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Sara Kendall 𓁺𓁺✨
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Middle grade illustrator and kidlit enthusiast. (Looking for representation🤙)

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🕸️ https://sarakendall.net
💌 art@sarakendall.net
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Sara Kendall 𓁺𓁺✨ @sarakendallart.bsky.social · Jan 23
Heya! I’m Sara, a #kidlit illustrator looking for #middlegrade work. I love painting colorful scenes and the kids who cause them. ✨

(Also, barely related, but heads up that Instagram has apparently removed all of my alt text? It could also happen to youuuu~! 👻)
Two kids walk up the side of a mountain, surrounded by four angora goats, some of which are nibbling on foliage. The kid in front has light skin and red hair and carries a shepherd’s crook with a bell tied to the end with a blue ribbon. The kid behind her has brown skin and black hair and is frowning through his glasses at the map that covers most of his face. They’re both wearing hats and jackets. The kid in front is looking behind her and smiling at a translucent blue ghost with glowing white eyes that floats above them both. It is wearing a dress and is also staring at the map with a perplexed expression. In the far background, blue mountains meet a dark, faintly starry sky that’s streaked with both clouds and ghostly shapes that resemble clouds. Stars shine through the holes where the ghost-clouds’ eyes would be. One of the ghost clouds is a goat. In the gap between two brick buildings, two kids dangle from a window on a rope made from tied-together bedclothes, while an older woman looks in dismay. The kids are dressed in green dresses and tights that could be part of the same Edwardian school uniform. The top kid waves at the woman and smiles cheekily. She’s tied a ribbon around her head like Rambo. The kid below her brandishes a yardstick at a pigeon perched on a nearby chimney, startling it. Her shoe has fallen off and drops to the roof below. The chimney’s billowed smoke partially obscures a yellowish courtyard featuring a statue of a figure brandishing a sword. On a bright day with a blue sky, three kids in short sleeved shirts and shorts walk side-by-side down a white concrete path bordered by flowering milkweed and trees. The kids are silhouetted against red balloons in the shape of letters that say “Mitten”, with “the” written on the M in what looks like black marker. The two kids on the left are linking arms and smiling at each other. The kid on the far left is holding a cone of shaved ice colored by the blue and red flavoring syrup. She is heavyset, with light skin and brown hair in a ponytail, and has whiskers painted on her cheeks. The kid in the middle is holding the balloons’ strings as well as a balloon animal. She has dark skin and black hair braided with beads and is wearing a balloon crown on her head. Her elbow has bumped into the third kid’s shaved ice and it’s spilling as this kid looks on with a startled frown. This kid has short brown hair and light skin, with a blue star painted over one eye. In the background a kid draws flowers on the cement with chalk, and a man admires a flower as his leashed schnauzer is carried away by monarch butterflies. A family in the far background is picnicking in the grass. A strip of water is visible in the far background.
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studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Want to grow as an artist? I’m offering mentorships

With 2 decades as an illustration professor I can help hone your skills, refine your portfolio or just talk shop. See comments for options & prices. Spaces limited-act fast!

#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #artadvice #portfolioreview
Painted illustration of a cute character in yellow overalls and tiny blue baseball cap, watering a giant orange tulip in a pot. There’s a cute bee sitting on top of the tulip.
May 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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jacobsouva.bsky.social
Everything I know about crafting a great #kidlitart #kidlit portfolio (complete with my own flops and mess ups)

💼 open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
Crafting an Illustration Portfolio
1/2 part how-to, 1/2 part don't do
open.substack.com
May 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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angelamatteson.bsky.social
Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! Happy spring! A girl and her tamandua friend on a walk, doing some errands.

angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks
An illustration of a girl holding a mesh bag of oranges and an anteater on a leash eating ants.
May 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Hey #kidlit illustrators!

I'm looking for an artist to work on a picture book who can capture both the grandeur of vast arctic landscapes AND the intimacy of a family's story peppered with wildlife. Share samples below. Please no DMs. Agents feel free to email.

💙❤️ #artshare #art #illustration
April 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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karipercival.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcardDay and happy April! I've heard reports of the first toads sightings of spring from amphibian conservation volunteers. What signs of spring have your seen or heard? @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks#picturebookart #picturebookillustration
April 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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victoriamaderna.com
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! For once I remembered early and made something especially for it (& de-rusted my inking muscles a bit) 😊

I'm Victoria, illustrator working in gouache/ink and analog media. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)!

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com
Ink drawing by Victoria Maderna depicting a girl climbing on an old tree branch and offering a treat to a cat.
April 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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kriseasler.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a freelance kidlit illustrator and I love working on anything from picture book through middle grade books. Represented by the fabulous @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ✨

🎨 www.kriseasler.com
A color illustration for Kid Lit Art Postcard Day. A young girl with wavy brown hair sits on the floor, book in hand, reading to a large grey dog sitting politely and attentively beside her.
April 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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lupencita.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard!

I'm Luisa, a Colombian illustrator working in picture books. This is my first post here, hello Bluesky!

