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Sarah Surprise
@sarahsurprise.bsky.social
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✏️Illustrator and textile designer
Seeking representation and pb, mg and book cover projects 📘

https://www.sarahsurprisestudio.com
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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · 16d
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! ❄️ I’m Sarah, an illustrator/ writer seeking representation and PB/ MG projects. I love using a mixture of mediums, I made this with natural dyes, watercolor,and tissue paper❄️🦔🍂

🌐View my work here:

www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator
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lindersliu.bsky.social
happy #kidlitpostcard day! i'm linda, an author-illustrator available for new PB illustration or MG cover projects in 2026!

you can check out my published work here: lindersliu.com/books
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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studio-yuey.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Are you not ready to let go of the spooky season? Me either. 🤗

🌟 If you think I’d be a good fit for your next story, please reach out to my lovely agent Kait Feldmann at @ktliterary.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Are you not ready to let go of the spooky season? Me either. 🤗 “Is she her long-lost twin separated at birth? A doppelgänger conjured from moonlight? An alien wearing her face? She can’t be sure… but they met on this quiet autumn night, and they seem to be perfect dance partners. 💃💃So let this moment linger a little longer, before the night fades away.” 🌟 If you think I’d be a good fit for your next story, please reach out to my lovely agent @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social
Hello #KidlitArtPostcard day! Embracing pumpkin season over here.💜

I am an author/illustrator repped by @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social. I would love to work on #picturebook or #earlyreader projects. More of my work is here: emilyasarodoodles.com.

Thank you! #kidlitart
Watercolor and ink illustration of a family costume ready to go out trick or treating - Mom as pumpkin spice coffee, baby as a pumpkin, and sibling as a slice of yummy pumpkin pie (with whipped cream of course!)
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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martinstanev.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁

I’m an illustrator and author currently looking for more picture books, board books and other novelty title opportunities.

🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Illustration depicting an autumnal scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing in the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen in all the little windows surrounding the tree. There is no fruit on the tree, only yellow leaves. Some of the characters that can be seen in the windows include a mum reading to her baby by a candle, a grandma and grandchild sharing a warm drink and a person calling their cat, which can be seen walking on the right wall of the garden. In the garden, a girl is carrying a giant orange pumpkin and an older woman on the left is passing some jam over to her neighbours above with the use of a basket and rope. A lively illustration showing the spirit of community and sharing.
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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speakyst.bsky.social
Happy November! 🍂

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard
An illustration of a kid running (walking?) with his bird friends. All the birds decided to walk with him. The kid is holding a net for some reason which escapes me at this point. I think I originally wanted all of them to be chasing and catching insects, but I ran out of time. Done in Procreate.
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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artoftoshi.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Toshi and available for new kidlit projects! Interested in picture books, board books, chapter books, and possibly covers🎨

More work at artoftoshi.com/illustration

Rep’d by Hannah Mann at Writers House

Thank you✨
November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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thornockstudios.bsky.social
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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emmalatham.com
Happy #KidLitArtPostcardDay again

Hello art directors and editors of kid lit land! I’m Emma, a children’s book author-illustrator. I especially love stories featuring cute critters with heaps of humour and heart.
#KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #scbwiart #scbwi
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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bryonycrane.bsky.social
Enjoying exploring this little monster & making a story for him 🌳👀

If you’d like to work together (ideally on some funny/sweet/colourful creatures) let me know 💌 (Agent: @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social )

🎨 bryonycrane.com
@ BryonyCrane
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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shihopate.bsky.social
Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho Pate, represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work.
#kidlitart #illustration
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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sparklemarkers.bsky.social
A new piece for #KidlitArtPostcard day! Can you guess my favorite color?

I write and illustrate picture books with humor and heart. I love working with bright colors, bold lines, and big feelings!

🎨 See the rest of this piece and more at sparklemarkers.com
Rep'd by @swekstein.bsky.social
Illustration of a scene in a green craft room with a girl showing two friends how to make a beaded necklace.
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social
Happy November folks! This month's #kidlitartpostcard is a spread from the book petite etoile written by Marie Tibi and published by editions circonflexe. This season it is being published by Bohem Verlag. As you can tell from this example, I like to set a mood and love the little details....
illustrated postcard showing a nighttime roofscape in winter with cats and a mysterious light in one window
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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marielaurecouet.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Before getting into illustration and design I was a cheesemaker. I never got tired of witnessing the magic of seeing liquid milk flocculate and coagulate into silk. While I miss having excellent cheese on hand, I'm so happy to have moved into visual art. #kidlit
#kidlitartpostcard illustration of Marie-Laure in a hairnet and apron, leaning over a vat of coagulated milk and holding a curd ladle. However, the illustration, made in digital watercolor and collage, uses a photograph of a bright blue, sunny sky with fluffy white clouds in place of a stainless steel cheese vat and cheese curds. Marie-Laure appears to be leaning into the sky. Her t-shirt was created using a photograph of an old map of Europe, illustrated in blues, greens, and yellows, with Latin names of locations. The background of the illustration has a very reduced opacity for a watermark effect and uses photographs of the front and back of a postcard from Corsica, as well as a closeup of the postcard's stamp. In the middleground in two blues that match the sky of the cheese vat, we find the stylized name of the illustrator: a jumble of letters forming "Marie-Laure" as well as "ml.couet@gmail.com" on the vertical and a stacked "Picture Book Illustrator" right below the name.
November 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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kipalizadeh.net
Re-sharing an old fav for today's #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Kip, I'm an illustrator and I love colour, characters and texture 😊
I am open for picture book projects in 2026! #KidLitArt
🌐 kipalizadeh.net
📧 kip.alizadeh@gmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
sarahsurprise.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! ❄️ I’m Sarah, an illustrator/ writer seeking representation and PB/ MG projects. I love using a mixture of mediums, I made this with natural dyes, watercolor,and tissue paper❄️🦔🍂

🌐View my work here:

www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
sarahsurprise.bsky.social
Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁🍂I’m Sarah, an illustrator looking for representation and PB/ MG projects. I love making whimsical and cozy illustrations with a hint of magic 🍂Happy Fall! 🍁🎉

View my work here:
🌐
www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator
October 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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studio-yuey.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yuey, an illustrator who loves to write and draw stories for kids.

If you think I’d be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch!

I’m represented by the lovely @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary .
Here’s a girl who’s quiet on the outside but wild on the inside. She loves nature, and she definitely loves finding baby dino eggs. Did she time travel, or did the egg? Would Dino mama be nice when she shows up?
September 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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phoebecreates.bsky.social
It's #kidlitpostcard day again! This painting felt appropriate because August went flying by for me!

Hello, I am Phoebe Zeng, a #kidlitillustrator from Australia, you can find more of my work on: phoebecreates.com.au

I am represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
A girl flying in a dreamy scene surrounded by shapes of birds filled with various floral patterns. Three girls sitting on the birds holding dandelions blown in the wind.
September 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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roisinhahessy.bsky.social
It’s #Kidlitartpostcard day today.
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I am currently available for exciting new projects, get in touch with myself or my lovely agent Becca if you have something in mind. You can see more of my pictures here:
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www.rosha.ie
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#kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #illustration
September 4, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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thepishposh.com
Hello everyone and happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Sarah and I love to illustrate books for kids: PB, BB, MG, etc.

📚 Currently open for new book projects! 📚

URL: www.thepishposh.com
Agent: Erzsi Deak @erzsideak.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebook
Illustration of a pig wearing overalls (no shirt) backing up a red pickup truck with a load of watermelons in the bed. A sign in the foreground reads, "Deliveries in rear," with an arrow pointing right.
September 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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mightypigeon.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! I’m sharing a brand new piece today— I’ve been trying to loosen up a bit more in my work (and I feel great about it!) I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on your upcoming projects! Especially w/pigeons!
September 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🥦🍐🍏 I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven mixed media artwork that blends the magic of childhood with details of the everyday life. #KidLitArt

Happy to connect for new PB projects - let's collaborate!

⌂ sofiacardoso.com
Illustration of two siblings, a girl and her younger brother taking a stroll with their cute duck friends. The girl is riding a big wheeled duck toy that is pulling two smaller carts, one where her brother is sat and another carrying a big pile of green veggies and fruits, like broccoli, pears, apples and sprouts. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
September 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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kkingillustration.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Kelsey King, an illustrator and storyteller from Minnesota who loves painting with light and color. You can find my work at www.kelseykingillustration.com

Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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tinyclovers.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! This is my first time, tho I have done several books at this point over the last half a decade 🙈

I love being able to play with traditional medium in my book work and have fun creating worlds!

Rep’ed by Bridgette Kam at @westwoodcreative.bsky.social
🌎 elainechen.ca
September 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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artsparrow.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! As spooky season draws near, here is Snow White, the Witch, and her shiny back-to-school apple 🍎
I’m an illustrator open for picture book work & MG covers.
Rep: Chelsea Hensley at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social
andreasparacio.com #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitart #picturebooks
Snow White, the Witch, and her shiny back-to-school apple
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM