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sᴏғɪᴀ ᴄᴀʀᴅᴏsᴏ .·͙*
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˙ᵕ˙ illustrator and designer of ᴄᴏʟᴏʀғᴜʟ & ᴘʟᴀʏғᴜʟ artwork
⋒ children's books, greeting cards, puzzles & more
⌂ represented by the Bright Agency
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sᴏғɪᴀ ᴄᴀʀᴅᴏsᴏ .·͙* @sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social · Sep 4
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.
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
Hello #KidLit art directors, editors and designers. Reposting this one for today's #PortfolioDay 👋 Happy to connect for new #KidLitArt projects, especially #picturebooks and #boardbooks!
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social sᴏғɪᴀ ᴄᴀʀᴅᴏsᴏ .·͙* @sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social · Jul 8
Hi #PortfolioDay! I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven artwork that feels both playful & heartfelt and that blends the magic of childhood with the details of everyday life. #KidLitArt

Happy to connect for new projects, let's collaborate!
⌂ sofiacardoso.com
A mix of vibrant, character-driven artwork from Sofia Cardoso's children's illustration portfolio. Playful, heartfelt and full of personality, featuring young kids in different scenarios, like taking a stroll amidst a flower path, playing dress up, eating lunch, etc.
October 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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creekkidart.bsky.social
⭐I'm looking for work! ⭐I draw cute critters in colorful and textured worlds, perfect for picture books and readers. My early reader series with andrews mcmeel published last month :)

portfolio: www.katierisor.com
agent: Janna Morishima: jannaco.co

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #illustration #pb #gn
Art: cats around town Text: Katie Risor Author illustrator katierisor.com represented by janna co
September 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
Ooooh, there is magic out there today, #kidlitartpostcard !!!
September 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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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ginaperry.bsky.social
Oh, hi! #KidLitArtPostcard is next Thursday. Notice how I put Bluesky at the top of my ‘post online’ list? It’s because you all are my favorite.
August 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
If you want to see #KidLitArtPostcard posts tomorrow in chronological order, there is a Feed for that!
August 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay! I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven artwork that feels both playful & heartfelt and that blends the magic of childhood with the details of everyday life. #KidLitArt

Happy to connect for new projects, let's collaborate!
⌂ sofiacardoso.com
A mix of vibrant, character-driven artwork from Sofia Cardoso's children's illustration portfolio. Playful, heartfelt and full of personality, featuring young kids in different scenarios, like taking a stroll amidst a flower path, playing dress up, eating lunch, etc.
July 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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trungles.com
The other weird thing is people like to conflate a follow-count with an artist's level of skill or prominence, and that's just an incorrect metric. Some of our most skilled and well-regarded colleagues have modest followings online. Developing a following online is a whole other skill.
July 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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cpark.bsky.social
HELLO 👋 #KidLitArtPostcard

I’m Chris, a Minneapolis based Author/Illustrator. I like bright, bold colors and abstract shapes…also tangents…love me some tangents.
Abstract illustration of a lazy black cat lounging on a fireplace mantel.
July 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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amandamorrowart.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard .I'm
Amanda, I wanted to share a favorite spread from My Calm Down book! This page teaches how to do box breathing!

I would love to do more books on teaching kids about mental health and ways to manage it!
🦀🌅
Rep’d by The Bright Agency
Amandamorrowart.com
A illustration of a serene beach scene featuring a seagull, a child enjoying the beach, and a red and white striped lighthouse in the background. Warm colors and soft textures create a peaceful atmosphere.
July 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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junconagano.bsky.social
Happy July #kidlitartpostcard !

Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! I'm Junco & an author and illustrator. I would love to work with you on your picture books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects.

✨ Rep’d by Sarah at @quick.redfox
🖥️ juncostudio.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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ronnirunyonillo.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!! ⭐️ I'm Ronni Runyon and I love to create whimsical and imaginative narratives. This is a piece I have titled "The Star Guide." I'm open to picture books, mg, and more! Rep'd by Taj McCoy at LDLA 💕

ronnirunyonillustration.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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midnightatelier.bsky.social
Hello KidLitArtPostcard Day!

My name is Yuko Torii, I'm an author-illustrator. I live in a little village in México and I love observing and re-telling stories around me.