I'm rep'd by Alex Gehringer at The Bright Agency.

www.luisauribe.com

#kidlitart #picturebook #childrensbook
A family of red howler monkeys reads books on a tree branch far above a river in the jungle. The parents are holding the baby by their tails. The text reads Luisa Uribe, rep'd by Alex Gehringer, The Bright Agency.
April 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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martinstanev.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books!

martinstanev.com
Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

#kidlitart #childrensbook
An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.
April 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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thornockstudios.bsky.social
All aboard! It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day, and these good boys and girls are off to school! When I was a kid, dogs would sometimes crash recess, causing chaos. Maybe today’s lesson is ‘How to Cause the Best Kind of Mayhem’! What’s on their school schedule? 🐕✨
April 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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debbieohi.com
Thanks again to those who answered my #IndustryPolls earlier this year! As promised, here's Part 1 of the results: How Freelance Illustrators Find Work -
debbieohi.com/2025/03/surv...
#KidLit #KidLitArtists
A colorful cartoon illustration of a woman with curly dark hair, wearing a purple top, holding up three paintbrushes. The background is bright yellow. Below the illustration, bold text reads: "Freelance Illustrators Promotion SURVEY RESULTS" with "SURVEY RESULTS" in large purple letters. The image is signed "D. Ohi," and credits Debbie Ridpath Ohi with her website, DebbieOhi.com.
March 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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brizidamagro.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Brizida Magro & I illustrate books for kids.

Portfolio - www.sweetbeyond.com
Agent - Andrea Morrison at Writers House

#kidlitart #art
March 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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martinstanev.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard and #WorldBookDay!

I’m an illustrator and author working across a variety of children’s book formats, and I’d love to work on more picture books and board books!

🌐 martinstanev.com
📚 Represented by InklingIllustration.com

#kidlitart #childrensbook #illustration
A cover concept for a children’s board book titled ‘My First Book of Spring’. Featuring icons of different spring-related animals, plants and objects. The hand-rendered typography is light pink and the background colour is a light emerald green.
March 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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cpark.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard I’m Chris and I get bored when things are the same, I’m interested in everything that’s different. Show me all of the shapes, colors, sizes, forms. I don’t want to overlook anything while I’m alive.

Chrisdpark.com

Rep’d: @essiewhite.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
A kaleidoscope of ballerinas and ballerinos, of different races and ethnicities, leaping and posing against a white background.
March 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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jacobsouva.bsky.social
“No one else has to hibernate this early!”

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day for all who celebrate. I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Always on the lookout for fun, quirky stories with heart.

❤️ Portfolio here: www.twofishillustration.com
A bear cub is yelling about going to hibernation early while squirting toothpaste all over while in his pjs.
March 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Did you ever have a hamster? 🐹 I had quite a few. 🐹

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #collageart
March 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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gordywright.bsky.social
It's #KidLitArtPostcard day and #WorldBookDay

Here's a crocodile from a book I finished recently about evolution 🐊

Hi my name is Gordy. I'm an illustrator from Scotland painting in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨

🌐 gordywright.com
📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks
Kidlit postcard of a crocodile climbing over a log
March 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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mcodywiley.bsky.social
Last week, I wrapped up a new batch of tabletop game maps that I think are my best yet! I've been freelancing for WizKids and the HeroClix games for almost 5 years, designing maps for Marvel, DC, and WB properties. I'd love to do more TTG design work and be more involved with development + planning!
Marvel HeroClix Starter Set 2024 box art An image of a tabletop board game map designed for Marvel HeroClix What If? set An image of a tabletop board game map designed for Marvel HeroClix What If? set An image of a tabletop board game map designed for Marvel HeroClix What If? set
March 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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erinmcguire.bsky.social
Excellent thread 👇
February 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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flashes.blue
To journalists:

Flashes is launching next Tuesday, February 25th!

I’ve set up a website where you can find the Press Kit (under “In the Press”) and a link to the FAQs:

www.flashes.blue
Flashes - A Photo & Video App for Bluesky
Flashes - A Photo & Video App for Bluesky
www.flashes.blue
February 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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anooshasyed.com
Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork.

Thread:
#kidlit
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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caseylanderkin.com
Orbs at the park #blueskyartist
February 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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debbieohi.com
This is a pinnable post for the #KidLitMegaFeed, a collab (multiple curated #KidLit lists). Admins: @boringstorybook.com @charlenedraws.bsky.social @debbieohi.com. READ THIS re: how to be added, how to post.

Pls:
📌Save/pin the feed if you enjoy
🔁Repost to share

bsky.app/profile/debb...
Illustration of open book with text "Kid Lit Mega Feed" on its pages. Beside the book are two QR codes, one going to the feed and the other going to more info and how to be added. Link to the feed itself is shown below the book.
January 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Just remembered #kidlitartpostcard is this Thursday! I’ll be browsing them all per usual. Our all time record on Bluesky was 341 postcards. Can we beat it?
February 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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alleannaharris.bsky.social
My first illustration is of Diahann Carroll in the tv show Julia (1968-1971). She was the first Black actress to star in her own TV series where she didn't play a domestic worker. She was a young widow raising a 5 year old son in a nice apartment while working as a nurse. #bhm #blackhistorymonth
Diahann Carroll as Julia. Illustration by Alleanna Harris.
February 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM