Collage and paint illustration in blue-greens, gold, and reds: a gorilla and three little monkeys in the jungle. One holds a flag with the number 4 on it. They have party hats and a present.

🎉Can’t believe It’s been FOUR years of Gab ‘n’ Doodle 🥳 What started out as a fun thing to pass the time in the pandemic is now a show that’s been a major part of my life for years. Thanks to all the guests, fans & my wife @mrshoffy for making it all worth it
#kidlitart

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The secret is out! Happy Book Birthday to THE SECRETS OF THE JELLIES! 🪼An ocean of thanks to @mariehermansson.bsky.social for the lovely art and editor @naomikirsten.bsky.social .

@chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

⭐ #Fiction #HBReviewoftheWeek THE LIONHARTS by @mikelawred.bsky.social (Abrams Fanfare): "Lawrence’s family drama never drags, instead constantly catapulting readers to the next revelation, flashback, or duel in service of the greater narrative." www.hbook.com/story/review...

THE WHALE'S TALE AND THE OTTER'S SIDE OF THE STORY has received a Kirkus star!

It's a star for THE WHALE'S TALE AND THE OTTER'S SIDE OF THE STORY by Kate Messner, illustrated by Brian Biggs! ⭐

Read the full Kirkus review here.

In stores & libraries everywhere April 21! 💫

@katemessner.com
@brianbiggsstudio.bsky.social
@literaticat.bsky.social
@jenrofe.bsky.social

IF IT WERE MY BIRTHDAY PARTY by Alastair Heim is a Publishers Weekly bestseller again!

IF IT WERE MY BIRTHDAY PARTY BY THE CAT IN THE HAT written by Alastair Heim is back on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list! 🎉

Congratulations, Alastair!! 👏

@alastairheim.bsky.social
@ksonnack.bsky.social

A nighttime scene of a father and son sharing a moment while stargazing

a child with pink hair standing in a green chair blowing a bubble gum bubble while another child lies on the floor reading a book

A serene illustration of a girl and her dog walking a trail at sunset

A colorful busy drawing of a group of kids around a run-down caboose

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Laura Ramos!

Laura is represented by Caryn Wiseman and interested in illustrating all types of picture books, nonfiction, and middle grade covers.

Check out Laura's illustrator page!

@carynwiseman.bsky.social

@ksonnack.bsky.social

HEDGEHOGS DON'T WEAR UNDERWEAR is a New York Times bestseller!

HEDGEHOGS DON’T WEAR UNDERWEAR written and illustrated Marissa Valdez is New York Times bestseller!!

Congratulations, Marissa! 🥳

@ksonnack.bsky.social

@karenjameson15.bsky.social
@mariehermansson.bsky.social
@carynwiseman.bsky.social

It's a starred review from School Library Journal for THE SECRETS OF THE JELLIES: AMAZING JELLYFISH AND THEIR SURPRISING TALENTS!

It's a starred review for THE SECRETS OF THE JELLIES: Amazing Jellyfish and Their Surprising Talents by Karen Jameson, illustrated by Marie Hermansson! ⭐

Read the full School Library Journal review.

In stores and libraries everywhere on April 21!! 💫

FIVE MONTHS UNTIL BURN BEAST!!!!!

Today I am excited to share two fabulous blurbs from none other than Matteo L. Cerilli & Johanna van Veen! Both of these authors are mind-bogglingly multitalented, and it means so much to have them read my angry little fire book <3

Cindy's work in WHAT KIND OF QUEEN? A ROYAL BIOGRAPHY OF DRAG QUEEN AND ACTIVIST JOSÉ SARRIA is also featured in the @publisherswkly.bsky.social article: Queer History for Kids & Teens. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

If you've submitted something to the Second Chance Inbox and received this message when querying me with that same project, feel free to reattempt when I reopen next month. I've adjusted the pre-qualifications for my query inbox.

