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Kaly Quarles

@kalyquarles.bsky.social

Illustrator & lettering artist. Kidlit & licensing. Cat mama x 4. She/her. Rep: Jennifer March Soloway at ABLA Clients: Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, PRH, eeBoo, American Greetings, etc. πŸ“SLC from Austin, y’all https://www.kalyquarles.com/links

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This is a busy scene at the counter of the Department of Witch Brooms. A cute little witch stands first in line with her grandma to apply for her very first broom license!

This is a busy scene at the counter of the Department of Witch Brooms. A cute little witch stands first in line with her grandma to apply for her very first broom license!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard DayπŸ§™β€β™€οΈβœ¨

I'm Claryβ€”a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S. I love creating illustrations for magical, heartwarming & humorous stories. Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials & any kids' art-related ventures!

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini
πŸ–₯️ claryillustration.com

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Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter.
Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in!
marushabelle.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

02.10.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tiny witch. Tiny hat. β€˜Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

02.10.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 236    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture book art featuring a spooky cute cemetery at night with tombstones and bees buzzing around. A cat in a witch hat follows the bees. Scene from The Zombees, a rhyming Halloween picture book written by Justin Colon & illustrated by Kaly Quarles.

Picture book art featuring a spooky cute cemetery at night with tombstones and bees buzzing around. A cat in a witch hat follows the bees. Scene from The Zombees, a rhyming Halloween picture book written by Justin Colon & illustrated by Kaly Quarles.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard tricksters! πŸ‘»

Book projects? Email my lovely agent, @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

www.kalyquarles.com

Scene from The Zombees, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by yours truly. Out now!

#halloween #picturebook #spooky

02.10.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The hype wore off very quickly for me. I just couldn't/can't invest in another platform I don't own.

18.08.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My haunted house puzzle with the lovely team at eeBoo is finally out! I adore a dollhouse section, and I was extra thrilled to work on this project! 🧩 The box is also oh-so-adorableβ€”stay tuned for many more photos!

eeboo.com/products/hau...

#halloween #hauntedhouse #puzzle #spookycute

23.07.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I'm so psyched!! πŸ‘»πŸ—

23.07.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Publisher's announcement with putt putt golf illustrations in background. Text reads: Heidi Kilgras at Random House has acquired world rights to Mini-Golf Fun!, an early reader by Tasha Hilderman (l.), illustrated by Kaly Quarles, in which a young mini-golfer putts their way through an elaborate course of windmills, mole hills, and waterfalls to an ice cream celebration. Publication is planned for summer 2026; Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency represented the author, and Jennifer March Soloway at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator.

Publisher's announcement with putt putt golf illustrations in background. Text reads: Heidi Kilgras at Random House has acquired world rights to Mini-Golf Fun!, an early reader by Tasha Hilderman (l.), illustrated by Kaly Quarles, in which a young mini-golfer putts their way through an elaborate course of windmills, mole hills, and waterfalls to an ice cream celebration. Publication is planned for summer 2026; Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency represented the author, and Jennifer March Soloway at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the illustrator.

Grab your visors! @tashahilderman.bsky.social and I are on the green! Just pay attention to art and not my record-setting high score! ⛳️

I'm so psyched for this charmer and all the kitschy putt putt props!

And golf clap for the lovely team at @randomhousekids.bsky.social

#kidlit #earlyreader

17.07.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay!!!

17.07.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Signing copies of The Zombees today, which is really just my excuse for doodling the fun characters @kalyquarles.bsky.social brought to life.

16.07.2025 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The book cover for THE ZOMBEES, written by Justin ColΓ³n, and illustrated by Kaly Quarles. The title is in large white hand-drawn letters in a serifed font on a black background with tiny green bees flying up and around the title lettering with a green spine. It's super cute!

The book cover for THE ZOMBEES, written by Justin ColΓ³n, and illustrated by Kaly Quarles. The title is in large white hand-drawn letters in a serifed font on a black background with tiny green bees flying up and around the title lettering with a green spine. It's super cute!

Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team!

Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you!

Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!

15.07.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

BEHOLD!

15.07.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

aren't we all?! :D

15.07.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All credit for the dazzling gif to @justincolonbooks.bsky.social! And all the hugs to our lovely agent @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for being such a supportive champion!

15.07.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy pub day to THE ZOMBEES! πŸ§Ÿβ€β™€οΈπŸ

✍️ @justincolonbooks.bsky.social

🎨 by me
πŸ“£ @simonkids.bsky.social

Rhyming? βœ”οΈ
HALLOWEEN?! πŸŽƒ
Unexpected twists!?! πŸ™€
SLJ, starred review!! ⭐️

We bring it all! Embrace #summerween and snag your copy today!

#kidlit #bookbirthday #picturebook #halloween

15.07.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Glad to be connected! Sharing the Bread is SUCH a beauty!!

19.06.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vroom, vroom! Newsletter zooms out tomorrow! 🏎️

www.kalyquarles.com/kaly-quarles...

#illustrator #lettering #newsletter

22.05.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Positively beaming!

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YAY!!!

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Fun!!

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newsletters*

17.04.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm having all the fun making illustrated newsletter! This one goes out tomorrow!

www.kalyquarles.com/kaly-quarles...

17.04.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

100%! I moved to SLC from Austin and Half Price Books and Book People are day 1 stops!! And Central Market...and Uncommon Objects... πŸ˜‚

11.04.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It'll be 4 years with celiac this summer and my mouth still waters when I walk by the Triscuits!! πŸ˜‚ I don't think I'll ever forget their deliciousness!

18.03.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What a stunner!! Congrats!

17.03.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from me & sweet Agatha ☘️

She can be all yours too: www.kalyquarles.com/printable-bu...

#stpatricksday #paperdoll #bunnycharacter

17.03.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

He has stylish parents! 🩷

06.03.2025 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
promotional image of picture book weasel character wandering outside with binoculars. He admires a butterfly. Text reads 'wesley the weasel wanders about'

promotional image of picture book weasel character wandering outside with binoculars. He admires a butterfly. Text reads 'wesley the weasel wanders about'

Hiya #kidlitartpostcard! I'd love to work on playful books big on style. Board books, picture books, novelty...I love 'em all! Bonus points for lettering!

Also available for kid's toys, puzzles, and games.

πŸ’» www.kalyquarles.com
πŸ“š Rep: @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

06.03.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 120    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

thank you!! i had a blast making her!

05.03.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

whew, that's gorgeous!!

05.03.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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