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Author of books for kids and young at heart. Repped by Rachel Orr, Prospect Literary. Samanthamclark.com | Samanthamclark.substack.com | Bsky.app/profile/samanthamclark.com

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Thanks! I loved working on it. Looking forward to doing more one of these days. Will have to get yours.

07.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thought I'd be finishing a big ghostwriting project today but alas, the day was stolen by flooding in the laundry room. Will be working this weekend again, but I'm excited to get back to my co-author #MG novel with @racheltoalson.bsky.social next week. #writing

07.03.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Forgot to tag my 🎨 post yesterday. Here’s a repost for those who missed it, and could do with a little brightness on their timeline. πŸ’›πŸ’š

06.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love their anthologies!! I have a story in the Femme Fatale one. Was so fun to write.

07.03.2026 01:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author RenΓ©e M. LaTulippe In this craft workshop, RenΓ©e will focus on the technical skills needed to write successful rhyming picture books, including meter, rhyme, natural language, and solid story structure. Through examples...

SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author RenΓ©e M. LaTulippe

#kidlit #SCBWI

www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

06.03.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this cover!! Congratulations to @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social and Aphelandra! #kidlit

07.03.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!!!

06.03.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The book THE PINK PAJAMAS sits among other books on a library display

The book THE PINK PAJAMAS sits among other books on a library display

@charlenedraws.bsky.social spotted at my vocal library again πŸ˜„

06.03.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Also different perspectives! Someone's background, interests and beliefs will shape what they have to say in the first place.

06.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm in for ALL of this!! #kidlit

06.03.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pastel graphic background with a photo of author Kate Messner and her graphic novel CAMP MONSTER, illustrated by Falynn Koch, with cover art showing a furry white and blue yeti surrounded by other monsters. Text reads: IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY'S NORTH TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL 2026. MARCH 7, 2026. IRVING CONVENTION CENTER, 500 W. LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX.

Pastel graphic background with a photo of author Kate Messner and her graphic novel CAMP MONSTER, illustrated by Falynn Koch, with cover art showing a furry white and blue yeti surrounded by other monsters. Text reads: IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY'S NORTH TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL 2026. MARCH 7, 2026. IRVING CONVENTION CENTER, 500 W. LAS COLINAS BLVD, IRVING, TX.

SUPER excited for the North Texas Teen Book Festival tomorrow! Will I see YOU there? #NTTBF26 @nttbfest.bsky.social

06.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, from the National Council for the Social Studies: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #KidLit @harperkids.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

05.03.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sara's picks of current middle grade books at Book People, Richmond VA

Sara's picks of current middle grade books at Book People, Richmond VA

YES! My favorite books to read as an adult! Here's a peak at my current favorites shelf - @bookpeoplerva.bsky.social.

05.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Great titles on here!!

05.03.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sketch based on emoji combination suggested by @baksuz.bsky.social - πŸ˜ΊπŸŒ‚β˜„οΈ
Thanks!

#sketch #sketchbook #sketchbooktour #watercolorpencils

05.03.2026 11:40 πŸ‘ 179 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸ‹πŸ‹πŸ‹ Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon and wild stories.
⭐️ I illustrate fic & non-fic picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects!

Rep'd by
@jemiscoe.bsky.social at @starlingliterary.bsky.social
πŸŽ‰www.heycrystalsmith.com

05.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Children's Book Illustration showing a giraffe cabby driver learning out the window of his taxi, pointing at a pile of teetering suitcases that a frog bell hop is carrying. The bell hop looks stressed, carrying suitcases, with bags over one arm, and holding an umbrella over a snooty looking kitten. The kitten is wearing a green peacoat and holding a stuffed mouse in her arms. She has her nose up in the air.

Children's Book Illustration showing a giraffe cabby driver learning out the window of his taxi, pointing at a pile of teetering suitcases that a frog bell hop is carrying. The bell hop looks stressed, carrying suitcases, with bags over one arm, and holding an umbrella over a snooty looking kitten. The kitten is wearing a green peacoat and holding a stuffed mouse in her arms. She has her nose up in the air.

March #kidlitartpostcard day was just begging for a frog illo, so i drew a rather stressed out bell β€œhop”. 🐸 😁 I hope your day is going better than his!
Open to PB and MG projects.
Portfolio kirstenmcgonigal.com
rep’d by: @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit

05.03.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 96 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
Painting by Victoria Maderna, a mole with a straw hat carrying a rake, a wooden shed behind. Text reads: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com - represented by Jennifer Azantian

Painting by Victoria Maderna, a mole with a straw hat carrying a rake, a wooden shed behind. Text reads: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com - represented by Jennifer Azantian

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! Time to get the seedlings going and the garden ready for planting πŸƒ
I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator based in France, and I'm available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +).

πŸ–₯️ victoriamaderna.com
βœ‰οΈ hi@victoriamaderna.com
Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social

05.03.2026 13:36 πŸ‘ 310 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day✨ I'm Shiho and I love illustrating books for kids! Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. I am represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlitart

05.03.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day AND happy #worldbookday ✨

I’m Elsa, and I love creating heartfelt stories with a touch of humour. I also love penguins.

🎨 somebodyelsa.com
#kidlit #kidlitart

05.03.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 127 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration of forest animals having a picnic in a clearing, surrounded by wildflowers

Illustration of forest animals having a picnic in a clearing, surrounded by wildflowers

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids.

🌟Interested in new book projects + other kids-related projects 🌟

Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

05.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 302 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 2
A squirrel in a blue uniform is making balloon animals for a little group of guinea pigs. One guinea pig is flying away with a balloon tied to him

A squirrel in a blue uniform is making balloon animals for a little group of guinea pigs. One guinea pig is flying away with a balloon tied to him

Close up of the squirrel and guinea pigs

Close up of the squirrel and guinea pigs

hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ✨

What kind of balloon animal would a guinea pig want?

I’m Tori & i love to create heartwarming, cute and silly character & I’m open for PB books!

Rep’d by AnalΓ­a Cabello at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

More art at torikateillustration.com

#kidlit #kidlitart

05.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Can't agree more... #mglit books are magic. #kidlit

05.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Wishing you an otterly snuggly day. I am repped by Lara Perkins at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

05.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 93 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
A brightly colored digital illustration of a lizard called the blue tailed skink or five-lined skink, and a bunch of purslane with green, round leaves and yellow blooms on a reddish-brown background of garden soil.

A brightly colored digital illustration of a lizard called the blue tailed skink or five-lined skink, and a bunch of purslane with green, round leaves and yellow blooms on a reddish-brown background of garden soil.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

Spring has come to Texas, which means I’ll get to see both of these native beauties again.

You can see more of my work as an author-illustrator at diandramae.com.

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #nature

05.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 150 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
A compilation of ten March 2026 middle grade books. Books featured include Midnight Mayhem by Christina Uss, Yasha's Amazin' Bar Mitzvah by Margaret Gurevich, Sprout by Taylor Tyng, Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom by Claudia Mills, Clementine H. Hopeful Is Not a Hero by Noah Corey, Hafsa's Way by Aisha Saeed, Falling to Fairyland by Sarah Jean Horwitz, Cupcakes & Camp by Coco Simon, Queso, Just in Time by Ernesto Cisneros and Glory Be by Jamie Sumner.

A compilation of ten March 2026 middle grade books. Books featured include Midnight Mayhem by Christina Uss, Yasha's Amazin' Bar Mitzvah by Margaret Gurevich, Sprout by Taylor Tyng, Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom by Claudia Mills, Clementine H. Hopeful Is Not a Hero by Noah Corey, Hafsa's Way by Aisha Saeed, Falling to Fairyland by Sarah Jean Horwitz, Cupcakes & Camp by Coco Simon, Queso, Just in Time by Ernesto Cisneros and Glory Be by Jamie Sumner.

Whether you're a teacher, parent or enthusiastic reader, you won't want to miss my newest Patreon post, which explores 95 (!!!) middle grade books being published in March 2026!

Get immediate access to this post and 250+ more for only $5!
www.patreon.com/posts/hot-of... #BookSky #MGLit #KidLit

05.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A pink mermaid sits in a bubble bath watching TV with cucumbers on her eyes. 3 faces peek in from the window

A pink mermaid sits in a bubble bath watching TV with cucumbers on her eyes. 3 faces peek in from the window

Time for another #kidlitartpostcard day post! I'm Meaghan, and I like to draw funny, expressive characters and stories that make readers laugh!
Picturebooks, graphic novels, cover art

Find my work here: draw.meaghanmcisaac.com

Rep'd by @bradfordagents.bsky.social

05.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep! (You should be able to grab all of my Hazel Graves and Heather Spellman novels AND my Sparkle Pigs series in audio through your lovely library) 🎧 ✨

05.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A group of faces colored red, yellow, purple and green frown at the viewer with THE REJECTIONS written in red above and NO NO NO NO NO under them. 

Author/Illustrator
BrianKirbyStudio.com

Represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez
Bradford Literary Agency

A group of faces colored red, yellow, purple and green frown at the viewer with THE REJECTIONS written in red above and NO NO NO NO NO under them. Author/Illustrator BrianKirbyStudio.com Represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez Bradford Literary Agency

HappyΒ #KidLitArtPostcardΒ Day! Don’t let rejections get you down. πŸ˜‰

I’m Brian, I write and draw picture books. See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com.

I’m represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@bradfordagents.bsky.social

05.03.2026 12:11 πŸ‘ 98 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
Me holding up a copy of The Unfinished Business (a novel with a cover showing a night-time cityscape with three ghosts floating overhead) against a colourful abstract mural background

Me holding up a copy of The Unfinished Business (a novel with a cover showing a night-time cityscape with three ghosts floating overhead) against a colourful abstract mural background

Got to see finished copies of The Unfinished Business for the first time at my school visit yesterday! They look beautiful (and arrived just in time!)

05.03.2026 13:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0