Jem is OPEN to queries

An illustration of a girl sitting on her father’s lap while he towels her wet hair dry.

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media. I'm available for picture books, board books & covers!
Thank you!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social

So excited that my agent, @jemiscoe.bsky.social has just launched Starling Literary + Media (@starlingliterary.bsky.social) — 🪶🐦‍⬛📚

Can't wait to be a part of this exciting journey!

Thrilled to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has launched her own agency Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social !!

And of course I'm going with her! I can't wait for our new chapter to begin!

How perfect!!! Thanks, Yara, for making the beautiful starlings! ❤️

So excited for this next chapter with @pterlip.bsky.social and @marchsoloway.bsky.social!!!

In gray scale, hamster runs on hamster wheel

Family (Dad, Mom, Daughter, and son) drinks warm drink in RV, and dog plays at their feet.

Kids of all races and genders, in a huddle

In gray scale, two teen girls, one with dark-colored braids and the other with blonde hair are talking. The one with blonde hair looks like she’s pleading, while the one with the braids makes a frustrated face.

🎨 Spotlight on Courtney Lovett!

Courtney's Illustrator Page

Courtney is represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black and white interiors, covers, graphic novels, and nonfiction.

A spooky witch's house.

I usually work on picture book illustrations, but I'm available for book cover projects as well! If you have a project you think would be a great fit, please reach out to my agent Jemiscoe Chambers-Black @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com

Thank you!

A publisher marketplace deal report reads: Author of THE NIGHTMARE KEEPER Vienna James's CALL OF THE DARKNESS, a dark paranormal romance in which a deadly hex sweeps through Salem, killing its victims with plague-like fury, and an investigative reporter must join forces with the high witch's other grandson-a gifted potion maker haunted by his past-to uncover its source before it consumes them both, to Lauren Plude at Montlake, for publication in fall 2026, by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at Andrea Brown Literary Agency (world).

More books from me! CALL OF THE DARKNESS is a paranormal romance out next fall! Thank you to @jemiscoe.bsky.social for her hard work!

Jemiscoe Chambers-Black - literary agent Jemiscoe Chambers-BlackAgent

I've also updated my MSWL a bit. Check that out here: www.andreabrownlit.com/Team/jemisco....

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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Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Yusuke Watanabe & I illustrate books for kids. I'm open for 2026 book projects! Thank you!

Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com
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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #PB

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!!!

Harris Hawk diving towards a lizard in the desert. Blue sky.

Fall leaves on aspen forest - mushrooms and snails in foreground. Bats in background.

Underwater looking up: seals, jellyfish and the bottom of a kayak. Turquoise and blue.

Mother and daughter roasting marshmallows in fire while camping. Sky is purple with a whale in the stars.

Happy #portfolioday! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon, wild stories & bright worlds 🐢🐋🍂

I illustrate picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects⭐️

Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎉www.heycrystalsmith.com

#kidlitart #illustration

For DVPit, feel free to query me next week.

Oh, congrats on the full request! Yes, please wait until you have a response from them. You can submit to me afterward if they pass for some reason. Please use the DVPit link, though, so you won't get lost in the larger queries. Thanks for letting me know! Jem~

The #DVPit pitches are 🔥! Sooooo many amazing pitches and I KNOW I’m going to miss some. No worries, though—I’m opening more widely next week.

I’m still going through pitches throughout the evening, but if you think we’re a good fit & I didn’t ❤️ your pitch, 🙏🏾 also consider querying me next week!

a cup of cappuccino with the words good morning written in the foam Alt: a cup of cappuccino with the words good morning written in the foam

Morning, #DVPit creators! I am currently closed, but I will be participating and reading through your pitches.

If I like your pitch AND you think we'll make a good fit, please send your sample using this link: querytracker.net/query/Jemisc.... Thank youuuuu!

Happy book birthday to WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE, my author-illustrator debut!! 🥳

www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...

A little girl and her dog cuddle close on a hammock during naptime.

3 panels from the BAILEY KIDS graphic novel, of kids in the cafeteria at school.

A black and white image of a boy with his hand out. A bird flies toward his hand.

A female astronaut, who looks worried.

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social)

Pearl's Illustrator Page

Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels / comics, and black and white interiors.

A little girl and her dog cuddle close on a hammock during naptime.

3 panels from the BAILEY KIDS graphic novel, of kids in the cafeteria at school.

A black and white image of a boy with his hand out. A bird flies toward his hand.

A female astronaut, who looks worried.

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social)

Pearl's illustrator page

Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels, black & white interiors, and nonfiction.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm August, and I'm open to covers and PBs!

Here's a page from my debut picture book INTO THE WILDERNESS 🏔️ 🌞

Rep'd by: @jemiscoe.bsky.social at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social ❤️

This week Space Case made the Indie Bestseller list, Zombie and Brain Are Friends and Immortal Dark made The New York Times Bestseller list, and Invisible made the USA Today Bestseller list. Pictured are the logos of those lists and the book covers surrounded by confetti to celebrate!

🎉 Congrats to these bestsellers this week! 🎉

New York Times Bestsellers:
ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS
IMMORTAL DARK

USA Today Bestseller:
INVISIBLE

Indie Bestseller:
SPACE CASE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

@pterlip.bsky.social
@literaticat.bsky.social
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
@jenrofe.bsky.social

Starting off the best season yet with another #kidlitartpostcard 💀Editors and art directors, get in touch with my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social and let's work together!

Hello! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁 I'm a west coast illustrator who loves nature and neon! Bright worlds, unique creatures, and adventurous stories.

www.heycrystalsmith.com
Rep'd by
@jemiscoe.bsky.social

Open for projects!

#kidlitart #illustrator #cankidlit

A different knight, this one cowardly, on his stead and running away from a kingdom in need!

A duck in a mask with a set of luggage, getting into a limo. He's fancy!

A large orange monster, getting off the school bus, heading into school. All other characters are human: the bus driver, teachers, and other students.

A knight on her stead, heading to save the kingdom

🎨 Spotlight on James Serafino!

James's Illustrator Page

James is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black & white interiors, and graphic novels.

The pitch window for #kidlitGN is OPEN! Editors and Agents can start reviewing pitches on Oct 1. Start here - KIDLITGN.com - and pitch now on our website.

GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com

The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!

#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics

ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat

We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025! 

There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.

Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you. 

We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!

Happy to share recent cover I did for The Perfect Match by Adiba Jaigirdar ⚽
Thank you for the opportunity Orion Publishing and also thanks to my lovely agent Jem @jemiscoe.bsky.social for supporting me!
The book will be out on 19th March 2026
#sportsromance #illustrationartists #bookcover

“There’s plenty of heat and tension in this rivals-to-lovers workplace romance.”

It's a Kirkus star for HONEY & HEAT by Aurora Palit!

🌟 “There’s plenty of heat and tension in this rivals-to-lovers workplace romance.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

Welcome, Sophia Green, Kidlit Artist Extraordinaire! (c) Sophia Green, sophiascribbles.com

We found Dionna Mann's #kidlit interview with artist extraordinaire Sophia Green (rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social) a delightful read, and so wanted to share. Check it out! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...