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Arpita Choudhury

@fernspikeart.bsky.social

She/ Her Lapsed marine biologist turned illustrator. Looking for representation. SCBWI Member Western PA. Interested in PB, CB, ER, MG, BC, NF, puzzles, and kids games. https://www.fernspikeart.com/moreinfo

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I created illustrations for the upcoming video for Gumption and Glory! Coming soon!
#kidlit #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart #kidlitiustration #gumptionandglory #scbwi #scbwiillustrator

02.08.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s that time of year again.

Teachers, THANK YOU for what you do. If you need help stocking your room this year, please drop a link to your Classroom Wishlists in the comments!

I’ll get as much as I can, and there are always some great members of the community who chip in too!

22.07.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4128    πŸ” 1093    πŸ’¬ 247    πŸ“Œ 42

Thanks! Can’t wait to show it to the world!

11.07.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

11.07.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Announcement! β€œWho Loves Blueberries?” coming out in spring of 2026 with Islandport Press. Such a joy to illustrate this sweet story 🫐
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitcommunity #kidsbooks #bookillustration #fernspikeart #islandportpress #scbwi #wpascbwi #picturebooks

11.07.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Asian girl with red glasses surrounded by life-sized origami animals (fox, penguin, rabbit, crane, frog, squirrel, dragonfly) on paper textured land by the sea.

Asian girl with red glasses surrounded by life-sized origami animals (fox, penguin, rabbit, crane, frog, squirrel, dragonfly) on paper textured land by the sea.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
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I’m an author / illustrator and I love hugs. This is a close up of my upcoming book NUNU AND THE SEA, pub date 10/14/2025!
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I am rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com
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#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

03.07.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 125    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
Whimsical children’s book illustration showing a parade of chickens marching down a city street. The chicken in front carries a long flag made of red white and blue while squares, arranged in various configurations of Stars and Stripes. She is pulling a wagon with three chicks in it. Behind the chicks marches a hen wearing boots and carrying a drum, which she is beating as she marches. Behind her comes a duck, looking grouchy and pulling a cannon, on top of which stands a rooster, who looks very pompous as he blows into a golden horn.

Whimsical children’s book illustration showing a parade of chickens marching down a city street. The chicken in front carries a long flag made of red white and blue while squares, arranged in various configurations of Stars and Stripes. She is pulling a wagon with three chicks in it. Behind the chicks marches a hen wearing boots and carrying a drum, which she is beating as she marches. Behind her comes a duck, looking grouchy and pulling a cannon, on top of which stands a rooster, who looks very pompous as he blows into a golden horn.

πŸ‘‹πŸΌ Hello art directors and editors. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Did you know I like to draw chickens? And quilts too? 😁 Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigal.com to see what else I like drawing, and writing about too! I’m rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
#kidlit

03.07.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 139    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration shows four young girls playing a board game during a sleepover. Three girls are enjoying themselves, while one girl looks upset about losing the game.

An illustration shows four young girls playing a board game during a sleepover. Three girls are enjoying themselves, while one girl looks upset about losing the game.

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Claryβ€”a #kidlit #illustrator who would love to work with you on your next projects. Available for picture books, board books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects πŸ‘‹

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social
πŸ–₯️ claryillustration.com

03.07.2025 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 173    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

The Trevor Project has a 24/7 Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth. Please support them if you can, and please promote them.

www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

22.04.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1983    πŸ” 1894    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 17
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All aboard! It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day, and these good boys and girls are off to school! When I was a kid, dogs would sometimes crash recess, causing chaos. Maybe today’s lesson is β€˜How to Cause the Best Kind of Mayhem’! What’s on their school schedule? πŸ•βœ¨

03.04.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 230    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
Ink drawing by Victoria Maderna depicting a girl climbing on an old tree branch and offering a treat to a cat.

Ink drawing by Victoria Maderna depicting a girl climbing on an old tree branch and offering a treat to a cat.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! For once I remembered early and made something especially for it (& de-rusted my inking muscles a bit) 😊

I'm Victoria, illustrator working in gouache/ink and analog media. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)!

πŸ–₯️ victoriamaderna.com
βœ‰οΈ hi@victoriamaderna.com

03.04.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 315    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary

#kidlitart #art

03.04.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 324    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.

An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books!

martinstanev.com
Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

#kidlitart #childrensbook

03.04.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 390    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 2

Every day on the internet makes it abundantly clear that some people have never had a single person turn around and say to them, β€˜Cite your sources’ because, and I say this with every ounce of love I can muster as a teacher: while you are entitled to your opinion, that does not make it fact.

23.03.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9160    πŸ” 1601    πŸ’¬ 262    πŸ“Œ 82
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These Librarians Won’t Let America’s Fever Hit Fahrenheit 451 A new documentary shows us our local guardians of intellectual freedom in battle.

In film: Josephine Lee writes that these librarians are risking their safety and livelihood to speak up for First Amendment rights, intellectual freedom, and, most of all, for the students who tell them β€œbooks have saved them.”

21.03.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 186    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
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Meta's Massive AI Training Book Heist: What Authors Need to KnowΒ  - The Authors Guild Today, The Atlantic published a search tool that allows authors to check if their works are in LibGen, an illegal pirate site AI companies copied for their AI systems. This is a similar tool to the on...

Many authors, myself included, were shocked and angered to discover that our work has been pirated for AI training purposes. If you haven’t checked out the following info from the Authors Guild, it’s not too late to take action. authorsguild.org/news/meta-li... #writingcommunity #kidlit

22.03.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy #caturday from this guy!

22.03.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Libraries, librarians, and books changed my life. Reading is essential! Libraries librarians museums STRENGTHEN America. Call your congresspeople. 202.224.3121
Tell them why reading books librarians and libraries are a critical part of a country poised for success. #kidlit

16.03.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Show Up For Our Libraries! By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration's Executive Order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries

Show Up For Our Libraries! By eliminating the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services, the Trump administration's Executive Order is cutting off at the knees the most beloved and trusted of American institutions and the staff and services they offer. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries

🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.

Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.

Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

15.03.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3396    πŸ” 2203    πŸ’¬ 60    πŸ“Œ 238
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EVERYBELLY | Kirkus Reviews Take a dip in a pool where everyone is welcome.

β€œA unique, joyful celebration of bellies, bodies, and beauty” Everybelly @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social receives a #StarredReview from #Kirkus Booth 235 #Montessori www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

15.03.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Idaho Teacher Speaks Out After She's Forced To Remove 'Everyone Is Welcome Here' Signs From Classroom This is what it's come to?

Middle school teacher Sarah Inama spoke to KTVB after she was ordered by school officials to remove her inclusive signs because they're considered "personal opinion."

14.03.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hello and happy #kidlitartpostcardday to all!
My name is Arpita Choudhury and I’m an illustrator looking for an agent and opportunities to create books that nurture the love of reading in kids πŸ“–
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitcommunity #SCBWI #kidsbooks #picturebooks #kidsreading

06.03.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
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✨Portfolio site at www.annastenger.com✨
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#kidlitpostcard #kidlitpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebook

06.03.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 169    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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Happy World Book Day and #kidlitartpostcard day!

I am Lenny Wen, author/illustrator.
My web: www.lennywen.com

06.03.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 269    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 1
It’s an illustration that captures a sweet moment of a little girl waking up from her nap next to a gentle, fuzzy bear and her baby brother.

It’s an illustration that captures a sweet moment of a little girl waking up from her nap next to a gentle, fuzzy bear and her baby brother.

March is finally here, and it’s time for #KidLitArtPostcard DayπŸ€— I’m a #kidlit #illustrator who would love to work with you on the next project! I’m available for PBs, BBs, editorials, and kidlit-art-related projects!

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary Agency.
πŸ–₯️ claryillustration.com

06.03.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 318    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
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NCTE This year, the committee recognized twelve outstanding books of poetry and nine novels in verse asΒ 2025 Notable Books. TheseΒ selections emphasize inclusiveness and diversity, showcasing a wide range o...

NCTE’s 2025 Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels for Children www.slj.com/story/nctes-... via @slj.com

27.02.2025 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ok that made me laugh

19.02.2025 02:03 β€” πŸ‘ 53250    πŸ” 7073    πŸ’¬ 627    πŸ“Œ 237

Love this!

18.02.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Another (somewhat) Valentine’s Day inspired illustration. β€œWild at Heart” One of my favs. Might do one of the brain someday. #heartillustration #anatomicalheartart #valentinesday

15.02.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love the shrimp 🦐

14.02.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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