Tara J. Hannon Kid Lit Author Illustrator
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Tara J. Hannon Kid Lit Author Illustrator
@tarajhannon.bsky.social
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)

www.tarajhannon.com
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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
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
Very pumped to see Groucho on this list!!
June 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🚨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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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
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
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
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
March 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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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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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

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

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #illustration
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
March 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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
February 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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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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
youtu.be
February 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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!
February 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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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
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
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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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
January 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM