Headline: Heartdrum News (logo is below between headshots of author and illustrator in white-bordered oval frames). Both are outside against greenery. Stacy Wells is in long-sleeve burnt orange blouse, Malia Pila is in black top. Background of post is green, text is white. Lighter green mouse shape graphic behind announcement. From Publishers Weekly: “Alyssa Miele, Rosemary Brosnan, and Cynthia Leitich Smith at Heartdrum/@HarperKids Books have bought world rights to The Girl Who Cried Mouse by Choctaw author Stacy Wells (l.), illustrated by Native Hawaiian artist Malia Pila, a humorous Indigenous remix of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” about a young hero determined to prove that creatures are sneaking into her bedroom each night. Publication is set for winter 2028; Laurel Symonds at KT Literary represented the author, and James McGowan at BookEnds Literary represented the illustrator.”

From Publishers Weekly: “Alyssa Miele, Rosemary Brosnan, and Cynthia Leitich Smith at Heartdrum/@harperkids.bsky.social have bought world rights to The Girl Who Cried Mouse by Choctaw author @stacyvwells.bsky.social (l.), illustrated by Native Hawaiian artist @maliapila.bsky.social." #KidLit

Coming soon: new projects from @stacyvwells.bsky.social
@maliapila.bsky.social @ryanimate.bsky.social @jyotigopal.bsky.social + more buff.ly/1wwJCsD

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator that loves painting great big skies and using my art to bring heartfelt and joyful stories to life. Available for any kidlit work.

Rep'd by James McGowan of Book Ends Literary.
💌 maliapila.com for more of my work!

Thank you!! ☺️

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator that loves painting great big skies and using my art to bring heartfelt and joyful stories to life. Available for any kidlit work.

Rep'd by James McGowan of Book Ends Literary.
💌 maliapila.com for more of my work!

Emerging from my work bubble to celebrate the last #kidlitartpostcard day of the year!

I'm available for all #kidlit projects including picture books and board books. I'd love to work on more projects with a touch of whimsy, Hawaiian representation, or seasonal stories.

✨: maliapila.com

Emerging from my work bubble to celebrate the last #kidlitartpostcard day of the year!

I'm available for all #kidlit projects including picture books and board books. I'd love to work on more projects with a touch of whimsy, Hawaiian representation, or seasonal stories.

✨: maliapila.com

A digital illustration of a mother with baby sitting on a rock in the sea. A child is looking up to her from the water, all three are selkies shown by the pelts they’re wearing. In the background, there are puffins and a fisherboat.

Hey #kidlitartpostcardday ! A selkie family for this occasion!

I‘m looking for kidlit illustration jobs, middle grade art jobs and nonfiction. Fairytale art jobs are especially welcome!

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

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho Pate, represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work.
#kidlitart #illustration

Drawing of a girl and an Edmontosaurus taking a bath on a bath tub.

Next to last #KidLitArtPostcard day of 2025!

Hello everyone, my name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator available for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it.

I'm also seeking representation.

#kidlitart #BRArt

Image of turkey wearing a scarf and holding up a pie.

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day and this turkey is ready to share some pumpkin pie with you! 🥧

Hello! My name is Rebecca and I’m ready to create some silly yet sweet characters for your upcoming #picturebook projects. #kidlitart

Newly represented by Lane Clarke✨

www.rebeccasinclairstudio.com

Spot illustration of a frog on roller skates, listening to music on headphones, wearing a cape. The cape is flying out behind him and it’s decorated with drawing and writing. Leaves swirl around. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads www.ginaperry.com Rep’d by Sean McCarthy

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Gina Perry, a New England children’s book author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects mid-2026. Rep’d by Sean McCarthy. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #illustration

Kidlitart postcard illustration by Nicola Schofield of a forest of trees that change in colour, left to right, from prinks and oranges, through shades of green, to black and bare. Small figures and scenes can be seen through the trees in various places.

It's an autumnal #kidlitartpostcard day!

The trees are busy changing colour & flinging leaves off in all directions. Huge piles sit around periodically crunchy and soggy. Winter is approaching fast!

🌐 Nicolaschofield.com

Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart

Hello November #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Marie Hermansson, I illustrate children's picture books with a narrative style. Storytelling through pictures and capturing special moments within the larger story. Reach out directly to me, I'd enjoy hearing about your picture book projects! #kidlitart #kidlit

i always feel guilty when I don't have some new art to push out around kidlit postcard day but i am so absorbed in my current projects (in a very good way) 😮‍💨

Hey illustrators/agents!

I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions

me to others: it's hard right now. be gentle with yourself
me to me: wtf is wrong with you

New book deals on the way from @stevendraws.bsky.social @kauawrites.bsky.social @maliapila.bsky.social + more buff.ly/lqTWNB7

For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation.

Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children

The emotional journey i just went on after reading this was wild

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween!

I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes.

Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary
✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

Painting of a boar in a sweater with a mushroom basket, holding and smelling a mushroom. Text underneath says: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com

Hey there #kidlitartpostcard! 🍂

I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I love autumn and painting nature and animals. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)!

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com

Thank you! It was such a fun piece to play with

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day and 2nd day of Halloween!

I'm Malia, a hapa Hawaiian illustrator who loves stories that are a little unusual and playing with seasonal color palettes.

Rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Literary
✨ maliapila.com for more of my work!

Hi Brian!
This sounds like an absolute dream project of mine as I have done pieces related to different mythos in Pacific Islander and Greek cultures and would LOVE to do more!
maliapila.com

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

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

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

For the weekend crowd... Next Thursday, July 3rd is #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard

writing a picture book manuscript is trickier than i originally expected it to be and i certainly never expected it to be EASY