Want to see some of the series I represent? Head here: www.jenrofe.com/series-friends

Congrats to longtime illustrator for NYCM, Yevgenia Nayberg, on the publication of her new graphic novel, Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters. It arrives just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl explosion and is available wherever books are sold. Learn more at her Instagram @znayberg.

Four Questions for Yevgenia Nayberg Illustrator and picture book creator Yevgenia Nayberg makes her solo graphic novel debut with her middle grade memoir 'Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters,' which is set during the 1986 Chernobyl incident.

Illustrator and picture book creator Yevgenia Nayberg makes her solo graphic novel debut with her middle grade memoir Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters, which is set during the 1986 Chernobyl incident.

Interview with June CL Tan, Author of Brighter Than Nine - Geeks OUT A Singaporean raised on a diet of teh tarik, classic books, and wuxia movies, June CL Tan is the critically acclaimed and UK #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Darker By Four duology and Jade F...

Check out this fun interview with @junescribbles.bsky.social, author of DARKER BY FOUR and BRIGHTER THAN NINE! www.geeksout.org/2026/04/10/i...

Congrats to these Steam Team April releases! Check out all of the amazing Steam Team titles: www.steamteambooks.com
#steamteambooks #kidlit #naturebooksforkids

Thank you! You too! :)

Hi! You should have received an email saying we’ve cleared our Second Chance Inbox, which should allow you to query another ABLA agent via query tracker. If you run into any issues as we navigate this new system, though, please send us a dm so we can investigate for you. :)

Hi! You should have received an email saying we’ve cleared our Second Chance Inbox, which should allow you to query another ABLA agent via query tracker. If you run into any issues as we navigate this new system, though, please send us a dm so we can investigate for you. :)

Happy #portfolioday everyone! My name is Danamarie & I am an autistic children’s illustrator, interested in diverse & loving picture & board books. I’d love to work with you, ADs & editors! I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social visit me at www.danamariehosler.com

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

Got any spring plans?

I’m Mark Hoffmann. I love writing & illustrating silly & cute books. Interested in picture books, board books & kids’ editorial
I’m rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎨: www.studiohoffmann.com
✉️: mh@studiohoffmann.com

#portfolioday #kidlitart

Out in ONE WEEK! You can watch the amazing trailer here: bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fair...

Congratulations to @tammisauer.bsky.social, whose MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM is a finalist for the Oklahoma Book Awards! oklahoma.gov/libraries/oc...

Hey! #PortfolioDay

I'm Wren! A cartoonist and Illustrator in PA.
I love working and am open to horror and fantasy!

Prev: Power & Magic, Abrams, Iron Circus, etc!

Rep: @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

📁 wrenrios()com
✉️ saritza@andreabrownlit()com

Kidlit illustration of a cottage in the woods with a magical cat cauldron

Kidlit illustration of a fancy animal party with a monkey dressed as a banana

Kidlit illustration of a girl sliding down the stairs on a mattress

Kidlit illustration of an outdoor pool. One kid is suddenly growing to a giant size

Hello #portfolioday

I'm open to picturebook and early GN illustration

See more of my work here: NicolaSchofield.com

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

#kidlitart #illustration

Happy #PortfolioDay! I'm Anisi Baigude, a Mongolian American illustrator. Open to working on picture books, chapter books, and covers! Represented by Analía Cabello @analiacabello.bsky.social with @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
💼: AnisiBaigude.com
✉️: AnisiBaigude@gmail.com
#KidLitArt #KidLit

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES UPDATE: We are saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy: Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time!

We're saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy:

Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time!

Check out the SUBMISSIONS tab on our website for more info.

We look forward to considering your work!

Two children’s books featuring cool blues and warm pinks with a touch of yellow. Nunu and the Sea features a young girl in an origami boat. Love Under the Sea features two seahorses forming a heart.

Any book would look good next to this stunner by Isabella Kung, but I think these are a good looking pair! Be sure to check out Nunu and the Sea, a gorgeous book about dealing with big feeling while going on an adventure with charming origami critters! 🌊 #kidlitart