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Tara J. Hannon Kid Lit Author Illustrator
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Kidlit Author Illustrator - BIRTLE early graphic novel series (AMP Kids) THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL & THE ONLY GHOST AT SUMMER CAMP (Penguin Workshop Aug 2025)

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Tara J. Hannon Kid Lit Author Illustrator @tarajhannon.bsky.social · Dec 5
Hi #kidlitartpostcard!

I’m here with my sweet tooth this month 🍭

I’m an #authorillustrator who creates across all #kidlit genres. I am drawn to humorous stories and I love drawing #unicorns.

I’m rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett
www.tarajhannon.com
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THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL by @tarajhannon.bsky.social is filled with laugh-out-loud and heart-tugging moments. Kiddos will abso-BOO-tely love the super fun wordplay, clever illustrations, and hilarious lines in this faboolous book about friendship, celebrating differences, and being yourself! #kidlit
November 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
tarajhannon.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m a #kidlit #authorillustrator who enjoys creating character driven stories that are high in heart and humor.

I am represented by Elizabeth Bennett ♥️
You can find more or my work on my website www.tarajhannon.com

#kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor
August 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Very pumped to see Groucho on this list!!
June 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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🚨BEWARE🚨
In a few weeks this grouchy groundhog infiltrates bookstores!

This book, written by @lydialukidis.bsky.social illustrated by me, is a fun adventure, filled w/hilarious puns and big feelings. It’s perfect for emerging readers looking for silly characters to make them laugh.

#graphicnovel
June 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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lydialukidis.bsky.social
OH happy day!! After creating this grumpy character in grade 5, @tarajhannon.bsky.social and I can finally reveal the cover for our upcoming early graphic novel, GROUCHO THE GROUCHY GROUNDHOG!
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #graphicnovels #amreading #amwriting #books @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard!

I am a #kidlit #authorillustrator who loves quirky, humorous characters. I create across all Kidlit genres. I would love to be considered for your #illustration projects!

I am represented by Elizabeth Bennett.
www.tarajhannon.com

#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #author
May 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The first reviews for The Only Ghost series are in from Kirkus and they are good! ♥️ (phew!)

Thanks, Kirkus!
April 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard, I’m an #authorillustrator who creates across all #kidlit genres.

I am particularly drawn to humorous projects and I love art with clever additions that earn extra laughs.

I am represented by Elizabeth Bennett.
www.tarajhannon.com

#kidlitillustration #kidlitartist
March 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Hey #kidlitartpostcard
I’m an author/illustrator,
open to work on fun picture books, board books, activity books, and non-fiction.
Let’s create awesome books together!
Portfolio : marushabelle.com
Contact: hello@marushabelle.com
#kidlit #kidlitart
March 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Just keep swimming! SQUID IN PANTS is out May 13th!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Kaz Windness and I’m a #kidlit author, illustrator, and teacher. I'm rep’d by Timothy Travaglini/Transatlantic Agency and I love drawing cute animals best! #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #illustration
Logo says Kaz Author Artist with a bat hanging from the "A." Image is a squid holding a picture of underpants while a crab, turtle, and puffer fish approach a boat whith a child putting on snorkel gear. Image of cover is placed in a postage stamp shape and shows the same squid wearing pants while friends float in background in underwear. Squid in Pants/Ready to Read
March 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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megauchenbach.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Meg, a picture book author-illustrator from PA. We're inching toward Spring, but I loved working on this holiday piece!

✨Rep: John Rudolph at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
✨Portfolio: www.megauchenbach.com
#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity
March 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 💌
Always looking for fun, colorful PB, MG & children’s-adjacent projects!

📚Rep’d for book work by @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🎨 Portfolio bryonycrane.com
✏️ More in-process work and life nonsense at instagram.com/bryonycrane
March 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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speakyst.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

Portfolio- www.behance.net/speakyst
💌speakyst@gmail.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #illustration
Postcard for #kidlitartpostcard day, digital artwork of a teacher and their students on a field trip to the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
March 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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POLL: What are your favourite AUDIOBOOKS & PODCASTS? While my eye recovers from surgery, I'm leaning more toward audio than visual reading. #CommunityPolls #Uplift

I'm currently listening to:

PACHINKO by @minjinlee.bsky.social
ROGUE PROTOCOL (The Murderbot Diaries #3) by @marthawells.com
A simple ink drawing of a dog sitting and looking at a vintage gramophone, with a real purple petunia flower replacing the gramophone's horn. The dog appears to be listening to the flower as if it were music. The image is signed by Debbie Ridpath Ohi and includes her copyright information.
March 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Smile, Tilly!
March 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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🎨 2025 has brought us so many incredible book covers! In Pop! Goes The Reader's newest post, I share 25 of my recent favourite 2025 middle grade book covers and the designers and artists responsible for creating them. 🎨
popgoesthereader.com/do-judge-a-b... #BookSky #KidLit #MGLit
A compilation of ten 2025 middle grade covers including The Trouble With Sunshine, The Other Side of Imani, Aarzu All Around, Chef's Secret, Same Page, Racing The Clouds, Dreamslinger, Keepers of the Marsh, Encounter At Owl Rock and Delta and The Lost City
February 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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The girls chose to give out #Birtle #valentines this year and it’s the Garry best 😍
February 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
Next up in our Agent + Editor #MSWL Series: Ivan Taurisano, Abrams Books.

Ivan is looking for:
Picture books
Novelty books
Graphic novels
Select Middle Grade + Young Adult
Books for ages 0-5

View here: youtu.be/EYtNvklOiyM?...
Editor Ivan Taurisano's #MSWL - Abrams Books
YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC
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February 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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February 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Barnes & Noble is having their preorder sale & that means you can preorder both of my books out this May for 25% off now - Friday! I've got a spooky MG haunted house mystery & a fun, cheerful PB celebrating the joys of extended family, specifically COUSINS!
Graphic advertising the Barnes and Noble preorder sale for 25% off for premium and rewards members through Friday, February 7. Includes the cover for THE THIRTEEN DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE, a book cover in moody blues, grays, and purples showing a wolf, an owl, and a black cat coming out of the doors. Set on the Maine coast, this Gothic mystery is perfect for ages 8 to 12. Also shown is the cover of the picture book COUSINS illustrated by Luisa Leal. The cover, with the title in bubble letters in front of an orange sunburst, shows several children engaging in imaginative play, with waves and a colorful pink Kraken arm beneath them.
February 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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If you want to see more of the LEGO Our Amazing Universe book, click here: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/024174085...
@dkbooks.bsky.social #writingcommunity
LEGO Our Amazing Universe: World Book Day 2025: Fantastic Building Ideas and Facts About Our Universe
Buy LEGO Our Amazing Universe: World Book Day 2025: Fantastic Building Ideas and Facts About Our Universe by DK (ISBN: 9780241740859) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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jenswanbooks.bsky.social
In 1 MONTH I'll be in LONDON for World Book Day (UK & Ireland) chatting with tons of awesome kids abt my book co-written w/Arwin Hubbard.

I'm so honored to attend this FANTASTIC nation-wide celebration of #literacy. @steamteambooks.bsky.social @dkbooks.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 🧪
February 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
tarajhannon.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard!

I’m here with my sweet tooth this month 🍭

I’m an #authorillustrator who creates across all #kidlit genres. I am drawn to humorous stories and I love drawing #unicorns.

I’m rep’d by Elizabeth Bennett
www.tarajhannon.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Can anyone recommend east coast children’s book festivals that take place in the fall? #kidlit
January 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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debbieohi.com
If you have a #KidLit book launching Jan. 20-26, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky
Promo for children's books launching the week of January 20-26, 2025, with instructions to reply with book info. Background illustration shows books joyously exploding into the air, with a blue heart in the corner with the week dates. Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
January 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM