Wow! Saffron the Tiny Elephant is at it again! She has decided to hide in this bird's nest and make it her own. Can you see her? Or can you only see her cute pink toes? #SpringStorybookMagic2026 prompt 'Building the Perfect Nest' hosted by @art_by_aeliana @artbyingy @my.dreamy.illustrations @marie_g_illustration @daisygossip.illustrator @baran_illustrator #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Wow! Saffron the Tiny Elephant is at it again! She has decided to hide in this bird's nest and make it her own. Can you see her? Or can you only see her cute pink toes?

#inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Reminder to our readers: we'll be bringing you one issue of Children's Bookshelf this week, on Wednesday, April 15, live from the Bologna Children's Book Fair. Stay tuned for all of our news from the fair!

SCBWI Southwest Texas: Children’s Books in Translation - Behind the scenes with author/translator Mariana Llanos Mariana will share her experiences as a children’s book translator, including how she gets involved with new translation projects and what the process is like.

On April 16, #SCBWI's Southwest Texas region will feature @marianallanos.bsky.social in the webinar Children's Books in Translation - Behind the Scenes! Check it out and register here! 👇
#kidlit #worldkidlit #xl8 www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Happy Saturday! Next up is the Grey Squirrel. Very often seen of course! I drew him yesterday but didn't have time to paint him. I hope you have a great weekend! 😊🐿️💖 #bainbridgeislandwildlife #backyardwildlife #greysquirrel

Get ready for our second bootcamp for 2026, with some of the best faculty ready to help you start and finish your MG or YA novel! 60-90K words is daunting, but let these pros help. Join us!

www.scbwi.org/events...

Happy #portfolioday 😀 I'm a #kidlit author and illustrator who creates whimsy and joy through illustrations and writing to provide light in a sometimes-dark world. Learn more and see my portfolio at https://www.jessieromigh.com/ Currently open for representation. #traditionalartist #handdrawn #inkwatercolor

Happy #portfolioday 😀 I'm a #kidlit author and illustrator who creates whimsy and joy through illustrations and writing to provide light in a sometimes-dark world. Learn more and see my portfolio at www.jessieromigh.com
Currently open for representation.
#traditionalartist #handdrawn #inkwatercolor

Thank you!!

Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the May 2026 School Board Elections The Book-Loving Texan’s Guide to the May 2026 School Board Elections (This is a mobilization tool. Use it to volunteer, donate, and organize in your community.) Election Day: Saturday, May 2 Early Vo...

If you're in Texas—or have book-loving loved ones in Texas—The Book-Loving Texan's Guide to the May 2026 School Board Elections just became available this morning. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

I'm pretty sure this is the first time this semi-annual guide has mentioned me by name... 😉

Ren Rabbit was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a samurai, she helped protect the borders from the evil puppies who were after their carrot crops. For this month's @artistryink_challenge warrior themed prompts, I thought it would be fun to imagine where these warriors would be within the History of the Critter Mafia. (a story series I have been developing). #artistryinkchallenge2026 prompt SAMURAI hosted by @artistryink_challenge and @silvana_blackink_art #artistryinkchallengesamurai #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Ren Rabbit was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a samurai, she helped protect the borders from the evil puppies who were after their carrot crops.

#artistryinkchallengesamurai #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Want to help pollinators? A Pathway for Pollinators shares simple ways you can take action! Releasing May 5th!! @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@stormliterary.bsky.social
@wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social #APathwayForPollinators #PollinatorCorridors #PollinatorFriendly #NonfictionPictureBook #KidLit

Join Carter Higgins for a webinar that will give you tips and tricks for strengthening the musicality of your manuscripts. www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...

This is one of my favorite classes to teach. Who will be there? keap.page/wfa867/works...

PW spoke with Geisel and Caldecott Honor–winning creator Jashar Awan about his focus on the bigness of life's small moments and why he has chosen to explore heavier topics in his latest picture books buff.ly/RsBwo4M

Watercolor painting of a seal.

Happy New Week! Just a quick one today! A Harbor Seal. I've seen a few of these the last couple of days! Pretty common in the bay.....love how curious they are! I hope you have a great week! 💖 #bainbridgeislandwildlife #localwildlife #harborseal

Rufius Raccoon was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a gladiator, he battled for territorial rights for neighborhood garbage. For this month's @artistryink_challenge warrior themed prompts, I thought it would be fun to imagine where these warriors would be within the History of the Critter Mafia. (a story series I have been developing). #artistryinkchallenge2026 prompt GLADIATOR hosted by @artistryink_challenge and @silvana_blackink_art #artistryinkchallengegladiator #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Rufius Raccoon was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a gladiator, he battled for territorial rights for neighborhood garbage.

#artistryinkchallengegladiator #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Haha, seriously! 😂

Hi! I'm Marcia Misawa, a Japanese-Brazilian illustrator and author based in Florida, drawn to stories about family, culture, and the beauty of the natural world. → marciamisawa.com

#KidLitArtPostcard
#KidLitArt

a sad looking child Medusa holds a hamster cage which contains a stonified hamster, flipped upside down. Her shadow is a sinewy, creepy version of her with evil snake hair, and there is a wiggly red/black text treatment of the word MONSTROUS in the background. Steph Lau author-illustrator www.stephlaubooks.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Steph, an author-illustrator of picture books & graphic novels. My 2nd PB, Medusa's Pet Rock, comes out 9/22/26 from @harpercollins.bsky.social. I like:

🐍stories w/ misfits & mischief
🍨ice cream
🦄anything silly

www.stephlaubooks.com
Rep: @allielevick.bsky.social

Brushing teeth can be messy!

👋 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social with @andreabrownlit.bsky.social I’m always looking for my next book (be it a picture book, board book, or more).

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart

Are you ready to be inspired? Watch stories come to life as local authors and illustrators sketch animals, dream up playful tales, and read children’s books inspired by the sights and sounds around them! Register on our website for free admission!

www.scbwi.org/events...

A digital illustration of 4 students in school uniform around a table in a classroom. The girl on the right is pointing on a part of an open book, seemingly teaching her fellow students something. The boy on her helf is sitting, looking confused with his hands on his head. Next to him on his left is a girl with a skeptical expression, hands on her hips also looking at the open book. The last student, a boy on the leftmost part has his arms crossed and is also looking at the open book.

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️ I'm Ada, I'm a Filipino freelance illustrator available and looking for work. This month's postcard is a tutorial/group study session 📚

Represented by Pyro Represents
📨: abigaelaco@gmail.com
🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

🧡 Together Forever 💚

A little #FrogAndToad #FanArt for this #KidLitArtPostcard Day

I’m Hannah, a Queer author and illustrator looking to share my rainbow heart with little readers of the world.

✏️🌈❤️

#KidLit #KidLitArt

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day ⭐️
My name is Farah, I’m a children’s book author & illustrator.

Open to work on BB, PB and fiction projects.
⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagents.bsky.social

Portfolio at www.fawashah.co.uk
Speak soon x
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#springishere #ilovespring #rabbitcharacter #kidlitart

Happy #KidlitArtPostCard
Looking for projects that fun, funny, silly and if its huge bonus if there is magic and adventure.
Open to PB and MG projects and Book Covers.

Seeking Representation
See more- Www.rekhasalin.com

#kidlit #kidlitart

Hello Art Directors and Editors! Here's a Highland Cow and his friend Duck out for a ride for #kidlitartpostcard. I'm looking for picture book, chapter book, and young graphic novel projects, as well as cover illustration work. Portfolio www.LauraZarrin.com Rep'd by Elizabeth Bennett, Transatlantic.

A boy,we see only his trousers and a snail on his motorcycle seat

A new #kidlitartpostcard Day is here. I didn't have time, so I decided to put some colours on an old illustration. My name is Monica, I'm a children's book illustrator but I also love working on middle grade books and covers.
Ready for new projects
#kidlit #kidlitart

Happy Birthday!!

child standing on stool, looking in mirror at missing tooth. The tooth fairy is hiding behind a light, holding a coin, ready to give it to the kid.

#KidLitArtPostcard for April 🧚‍♀️ I'm Ronni, and I'm open to whimsical, fun and unique picture books, chapter books and more! I'm seeking representation 💕 It's also my birthday, and the best gift would be to check out my work and give me a project! 🥳😉

ronnirunyonillustration.com

#kidlitartpostcard day today!

Hello! I’m Brittanny Handiboe (Halper) I’m an illustrator/writer attempting to illustrate and write ALL THE THINGS apparently! You can find my work here on bsky, my website www.bhandiboe.com or Instagram @bhandiillustration OR YA related experimental work on @bhandi

Digital illustration of young Black girl lying on field of grass and dandelion flowers. Her body is cropped to focus on face and upper torso. Her face displays a relaxed emotion as she gazes up at the clouds that cast shadows in various shapes. Her hair is done in two Afro puffs and she wears an orange-yellow graphic T-shirt that reads "illustrator and samillu.ca," referring to occupation and website of the artist.

My first time participating in #kidlitartpostcard day! We had a lovely warm Monday here in Toronto which inspired this sunny piece. (Fingers crossed for good weather going forward.)

#kidlit #illustrator #kidlitartist