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Julia Vasileva
@dreamist.bsky.social
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Picture book maker • Drawing stories, beach walking, reading books •📍Vancouver 🇨🇦 • https://dreamist-art.com/
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karenkrossing.com
I'm honored by this review of ONE COSMIC ROCK, written by me & illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social. Thanks to @profpaulbarrett.bsky.social of England's Natural History Museum. He's an expert in the evolutionary palaeobiology of dinosaurs & other critters.
☄Available for preorder!
#CANkidlit #kidlit
“This vibrant, engaging book provides the perfect introduction to the last day of the dinosaurs and the resilience of life on Earth.” Professor Paul M. Barrett of the Natural History Museum in London, England. ONE COSMIC ROCK arrives on Earth in February 2026.
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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profpaulbarrett.bsky.social
Need a Xmas present idea? How about this delightful book, One Cosmic Rock, by @karenkrossing.com charmingly illustrated by @dreamist.bsky.social about the end of the dinos (I was lucky enough to be the consultant)
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
dreamist.bsky.social
Today is Thursday – maybe a beach day for some, and definitely another #kidlitartpostcard day for others. I hope you’ve had a chance to fill your summer with some treasures.
🐚
#kidlitart #cankidlit
August 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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polinagortman.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard!

⭐️ I’m interested in working on picture books and early reader books
⭐️ I’m repped by Lynnette Novak at
@seymouragency.bsky.social
⭐️ View more of my illustrations here www.gortmanillustration.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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madlyart.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day

I am a picture book illustrator based outside of Philadelphia, seeking representation. Nice to meet you!

Portfolio: madlykim.com

#kidlitart #scbwimember
An illustration of a grandmother knitting an oversized yellow blanket in bright yellow fabric. She is sitting in a grey/green high backed armchair. She has brown/grey hair, brown skin, glasses, rosy cheeks, and is wearing a blue and grey sweater. there are five grey and pink mice helping her by carrying the yarn from the ball to her needles. There is a shy mouse sitting and watching the scene from bellow the chair. There are two mice sleeping underneath the blanket.
July 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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claryillustration.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator who would love to work with you on your next projects. Available for picture books, board books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects 👋

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com
An illustration shows four young girls playing a board game during a sleepover. Three girls are enjoying themselves, while one girl looks upset about losing the game.
July 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
dreamist.bsky.social
Summer’s here, and so is my #kidlitartpostcard! This one is packed with some of my favourite things – warm summer nights, starfish, kayaking, watching seaweed dance in the water… and mermaids.

#KidLitArt #CanKidLit
July 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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karenkrossing.com
COVER REVEAL! I'm thrilled with the cover by @dreamist.bsky.social of our #picturebook ONE COSMIC ROCK: The Story of the Asteroid That Changed Our World. It's coming from @owlkids.bsky.social in Feb 2026. Outer space! Dinosaurs! And more!
karenkrossing.com/2025/06/25/c...
#CANkidlit #kidlit
June 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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polinagortman.bsky.social
Yay! 🎉 One Little Squiggle written by Jodi Adams and illustrated by me is out wherever books are sold! 🖍️

This picture book turns one little squiggle into an imaginative adventure through a vibrant land where you can meet a unicorn, a dragon, a mermaid and… a waddle of penguins!

#bookbirthday
May 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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parentclub.bsky.social
In the event anyone was looking for a List of Canadian Children's Book Awards - I've compiled a list -> parentclub.ca/2025/03/list...

#kidlit #CanKidLit
In the event anyone was looking for a List of Canadian Children's Book Awards - I've compiled a list -> https://parentclub.ca/2025/03/list-of-canadian-childrens-book-awards #kidlit #CanKidLit
March 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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petergleick.bsky.social
Seems right.
#Birds
🪶
Chestnut backed chickadee perched on a bird book opened to the Chestnut backed chickadee page.
February 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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scbwi.bsky.social
Congratulations to the SCBWI Portfolio Showcase Winners 🎉

BRONZE
Shannon McNeill
www.littledrawings.com

Amelia Bothe
ameliabothe.com

SILVER
Melissa Gardner
www.melissagardnerart.com

GOLD
Karen Stanton
karenstantonart.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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leewind.bsky.social
#kidlit Inspiration from Sophie Blackall at #SCBWIwinter25 on what she reminds herself and what we need to do as creatives: "Give voice to your own astonishment" - Brilliant!
a photo from the audience view of Sophie Blackall giving the closing keynote at the SCBWI Winter 2025 Conference in New York, the slide above her an illustration of her note to herself and us, "Give voice to your own astonishment" surrounded by drawings of a lighthouse, whale, child characters, and more all donee by the artist herself.
February 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
dreamist.bsky.social
Hello #kidlit community! 🪶

I draw with curiosity and heart, and I'm drawn to stories full of wonder and depth.

This #kidlitartpostcard illustration is from my PB project currently on submission.

🎨 Portfolio: www.dreamist-art.com
✍️ Agent: Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Lit. #kidlitart
A nighttime illustration of two kids, their faces filled with excitement, as they chase after something unseen.
February 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
dreamist.bsky.social
I ❤️ the Unpublished Picturebook Showcase from dPICTUS! Every year, it’s a treat to check out the selected projects. The talent, creativity, and variety of styles and themes are amazing. You can see the 2024 finalist projects here: dpictus.com/unpublished
December 9, 2024 at 7:52 PM
dreamist.bsky.social
I'm so happy to share that SCBWI has selected me and my beloved picture book project, LEWIS & LOU, as the recipient of this year's Don Freeman Grant. The award supports illustrators in advancing their training and work in the picture book genre. Thank you, #SCBWI
🥰
#kidlit
December 4, 2024 at 8:19 PM
dreamist.bsky.social
Congratulations, Clary! 🥳
claryillustration.bsky.social Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · Jul 19
📣Happy Announcement📣

I’m delighted to announce that I’m officially represented by the incredible Tracy Marchini at BookEnds Literary Agency. I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of such an amazing group of illustrators, authors, and agents. Here’s to many more exciting adventures ahead 🥳🎉

#kidlitart
Little tiger celebrates a happy moment with two little birdy friends in the jungle.
August 6, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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karenkrossing.com
A new book in Spring 2026! I’m thrilled to be co-creating ONE COSMIC ROCK with illustrator @dreamist.bsky.social! A companion book to ONE TINY BUBBLE, this picture book is a lyrical exploration of a crucial moment in Earth's evolutionary history & a celebration of resilience. Coming from Owlkids!
May 31, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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debbieohi.com
*New* custom feed which picks up posts tagged with #BookBirthday, used by kidlit/YA community to celebrate launches for new books.

bsky.app/profile/debb...

Some of my other Bluesky custom feeds created with BlueskyFeedCreator.com.
Graphic celebrating 'Book Birthday' with a rocket-shaped book featuring a QR code, set against a deep blue background with white snowflake-like elements. The text 'Celebrate!' is displayed next to the book, creating a festive and whimsical atmosphere. Additional text at the bottom reads, 'If the book is illustrated, CREDIT THE ILLUSTRATOR. Include a link to where people can find out more about the book.'
May 28, 2024 at 3:22 PM
dreamist.bsky.social
Happy Book Birthday to I LOVE MYSELF! 🥳 We can all learn to be a bit kinder to ourselves, much like the child depicted in this sweet picture book.
Written by Wai Mei Wong and illustrated by me, it’s published by Orca and available anywhere you buy books. ☀️
February 13, 2024 at 8:06 PM
dreamist.bsky.social
Happy holidays, friends! May your days be nutty and bright. ✨❄️
#holidaycard
December 26, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
In case you missed this! Tell your kidlit & kidlit art pals!
charlenedraws.bsky.social Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Dec 14
Exciting news! We’re bringing our beloved #KidLitArt chat over to BlueSky in 2024!

Stay tuned & please follow @kidlitart.bsky.social for updates to come!

#KidLit
Colorful background announcing KidLitArt chat is coming, January 25, 2024, 9pm EST
December 16, 2023 at 8:51 PM
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debbieohi.com
Founded by @ginaperry.bsky.social, #KidLitArtPostcard is a monthly event for kidlit artists (1st Thu of every month). Gina started the event early in the pandemic to help fellow illustrators find work.

Scholastic's @brianlarossa.com says he prefers to browse postcards this way!

Gina's custom feed
#KidLitArtPostcard - by Gina Perry, first Thursday of every month. Shows illustration of person with mailbag, clutching postcards, colored postcards scattering behind as they run.
December 7, 2023 at 5:23 PM