The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, January 13th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate.
👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈
More info at portfolioday.art 💛
Happy New Year and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ✨🐻
My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚
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#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard
Hello dear people and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌
My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚
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Hello dear people and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🌳
My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚 #kidlitart
The next #PortfolioDay is just a few days away on Tuesday, July 8th! Get those portfolios ready!
Go to portfolioday.art for more info!
Good luck! 💛
Hello dear people and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🌈
My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚
Rep by
@astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social #kidlitart
Thank you so much Emma! 🌸
Hello dear people and happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! 🌈
My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing 📚
🌐 elinapisko.com
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Illustration of a goat and child birthday party at a playground. It looks like springtime and goats are nibbling flowers, cups, and gifts. Kids are swinging, sliding, and arriving with balloons. Art by Gina Perry
Next Thursday, June 5th, is the 3rd birthday of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Illustrators: get that work ready (new or gold!). Art Directors, Editors, and Agents: get ready to make some new connections! #kidlit #kidlitart
This Thursday, May 1st is the next #KidLitArtPostcard Day. Learn more here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard Art directors, editors, and agents can browse by that hashtag all day across social media, but Bluesky is usually the most active! #kidlit
art of a bunny pointing at an easter egg in a nest as some curious hens look on. Words say Hatching New Ideas, #kidlitart
April's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Hatching New Ideas!
Join your hosts on Apr 24, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about coming up with new and exciting ideas!
Banner art by @sandrasalsbury.bsky.social
The next #PortfolioDay is just a few days away on Tuesday, April 8th! Get those portfolios ready!
Go to portfolioday.art for more info!
Good luck! 💛
Hey #kidlit illustrators!
I'm looking for an artist to work on a picture book who can capture both the grandeur of vast arctic landscapes AND the intimacy of a family's story peppered with wildlife. Share samples below. Please no DMs. Agents feel free to email.
💙❤️ #artshare #art #illustration
Hello Brian!
This sounds intriguing! I’m from Finland, so I know snow ❄️
I’m with Astound US.
Best, Elina
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌
It’s me, Elina! I love drawing! 🎨 Rep by @astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social ✨ #kidlitart
It's almost time again #PortfolioDay is in two weeks on Tuesday, April 8th! If you're a creative looking for work or someone who hires creative professionals, watch this video to find out how to participate.
👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈
Visit portfolioday.art for more!
So glad to hear that! Thank you Katharine 🥰🌷
Too cute! 😍
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌
It’s me, Elina! I love drawing! Rep by @astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social ✨ #kidlitart
Can you believe the 2025 #PBParty contest window opens 24 hours from now?
The judges and I can't wait to see your amazing entries...and share our favorites with at least 63 agents, editors & ADs. Wahooooo!
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A blue square graphic that says: WHAT IS KCU PITCHFEST? KCU PITCHFEST IS A KIDS-YA GALLERY SHOWCASE OF UNPUBLISHED GRAPHIC NOVEL PROJECTS THAT ARE REVIEWED BY A PANEL OF TOP AGENTS AND EDITORS! • Tickets are on sale from Feb. 21 - Mar. 3rd! Pitches must be submitted by Mar. 7th. • A jury of distinguished agents and editors then review and vote on the projects. • The gallery will be revealed at a live event on March 29, 2025. • The KCU Pitchfest Gallery will be shared widely with agents, editors, and art directors across the industry! FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: https://kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfest-2025/
It's time again for #KidsComicsUnite 's Pitchfest! If you're a #GraphicNovel creator for the #KidLit market, this is a terrific opportunity for you. Pop over to the website for all the details: kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfes...
I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing.
Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.
Full details of how to apply are here:
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Art featuring a pink mountain with a smiley face, surrounded by coniferous trees. A sign points to the mountain top saying 'plant flag here'. Words say New Years Goals #KidLitArt
January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Setting Goals!
Also, please welcome @weyakindesigns.bsky.social as your new co-host for 2025!
Join your hosts on Jan 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about making new goals for the new year!
Banner art by Rubin Pingk
a pink background banner litter with candy canes and simple wreaths with red bows. A green box is in the center and white lettering reads “Our 2025 Event List: February 12th, May 7th, August 6th, and November 5th”
Seasons greetings! We’re so happy to announce our 2025 #questpit event list! We hope you all are having a lovely start to your December and we hope to see you here starting in February next year.
Gorgeous work! 😍
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can capture apartment-life in an urban setting for a beginning reader series with a vibrant ensemble cast and a grayscale interior.
Respond here with images and a link to your folio.
Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email.
💙❤️
I can't believe these INCREDIBLE deals on portfolio critiques from top industry illustrators and art directors! #kidlitart @kidlitforla.bsky.social @debbieohi.com www.32auctions.com/organization...
At Good Comics for Kids, Esther Keller rounds up the graphic novels that were honored in the ALA's Youth Media Awards today: goodcomicsforkids.slj.com/2025/01/27/2...
Graphic showing some book covers from BookTrust's 100 Best Children's Books Of the Past 100 Years
If you're looking for children's books to read or share - here's a great list from @booktrust.bsky.social of the 100 Best Children's Books from the Past 100 Years! #kidlit #books #BookSky
www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/1/...
