Michelle Denise Wood

Hey illustrators/agents!

I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions

Hey #artdirectors #designers #creatives - if you’re looking for a children’s illustrator, you can search today’s selection of promos from #KidLitArtPostcard !

Click the hashtag and sort by Top or Latest here, or use @flashes.blue to quickly see entries in an Insta-like grid!

kidlitartpostcard image of a boy flying with the moon

It’s #kidlitartpostcard once again!
Here’s a little fella with a big dream who’s hitched himself to the moon and haven’t we all, at some point in our lives? 🌕
I’m Michelle, an illustrator and author available for children’s book projects and representation.
Are we the right fit?
#kidlitart #kidlit

That cover is omg. 😍

I'm now open to queries at querytracker.net/query/Michel... !! Do not send queries to my email as they will be deleted. I'm open until 10 pm EST on November 7th, accepting all Middle Grade and Young Adult. Also accepting Adult Mystery, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction and Horror.

city bus shelter with illustration of people waiting

My bus shelter wrap is complete!
Thank you to The Arts Federation - TAF for choosing me for this project. It was an incredible process and an honor to share it with the community. 🚦☔️
#kidlitart #publicart #westlafayette

Haha! Thanks! 🎃👋🏻

I’m forever making stuff.
Happy #Halloween!
Here is my very odd and very handmade puppet, Enoch, from Over the Garden Wall that I finished just in time. 🎃
#kidlitart #puppetry

Illustration of Ford School

Seven days until #Halloween!
Can you find the ghosts in the old Ford School? 🍁🎃
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

A spooky piece from last #Halloween and the lovely house that inspired it. 🍁
#kidlitart

Sounds amazing!

Halloween costume idea illustration

Ten days until Halloween!
Here is the first of some costume ideas I’ve created just for fun.
A crayon! 🖍️🎃
What are you going to be?
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#kidlitart #kidlit #costumeideas #halloween #illustration

Illustration of a girl in the doorway

🎃🎃🎃

#kidlitart #halloweenillustration #halloween #illustration

I'm offering $5 off Brain-Picking Sessions. "What on earth are you talking about?" you ask. It's a 30- or 60-minute zoom session during which we can talk about your ?s re:

- publishing
- querying
- critiques
- school visits
- marketing

I'll answer to the best of my ability!

Good through Nov 15!

I’m presenting at @canscaip.bsky.social PYI ! There’s still time to register for the in-person or online conference!

#kidlit #kidlitart

If you missed this live, be sure to catch the replay. It was amazing! Thanks
@natashakhankazi.bsky.social
#12x12

Children's style illustration of a vampire bat and girl

What's spooky season without fangs and bats? ❤️
#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration

a woman is peeking out of a door and saying `` i 'm back '' while holding a book . Alt: A woman is peeking out of a door and saying, "I'm back."

And, I'm finally open again for queries!!!

How nice to hear. Thank you. 🍁👋🏻

Certified organic and AI-free: New stamp for human-written books launches As machine-made books flood online marketplaces, a new UK initiative is introducing an Organic Literature stamp to help readers identify books created by real authors

"As machine-made books flood online marketplaces, a new UK initiative is introducing an Organic Literature stamp to help readers identify books created by real authors."

Hey Illustrators, how about this: please share a screenshot of a WIP. What are you working-on/excited-about right now? Will take a close look at all replies! #kidlit #artshare

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Photo of Gina Perry holding a copy of her newest picture book, THE KING OF BOOKS in her home studio.

Huzzah and Happy 3 month Birthday to THE KING OF BOOKS! us.macmillan.com/books/978125... #kidlit

Thanks a bunch! 🍁👋🏻

Fall illustration with leaves and pumpkins

A little fall magic from my sketchbook. 🌾
#kidlitart #kidlit #fallillustration

We're in week 3 of #ABLArtFest! 🎨✍️

The prompt for the week of October 12:

👻 GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS 👻

Make sure to tag us
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
and use #ABLArtFest!

Also, friendly reminder it's never too late to use these prompts. The only requirements are to make art and have fun. 😊

PUBLISHING JOB POST: www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

How wonderful! 🍁

Registration for the SCBWI 2026 New York Conference opens TODAY, October 14 @ 10am PST ! 🎉

⁠View the entire in-person line up on our website here: tinyurl.com/79hkf4ta

(and a special thank you to Merrill Rainey for making our gorgeous conference art www.littlerainey.com)

#scbwiNY26
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Old house illustration

People waiting for the bus illustration

Ice skaters illustration

Fall meadow illustration

It's #PortfolioDay!
I'm a children's book illustrator/author based in Indiana. On the hunt for projects that can make use of my love for vintage illustration, stories that make you give a little gasp and explore seasonal fun. ✏️
Find more at: www.michelledwoodillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlit

That cover!