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Kim Wagner Nolan
@kimwnolan.bsky.social
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I make art and exhibits for kids. #KidLit Author/Illustrator, Museum Exhibit Designer, Illustrator at Little Thoughts Press #SCBWI #RISD
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Hooray for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m open to picture book and middle grade projects.
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Black and white illustration of four kids around a campfire in the woods at night looking terrified by something in the distance.
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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This was my submission for the SCBWI Narrative Art Award 2025 Prompt: "Because this is the quarter-century mark since the Y2K scare, tell a story about something that turns out not to be a threat.” #SCBWINarrativeArtAward2025 #narrativeartaward #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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I had to make this little Frog Prince extra kissable for Evelyn Day’s adorable poem, “The Frog Prince Sets the Record Straight.” 😘🐸 Published in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11, Stirring Words.
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@littlethoughtspress.com
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#kidlitart
#childrensmagazine
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“The Frog Prince Sets the record straight” poem by Evelyn Day with an illustration of a chubby frog sitting on a lilypad. The frog is winking and wearing a tiny a crown on his head. Illustration by Kim Wagner Nolan
October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“Quibble” by Mike Flowers was such a great word choice to write about for the Stirring Words Issue of @littlethoughtspress.com What a fun word to say and illustrate!
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration #kidlitart #m
#illustrationforkids #childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration
Quibble poem by Mike Flowers for Little Thoughts Press, Stirring Words Issue Eleven. Illustration of a burglar stealing the letters “Q” and “U” from the word “Quibble” and replacing them with letters “K” and “W”.
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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“A Pebble Remembers” by Mona Voelkel can be found in Issue 11 of
@littlethoughtspress.com

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#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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My illustration for @mimssully.bsky.social ‘s sweet poem “Elf-Locks” for @LittleThoughtsPress.com, Issue 11: Stirring Words.
“Their songs are spells, or so it seems,
For they weave beauty into dreams,
And lull us gently through the night
until the peep of day brings light.”

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#kidlit
Mim’s Sully’s poem”Elf-Locks” for Little Thoughts Press Children’s magazine. And an illustration of an elf knitting up a child’s hair while he sleeps. A children’s illustration of an elf knitting up a child’s hair while he sleeps.
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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“Cats and Dogs” by Webb Smith was such a fun poem to illustrate! You can find it in Stirring Words, Issue 11 of @littlethoughtspress.com Order a copy at: littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit #scbwi
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart #scbwiillustrator #spotillustration
#illustrationforkids
Children’s illustration of raining cats and dogs for the poem “cats and Dogs” by Webb Smith published in the Stirring Words issue of Little Thoughts Press.
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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#PetPortrait of my chicken, Fizzgig who passed away on July 29th, 2025. I wanted to make a painting that captured her feisty personality. The size of a Thanksgiving turkey, Fizzy was the leader of the flock. She was a tough chicken and fierce protector of her friends but deep down, Fizzy was…🧵
September 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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I’ve been bursting to share the news that I’ve joined the team at Little Thoughts Press as their new in-house illustrator! I’m looking forward to creating kidlit magic for this very special magazine. 💖
@littlethoughtspress.com #kidlit #kidlitillustrator #childrensmagazine #kidsmagazine
A Children’s illustration of a girl in a yellow shirt floating in the air while holding yellow, orange, white and green balloons and a copy of Little Thoughts Press magazine. A yellow bird is flying behind her with a shocked look on its face.
July 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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NEW ‘You are my sunshine’ print set available in my shop! ☀️ 🌈 🌧️
#nurseryart #youaremysunshine
#childrensart #artforkids #childrensillustration #illustrationforkids
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You are my sunshine Children’s illustration print set. A happy yellow sun with the words, “You are my sunshine “ in cheerful orange. A rainbow with the words “you make me happy” in rainbow. A happy yellow sun peeking from behind a cloud with the words, “when skies are gray” in the color gray. You are my sunshine Children’s illustration print set. A happy yellow sun with the words, “You are my sunshine “ in cheerful orange. A rainbow with the words “you make me happy” in rainbow. A happy yellow sun peeking from behind a cloud with the words, “when skies are gray” in the color gray. You are my sunshine Children’s illustration print set. A happy yellow sun with the words, “You are my sunshine “ in cheerful orange. A rainbow with the words “you make me happy” in rainbow. A happy yellow sun peeking from behind a cloud with the words, “when skies are gray” in the color gray. You are my sunshine Children’s illustration print set. A happy yellow sun with the words, “You are my sunshine “ in cheerful orange. A rainbow with the words “you make me happy” in rainbow. A happy yellow sun peeking from behind a cloud with the words, “when skies are gray” in the color gray.
June 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Happy 3rd Birthday to #kidlitartpostcard 🥳
I’m Kim and I’m available for work in publishing (board books, picture books, and middle grade), children’s magazines, toys and games.
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Children’s illustration of a cute cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, a hotdog with mustard, and French fries with ketchup on a red and white table cloth.
June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#PetPortrait of my sweet Flossy who upgraded her chicken wings to angel wings on May 5th. She was a good chicken and kind to all who knew her. Flossy is survived by her soulmate and bestie, Fizzgig, who misses her very much.🧡#minipainting
#processvideo
#paintingprocess
#chickens
May 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Taking a break from making tiny things to make a giant mushroom!

#mushroomtable
#processvideo
#makingstuff
May 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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I finished building my adorable tiny book store 🥰
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Happy #TinyTuesday!Come take a tour of my tiny #bookstore. Sound On! 🔊
#booksky
#booklovers
#miniatures
May 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Yay! My story received a #PBparty HM. Thanks @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and judges. 🛼🥳
May 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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It’s #TinyTuesday and my tiny #bookstore is almost finished!
#booksky
May 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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It’s #TinyTuesday and today I’m making tiny furniture and a chandelier for my tiny #bookstore. 🥹 #booksky
April 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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In honor of #EarthDay here’s one more #TinyTuesday video of me making a tiny globe for my tiny #bookstore. 🌍
#minimaker
#miniatures #booklovers
#bookshop #booksky
April 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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It’s #TinyTuesday! Here’s a sneak peek of the tiny #bookstore where there’s only good news on the newsstand. 😀
#picturebooks #miniatures
#kidlit #bookshop #booksky
April 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Another #tinytuesday timelapse of my tiny #bookstore in progress. #picturebooks
#kidlit #bookshop #booksky #uplift #miniatures
April 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Hey #portfolioday. I’m Kim and I’m open to all children’s illustration opportunities.
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#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensillustration.
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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It’s #tinytuesday and I’m making a tiny bookcase with tiny books for my adorable tiny #bookstore 🥹
#kidlit #bookshop #booksky #uplift @debbieohi.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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another video of #chickens doing chicken stuff to brighten your day. #uplift #coopcam
April 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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If you’re ever thinking of throwing your own chicken shower, Spring is the best time to find chicken shower decorations. I did not get carried away at all 😅
Egg themed Easter party decorations and a box of yellow marshmallow peeps
March 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM