Jem is CLOSED to queries

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...

Two book birthdays to celebrate today! @cornelia-illo.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social

They handle everything from start to finish--applications, programming, moderating, networking, stipends and grants, & supporting our mentee alumni. It's a huge lift, and that's why there are 7 incredible members on this team.

@janechunlit.bsky.social @abwycisk.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social

It's a Library Journal star for THE DATING PROHIBITION by @tajmccoy.bsky.social

🌟 “McCoy’s (The Good Ones Are Taken) talent for crafting steamy scenes, deft hand with dialogue, and mouthwatering food descriptions will make this a popular title.”

Read the full review here

Cover of Zombie and Brain Are Friends

Screenshot listing the top 5 picture books in the NYT bestseller list

OMZ* what a day of mixed-AF emotions: Zombie and Brain is an INSTANT NYTimes bestseller at NUMBER 5!

Congrats to the whole Zombie team! @laancham.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social @thejordache.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Hi friends! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again!

I’m Lucas, and while I specialize in Graphic Novels and Covers, I’m also interested in Chapter Books and Picture Books!

I’m rep’d by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #art

Three kids riding on a back of a giant anteater. One is taking a photo of the anteater’s face, middle kid is happily raising hands in the air, third kid is afraid to fall from anteater’s tail. The anteater is very unhappy and cranky

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨

I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums!

Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com
I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Oh hi! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again!

As I’m winding down on my current project, SPY GRANDMA, I’m on the hunt for my next project!

I’m open to picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more! Rep’d by the awesome @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers!

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

Cover illustration of AT THE COOKOUT, a picture book written and illustrated by Nadia Fisher. It shows a young Black girl in the center with her grandmother and some cousins in the background. There’s an uncle on the grill on the back patio.

I’m SO excited to share the cover for AT THE COOKOUT, my author-illustrator debut, coming April 7, 2026!

tinyurl.com/At-the-Cookout

You can get a behind the scenes look at the cover process and more info about how this story came to be on my Substack (in thread).

#kidlit #booksky
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2025 illustrator lookbook

We're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook

Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities.
(cover: Cornelia Li)

A crossword puzzle with 38 numbered clues on a black background

Across Clues: 2. A constant in Chidera Edwards's life, featured in a title that received a starred review from Kirkus. 5. You can learn about Living Bridges in this village in an SLJ-starred title 9. With 4-Down, a quality of the international community mentioned in a Booklist starred review of a 2025 Debbie Levy title. 11. With 20-Across and 35-Across, a mirthful quality of an Angleberger title, according to an SLJ star. 12. An adjective used by Kirkus in a starred review of an Amy Novesky title. 14. Current number of starred reviews as of July 1, 2025 for A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU 15. A member of the Manning family, whose story received a star from Booklist (with 33-Down) 16. A recent PW-starred adult title features an empire governed by four mystical forces: rising, falling, flow, and ____ 17. A title illustrated by Elke Boschinger that received a star from PW (4 words) 19. Author of a title an LJ starred review said has "lovely illustrations" and "beautiful prose" 20. With 11-Across and 35-Across, a mirthful quality of an Angleberger title, according to an SLJ star. 21. According to an SLJ starred review, these, by Leah Giles, "almost tell the story alone" 23. A DANGEROUS IDEA, which has received four starred reviews so far, covers this trial 24. Author of another book on this crossword, along with the twice-starred title represented by this acronym: NTIEUH 27. Booklist noted a starred graphic novel by Askel Aden is "______ in golden hues" 30. THE ___ OF THE GREAT BUFFALO 32. A 14-year-old whose family hosts magical parties in a middle grade title with a star from Kirkus. 34. Eddie's going to see Grandpa and Grandma High Elk on this Reservation in a starred title illustrated by Steph Littlebird 35. With 11-Across and 20-Across, a mirthful quality of an Angleberger title, according to an SLJ star. 36. What the main character seems to be doing on the cover of and an adjective used by Shelf Awareness to describe a new Natalie C. Parker YA 37. A double-starred middle

Down Clues: 1. A Martha Brockenbrough title talks about Saharan Dust and an "often-overlooked natural ______" according to an SLJ starred review. 3. The artist featured in the quadruple-starred A LINE CAN GO ANYWHERE 4. With 9-Across, a quality of the international community mentioned in a Booklist starred review of a 2025 Debbie Levy title. 6. Xia and Gloria star in a YA title a starred Kirkus review called "palpably ____" 7. A tendency talked about in a PW-starred review 8. A double-starred middle grade debut _____ & _____ (with 37-across) 10. Adjective used in a Kirkus starred review to describe OLD BLUE IS MY HOME 13. The SLJ starred review for a 2025 Ann Liang title says this trope is used creatively (2 words) 17. This little wagon has not only a starred review, but also a big heart 18. "Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles" is one piece of advice Chip might give you, using this type of humor according to an SLJ-starred review. 22. What is it about? (Ask Don Brown or a starred Kirkus review) 25. A Lori Alexander title with three starred reviews centers this scientist 26. A thrice-starred Messner title has something to do with these 46 peaks 28. "The young narrator lives in a house by the sea with a cat and with Baba and Mama" in this Kirkus-starred title. 29. A School Library Journal starred review called Athlete is Agender high interest, this, and hopeful 31. The country Gigi Griffis's starred YA title takes place in 33. A member of the Manning family, whose story received a star from Booklist (with 15-Across)

We've been seeing stars...so many that they miraculously formed themselves into a crossword puzzle! Over 30 titles with over 50 total starred reviews over 6 months (books released between 1/1 and 6/30 of 2025), with too many positive adjectives to possibly count.

Check out the full puzzle here

a young girl skips in the rain with an umbrella shaped like a lemon

a young child sits in a throne with a crown while a lion lounges on the top of the back of the chair

a baby sleeps in a bassinet while an adult looks on adoringly

a bunny tries to cross a bridge that wooden panels are falling off of

🎨 Spotlight on @carliannecreates.bsky.social

Carlianne's Illustrator Page

Carlianne is represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social. She is open to picture books, black and white interiors, young graphic novels, and nonfiction.

a comic snippet with three panels--the first panel is a shadowy figure asking "agent sykes?" on the phone, the second an older female presenting person saying "WHO IS THIS?" and then the third with two muscular people in teal bodysuits, one trying to swing a sword at the older person, who dodges as the phone says "we are calling you back in"

three kids watch something on an ipad next to and on the bed while red eyes stare at them from under the bed

a mammoth sneezes in the first frame of a comic, and beneath it two kids and an animal run away, the closest saying "aughh! a mammoth!!" the middle saying "daahhh! mammoth!!" and the animal saying "ahh!!! it's sneezed in my fur! Gross!"

a young witch flies on a broomstick with their cat, a ghost and several bats are in the background

🎨Spotlight on @lucaselliottart.bsky.social

Lucas's Illustrator Page

Lucas is represented by @jemiscoe.bsky.social . He is open to picture books, black and white interiors, and graphic novels.