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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https://linktr.ee/kimwnolan
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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
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
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
@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
Look who came to visit 🥰
#hummingbird
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November 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Look who came to visit 🥰
#hummingbird
#hummingbird
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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!
www.littlethoughtspress.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Today is the last day to enter our #kidlit #poetrycontest!
Hooray for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m open to picture book and middle grade projects.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Hooray for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m open to picture book and middle grade projects.
kimwnolan.com
kimwnolan.com
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Someone else's success in the publishing industry doesn't diminish your own chance of success. Boost fellow writers and illustrators. Try very hard not to compare yourself to others (I struggle with this, too). Focus on finding your own joy at your own pace. #Uplift
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Someone else's success in the publishing industry doesn't diminish your own chance of success. Boost fellow writers and illustrators. Try very hard not to compare yourself to others (I struggle with this, too). Focus on finding your own joy at your own pace. #Uplift
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It’s a busy month ahead with our From Trash to Treasure contest (guest judged by @tracierenee.bsky.social) coming November 13th and submissions for Issue 13 opening on November 20th.
Keep 👀 later this week for a full theme announcement, but here’s a hint
🫁👁️🫀🦷🧠🫵
Keep 👀 later this week for a full theme announcement, but here’s a hint
🫁👁️🫀🦷🧠🫵
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It’s a busy month ahead with our From Trash to Treasure contest (guest judged by @tracierenee.bsky.social) coming November 13th and submissions for Issue 13 opening on November 20th.
Keep 👀 later this week for a full theme announcement, but here’s a hint
🫁👁️🫀🦷🧠🫵
Keep 👀 later this week for a full theme announcement, but here’s a hint
🫁👁️🫀🦷🧠🫵
This was my submission for the SCBWI Narrative Art Award 2025 Prompt: "Because this is the quarter-century mark since the Y2K scare, tell a story about something that turns out not to be a threat.” #SCBWINarrativeArtAward2025 #narrativeartaward #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This was my submission for the SCBWI Narrative Art Award 2025 Prompt: "Because this is the quarter-century mark since the Y2K scare, tell a story about something that turns out not to be a threat.” #SCBWINarrativeArtAward2025 #narrativeartaward #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart
I had to make this little Frog Prince extra kissable for Evelyn Day’s adorable poem, “The Frog Prince Sets the Record Straight.” 😘🐸 Published in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11, Stirring Words.
@evelynday.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I had to make this little Frog Prince extra kissable for Evelyn Day’s adorable poem, “The Frog Prince Sets the Record Straight.” 😘🐸 Published in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11, Stirring Words.
@evelynday.bsky.social
@littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration
@evelynday.bsky.social
@littlethoughtspress.com
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#childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration
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@littlethoughtspress.com takes kid lit seriously—and so do we. They’ve been spotlighted for #IndieLitMagGala 2025 for their stunning, thoughtful, contributor-friendly work.
Big thanks to @tracierenee.bsky.social for the beautiful nomination.
Read the full piece: thebrokenspine.co.uk...
Big thanks to @tracierenee.bsky.social for the beautiful nomination.
Read the full piece: thebrokenspine.co.uk...
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
@littlethoughtspress.com takes kid lit seriously—and so do we. They’ve been spotlighted for #IndieLitMagGala 2025 for their stunning, thoughtful, contributor-friendly work.
Big thanks to @tracierenee.bsky.social for the beautiful nomination.
Read the full piece: thebrokenspine.co.uk...
Big thanks to @tracierenee.bsky.social for the beautiful nomination.
Read the full piece: thebrokenspine.co.uk...
Reposted by Kim Wagner Nolan
Wow! What a fantastic bit of news to wake up to!
Thank you so much @thebrokenspine.co.uk for this incredible write up of our magazine and team, and to @tracierenee.bsky.social for nominating Little Thoughts.
And a special thanks to all of our amazing contributors who make our issues shine!
Thank you so much @thebrokenspine.co.uk for this incredible write up of our magazine and team, and to @tracierenee.bsky.social for nominating Little Thoughts.
And a special thanks to all of our amazing contributors who make our issues shine!
@littlethoughtspress.com takes kid lit seriously—and so do we. They’ve been spotlighted for #IndieLitMagGala 2025 for their stunning, thoughtful, contributor-friendly work.
Big thanks to @tracierenee.bsky.social for the beautiful nomination.
Read the full piece: thebrokenspine.co.uk...
Big thanks to @tracierenee.bsky.social for the beautiful nomination.
Read the full piece: thebrokenspine.co.uk...
October 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Wow! What a fantastic bit of news to wake up to!
Thank you so much @thebrokenspine.co.uk for this incredible write up of our magazine and team, and to @tracierenee.bsky.social for nominating Little Thoughts.
And a special thanks to all of our amazing contributors who make our issues shine!
Thank you so much @thebrokenspine.co.uk for this incredible write up of our magazine and team, and to @tracierenee.bsky.social for nominating Little Thoughts.
And a special thanks to all of our amazing contributors who make our issues shine!
“Quibble” by Mike Flowers was such a great word choice to write about for the Stirring Words Issue of @littlethoughtspress.com What a fun word to say and illustrate!
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October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Quibble” by Mike Flowers was such a great word choice to write about for the Stirring Words Issue of @littlethoughtspress.com What a fun word to say and illustrate!
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration #kidlitart #m
#illustrationforkids #childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration #kidlitart #m
#illustrationforkids #childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration
“A Pebble Remembers” by Mona Voelkel can be found in Issue 11 of
@littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
@littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“A Pebble Remembers” by Mona Voelkel can be found in Issue 11 of
@littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
@littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
My illustration for @mimssully.bsky.social ‘s sweet poem “Elf-Locks” for @LittleThoughtsPress.com, Issue 11: Stirring Words.
“Their songs are spells, or so it seems,
For they weave beauty into dreams,
And lull us gently through the night
until the peep of day brings light.”
#kidsmagazine
#kidlit
“Their songs are spells, or so it seems,
For they weave beauty into dreams,
And lull us gently through the night
until the peep of day brings light.”
#kidsmagazine
#kidlit
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
My illustration for @mimssully.bsky.social ‘s sweet poem “Elf-Locks” for @LittleThoughtsPress.com, Issue 11: Stirring Words.
“Their songs are spells, or so it seems,
For they weave beauty into dreams,
And lull us gently through the night
until the peep of day brings light.”
#kidsmagazine
#kidlit
“Their songs are spells, or so it seems,
For they weave beauty into dreams,
And lull us gently through the night
until the peep of day brings light.”
#kidsmagazine
#kidlit