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Kristina Tartara | Illustrator
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SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator Ohio North. Children’s book author & illustrator. I love to doodle and I love my poodle, Penny! Seeking a kidlit agent.
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Kristina Tartara | Illustrator @kristinatartara.bsky.social · Jun 5
Yea!! #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Kristina Tartara and an experienced author & an illustrator looking for an agent. Check out my portfolio at KristinaTartara.com!

#kidlitart #kidlit
Children’s book illustration of people at a baseball have standing over a child who got hurt.
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Artists attending our fall conference - don't forget to check the website for info about the Art Show, Portfolio Showcase and Postcards. There are specific dimensions for each and helpful info on our website. Scan the QR code to go directly to the page you need.
September 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Reason #3 you should attend the #SCBWIOhioNorth 2025 Conference!

Register: linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi

#SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart #authorevents #writingconference #scbwievent #booksky
REASON #3 TO ATTEND THE Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 • Intensives & Breakout Sessions • Ask industry professionals questions • Sharpen your skills • Plan your creative journey GET INSPIRED! Scan for conference info SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference October 3-4, 2025 where stories take flight SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
August 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Happy #kidlitpostcardday! I'm a day late - how could I miss such a fun event? Here's a little something from a book I'm illustrating. Have you ever donated your hair or had a dramatic haircut? How did it go? #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
a little girl donating her hair at a hair salon, we see her reflection in the mirror and she is nervous to get her hair chopped off.
August 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Learn what to expect, how registration works, and ask any questions you may have about the upcoming #scbwiohionorth conference in October!

JULY 8, 7-8 pm! Info & Registration: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #kidlit #booksky
#scbwi
Conference Q&A Virtual Event Is this your first Ohio North Regional Conference? • Learn what to expect • How registration works & available options • Ask any questions Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @7-8 PM SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Ohio North Region where stories take flight Insta: @scbwi_nohio Bluesky: @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
July 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Brizida Magro I am a Children’s Book Illustrator.
I am available for picture book projects. I love heartfelt characters, funny and corky and I day dreaming of illustrating some Non-Fiction Nature books as well.
June 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Here's a new drawing for #kidlitartpostcard day, I'm a writer/illustrator currently seeking work and representation for #kidlit books and comics. www.johnlechner.com 🐝
Ink and watercolor illustration of a frog playing the violin while sitting on a rock by a pond, as a fish listens happily. Text says: John Lechner, author, illustrator, www.johnlechner.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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What?! Last day at school? Hello, Summer vacation!

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Cat, a #kidlit illustrator currently based in Portugal.

Portfolio: catarinaoliveirastudio.com
Agency: @thet2agency.bsky.social

#kidlitart #coverart #middlegrade #YA #bookcovers #picturebooks #chapterbooks
Grayscale illustration of a middle-grade classroom with two rows of desks, a world map and a bulletin board on the back walls, and some planets hanging from the ceiling. The kids look excited with their hands in the air, except for one kid who has a very concerned expression on their face.
June 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author and illustrator of stories for kids. Here's Catfish getting some mail.

More of my work here: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work
I'm rep'd by the fabulous @jenrofe.bsky.social
A catfish is holding a package while walking on the ground with a cane. He's smiling because he likes getting mail. There's a flower in his hat.
June 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This boi is a side character in a new dummy I am working on but I love his dance moves so much I had to give him the floor. #kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I have a new sequential piece for you #elvis Portfolio www.valerieparizeault.com

Please contact me for queries, love illustrating big and small stories, from first readers to middle grade, and I can illustrate both in color or black & white! I also love editorial work!
June 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Happy June #KidLitArtPostcard day! All aboard! 🚞🚃🚋 barrygott.com, Rep by @teresakie Bookmark Literary
#Kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitart
Donkey family playing with a model train set
June 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Yea!! #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Kristina Tartara and an experienced author & an illustrator looking for an agent. Check out my portfolio at KristinaTartara.com!

#kidlitart #kidlit
Children’s book illustration of people at a baseball have standing over a child who got hurt.
June 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Join #SCBWI Ohio-North for our April Manuscript Critique Night tonight TUESDAY 5/27. Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/may-m...