#kidlitart #KidLitArtPostcard #KidLitArtPostcardDay #cbignyc #cbigmember #cbigartshare #ajijic @cbignyc.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Sofia, a PT illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven artwork for children's picture books and all sorts of #KidLit related publishing projects. Rep’d by The Bright Agency

Happy to connect for new projects - let's collaborate!
⌂ sofiacardoso.com
Charming children's illustration featuring two young siblings - a girl and a boy - playing in a colorful bedroom with a toy food market stall, plush fruits and vegetables, and a shopping cart. The girl is playing dress up in a large hat, red purse, and oversized blue heels, mimicking her mother. Whimsical and playful scene, art by illustrator Sofia Cardoso. #kidsillustration #childrensart #playtime #kidlit #familyfun #childhoodmemories #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
July 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
Get ready for another postcard day, this Thursday, July 3rd! #kidlit #kidlitart Read more about the event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
June 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
Anyone else missing those childhood summer holidays that felt like a lifetime?⛱

#picturebookillustration #childrensbookartist #kidlit #illustration #illustrationartist #kidlitartist #KidLitArt #picturebook #summerart #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookcover
Illustration of a picture book cover depicting three kids running joyfully on sand at the beach. In the background we see a blue sunny sky, the blue ocean and stripped sun umbrellas. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
June 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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erandalljones.bsky.social
Pleased to share I've joined this century and now have a website - for books, events, news and all that stuffs, visit emilyrandall-jones.com
HOME | Emily Randall Jones
emilyrandall-jones.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
How much ice cream do you want?
Yes! 🍦

#KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #livroinfantil #childrensillustration #childrensbookillustration #freelanceillustrator #illustrationforkids #picturebookillustration #foodillustration #KidLitArtist #kidlitillustration #childrensbook #picturebook
Illustration of two kids by the table staring in awe at a 30cm ice cream stack made of different flavour scoops, strawberry, pistachio, mint, chocolate and others. Around the table different tubs are scattered along with blobs and different toppings like cereal loops, wafers and sprinkles. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso. Illustration of a children's picture book spread where of two kids by the table staring in awe at a 30cm ice cream stack made of different flavour scoops, strawberry, pistachio, mint, chocolate and others. Around the table different tubs are scattered along with blobs and different toppings like cereal loops, wafers and sprinkles. In the background there's a third kid checking of a summer bucket list on the fridge. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.
June 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
Looking for a #picturebook that features all kinds of families for #nationalfamilymonth?

YAL is a book about love and families with an inclusive and diverse range of characters, seasons and love languages. It highlights the important message that families aren’t just the people.. (>) #KidLit
Book cover illustration of the book You Are Loved by Margaret O'Hair, Sofia Sanchez and Sofia Cardoso, published by Scholastic. The cover features the main character girl snd her brother and two different families at the back.
June 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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dapsdraws.bsky.social
I’m still seeing cover reveals happening and the illustrator being left unmentioned and untagged.

This shouldn’t be happening anymore In BIG BIG 2025…ESPECIALLY from authors who should definitely know better cos it’s not their first rodeo.

Authors…please…DO BETTER!
May 30, 2025 at 8:27 AM
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
☀️☀️ Sharing some lovely reviews we got through Goodreads for the #picturebook 'You Are Brave' ⬇️

#childrensbook #childrensbookcover #booksforchildren #KidLit #scholasticbooks #childrenspublishing #kidsbookstagram
A mother and a young kid reading a children's picture book titled You are Brave by Margaret O'Hair, Sofia Sanchez and Sofia Cardoso, published by Scholastic. Photo credit: Karolina Grabowska
May 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social
Finally sharing this one from #theimaginedbookcover2024 IG #artchallenge where we create our own #bookcovers. The 1st prompt was The King's new Crocodile - swipe to see a close up! 🐊 Better late than never, right? 🙈

#picturebook #KidLitArt #KidLit #illustration #picturebookcover #kidlitartist
Picture book cover illustration depicting a cheeky green crocodile inside a bathtub full of soap bubbles. A young kid laughing and a confused mom are both staring at him. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso Picture book cover illustration close up depicting a cheeky green crocodile inside a bathtub full of soap bubbles. A young kid is laughing next to him. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso
May 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
This is your two week notice. #Kidlitartpostcard Day is June 5th. It's also the 3rd anniversary of the event! 🥳🥳🥳 Find out more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard
May 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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emmajaynedesigns.bsky.social
Today is World Bee Day!

Small but mighty, these fluffy insects play an essential role in sustaining ecosystems and agriculture worldwide
#WorldBeeDay #bees #illustrator #kidlitartist #nonfictionillustrator #picturebookillustrator #kidlit
May 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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jacobsouva.bsky.social
Over on ye olde newsletter, I've shared 3 posts on how I made a dummy, queried, and then chose my #kidlit #kidlitart literary agent. It's funny. I think you'll like it.

1: jacobsouva.substack.com/p/how-i-quer...
2: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
3: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...
How I Queried My Literary Agent
A tale full of intrigue, doubt, and success (Part 1)
jacobsouva.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM