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🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee 🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator πŸ“š Former children's bookseller and school librarian 😴 Current tired mom πŸ€“ Self-taught and still self-teaching Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties brookebaum.com

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An illustration of six middle school aged children in a year book. The page has been doodled on

An illustration of six middle school aged children in a year book. The page has been doodled on

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Brooke Baum and I’m an author/illustrator represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! I’m open to PB, CB & GN projects! See more at brookebaum.com

In school, were you the:

🀑 Class Clown
πŸ… Athlete
🎭 Theater Kid
πŸŽ“ Smarty Pants
πŸ‘½ Oddball

…or something else!

05.03.2026 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Kidlitart postcard illustration of a giant ball of wool with several cats climbing on it and tangled up in it.

Kidlitart postcard illustration of a giant ball of wool with several cats climbing on it and tangled up in it.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I have wool (and cats) on the brain just now!

See more of my work here:
🌐 NicolaSchofield.com

I'm repped by the fantastic @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration

05.03.2026 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy World Book Day! πŸ“šβœ¨..and #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I love children's books, how they foster early learning, literacy, and cognitive skills whilse expanding imagination.

I remember reading books to my daughter every night. Bonding and share enjoyable books.

#worldbookday2026 #kidlitartist

05.03.2026 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you!

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Sameeee

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We love a smarty pantsπŸ€—

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HappyΒ #KidLitArtPostcardΒ Day!

I am available for illustration projects and I have several book dummies available on request. You can contact me or my agentΒ @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@bradfordagents.bsky.social

#KidLit

05.03.2026 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy March’s #kidlitartpostcard day!Is it perfect time to celebrate Spring yet?
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Dear art directors and editors, I’m Biva, a Vietnamese illustrator based in UK. I’m currently open for picture book project! If you have a whimsical and cosy one in mind, let’s connect!

05.03.2026 10:13 β€” πŸ‘ 102    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of faces colored red, yellow, purple and green frown at the viewer with THE REJECTIONS written in red above and NO NO NO NO NO under them. 

Author/Illustrator
BrianKirbyStudio.com

Represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez
Bradford Literary Agency

A group of faces colored red, yellow, purple and green frown at the viewer with THE REJECTIONS written in red above and NO NO NO NO NO under them. Author/Illustrator BrianKirbyStudio.com Represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez Bradford Literary Agency

HappyΒ #KidLitArtPostcardΒ Day! Don’t let rejections get you down. πŸ˜‰

I’m Brian, I write and draw picture books. See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com.

I’m represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@bradfordagents.bsky.social

05.03.2026 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
EmitΓ‘, a seven year old girl, opens the door to Memoria’s chambers. The setting is Ancient Greece. EmitΓ‘ is one of the the Moirai, the Fates, and any other deities that control destiny that appear in world mythologies. She is an original character and this is the title page spread for Warriors of Virtue (the graphic novel).

EmitΓ‘, a seven year old girl, opens the door to Memoria’s chambers. The setting is Ancient Greece. EmitΓ‘ is one of the the Moirai, the Fates, and any other deities that control destiny that appear in world mythologies. She is an original character and this is the title page spread for Warriors of Virtue (the graphic novel).

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Mili and I am seeking representation.

I decided to turn Warriors of Virtue (my fantasy novel series) into a graphic novel, too. This image is from the proposal I’m working on.

Stay tuned!

artofmili.ca

#F #KidLitArt #YA #MG #ConceptArt #Mythology

05.03.2026 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration of six middle school aged children in a year book. The page has been doodled on

An illustration of six middle school aged children in a year book. The page has been doodled on

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Brooke Baum and I’m an author/illustrator represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties! I’m open to PB, CB & GN projects! See more at brookebaum.com

In school, were you the:

🀑 Class Clown
πŸ… Athlete
🎭 Theater Kid
πŸŽ“ Smarty Pants
πŸ‘½ Oddball

…or something else!

05.03.2026 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
A middle-grade-aged girl wearing glasses, jeans and a frog-covered sweater holds a copy of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile and looks suspicious as she eyes the door of the library behind her. The door is ajar and a sign on it reads "Missing: Librarian." 
The text on the postcard reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber @ CMA."

A middle-grade-aged girl wearing glasses, jeans and a frog-covered sweater holds a copy of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile and looks suspicious as she eyes the door of the library behind her. The door is ajar and a sign on it reads "Missing: Librarian." The text on the postcard reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber @ CMA."

Hi again #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm not sure how I found time to draw & paint this month... It's a mystery (not unlike the situation in this illo! πŸ”πŸΈ)

I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social

See more work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #library #mystery #childrensillustration

05.03.2026 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is #kidlitartpostcard day! Make sure to use the correct hashtag for maximum reach. I will be scrolling.✨

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04.03.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration of a child in a pink shirt and bright pink shoes, running with a bright yellow mailbag, spilling colorful postcards. Text above reads KidLitArtPostcard. Text below reads March 5th. Art by Gina Perry

Illustration of a child in a pink shirt and bright pink shoes, running with a bright yellow mailbag, spilling colorful postcards. Text above reads KidLitArtPostcard. Text below reads March 5th. Art by Gina Perry

Tomorrow! #KidLitArtPostcard day! This June marks the 5th anniversary of the event. I'm cooking up some fun ideas to celebrate, starting with a logo refresh. I can't wait to see everyone's art! Be sure to triple check your hashtag!!!! #kidlit

04.03.2026 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

My 3 year old had to wear orange to school today, which I remembered exactly two minutes before we had to leave. I grabbed a yellow shirt and said, β€œThis is kind of orange, right?”

She looked at me with pity and said, β€œOh, Mama, that’s yellow. Can’t you see?”

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

03.03.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A nap, a nap! My kingdom for a nap!

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A graphic with orange and yellow swirls with a space suit clip art holding a star balloon. 

Text says: Aoply Now February 27 to March 13

A graphic with orange and yellow swirls with a space suit clip art holding a star balloon. Text says: Aoply Now February 27 to March 13

How to Apply:
- click on a mentor’s profile 
- scroll down- click apply button 
- fill out google form and submit 
- check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation
- subscribe to our newsletter

How to Apply: - click on a mentor’s profile - scroll down- click apply button - fill out google form and submit - check your email and spa folder after submitting for an email confirmation - subscribe to our newsletter

⭐️IT’S TIME⭐️
#pbrisingstars applications are now open! Are you ready to improve your craft as a picture book creator, working with an experienced mentor for FREE?? Then our program is for you!

27.02.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5

Whatttttt?? Congratulations!!! ❀️❀️❀️

26.02.2026 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you an organizational whiz with great attention to detail and an interest in the world of publishing? This is an in-person job opportunity based in San Diego.

26.02.2026 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you buy a box of Girl Scout cookies when you’re home alone, then eat the whole box before anyone gets home, did the box of Girl Scout cookies ever exist at all?

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Illustration of Alysa Liu figure skating

Illustration of Alysa Liu figure skating

Tonight’s warm up drawing!

#kidlit #kidlitart #olympics

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I went on an elementary school tour yesterday and the second I sat at a desk, I immediately sat up straight and folded my hands. That stuff is INGRAINED, apparently. πŸ˜‚

22.02.2026 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I managed to get my March postcard done and I’m still in SHOCK about having it ready early πŸ˜‚

20.02.2026 04:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Stoppp these are so cute!!!

20.02.2026 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Okayyy, I’ve been influenced πŸ˜† I had to try some blob monsters too!

20.02.2026 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why does the doll have black eyes 😭

19.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently the doll misses R when she goes out so it must sit at the window and watch for her to return.

What a treat for anyone walking past our house πŸ˜…

19.02.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A colorful, graphic illustration of flowers

A colorful, graphic illustration of flowers

Made some flowers 🌷

19.02.2026 04:54 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, that’s so cute!!! β€œBlob monsters” is something I learned from a class with Mike Lowry!

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