Bring a manuscript, come to offer feedback, or just listen! It’s good company with constructive input. #scbwi #kidlit This month’s art by @andreazupcsan.bsky.social
MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE Join our next SCBWI critique! Tuesday, 5/27/25 (7-9pm EST) Link in bio to register * OHIO NORTH * SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS Artwork by Andrea Zupcsan www.AndreaZupcsan.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Way to go @boringstorybook.com! One of our @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social members!! Check out his work!
boringstorybook.com Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · May 27
Thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the wonderful Kaitlyn Sanchez (@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social) at Bradford Literary Agency (@bradfordagents.bsky.social)! My stories & characters are in good hands and I can’t wait to partner with #teamsanchez 🥳
Announcement says BRIAN KIRBY NOW REPRESENTED BY KAITLYN SANCHEZ Bradford LITERARY AGENCY next to a cartoon of a girl on a big wheel bike holding a pool noodle, being pushed by a little boy, with a word balloon above declaring UPWARD AND ONWARD.
May 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Save the date for the SCBWI Ohio North Regional Conference - October 3-4, 2025. Registration and details coming soon...
#scbwiohion #scbwi #kidlit
May 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Dogs! They’re the best, right? Tell me your funny dog stories

👋 I’m Mark Hoffmann & I love to make goofy & cute books. Let’s work together! I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartpostcard2025 #cuteillustration #dogillustration
Collage and paint illustration of a happy, brown dog, running from left to right. It wears a pink bandanna and its long ears are flowing behind it. Text at the bottom says: Mark Hoffmann author & illustrator Studiohoffmann.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Happy May (and early Mother's Day) #KidLitArtPostcard day! 💝barrygott.com, Rep by @teresakie Bookmark Literary
#Kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitart
'Mom' dressed like a queen, in a horse drawn carriage, riding past cheering crowds
May 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Art from Big Bike, Little Bike by @kdubaygillis.bsky.social (HarperCollins).

I'm available for all of your purple rhino a bike illustration needs*

*and other silly things

Agent: @jenrofe.bsky.social
Work: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...
a purple rhino astride a groaning bike
May 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and Happy May 1st! These are some of the people I met in a Mexican border town many years ago. I hope and pray they are free - free from violence, free from sorrow, free from oppression, free from hunger and living a life they want to live. #kidlitart #kidlit
boys playing soccer in a mexican border town in front of a biblioteca infantil
May 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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It’s a great #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator based in Ohio, USA. I love to use bright colors and some humor. Would love to work on some city and nature scenes! #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #raccoonillustration #nycillustration
May 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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Our APRIL ILLUSTRATION CRITIQUE NIGHT is tomorrow, Wednesday 4/23 7-9pm et! A constructive time with creative people.

REGISTER: www.scbwi.org/events/april...

@kristinatartara.bsky.social provided this month’s art! 🎨 #scbwi #kidlitart #illustrators
ILLUSTRATORS Join our next SCBWI critique! Wednesday, 4/23/25 (7-9pm ET) Link in bio to register * OHIO NORTH * SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS Artwork by Kristina Tartara www.KristinaTartara.com
April 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator. ✏️ My #pb, The Biggest, Highest Wave comes out on May 1st! @peterpauperpress

✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨

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#KidLitArtPostcard
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#picturebookart #picturebookartist #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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There's nothing like the perfect mug to cheer me up in the mornings. Love all these different cups. Which one would you choose for your coffee?? It's hard to decide, but I'd pick the top right with all those pretty, bright colors!
shihopate.bsky.social Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · Apr 3
Hi #KidlitArtPostcard day☕ I am Shiho Pate and I love illustrating children's books with fun characters and humor.
🍵Portfolio : shihopate.com
🍵Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency

#kidlitart #cup
April 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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I love this magical fairy tale land Olga is creating!
olgasmithart.bsky.social Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social · Apr 3
Hello #kidlitart community! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’ve been working on adding more lighting and shading to my art, so reworked this piece. I love working with bright colors and textures.
#KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #princeillustration #kidlit
Prince and wolf interacting. Bones of an eaten horse are nearby
April 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Can't wait for Katie's newest book Maybe Just Ask Me! She is an amazing artist and an inspiring person. I am still encouraged by the talk she gave at our SCBWI conference.
kdmaz.bsky.social Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Apr 3
Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Katie Mazeika, I love creating illustrations with emotion and texture that feature diverse characters. Today’s postcard art is from my upcoming picture book MAYBE JUST ASK ME! (Beach Lane Books). Links to my website, and presale links in my bio.
#disabilityawareness
April 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM