Kandeel

The author, the first page, and the book

My illustrations celebrating Nancy Drew entering the public domain

‘Big Infanta’; painting of woman in large burgundy Elizabethan style dress with white lace on sleeves and around neckline, she holds a white cloth and wears a large white headdress. She has dogs at her feet and around her, appearing upside down, the background is a brown and gold design.

Hello Monday.
🖼️ Igor & Marina

A botanical collage titled Lathyrus latifolius (Broad-leav'd Everlasting Pea) created in 1781.

🖼️ Mary Delany

Francis Picabia (1879-1953)
Paysage c.1937

Otto Meyer-Amden (1885 - 1933)

hello this is the official petition to bring back mass market paperbacks!! mmpbs are good actually and everyone should do them!! i think esp romantasy readers would really love that shit! and you can still spray those edges!!! bring back mass market paperbacks thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE SWEATER picture book five starred review banner and quote image

Happy #BookBirthday to THE SWEATER by Larissa Theule and illustrated by Teagan White! This beautiful picture book Illustrates the transformative role a community can play in caring for its members.

With ✨five stars,✨ it is a powerful and poignant tale of compassion and acceptance.

The most joyful of springtime joys, wild 𝐴𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑚

Getting started on a new series of wild alliums. For my sanity and yours. 😸

#flowers #photography

Patterned Hillside | Frank Johnston
1918, oil on board
#GroupOfSeven

Illustration of a little wizard cat.

A few months ago I worked on a new logo, I don't think I've shared it yet. ✨ I'll probably rework it, but I liked the idea of ​​using the little wizard cat. 😊

#illustration #traditionaldrawing #artwork #coloredpencils

Cover for Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, by Kat Zhang illustrated by Charlene Chua

Cover for When You go to Dragon School, by Chelsea M Campbell illustrated by Charlene Chua

Happy ‘Appreciate a Dragon Day’ to all who celebrate! 🐉

#dragon #AppreciateADragonDay #kidlit #kidlitart

a woman in a leopard print shirt is standing in a doorway and says gasp in sarcasm Alt: a woman in a leopard print shirt is standing in a doorway and says gasp in sarcasm

Got my very first spam email to my new illustration contact info #kidlitart

Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program

Holy hell, what an obituary

‼️‼️THIS WILL BE MY AUTHOR BRAND IN 2026‼️‼️

Vertical Solar Panels—Wind-Resistant Trackers for High Latitudes Traditional solar fails in the windswept north. Two Swedish inventors are betting on aerodynamic resilience to solve the latitude gap

Traditional solar fails in the windswept north. Two Swedish inventors are betting on aerodynamic resilience to solve the latitude gap

A portfolio image consisting of colorful illustrations of children

#portfolioday Hi! I'm a South-Asian American artist inspired by graphic shapes and bold colors! Would love to illustrate both fiction and non-fiction picture books #kidlitart #kidlit

Princess Deirdre, Chronicles of Amber
#digitalart #fanart

An illustration of children and their dog enjoying their day in a field of sea pinks, on an island somewhere I imagine in the northern hemisphere, reading and drawing while surrounded by puffins. Done in Procreate.

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard

It’s the first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!
Let’s make more books for the kids this year.🤍
#kidlitart

Hello November’s #kidlitartpostcard 🧡 I read Charlene’s post the other day and would love to give a try here. Hope to see and connect with more #kidlitcommunity!
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I’m Biva, a Vietnamese children’s illustrator based in UK. Rep’d by Christy Ewers from The CAT Agency! Hello everyone 🧡🧡🧡

A barn owl in foliage

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I am continuing my recent obsession with owls. I even have a cute little story about owl friends I’ve been working on.

Even though 2026 doesn’t seem so different from 2025, I’m personally hoping for more positivity and professional growth. #kidlitart

Illustration of a dog waiting at a bus stop, looking up at the full moon. Done in mixed media. Liz Wong, Rep'd by Alexandra Penfold, LizWongIllustration.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Liz, and I enjoy illustrating quirky animal stories as well as picture book biographies.

Represented by Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary.

lizwongillustration.com

#kidlitart #kidlit

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a mother and daughter lighting New Year's sparklers under a decorated tree under the night sky.

Happy sparkly new year and #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Angela, a midwest illustrator ready to work together to bring new #kidlit projects into the world.
angelamatteson.com
Represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook

Fantasy Indies January prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell 1. Introduce yourself & WIP 2. Free Friday or what are you looking forward to this year? 3. Saturday Snippet 4. MC’s Goals 5. Writing Habits 6. Tropes you’d like to see more often 7. First line of your WIP 8. Your writing strengths 9. Free Friday or Social Media Tips 10. Saturday Snippet 11. Interesting lore in WIP 12. Shout out other indies! 13. MC’s pet peeves 14. What do you most wish to improve on this year? 15. Last, Current, & Next Reads 16. Free Friday or How do your characters handle stress? 17. Saturday Snippet 18. Aesthetic Boards 19. Characters’ weaknesses 20. Your hobbies 21. Who does your MC look up to? 22. Where do you draw inspiration from? 23. Free Friday or New beginnings in WIP 24. Saturday Snippet 25. Animals in WIP 26. Memories that your characters cherish 27. How has your WIP changed since you first came up with it? 28. MC Habits 29. Favourite Fictional Characters 30. Free Friday or WIP subgenres 31. Monthly Wrap Up

these days it doesn't feel like i have any strengths and i barely write anymore. but i am still pretty good about writing quickly and producing relatively clean first drafts.
❄️#FantasyIndiesJanuary❄️

Happy New Year and Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I am Marta, Italian author-illustrator in SF, represented by @erzsideak.bsky.social and looking for new projects! PB, BB, book covers are my favourite! Bonus if it’s silly or spooky stories!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator represented by
@charlottewenger.com & I love projects with:

-Vintage or nature imagery
-Animal characters
-Whimsy, magic, or spooky things

Website: www.menekarepka.com/personalwork

#illustrator #kidlitartist #artist

Tidespeaker A Barista’s Guide to Love & Larceny A Vow in Vengeance Into the Midnight Wood The Book of Blood & Roses The Poet Empress Godstorm Once Upon A Song

February🌷 Heart’s Gambit Queen of Faces The Forest on the Edge of Time The Faithful Dark All We Have Is Time The Iron Garden Sutra Weavingshaw Saltswept

The Last Starborn Seer Midnight on the Celestial These Shattered Spires Child of the Dragon A Wish So Deadly Prodigal Tiger Honeysuckle Aicha The Geomagician The Celestial Seas

2026 is our debut year!! Here are some of the SFF authors I have the honor of debuting with early this year. I am really excited about these books so please check them out when you have the chance!

#booksky

Time to get rid of old stinky socks and other things we've outgrown! Excited to see what 2026 brings! Have a happy and safe new year, my friends! #kidlitart

Breton Landscape (The Moulin David) | Paul Gauguin