Olga Smith
@olgasmithart.bsky.social
Author-Illustrator. Cincinnati OH. #SCBWI member. #12x12 member
Portfolio: http://www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
Portfolio: http://www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
I’m so excited and honored that my story is one of the winners of #fallwritingfrenzy #kidlit! Thank you so much!
I spy Ohio North’s own @olgasmithart.bsky.social among the winners! 👀
YAHOOOO!! The #FallWritingFrenzy winners are up! Congrats to ALL who participated, there's so much talent. What a community!
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#kidlit #writing #amreading #amwriting #competitions #stories
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social
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#kidlit #writing #amreading #amwriting #competitions #stories
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I’m so excited and honored that my story is one of the winners of #fallwritingfrenzy #kidlit! Thank you so much!
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A favourite from my current picture book project for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard
I’m a British author and illustrator, based in Ohio.
Rep’d by The Illustration Room for illustration, looking for literary representation.
I’m a British author and illustrator, based in Ohio.
Rep’d by The Illustration Room for illustration, looking for literary representation.
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A favourite from my current picture book project for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard
I’m a British author and illustrator, based in Ohio.
Rep’d by The Illustration Room for illustration, looking for literary representation.
I’m a British author and illustrator, based in Ohio.
Rep’d by The Illustration Room for illustration, looking for literary representation.
Here’s a list of November Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers. Link in the comments. If you want to receive a list for every month, subscribe to my substack! open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlit #kidlitart
November 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Here’s a list of November Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers. Link in the comments. If you want to receive a list for every month, subscribe to my substack! open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlit #kidlitart
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November #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I’m an author-illustrator represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of @bradfordagents.bsky.social
Check out what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com 🍁
I’m an author-illustrator represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of @bradfordagents.bsky.social
Check out what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com 🍁
November 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM
November #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I’m an author-illustrator represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of @bradfordagents.bsky.social
Check out what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com 🍁
I’m an author-illustrator represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of @bradfordagents.bsky.social
Check out what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com 🍁
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is an illustration from my book dummy about a magical leaf Sir Leafalot who comes alive in this scene. I love to combine magical and real elements and use bright colors. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is an illustration from my book dummy about a magical leaf Sir Leafalot who comes alive in this scene. I love to combine magical and real elements and use bright colors. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
When you receive a flyer from school but your immediate thought is @brianlarossa.com 😅 You branded these colors, Brian!
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
When you receive a flyer from school but your immediate thought is @brianlarossa.com 😅 You branded these colors, Brian!
I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests and events for writers and illustrators. If these kind of lists are helpful, please share and subscribe to my Substack open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitevents #kidlitcontests
November 2025. List of Kidlit Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers
Contests, workshops, and pitch events
open.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests and events for writers and illustrators. If these kind of lists are helpful, please share and subscribe to my Substack open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitevents #kidlitcontests
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Hey #kidlit illustrators, if you’re not already following @dbuu.bsky.social I recommend that you do! He’s a fellow picture book art director. We’re on the same team at Scholastic, sitting nearly side by side.
💙❤️
💙❤️
October 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Hey #kidlit illustrators, if you’re not already following @dbuu.bsky.social I recommend that you do! He’s a fellow picture book art director. We’re on the same team at Scholastic, sitting nearly side by side.
💙❤️
💙❤️
Reposted by Olga Smith
Popping into #portfolioday on behalf of art directors to say thank you for sharing your work. It makes our job easier. We appreciate you.
💙❤️
Also, FWIW, I made a starter pack of hiring art-, creative-, design-directors who actively use Bluesky.
go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX
💙❤️
Also, FWIW, I made a starter pack of hiring art-, creative-, design-directors who actively use Bluesky.
go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX
October 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Popping into #portfolioday on behalf of art directors to say thank you for sharing your work. It makes our job easier. We appreciate you.
💙❤️
Also, FWIW, I made a starter pack of hiring art-, creative-, design-directors who actively use Bluesky.
go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX
💙❤️
Also, FWIW, I made a starter pack of hiring art-, creative-, design-directors who actively use Bluesky.
go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX
Share this post for an above-the-slush-pile submission opportunity to @ashleedani.bsky.social www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #seasonsofkidlit #kidlit @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social
Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!
Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Share this post for an above-the-slush-pile submission opportunity to @ashleedani.bsky.social www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... #seasonsofkidlit #kidlit @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social
Everyone can enter into drawing of book prizes from #seasonsofkidlit. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... This book looks wonderful! Written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social Seasons of Kidlit is run by @authorhmacht.bsky.social and @literallylynne.bsky.social #kidlit
Trick or Treat with Laura Sassi!
Hi readers, writers, and pumpkin-lovers, too! What’s better than having tea? Having tea with a friend, of course.We're thrilled to celebrate the season with author Laura Sassi and her beautiful new bo...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Everyone can enter into drawing of book prizes from #seasonsofkidlit. www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... This book looks wonderful! Written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social Seasons of Kidlit is run by @authorhmacht.bsky.social and @literallylynne.bsky.social #kidlit
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It only takes a few moments to let your representatives know that libraries remain integral to a healthy American community.
action.everylibrary.org/emailreps via @everylibrary.bsky.social
action.everylibrary.org/emailreps via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Send an Email to Congress
We built this petition to help you let your representatives know that libraries continue to be an integral part of a healthy American community.
action.everylibrary.org
October 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
It only takes a few moments to let your representatives know that libraries remain integral to a healthy American community.
action.everylibrary.org/emailreps via @everylibrary.bsky.social
action.everylibrary.org/emailreps via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Reposted by Olga Smith
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Undies Case Cover Awards and Endies End Paper Awards! Anyone can nominate a book. Head here to get started: 100scopenotes.com/2025/10/01/n...
Nominate Your Favorites for the 2025 Undies and Endies Awards!
The best (see: only) case cover and endpaper awards in children’s literature are back! That’s right, the 2025 Undies and Endies are officially up and running. It’s time to submit your favorite case co...
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October 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Yay! I still can’t believe it happened! #kidlitart #scbwi
The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️
October 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Yay! I still can’t believe it happened! #kidlitart #scbwi
Reposted by Olga Smith
I’ve created a compilation of kidlit events for October for illustrators and writers. Contests, workshops, creative prompts. Follow my substack for monthly updates and feel free to share. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcontest #kidlitevent open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
October 2025. List of Kidlit Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers
Contests, workshops, pitch events, and submission opportunities
open.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’ve created a compilation of kidlit events for October for illustrators and writers. Contests, workshops, creative prompts. Follow my substack for monthly updates and feel free to share. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcontest #kidlitevent open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
Get your treats at #seasonsofkidlit www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o... @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social #kidlit
Trick Or Treat with Tara J. Hannon!
Hi readers, writers, and ghosties of all sorts! We're thrilled to have author and illustrator Tara J. Hannon back on our blog today sharing her newest chapter book series, perfect for fright-filled re...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I’ve created a compilation of kidlit events for October for illustrators and writers. Contests, workshops, creative prompts. Follow my substack for monthly updates and feel free to share. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcontest #kidlitevent open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
October 2025. List of Kidlit Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers
Contests, workshops, pitch events, and submission opportunities
open.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’ve created a compilation of kidlit events for October for illustrators and writers. Contests, workshops, creative prompts. Follow my substack for monthly updates and feel free to share. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcontest #kidlitevent open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
Thank you so much @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social! This conference was even better than I hoped for! ❤️❤️❤️
October 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Thank you so much @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social! This conference was even better than I hoped for! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm Trick-or-Treating @ #seasonsofkidlit.com #kidlit @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'm Trick-or-Treating @ #seasonsofkidlit.com #kidlit @literallylynne.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social
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Hey, #kidlit friends, follow these kidlit/YA publishers:
Thanks to @debbieohi.com for setting this up.
go.bsky.app/SAg8zks
Thanks to @debbieohi.com for setting this up.
go.bsky.app/SAg8zks
September 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Hey, #kidlit friends, follow these kidlit/YA publishers:
Thanks to @debbieohi.com for setting this up.
go.bsky.app/SAg8zks
Thanks to @debbieohi.com for setting this up.
go.bsky.app/SAg8zks
Happy #kidlitartpostcard! This is an illustration from my pb dummy. When Oliver charges into the forest to prove he’s a real knight, he meets a magical talking leaf, Sir Leafalot, who shows him the ways plants communicate.
I’m available for illustration projects as well.
#kidlitart #kidlit #pbdummy
I’m available for illustration projects as well.
#kidlitart #kidlit #pbdummy
September 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard! This is an illustration from my pb dummy. When Oliver charges into the forest to prove he’s a real knight, he meets a magical talking leaf, Sir Leafalot, who shows him the ways plants communicate.
I’m available for illustration projects as well.
#kidlitart #kidlit #pbdummy
I’m available for illustration projects as well.
#kidlitart #kidlit #pbdummy
Hello #kidlitartpostcard people! I’m an author-illustrator based in Cincinnati USA. Sharing an illustration from my book dummy Chest in the Attic. #atticillustration #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlit
August 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard people! I’m an author-illustrator based in Cincinnati USA. Sharing an illustration from my book dummy Chest in the Attic. #atticillustration #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlit
Reposted by Olga Smith
I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests, and events for July for writers and illustrators. Check out my Substack post:
open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcontest
open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcontest
July 2025 List of Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers in KidLit
Competitions, workshops, pitch events, and submission opportunities
open.substack.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’ve compiled a list of kidlit contests, and events for July for writers and illustrators. Check out my Substack post:
open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcontest
open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcontest
Reposted by Olga Smith
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator based in New York. ✏️
See more of my work at:
✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitartpostcardday
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookart #picturebookartist
#kidlitart
#kidlitartist
#kidlit
#picturebooks
See more of my work at:
✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitartpostcardday
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookart #picturebookartist
#kidlitart
#kidlitartist
#kidlit
#picturebooks
July 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Kerry McQuaide, a children's book author/illustrator based in New York. ✏️
See more of my work at:
✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitartpostcardday
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookart #picturebookartist
#kidlitart
#kidlitartist
#kidlit
#picturebooks
See more of my work at:
✨ www.kerrymcquaide.com ✨
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitartpostcardday
#scbwiillustrator
#picturebookart #picturebookartist
#kidlitart
#kidlitartist
#kidlit
#picturebooks