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Laura Alderson
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#Author and #illustrator of #kidlit. Represented by @Sarahbrewyard at https://thebrightagency.com/uk/childrens-illustration/artists/laura-alderson. Website: https://lauraaldersonart.com
IG:https://www.instagram.com/laura_alderson_studio/
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Ever have a summer outing go completely off the rails? Here is single-spread excerpt from a story I've been working on. (Swipe between pages.)

Represented by @Sarahbrewyard at The Bright Agency
The first of two pages from a graphic novel excerpt for #kidlitartpostcard: Two anthropomorphic dogs are tugging at a sausage that one of them stole. The binding snaps and they go tumbling down the hill…(continued) They land at the bottom and are met with unpleasant surprise: the butcher who made the sausages is waiting for them! They run for their lives…(comic by Laura Alderson)
August 7, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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Hello #Kidlitartpostcard! I’m Laura, an author/illustrator who likes stories with humor, but also with a bit of tenderness where you least expect it. I have a weak spot for sausages.

Represented by @sarahbrewyard.bsky.social at The Bright Agency.

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
A mischievous anthropomorphic dog is about to steal a sausage. A bulldog butcher, distracted by a poodle customer, sees him out of the corner of his eye. Watch out! That butcher is holding a cleaver! By Laura Alderson for kidlitartpostcard.
July 3, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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I’m Laura, an author/illustrator who likes stories with joie de vivre. I'm visiting family and wondering, What if grandmas just kept on giving cookies?

My website: lauraaldersonart.com
Cara: cara.app/lauraalderson
IG: www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/

Seeking representation!

#kidlitartpostcard
A teapot genie grandma is conjuring a ridiculous number of cookies for four kids at a tea party. Three kids are becoming a bit alarmed at the growing pile, which threatents to bury them, but one is still blissfully oblivous. A postcard for kidlitart postcard day by Laura Alderson, an author/illustrator seeking representation.
April 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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A middle grade happy dance for #kitlitartpostcard and #worldbookday!

I’m Laura, an author/illustrator who likes stories with joie de vivre, but also ones with a touch of mystery.

cara.app/lauraalderson
www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/
lauraaldersonart.com

Looking for representation.
Diverse group of middle grade girls dancing at a party, for #kidlitartpostcard and #worldbookday. Art by author/illustrator Laura Alderson, done on Photoshop.
March 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Thanks for the opportunity, Debbie! I’m Laura, and author/illustrator who likes enthusiasm, humor, but also some mystery in my work! Here are a couple of characters I’ve been drawing lately.

IG: www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/

Portfolio: lauraaldersonart.com
A Chinese Crested Dog sings off key while a Jack Russell mutt friend plays piano. Other dogs look on horrified. Digital watercolor illustration by Laura Alderson.
February 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Hi Kidlit postcard perusers! I’m Laura, and author/illustrator who likes enthusiasm and humor. I’m also looking for representation. And I may or may not sing off key 🎶

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlit
Kidlit illustration of an anthropomorphic Chinese Crested dog singing off key in a messy bedroom, with other dogs looking horrified. Pink and green color scheme and lots of sunlight.
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Laura, an author/illustrator who likes a whiff of exuberance or a dollop of mystery with my stories. Here's to a creative 2025! 🥂

Cara: cara.app/lauraalderson
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/
Website: lauraaldersonart.com

Looking for representation.
Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Laura Alderson, an author/illustrator who likes a whiff of exuberance or a dollop of mystery with my stories. I'm excited about starting a new creative year in 2025! Besides Bluesky, you can find me on Bluesky: lauraalderson.bsky.social, on Cara: lauraalderson, and on my website: lauraaldersonart.com. I’m also looking for representation. Art: An elegant Chinese Crested dog in a pink dress and pearls, against a green floral background, relaxing with a croissant and cappuccino.
January 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Just signed up for Storystorm! This is my first time participating, and I'm really looking forward to it! ☺️

You can sign up at: taralazar.com/2024/12/27/s...

#storystorm #kidlit
Storystorm, an event for generating writing ideas.
December 29, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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A selection of my 2024 illo faces: A mix of middle grade girls, enchanted beachgoers, and a couple of doggy opposites. I used downtime from a broken elbow to study writing. Hopefully 2025 will show the results!

#ArtvsArtist #artvsartist2024 #faceyourart #faceyourart2024 #kitlitart
9 faces from kidlit art illustrations, a variety of ages, ethnicities and personalities
December 19, 2024 at 9:06 PM
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Thanks, Brian, for all you do for the kidlit community!
November 21, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator who likes picture books through middle grades. I enjoy a little serendipity in my stories, but realistic details don't hurt either. Literary agents, I would love to work with you!
Two small girls at the beach buying popsicles that turn them into mermaids. One is transforming.
October 3, 2024 at 8:33 PM
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A little end of summer fun! Who wouldn't want to be a mermaid for a day?

Meanwhile, I'm delighted to have my right arm out of a cast and be back at the drawing board. I have so much I want to do!

#kidlitart
People at the beach buying popsicles that turn them into mermaids. One little girl has one human foot and one mermaid fin.
September 18, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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If you see this, post something pink! #kilitart
anthropomorphic dogs in elegant restaurant, one chowing down like a regular dog
June 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Laura, an author/illustrator who is looking for representation. May your days contain both elegance and unbridled enthusiasm! lauraaldersonart.com
June 6, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Laura, and this is Serena from my picturebook manuscript, Serena Speaks Italian. Speaking of Italian, see you in Bologna! A presto! #bcbf24
April 4, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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Going to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair next week! Anyone else going? #BCBF #bcbf24
April 2, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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It’d #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura Alderson, an American author/illustrator living in Italy.

Why isn’t anyone watching the cake?! Follow me to find out!
March 7, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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Hi! I’m Laura Alderson, a kidlit author/illustrator interested in picture books, middle grades, and graphic novels.
Mrs. Starling only wanted to see the new show at the Metropolitan Museum. She had no idea how panicked the employees would be!

#kidlitartpostcard
February 1, 2024 at 10:11 PM
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Drop something blue! 💙🦋🐬🐳🚙🧵🏙️
December 19, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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Happy holidays however you celebrate them! With best wishes from Laura Alderson, kidlit artist and author. Looking to exchange the gift of representation! #kidlitartpostcard
December 7, 2023 at 12:08 PM