
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
October 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Is #portfolioday still a thing? If so, I'm here for it. 👋 I'm an illustrator of kids and critters doing quirky things in a whimsical retro-modern style.
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
I'm doing one #inktober prompt a week. Here's #mustache
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
October 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'm doing one #inktober prompt a week. Here's #mustache
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
I can't ❤️ this one enough!
Hey everyone, happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Moggs Drews, an illustrator and woodburner based in Colorado. I’m currently looking for representation or book projects. I hope to see ya around!
Here’s my portfolio: moggsdrewsillustration.com
#kidslit #kidslitillustrator #illustrator
Here’s my portfolio: moggsdrewsillustration.com
#kidslit #kidslitillustrator #illustrator
October 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I can't ❤️ this one enough!
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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
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
Reposted by Jenn Bower
Happy October, friends! Tiptoeing in with a mock middle grade cover. 👻
Portfolio: LACarter.com
Rep: Lane Clarke, Ultra Literary
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt
Portfolio: LACarter.com
Rep: Lane Clarke, Ultra Literary
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt
October 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Happy October, friends! Tiptoeing in with a mock middle grade cover. 👻
Portfolio: LACarter.com
Rep: Lane Clarke, Ultra Literary
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt
Portfolio: LACarter.com
Rep: Lane Clarke, Ultra Literary
#KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArt
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It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! And the beginning of spooky season!
Rep’d by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio
#kidlitart #halloween #trickortreat #scbwi #illustrator
Rep’d by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio
#kidlitart #halloween #trickortreat #scbwi #illustrator
October 2, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! And the beginning of spooky season!
Rep’d by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio
#kidlitart #halloween #trickortreat #scbwi #illustrator
Rep’d by Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio
#kidlitart #halloween #trickortreat #scbwi #illustrator
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Trick or treat? More like trick or meat! Just kidding, I’ll take the candy! 🎃👻🦕
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
October 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Trick or treat? More like trick or meat! Just kidding, I’ll take the candy! 🎃👻🦕
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
Hahahahaha!
“A bad escalator and a bad teleprompter” — Trump implies UN tried to sabotage First Lady, while he saved millions.
September 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Hahahahaha!
They also have movies and videos you can check out or stream via HOOPLA. Download the app and connect your library card to the service. Easy-peasy.
As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read.
They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.
They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.
September 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
They also have movies and videos you can check out or stream via HOOPLA. Download the app and connect your library card to the service. Easy-peasy.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator of children's books with a flair for quirky characters, hand lettering, a variety of retro styles, and offbeat color combos.
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
September 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator of children's books with a flair for quirky characters, hand lettering, a variety of retro styles, and offbeat color combos.
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
I wrote a thinking thing about things I thought in August.
Hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/fromjenn...
Hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/fromjenn...
August's Artful Antics
A peek behind the curtain, a wink to the gatekeepers, and a parade of peculiar characters—August’s creative chaos, neatly contained.
open.substack.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I wrote a thinking thing about things I thought in August.
Hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/fromjenn...
Hope you'll give it a read.
open.substack.com/pub/fromjenn...
Giving my website a #glowup in September.
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
August 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Giving my website a #glowup in September.
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
It's #WIP #wipwednesday and I need your help selecting the new #LogoDesign for my website.
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
August 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's #WIP #wipwednesday and I need your help selecting the new #LogoDesign for my website.
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
It's #WIP #wipwednesday ya'll! I've been working on this character for a while, trying to develop his story. A YouTube video of a dude teaching his monkey to skateboard sparked an idea.
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
August 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It's #WIP #wipwednesday ya'll! I've been working on this character for a while, trying to develop his story. A YouTube video of a dude teaching his monkey to skateboard sparked an idea.
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
It's #WIP #wipwednesday This week I'm working on a logo for my website and monthly newsletter, From Jenn's Pen, which will explore the glorious chaos that is the art of making picture books, from lightbulb moments to what inspires me to create.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
August 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's #WIP #wipwednesday This week I'm working on a logo for my website and monthly newsletter, From Jenn's Pen, which will explore the glorious chaos that is the art of making picture books, from lightbulb moments to what inspires me to create.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
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Happy August #kidlitartpostcard day! I hope everyone is having a great summer☀️🏖️
I'm Rachel and I would love to be considered for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.
Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing
#kidlitart #kidlit #art #illustration
I'm Rachel and I would love to be considered for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.
Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing
#kidlitart #kidlit #art #illustration
August 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy August #kidlitartpostcard day! I hope everyone is having a great summer☀️🏖️
I'm Rachel and I would love to be considered for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.
Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing
#kidlitart #kidlit #art #illustration
I'm Rachel and I would love to be considered for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.
Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing
#kidlitart #kidlit #art #illustration
Reposted by Jenn Bower
Hey everyone! Another #kidlitartpostcard day is upon us! I’m an illustrator with an endless supply of quirky and/or heartwarming stories to tell in the world of picture books!
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
August 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hey everyone! Another #kidlitartpostcard day is upon us! I’m an illustrator with an endless supply of quirky and/or heartwarming stories to tell in the world of picture books!
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
Reposted by Jenn Bower
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books (PB, GN, Board Books), magazines, #cartoons etc.! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com
#kidlitartist #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com
#kidlitartist #portfolioday
August 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books (PB, GN, Board Books), magazines, #cartoons etc.! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated!
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com
#kidlitartist #portfolioday
Folio: paulajbecker.com
Email: pbecker.illustrator@gmail.com
#kidlitartist #portfolioday