Kim Wagner Nolan
@kimwnolan.bsky.social
Illustrator at Little Thoughts Press, Kidlit Author/Illustrator & Museum Exhibit Designer, Winner of #50PreciousWords, #SCBWIDrawThis & 2 #PBParty HM's.
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Part 2 of my mixed media illustration process using gel printing, Photoshop and Procreate.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Part 2 of my mixed media illustration process using gel printing, Photoshop and Procreate.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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I'm so excited and honored to be included with the amazing writers and artists @littlethoughtspress.com in issue 12, Better Together! My story, Newsgirl, is about the newboys' strike of 1899 from the perspective of a newsgirl - brought to life by the wonderful art of @kimwnolan.bsky.social.
January 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I'm so excited and honored to be included with the amazing writers and artists @littlethoughtspress.com in issue 12, Better Together! My story, Newsgirl, is about the newboys' strike of 1899 from the perspective of a newsgirl - brought to life by the wonderful art of @kimwnolan.bsky.social.
I thought everyone could use some more hummingbird happiness right now #uplift #hummingbird
January 11, 2026 at 5:42 PM
I thought everyone could use some more hummingbird happiness right now #uplift #hummingbird
Is that Magic City Discovery Center?
January 3, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Is that Magic City Discovery Center?
Sharing a snippet of this powerful poem by Jen Jocz, which I illustrated for the Better Together issue of @littlethoughtspress.com. “The Shoes That Kept Coming” is inspired by the Birmingham Children’s Crusade of 1963. You can read the full story in Issue 12, pages 23-25. #kidlit #writingcommunity
December 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sharing a snippet of this powerful poem by Jen Jocz, which I illustrated for the Better Together issue of @littlethoughtspress.com. “The Shoes That Kept Coming” is inspired by the Birmingham Children’s Crusade of 1963. You can read the full story in Issue 12, pages 23-25. #kidlit #writingcommunity
Read the whole incredible story in the Better Together issue of Little Thoughts Press. You can order a copy at: littlethoughtspress.com
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Little Thoughts Press | A children's literary magazine
Little Thoughts Press is a children's literary magazine designed for a youth audience ages ten and under. Founded in 2021 by editor in chief, Claire Taylor.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Read the whole incredible story in the Better Together issue of Little Thoughts Press. You can order a copy at: littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit #Kidlitillustration #kidsmagazine #writingcommunity
#kidlit #Kidlitillustration #kidsmagazine #writingcommunity
“If we all stick together, if we all use our voice, they can’t ignore us. Most of us are poor. Many of us just moved to America from another country. Some can’t even speak English. But if we come together, they’ll be forced to see all of us. And listen.”- excerpt from Newsgirl by Lauren N. Simmons.
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“If we all stick together, if we all use our voice, they can’t ignore us. Most of us are poor. Many of us just moved to America from another country. Some can’t even speak English. But if we come together, they’ll be forced to see all of us. And listen.”- excerpt from Newsgirl by Lauren N. Simmons.
Better Together issue of @littlethoughtspress.com. It captures how even a diverse group of poor immigrant kids can work together to make their voices heard.
December 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Better Together issue of @littlethoughtspress.com. It captures how even a diverse group of poor immigrant kids can work together to make their voices heard.
before spreading to all 5 boroughs, this real-life event began in my old neighborhood of Queens, NY, during the time my great-grandparents lived there. Queens is the most diverse community in the United States and the most linguistically diverse place in the world, making this story perfect for the
December 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
before spreading to all 5 boroughs, this real-life event began in my old neighborhood of Queens, NY, during the time my great-grandparents lived there. Queens is the most diverse community in the United States and the most linguistically diverse place in the world, making this story perfect for the
It was such a pleasure to illustrate this inspiring story by @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social in which a tenacious young girl tells the story of the Newsboys strike of 1899, organized by a group of boy AND girl newsies. Getting to illustrate this story was extra special to me because,…
December 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It was such a pleasure to illustrate this inspiring story by @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social in which a tenacious young girl tells the story of the Newsboys strike of 1899, organized by a group of boy AND girl newsies. Getting to illustrate this story was extra special to me because,…
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The days are growing longer again so here's to all of us, people and pebbles alike, enjoying a little more sun.
Read Mona Voelkel's poem, A Pebble Remembers, in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words:
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
🎨 by @kimwnolan.bsky.social
Read Mona Voelkel's poem, A Pebble Remembers, in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words:
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
🎨 by @kimwnolan.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The days are growing longer again so here's to all of us, people and pebbles alike, enjoying a little more sun.
Read Mona Voelkel's poem, A Pebble Remembers, in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words:
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
🎨 by @kimwnolan.bsky.social
Read Mona Voelkel's poem, A Pebble Remembers, in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11: Stirring Words:
www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
🎨 by @kimwnolan.bsky.social
This fabulous issue is filled with poetry, artwork, and stories that highlight the many ways we work together to make the world a better place. Copies are available at www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
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December 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This fabulous issue is filled with poetry, artwork, and stories that highlight the many ways we work together to make the world a better place. Copies are available at www.littlethoughtspress.com/issues
#kidlitart #writingcommunity
#kidlitart #writingcommunity
@littlethoughtspress.com Issue 12: Better Together launches today! Here’s the title page I illustrated, celebrating community and collective action. #kidlit #kidsmagazine
December 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@littlethoughtspress.com Issue 12: Better Together launches today! Here’s the title page I illustrated, celebrating community and collective action. #kidlit #kidsmagazine
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Need a creative respite from the busy holiday season or an activity to keep your kids engaged over winter break? Send us your #kidlit stories, poems & artwork all about the human body!
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Need a creative respite from the busy holiday season or an activity to keep your kids engaged over winter break? Send us your #kidlit stories, poems & artwork all about the human body!
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
What happens when a bone breaks? How does a sneeze grow? Are the large and small intestines buddies or rivals?
#PetPortrait of my sweet little weirdo, Dorothy who passed away recently. Her beak was crooked and the way her comb flopped sideways and feathers stuck up on the back of her neck gave her an 80s vibe that I wanted to capture here. #petchicken
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#PetPortrait of my sweet little weirdo, Dorothy who passed away recently. Her beak was crooked and the way her comb flopped sideways and feathers stuck up on the back of her neck gave her an 80s vibe that I wanted to capture here. #petchicken
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Yay! Thanks, Debbie!
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Yay! Thanks, Debbie!
Look who came to visit 🥰
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November 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Look who came to visit 🥰
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This little hummingbird wants to land on your uplift feed 🥰
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This little hummingbird wants to land on your uplift feed 🥰
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Submissions are now open for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
We are looking for #kidlit poetry, stories & artwork about the human body.
We accept submissions from writers & artists of all ages.
Find out more and submit your work here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions
We are looking for #kidlit poetry, stories & artwork about the human body.
We accept submissions from writers & artists of all ages.
Find out more and submit your work here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Submissions are now open for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
We are looking for #kidlit poetry, stories & artwork about the human body.
We accept submissions from writers & artists of all ages.
Find out more and submit your work here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions
We are looking for #kidlit poetry, stories & artwork about the human body.
We accept submissions from writers & artists of all ages.
Find out more and submit your work here: www.littlethoughtspress.com/submissions
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Today is the last day to enter our #kidlit #poetrycontest!
Our 3rd annual From Trash to Treasure #kidlit poetry contest opens on Thursday, November 13th!
This year's special guest judge is last year's winner @tracierenee.bsky.social!
Check out all the contest details and polish up those discarded darlings!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/our-3rd...
This year's special guest judge is last year's winner @tracierenee.bsky.social!
Check out all the contest details and polish up those discarded darlings!
www.littlethoughtspress.com/post/our-3rd...
Our 3rd Annual "From Trash to Treasure" Kidlit Poetry Contest!
Little Thoughts Press and the Revision Raccoon are excited to announce the return of our “From Trash to Treasure” Kidlit Poetry Contest!
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November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Today is the last day to enter our #kidlit #poetrycontest!