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#kidlit Author-Illustrator & T1D Mom 💙 | PENCIL & ERASER (book 3) Jan 2026 | She/Her | Rep’d by Kelly Sonnack at ABLA www.JennyAbooks.com

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Thanks, Mark!!

05.02.2026 19:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image include a deal announcement for a new book by Jenny Alvarado. There are two anthropomorphized characters in the bottom right, Pencil and Eraser. Pencil is invading Erasers space and while exclaiming “Another book!” Eraser is not amused.

Image include a deal announcement for a new book by Jenny Alvarado. There are two anthropomorphized characters in the bottom right, Pencil and Eraser. Pencil is invading Erasers space and while exclaiming “Another book!” Eraser is not amused.

I’m so excited to share this news! Pencil & Eraser are getting a 4th book!! 🙌🎉🥹
I’m overjoyed to continue working with Chris, Kyra, and the rest of the @putnambooks.bsky.social team!! ☺️ So many thanks to @ksonnack.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💕

05.02.2026 18:52 👍 22 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
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Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Auction link, all items & details:

www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

25.01.2026 23:36 👍 12 🔁 10 💬 1 📌 1
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⭐️Announcing 40 INCREDIBLE MENTORS! ⭐️

Just look at some of the books from our 2026 mentors!! Miss the big announcement? Follow the link to kidlit 411 to see the news!
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www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-...

How are you feeling?
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#picturebook #pbrisingstars #kidlitillustration #kidlit #amwriting

23.01.2026 14:32 👍 34 🔁 15 💬 4 📌 2
Cover of the early graphic novel Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule! Purple background with anthropomorphized yellow pencil, blue ruler and pink and white eraser.

Cover of the early graphic novel Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule! Purple background with anthropomorphized yellow pencil, blue ruler and pink and white eraser.

In NEW FRIENDS RULE! by @jennyabooks.bsky.social friends Pencil & Eraser meet Ruler, then work together to reunite a stray crayon w/the other colors. W/fun art & full of puns, story about friendship, teamwork & perfectionism will entertain & resonate w/readers. #kidlit
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social

12.01.2026 01:37 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0

Thank you, Lori!

12.01.2026 02:14 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of the book Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule! Which features an anthropomorphized yellow pencil, blue ruler and pink and white eraser. The pencil is smiling and pointing at the ruler who is smiling back. The eraser looks grumpy and is off to the side with his arms crossed. The book has balloons and confetti around it to signify its book birthday.

A photo of the book Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule! Which features an anthropomorphized yellow pencil, blue ruler and pink and white eraser. The pencil is smiling and pointing at the ruler who is smiling back. The eraser looks grumpy and is off to the side with his arms crossed. The book has balloons and confetti around it to signify its book birthday.

The day has arrived!!!🥳🎉🎂
Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule! is out in the world 🎉
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen!
@putnambooks.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #pubday #bookbirthday

06.01.2026 16:48 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Book cover reveal of the book Sama Crushes the Code. It feature a tan skinned girl with brown hair worn in a ponytail, front and center. She is a wearing a green shirt, a back pack, dark blue pants and a watch. She is holding a closed laptop at her side with a sticker on it that says ‘girls who code’. Behind her are 4 friends, all wearing backpacks as well. On the left, a tall, tan skinned boy with brown curly hair, holding a sheet of paper that says ‘Code Crusher Championship’. Beside him, a light skin girl with long light brown hair. On the other side is a girl in winter clothing raising her arms as if she’s telling a joke. She is light skinned with short bluish black hair. She is wearing a yellow jacket and an orange cap. Beside her is a girl laughing at her antics. She has light tan skin and short curly brown hair.

Book cover reveal of the book Sama Crushes the Code. It feature a tan skinned girl with brown hair worn in a ponytail, front and center. She is a wearing a green shirt, a back pack, dark blue pants and a watch. She is holding a closed laptop at her side with a sticker on it that says ‘girls who code’. Behind her are 4 friends, all wearing backpacks as well. On the left, a tall, tan skinned boy with brown curly hair, holding a sheet of paper that says ‘Code Crusher Championship’. Beside him, a light skin girl with long light brown hair. On the other side is a girl in winter clothing raising her arms as if she’s telling a joke. She is light skinned with short bluish black hair. She is wearing a yellow jacket and an orange cap. Beside her is a girl laughing at her antics. She has light tan skin and short curly brown hair.

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🎉✨Cover Reveal✨🎉
Surprise!! I illustrated a middle grade graphic novel!

Sama Crushes The Code will be out in the world on July 14, 2026!

Published by @candlewickpress.bsky.social MITkids

A million thanks to Larsson McSwain for the design & direction on this project 💕

Available for preorder!

08.12.2025 19:16 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Image shows the word “Winner!” Across the top in capital letters. Below it is and image of the book Pencil & Eraser: We Have A Dull-emma! and the seal of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award which features a blue crab reading a read book. Pencil and Eraser are at the bottom of the image saying “thank you.”

Image shows the word “Winner!” Across the top in capital letters. Below it is and image of the book Pencil & Eraser: We Have A Dull-emma! and the seal of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award which features a blue crab reading a read book. Pencil and Eraser are at the bottom of the image saying “thank you.”

This image shows the seal of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award which features a blue crab reading a red book. Below it reads “MARYLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION” and its address. Below that is a whale reading a red book. On the right side of the image it shows that the book Pencil & Eraser: We have a Dull-emma! by Jenny Alvarado is the winner for beginning fiction. There is a description of the book and below it are the honor winners of the category Dog and Pony Show: Dog Gets a Pet by Jeff Mack, Words Are Magic by Zaila Avant-garde, and Ty's Travels: Showtime! by Kelly Starling Lyons

This image shows the seal of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award which features a blue crab reading a red book. Below it reads “MARYLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION” and its address. Below that is a whale reading a red book. On the right side of the image it shows that the book Pencil & Eraser: We have a Dull-emma! by Jenny Alvarado is the winner for beginning fiction. There is a description of the book and below it are the honor winners of the category Dog and Pony Show: Dog Gets a Pet by Jeff Mack, Words Are Magic by Zaila Avant-garde, and Ty's Travels: Showtime! by Kelly Starling Lyons

I don’t know how I missed this but Pencil & Eraser: We Have A Dull-emma! won the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for beginning fiction! 🎉🙌🏆
Thank you so much @mdlibraryassoc.bsky.social What an honor! Many thanks to everyone on the committee 💕
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social

12.11.2025 19:34 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
Cover for the baby bath book "veo, veo, un submarino", surrounded by a lot of marine animals like a killer whale, a turtle and an octopus...

Cover for the baby bath book "veo, veo, un submarino", surrounded by a lot of marine animals like a killer whale, a turtle and an octopus...

Illustration for a pumpkin cream soup with crispy artichokes recipe. The illustration has an illustrated frame showing the ingredients and some of the utensils needed for the recipe. Inside, we can see a garden where a badger, a dormouse, and an owl are collecting the necessary ingredients for the recipe.

Illustration for a pumpkin cream soup with crispy artichokes recipe. The illustration has an illustrated frame showing the ingredients and some of the utensils needed for the recipe. Inside, we can see a garden where a badger, a dormouse, and an owl are collecting the necessary ingredients for the recipe.

Vector illustration of two barn owls: A mother and her child flying in a starry purple night.

Vector illustration of two barn owls: A mother and her child flying in a starry purple night.

"Jordina, The botanic dragon" is a cute vectorial illustration made with illustrator to celebrate "Sant Jordi", a popular festival from Catalonia, where every April 24 people traditionally give their loved ones a book and a rose. The illustration features a dragon reading a book and two cats.

"Jordina, The botanic dragon" is a cute vectorial illustration made with illustrator to celebrate "Sant Jordi", a popular festival from Catalonia, where every April 24 people traditionally give their loved ones a book and a rose. The illustration features a dragon reading a book and two cats.

Hi #PortfolioDay!

I’m Anna, a children's book illustrator who loves stories full of nature and cute animals.

I'm looking for new and exciting projects, open to work on more picture and board books!

☀️ www.annaflorsdefum.com
✏️ www.instagram.com/annaflorsdefum
✉️ annaflorsdefum@gmail.com

#kidlitart

14.10.2025 16:59 👍 33 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 0
A selection of 4 collage illustrations by Mark Hoffmann: A wolf sneaking into a castle; School kids getting off the bus and entering a school full of dinosaurs; A soccer referee blowing a whistle; A town of mice wearing pants

A selection of 4 collage illustrations by Mark Hoffmann: A wolf sneaking into a castle; School kids getting off the bus and entering a school full of dinosaurs; A soccer referee blowing a whistle; A town of mice wearing pants

👋 I'm Mark Hoffmann. I love writing & illustrating silly & cute books. Interested in picture books, board books, middle grade & kids' editorial

I'm rep'd by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎨: www.studiohoffmann.com

#PortfolioDay #KidLitArt #KidLitlllustration
#illustration

14.10.2025 16:06 👍 46 🔁 9 💬 0 📌 0
A square divided into 4 separate illustrations. Top left is a little girl with vitiligo having a tea party with Death. She is wearing a pretty pink and yellow dress and holding Death’s scythe that she just used to cut a slice of cake for him. Death is unamused as he holds a tiny tea cup. Top right is a group of 3 pre teen friends taking a selfie together. They’re all holding up peace signs. Bottom left is a group of 3 pre teen age witch friends laying on a pink blanket. One friend is munching on snacks and another is getting their attention to look at something in the sky. There are hats and snacks scattered around and their brooms are on the left bottom corner. Bottom right is a black and white illustration of 2 friends sitting on the ground. The friend on the left has dark curly hair and is holding a book open. The friend on the right has light curly hair and is pointing at something in the book.

A square divided into 4 separate illustrations. Top left is a little girl with vitiligo having a tea party with Death. She is wearing a pretty pink and yellow dress and holding Death’s scythe that she just used to cut a slice of cake for him. Death is unamused as he holds a tiny tea cup. Top right is a group of 3 pre teen friends taking a selfie together. They’re all holding up peace signs. Bottom left is a group of 3 pre teen age witch friends laying on a pink blanket. One friend is munching on snacks and another is getting their attention to look at something in the sky. There are hats and snacks scattered around and their brooms are on the left bottom corner. Bottom right is a black and white illustration of 2 friends sitting on the ground. The friend on the left has dark curly hair and is holding a book open. The friend on the right has light curly hair and is pointing at something in the book.

✨ Happy #portfolioday ✨
I’m Jenny, an author and illustrator of kids books. I love comic style illustrations, characters that get themselves in a bit of trouble, and drawing while watching crime docs.

I’m represented by @ksonnack.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎨 www.jennyabooks.com

14.10.2025 18:52 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Popping into #portfolioday on behalf of art directors to say thank you for sharing your work. It makes our job easier. We appreciate you.
💙❤️

Also, FWIW, I made a starter pack of hiring art-, creative-, design-directors who actively use Bluesky.
go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

14.10.2025 13:52 👍 219 🔁 84 💬 14 📌 3
A witch knitting a scarf while her cat shreds it behind her.

A witch knitting a scarf while her cat shreds it behind her.

A line drawing of a girl's scared face

A line drawing of a girl's scared face

A black, white, and orange grid of silly Halloween cats

A black, white, and orange grid of silly Halloween cats

A boy reading ghost stories and a ghost reading human stories

A boy reading ghost stories and a ghost reading human stories

Happy #PortfolioDay --spooky edition! 👻

I'm Brooke Baum and I'm an author/illustrator currently seeking representation! You can check out more spooky (and non-spooky, if you're into that sort of thing) work at brookebaum.com.

#kidlit #kidlitart

14.10.2025 13:25 👍 50 🔁 17 💬 0 📌 0
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It’s #PortfolioDay! I’m Sheree, an illustrator and storyteller who loves bringing imaginative worlds and playful characters to life. Always excited to collaborate on new creative projects!

See more at shereetomba.com

#PortfolioDay #KidLitArt #childrensillustrator

14.10.2025 15:38 👍 26 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
Harris Hawk diving towards a lizard in the desert. Blue sky.

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

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

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.

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.

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

14.10.2025 17:08 👍 47 🔁 14 💬 1 📌 0
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It’s #PortfolioDay ! I’m Yara and I’m a neurodivergent mixed media illustrator, looking for new PB projects and cover work. I love textures, soft colors, drawing fun characters and weird animals. 🦥

www.odnatamyara.com
I’m represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

14.10.2025 16:09 👍 83 🔁 27 💬 0 📌 0
Anthropomorphic characters Pencil & Eraser are holding up their book (Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule!) Ruler is standing behind them looking up in excitement at the Kirkus review for the book.

Anthropomorphic characters Pencil & Eraser are holding up their book (Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule!) Ruler is standing behind them looking up in excitement at the Kirkus review for the book.

Kirkus has spoken. Pencil & Eraser books are perfect for beginning readers and I couldn’t agree more! 💕

Pencil & Eraser: New Friends Rule! is available for pre-order and will be out on Jan. 6th 2026 ✨
@putnambooks.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

03.10.2025 19:28 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard and spooky season! 👻 Hi I’m Adriane and I enjoy illustrating whimsical stories 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 ⭐️

02.10.2025 21:13 👍 70 🔁 10 💬 2 📌 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I love seeing everyone's drawings of ghosts, witches, monsters, spiders, and my favorite, BATS! What's your favorite October topic?

I'm an illustrator and writer repped by Kathleen Rushall @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Follow along for more #kidlit art! #childrensbooks

02.10.2025 16:39 👍 66 🔁 9 💬 4 📌 0
A cartoon style illustration featuring three young witches and their black cat laying on a blanket stargazing. The blanket has snacks, drinks and witch hats scattered about.

A cartoon style illustration featuring three young witches and their black cat laying on a blanket stargazing. The blanket has snacks, drinks and witch hats scattered about.

Hey, hey, hey! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍂
Anyone up for a witchy picnic and some stargazing?

🎨 www.jennyabooks.com
Rep’d by @ksonnack.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

02.10.2025 16:32 👍 38 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨ Hello Art Directors, I’m DeAndra and I’m looking for work in picture books, chapter books, YA covers and general illustration projects!

Find more of my work at www.deandrahodge.com

Rep’d by Christy Ewers at The CAT Agency, Inc.

02.10.2025 16:05 👍 71 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
art of 3 cute witches riding on broomsticks above a city. each witch has a cute cat familiar riding with her.

art of 3 cute witches riding on broomsticks above a city. each witch has a cute cat familiar riding with her.

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids.

🌟Open for 2026 book projects! 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Agent - Tracy Marchini

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #GN #chapterbooks #boardbooks

02.10.2025 14:10 👍 256 🔁 54 💬 6 📌 1
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Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘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 👍 234 🔁 42 💬 10 📌 0
The first slide of my Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts talk. 1. Your Site 2. Your Social 3. Your Portfolio 4. Your Deal 5. Your Process

The first slide of my Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts talk. 1. Your Site 2. Your Social 3. Your Portfolio 4. Your Deal 5. Your Process

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'll be presenting my “Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don’ts” talk to “At Home Author” on October 23rd, and will also be offering portfolio/picture-dummy reviews.

Register today! 💙❤️

▶️▶️▶️ www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...

23.09.2025 17:14 👍 68 🔁 14 💬 3 📌 5
Also in my research stack: Yorick and Bones by Jeremy Tankard & Hermoine Tankard Rot & Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton Norma and Belly by Mika Song Sir Ladybug by Corey R Tabor

Also in my research stack: Yorick and Bones by Jeremy Tankard & Hermoine Tankard Rot & Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton Norma and Belly by Mika Song Sir Ladybug by Corey R Tabor

🤓 Kicking off research with Pencil & Eraser by @jennyabooks.bsky.social ! ✏️

I have two friends who thought they should be in a #picturebook, but they miiiight find a #graphicnovel more comfy.

❓️Do you have any recs to learn more about crafting Early Graphic Novels? 🤔

#kidlitart
#writingtips #WIP

19.09.2025 01:14 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0

My heart 🥹 so sweet!!!

19.09.2025 20:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard! ✌️

I’m just an author and illustrator standing here with a book dummy. I love telling weird, humorous stories, often with a nonfiction element.

📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com

07.08.2025 14:01 👍 75 🔁 10 💬 0 📌 0
Boy with many, many messy popsicles in the sun. Happy about it.

Boy with many, many messy popsicles in the sun. Happy about it.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day to all who celebrate! I'm an author-illustrator of quirky characters, loads of color and texture - and stories with heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

✨More of my work here: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

07.08.2025 14:22 👍 100 🔁 15 💬 1 📌 0
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It’s #kidlitartpostcard day!

My name is Yara, I’m a kidlit illustrator looking for new exciting projects! I love using soft colors, traditional textures and playing with shapes in my works.

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

07.08.2025 11:41 👍 135 🔁 21 💬 1 📌 0