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Sandy Jonas
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Author/illustrator, she/her kidlit and cozies 🇨🇦
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debbieohi.com
Happy birthday, Judy Blume!

I can't yet share recent new covers I've just been working on with Lauren Rille (S&S art director) so am sharing THIS one, which we worked on yrs ago along with others: debbieohi.com/judyblume

Thanks to Lauren for her brilliant book designs!
#JudyBlume #KidLit
Collage of three images. Top: Judy Blume, a woman with short curly hair and blue glasses, holds a copy of Are You There God, It's Me Margaret while seated indoors; text reads “Photo: Sundance Institute.” Bottom left: close-up of a book jacket credit page showing “Jacket design by Lauren Rille” and “Jacket illustrations copyright © 2014 by Debbie Ridpath Ohi,” along with “Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Simon & Schuster • New York” and a website link. Bottom right: two women smiling for a selfie at an indoor event space.
February 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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martapilosio.bsky.social
City buzz! 🌃
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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robinstevenson.bsky.social
Absolutely delighted to see this news. I've been publishing with @orcabook.bsky.social since 2007 and I can't say enough good things about the whole team and the work they do ❤️
February 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
😂 (or should we say 🤣)
Orange tabby cat tilting its head curiously, captioned about standing at a little free library reading all the book titles.
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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garypanton.co.uk
Ta-da! My new book, The Notwitches: Prison Break, is out NOW! Huge thanks to all at @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social, Dotty Sutton for her brilliant artwork and my wonderful agent @rachelpmann.bsky.social. And of course big thanks to everyone who buys it, which you can do here: garypanton.co.uk/books/
The cover of The Notwitches Prison Break, with an 'OUT NOW!' icon and a hand reaching into the image to grab the book.
August 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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bazgott.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day, bundle up! 🥶🚌 barrygott.com, Rep by @teresakie Bookmark Literary
#Kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitart
kids and piggy getting on a school bus on a cold day
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
sandyjonas.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitPostcard day! I’m Sandy, Author/illustrator, sending love and best wishes to this community!
A paper valentine being made from chewed out letters from books by a little bookworm. It says Sandy Jonas author/illustrator from PB’s to GN books. Happy valentines XO
February 5, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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laura-jane-watson.bsky.social
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day, yahoo! 🎉
I’m Laura, a Canadian 🇨🇦 children’s illustrator with lots of experience creating whimsical fresh fun #picturebookart for books, magazines, puzzles, games and stationery. Open to exciting new projects beginning in late spring. See my portfolio at www.w-illo.com ❤️
Illustration of an anthropomorphized dog carving a sculpture of himself in a sculpture studio
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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joshuachennault.com
#KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm author/illustrator working on early reader and middle grade graphic novels. Currently seeking representation.

You can find me online at:

🎨 joshuachennault.com
✉️ info@joshuachennault.com

#kidlit #kidlitart
A young girl checks out a hard working giant octopus as her serves warm soup and hot chocolate on a cold winter's day. Accompanied by text: Joshua Chennault, website joshuachennault.com, currently seeking representation.
February 5, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
Our world needs more love. Let’s all do our part to spread as much as possible! Oh, and if you’re an art director and have a “lovely” project for me, I’d like that too. 😉
Portfolio kirstenmcgonigal.com
rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlit
Children’s book illustration showing a raccoon in a hot air balloon pouring a bag of hearts out onto the land below. The hot air balloon is red and has a pattern of hearts on it. The earth below the raccoon and balloon is blue, and trees, a farm, a village, and a city can be seen, all in shades of blue. The hearts from the raccoon’s bag are red and orange and are swirling down onto the earth below, brightening the land where they touch to shades of yellow and orange.
February 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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emiett.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!🌻
I love making goofy, imaginative comics and illustrations. Interested in PB, MG, and writing/drawing GNs!
February 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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phyllisharris.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I am an author-illustrator and enjoy creating art for #boardbooks, #picturebooks, and #covers. Here's a peek at the art from my new #picturebook, The Day Kindness Came, publishing in October! I am represented by the amazing @kterrette.bsky.social!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I am an author-illustrator and enjoy creating art for #boardbooks, #picturebooks, and #covers. Here's a peek at the art from my new #picturebook, The Day Kindness Came, publishing in October! I am represented by the amazing @KTerrette!
February 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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martapilosio.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Marta, Italian author-illustrator in SF, represented by @henandinkliterary and looking for new projects! PB, BB, book covers are my favourite! Bonus if it’s silly or spooky stories!
February 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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histoftech.bsky.social
Absolutely perfect dog to have found that stick
weratedogs.com WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 8d
This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10
a brown wire-haired pup stands on a wooden deck in a grassy yard. he looks at us with golden eyes and his right ear flipped inside out. he has a pipe-shaped stick in his mouth, giving him the appearance of a sophisticated and dapper gentleman. just give him a deerstalker cap and a cloak, and he'd give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.
February 4, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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ascalaphid.com
Molumbo
columbo but mole
February 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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wardjenkins.bsky.social
Great colors here from inside the 1962 Barbie booklet (sometimes referred to as catalogs from collectors).

