James McGowan

Happy #kidlitartpostcard from Sledi Yeti! ⛄️I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating cuddly creatures and whimsical scenes that bring child-like wonder to life. I am available for picture books, board books, and covers!

❄️ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
jmcgowan@bookendsliterary.com

❄️ adrianetsai.com

A whimsical and wintry scene of anthropomorphic woodland creatures ice-skating, loosely rendered in shades of blue.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

Hi, I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

Illustration of a cityscape

Illustration of a cityscape.

(tried to work around Bluesky's cropping 🥲)
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Hi #KidlitArtPostcard - I'm Menal Khan, a South-Asian Canadian author & #illustrator w/a focus on humour & whimsy. I'm open to PB, BB, CB, covers & editorials!
Rep'd by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.menalkhan.com
#kidlit

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a boy dressed as a giant squid holding a lime green pumpkin bucket.

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! Oliver has been reading everything he can about giant squid while helping his dad build his costume.

The 9th in my costumed character cuties series.

I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
angelamatteson.com
#KidLitArt #KidLit #CharacterDesign #illustration

Girl and her dog sit together in a red wagon watching the sun set.

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
This image is from a new picture book dummy submission. Contact my agent to view.

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #dogs #bestpals #kidlitart #illustration

Winter ❄️
#KidLitArtPostcard Day

Portfolio: nicole-wong.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #winter #snow #winterlandscape❄️

Would you look at that, it’s the last #kidlitartpostcardday of the year!

My name is Sybille, I‘m an illustrator and thing-maker from Berlin and I‘m open to all things picture book!

I’m rep‘d by the amazing @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitartpostcard

What?! Is this really the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year?!
Hey! I’m Marusha,
an author/illustrator who loves creating fun, heartwarming stories.

Rep’d by fantastic @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Portfolio: marushabelle.com
Let’s create some magic together!⭐️❄️
#kidlit #kidlitart

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard!
I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves working on picture books and board books.
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
Portfolio: marushabelle.com

#kidlitart #childrenillustration #kidsart #picturebookart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm an author/illustrator loving to work on picture books, board books and comics!

Rep'd by the amazing @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Portfolio: estrelalourenco.com

#kidlitart #comics #comicart #picturebook #illustration #childrenbookart

It’s #portfolioday again! I’m Sybille and I‘m looking for some fun new projects and ideas!

I‘m represented by the amazing @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

Portfolio: www.schrill-art.com/work
E-mail: Sybille.Bader_art@mail.de

Hello #DVPit! Excited for this event to be back and I'll be looking through. If I like your post, please use the QM link below to submit your pitch, query letter, and sample. I'll be in touch ASAP.

Looking forward to reading!

querytracker.net/query/jmcgowan

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a front porch being decorated by Dad who is hanging a pumpkin and leaves wreath on the door, a younger sister placing a pumpkin atop another pumpkin in a pot, and a boy carrying a pumpkin and gourd who has just been surprised by an alarmed moth sprite.

A warm hello with a sprinkle of cinnamon! Gather your pumpkins, it’s time to decorate for #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

Jackolantern kids listen in horror and wonder as an adult jackolantern tells them a halloween tale

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
It’s the time of year when everyone — even the scarecrows — enjoy a scary tale

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

#childrensbook #spookystories #kidlitart #illustration

Pumpkin picking time 🎃🍂
#KidLitArtPostcard Day

Portfolio: nicole-wong.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #family #autumnvibes🍁 #familylove❤️

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

It’s pub day for NORTH OF THE SUNLIT RIVER! ☀️ What a thing to finally have this book in the world! Thank you to the best agent ever, @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social and editor, Alicia Clancy! 🧡

Happy #kidlitartpostcard and 1st book birthday to Coco’s Lemonade! 🍋🎂🎉 Hi I’m Adriane, a kidlit illustrator who captures joyful memories and nostalgic scenes. I am currently available for picture books, board books, and covers!

🍋 adrianetsai.com

✨ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one.

Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets.

Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit.
✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a chipmunk setting a fresh baked pie on a shelf from inside her pumpkin house.

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

#KidLitArtPostcard Day

Portfolio: nicole-wong.com
Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #childrenillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #postcard #family #forest #forestcritters #familylove❤️

Marusha Belle, illustration, dog art, picture book, picture book artist, representation, inspiration, car ride, exciting, vector illustration.

Marusha Belle, illustration, dog art, picture book, picture book artist, representation, inspiration, car ride, exciting, vector illustration.

Marusha Belle, illustration, dog art, picture book, picture book artist, representation, inspiration, car ride, exciting, vector illustration.

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard!
Marusha Belle here!
For anyone seeking representation and wondering if you should post today,
I’m so excited to share that I’m now represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
Swipe to read the full story and keep going, you got this!
Portfolio: marushabelle.com
#vectorart #news

'Love Stays Strong' is a new picture book inspired by author's breast cancer journey Paula Schneider is the author of the new children's picture book 'Love Stays Strong,' and she joins Morning Joe to discuss.

LOVE STAYS STRONG was featured on MSNBC @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social !

tinyurl.com/5n874j95

#Philomelbooks #susangkomen @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinusa.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

Light blue background. Heading in black says: 6 STARS! Above the cover of IN THE WORLD OF WHALES, which shows two adult sperm whales supporting a calf at the surface while a freediver holding a camera dives below them. Quotation reads “…a brief yet powerful moment of intimacy, inspiration, and awe…” Kirkus reviews. ⭐️Publisher’s Weekly ⭐️Kirkus ⭐️Booklist ⭐️School Library Journal ⭐️Book Page ⭐️The Horn Book

6 stars for IN THE WORLD OF WHALES! 🐳@thehornbook.bsky.social review went live last week, so it’s official! ⭐️ Thank you Horn Book! (Read all six reviews at link in bio). @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #STEAM #KidsLoveNonfiction #Whales #animals #kidlitbooknews #SteamTeamBooks 🌊

Picture book delivery

LOVE STAYS STRONG
Written by Paula Schneider

in stores September 2nd

#philomelbooks #SusanGKomenFoundation @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #picturebookdelivery #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #cancer #cancerawarness #breastcancer #cancersux

In love with this photo taken by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social 🩵🧡 She’s a beauty!

Little Peek & Boo got a lovely review by
School Library Journal !

Thank you :)

@SourcebooksKids

#bookreview #newboardbook #boardbook2025 #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookshelf #bunnylife #kidlitart #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

A young girl with curly hair scolds her mischievous pet alligator who has gotten into the trash and made a tremendous mess.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I am Malia, an illustrator who loves to play with different styles in my art as well as using it answer fun questions like what if an alligator had the same personality as my mischievous puppy?

Rep'd by James McGowan of @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

💻 maliapila.com

Illustration of a mole holding a torch in an underground cave. Beneath his level is a scene of gnomes working in a bubble gum mine. The art is in the style of children's picture books or graphic novels. The art style is whimsical and fantasy

Mole Boyo~
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Sarah, an author, illustrator interested in projects related to ✨ Fantasy & adventure narratives ✨ Goofy/playful humor ✨ Multicultural & cultural diversity

I’m proudly represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlit