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How to #PortfolioDay!
How to #PortfolioDay! Good luck! πŸ’› Newsletter β–Ί https://portfolioday.substack.com/ Website β–Ί https://www.portfolioday.art/ Bluesky β–Ί https://bsky.app/profile/portfolioday.bsky.social Partnership Inquiries ►…

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.

πŸ‘‰ youtu.be/09cs_chctNk πŸ‘ˆ

More info at portfolioday.art πŸ’›

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Happy New Year and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ✨🐻

My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing πŸ“š

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All about KidLitArtPostcard β€” Gina Perry Illustrations

#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard

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Hello dear people and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! πŸ’Œ

My name is Elina and I love drawing! Looking for work in children's publishing πŸ“š

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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 πŸ“š #kidlitart

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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! πŸ’›

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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 πŸ“š

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@astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social #kidlitart

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Thank you so much Emma! 🌸

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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 πŸ“š

🌐 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

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

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All about KidLitArtPostcard β€” Gina Perry Illustrations Website for children\u2019s book author and illustrator, Gina Perry. Contains a list of her books, portfolios of illustration and sketches, a blog, a list of events, school visit information, free…

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

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art of a bunny pointing at an easter egg in a nest as some curious hens look on. Words say Hatching New Ideas, #kidlitart

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

1 year ago 31 8 1 6
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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! πŸ’›

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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.

πŸ’™β€οΈ #artshare #art #illustration

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Hello Brian!

This sounds intriguing! I’m from Finland, so I know snow ❄️

I’m with Astound US.

Best, Elina

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! πŸ’Œ

It’s me, Elina! I love drawing! 🎨 Rep by @astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social ✨ #kidlitart

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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.

πŸ‘‰ youtu.be/09cs_chctNk πŸ‘ˆ

Visit portfolioday.art for more!

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So glad to hear that! Thank you Katharine πŸ₯°πŸŒ·

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Too cute! 😍

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! πŸ’Œ

It’s me, Elina! I love drawing! Rep by @astoundus.bsky.social and @solsticeillo.bsky.social ✨ #kidlitart

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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!

mindyalyseweiss.com/...

1 year ago 49 13 3 4
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!
β€’ Tickets are on sale from Feb. 21 - Mar. 3rd!
Pitches must be submitted by Mar. 7th.
β€’ A jury of distinguished agents and editors then review and vote on the projects.
β€’ The gallery will be revealed at a live event on
March 29, 2025.
β€’ 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/

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! β€’ Tickets are on sale from Feb. 21 - Mar. 3rd! Pitches must be submitted by Mar. 7th. β€’ A jury of distinguished agents and editors then review and vote on the projects. β€’ The gallery will be revealed at a live event on March 29, 2025. β€’ 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...

1 year ago 19 10 0 1
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Free picture book mentoring For an underrepresented writer

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:

naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...

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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

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

1 year ago 39 8 0 8
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 β€œOur 2025 Event List: February 12th, May 7th, August 6th, and November 5th”

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 β€œOur 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.

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Gorgeous work! 😍

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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.

πŸ’™β€οΈ

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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...

1 year ago 19 8 0 1
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2025 Youth Media Awards Here's a quick look at the graphic novels that were honored in the Youth Media Awards.

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...

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Graphic showing some book covers from BookTrust's 100 Best Children's Books Of the Past 100 Years

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/...

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