#wardsmorguefile
Illustration from a page of the Barbie booklet (catalogue), featuring four separate poses of illustrated Barbie in different outfits.
February 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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wardjenkins.bsky.social
Barbie booklet cover from 1962, featuring the entire doll line (Barbie-verse?) at that time. 2nd image is from inside the Ken booklet.

#wardsmorguefile
Illustration for the Barbie booklets that are included with each doll from 1962. Features all the different dolls available, including Barbie, Ken, Francie, Skooter, Skipper, Ricky, Midge, and Tutti & Todd. Illustration of Ken from inside a Barbie booklet.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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wardjenkins.bsky.social
When the BARBIE movie came out in 2023, I did a big thread over at the *other place* of vintage Barbie illustration. Here are covers to the mini-booklets that came with the dolls - 1958 & 1961. Ken was introduced in 1961: "He's a doll!" No artist credit, unfortunately. 🧵

#wardsmorguefile
Illustration of Barbie for the cover to the mini-booklet that came with each doll. Illustration of Barbie and Ken for the cover to the mini-booklet that came with each doll.
February 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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askylitocean.bsky.social
R.I.P. Catherine O'Hara 💔
January 30, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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fuse8.bsky.social
For Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary, we're considering his legacy. Today's tales concern the complicated feelings Pooh's creators felt towards him, as well as the later fights over where he'd make his permanent home. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/19/w...
Winnie-the-Pooh Celebration Week: Day 1 – The Complicated History of a Silly Old Bear
In celebration of Winnie-the-Pooh's 100 anniversary, we're taking the week to consider his legacy. Today's tales concern the complicated feelings Pooh's creators felt towards him when his success beca...
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January 19, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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kathywatson.bsky.social
Day 17 #365PictureBooks
THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED
@OmarAbedWrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social
Big thanks @SandyJonas.bsky.social for this one!

I ❤️ this book! It has everything…siblings, pirates, hilarious page turns. Story within a story almost rhymes in the best possible way.
#kidlit
January 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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kcstrocchia.bsky.social
Love this inspiration so much! It feels so much like a blessing. And who doesn't need that?

#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
kellydhouse.bsky.social Kelly Dyksterhouse @kellydhouse.bsky.social · Jan 1
Happy new year! May the words flow sweetly, may you trust the process, and may you wake up ready to fight Resistance so you may pursue your story with relentless curiosity. Bring on 2026!
January 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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citrussapling.bsky.social
I'm joining up with friends to host an art prompt list throughout February! The prompts are all about the transition between winter and spring, so if you're looking for some art inspiration hopefully these prompts are for you 🌞 We're looking forward to seeing what you make!! #FebruaryFrost26
An art prompt list on a blue leafy patterned background. February Frost. Feb 1-7: Snowdrops / Nocturnal. Feb 8-14: Stars / Quilt. Feb 15-21: Crocus / Frost. Feb 22-28: Sparkling / Robin. #FebruaryFrost26
January 12, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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12x12challenge.bsky.social
BIG NEWS! 12 x 12 has a PODCAST! The 12 x 12 Picture Book Podcast is ready to bring you #author, #illustrator, agent, & editor interviews & things you need to know about writing #picturebooks! Listen now:
12x12challenge.com/1...

#amwriting #kidlit #12x12pb #booksky #writingcommunity #podcast
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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wipsnips.bsky.social
Here are the words for the next week of #WIPSnips

January 12th through January 18th

Uhhhh.... remember content warnings please if you post anything NSFW (Looking at you, Monday...)

Also don't forget Alt Text on graphics!

#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #WritingCommunity
The WIPSnips words for January 12th through January 18th. January 12th - tentacle; January 13th - reflex; January 14th - current; January 15th - manager; January 16th - brain; January 17th - gold; January 18th - remain.
January 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM