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Kim Wagner Nolan
@kimwnolan.bsky.social
I make art and exhibits for kids. #KidLit Author/Illustrator, Museum Exhibit Designer, Illustrator at Little Thoughts Press #SCBWI #RISD
https://linktr.ee/kimwnolan
Hooray for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m open to picture book and middle grade projects.
kimwnolan.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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
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.
@evelynday.bsky.social
@littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration
October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“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
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“A Pebble Remembers” by Mona Voelkel can be found in Issue 11 of
@littlethoughtspress.com

#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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.”

#kidsmagazine
#kidlit
October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“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
September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#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
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
July 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEW ‘You are my sunshine’ print set available in my shop! ☀️ 🌈 🌧️
#nurseryart #youaremysunshine
#childrensart #artforkids #childrensillustration #illustrationforkids
www.instagram.com/p/DKuQHgOsJs...
June 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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.
kimwnolan.com
June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#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
Taking a break from making tiny things to make a giant mushroom!

#mushroomtable
#processvideo
#makingstuff
May 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I finished building my adorable tiny book store 🥰
May 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy #TinyTuesday!Come take a tour of my tiny #bookstore. Sound On! 🔊
#booksky
#booklovers
#miniatures
May 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Yay! My story received a #PBparty HM. Thanks @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and judges. 🛼🥳
May 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
It’s #TinyTuesday and my tiny #bookstore is almost finished!
#booksky
May 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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
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
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
April 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Hey #portfolioday. I’m Kim and I’m open to all children’s illustration opportunities.
kimwnolan.com
#kidlit #picturebooks #childrensillustration.
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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
another video of #chickens doing chicken stuff to brighten your day. #uplift #coopcam
April 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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 😅
March 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM