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Olga Smith

@olgasmithart

Author-Illustrator. Cincinnati OH. #SCBWI member. #12x12 member Portfolio: http://www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator

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Love this! So well done!

05.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome! It’s a fun theme!

05.03.2026 18:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 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‘ 100 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’d love to illustrate a Greek mythology themed or any other middle-grade project! I’m an author-illustrator www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlitart #kidlit #greekmythology #middlegrade

05.03.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw that’s such a nice thing to say! Wishing you lots of publishing projects too! ❀️

05.02.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw color, texture, and whimsy 🩷 Available for PBs & board books!

Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social

britspixels.com
#kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

05.02.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 92 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for reposting! ❀️

05.02.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much Rachel! ❀️

05.02.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Screen cap from the FLASHES app shows three across square thumbnails of Kidlit art sorted chronologically

Screen cap from the FLASHES app shows three across square thumbnails of Kidlit art sorted chronologically

Monthly reminder that the best/easiest way to browse #kidkitartpostcard is in the FLASHES app, which turns posts here on Bluesky into an Instagram-like experience - only chronological. πŸ‘

05.02.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A middle grade book cover with 3 characters standing with city buildings in a background. Diverse characters.

A middle grade book cover with 3 characters standing with city buildings in a background. Diverse characters.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! Art makes everything better!
I’d love to work on a MG or PB project with a city or nature theme.
#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #middlegrade #kidlit #middlegradeillustration

05.02.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you so much! ❀️πŸ₯°

27.01.2026 20:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Kids dressed in fancy clothes are having tea in a garden. Tea party. Tea time illustration

Kids dressed in fancy clothes are having tea in a garden. Tea party. Tea time illustration

Wouldn’t it be a #DREAM to have a tea party in the forest, dressed in fancy clothes and surrounded by friends? But wait, someone is watching them…
#scbwidrawthis #scbwi #scbwidrawthisdream #kidlitart #kidlit #picnicillustration #teaillustration

20.01.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two cartoon kids going wild and the text around them reads 

THEY REJECT BEDTIME!
THEY GO..
BONKERS
UNTIL...


BrianKirbyStudio.com

Two cartoon kids going wild and the text around them reads THEY REJECT BEDTIME! THEY GO.. BONKERS UNTIL... BrianKirbyStudio.com

Repetitive cartoon panels show a dad brushing his teeth. The text reads:

BUT FIRST
I BRUSHED MY TEETH.
BRUSH
BRUSH
BRUSH
GARGLE
GARGLE
This really is boring.
MORE GARGLING

Below the panels are two kids faces, observing 
β€œThis is the most boring
page in this book.”

Repetitive cartoon panels show a dad brushing his teeth. The text reads: BUT FIRST I BRUSHED MY TEETH. BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH GARGLE GARGLE This really is boring. MORE GARGLING Below the panels are two kids faces, observing β€œThis is the most boring page in this book.”

#BluePit πŸ“– #pb When two overtired kids resist bedtime, Dad uses a secret weapon: INCREDIBLY BORING STORIES. If the reader stays awake, they’ll witness a showdown between the worldβ€˜s most tedious dad and kids who hold out hopes for dracula vs. dinosaur battles. #OS BrianKirbyStudio.com

13.01.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration of a vampire unicorn in a flowing cape in from of a stained glass window turning toward the viewer - text reads COUNT RAINBOW

Illustration of a vampire unicorn in a flowing cape in from of a stained glass window turning toward the viewer - text reads COUNT RAINBOW

Rainbow the unicorn hates the nicknames friends in Sparklevania give him (Cutie Patootie!?), but a run-in w/ a dracula bat transforms him into the fearsome (?) COUNT RAINBOW! His new evil persona drives his friends away until a nickname slip up rocks the town. #BluePit πŸ“– #pb #OS BrianKirbyStudio.com

13.01.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Picture book illustration of various family members in gilded frames against an art deco background, and a mustachioed constable and turkey in floppy hat and bow tie consider clues. 

Test reads:

WHAT'S THAT?!
SOMETHING
DOESN'T ADD UP?


THE
VICTIM:
A SMOOSHED CRANBERRY

THE SUSPECTS:
THE CARVER FAMILY

THE WORLD'S GREATEST BIRD DETECTIVE


Brian
Kirby
BrianKirbyStudio.com

Picture book illustration of various family members in gilded frames against an art deco background, and a mustachioed constable and turkey in floppy hat and bow tie consider clues. Test reads: WHAT'S THAT?! SOMETHING DOESN'T ADD UP? THE VICTIM: A SMOOSHED CRANBERRY THE SUSPECTS: THE CARVER FAMILY THE WORLD'S GREATEST BIRD DETECTIVE Brian Kirby BrianKirbyStudio.com

When a smooshed cranberry ruins the Carver family’s fine rug & Thanksgiving dinner, famed sleuth DETECTIVE TURKEY of Scotland Farmyard is summoned. His keen mind & refined taste unravel their recipe’s miscalculations, and a more sinister crime is revealed! #BluePit πŸ“– #pb #os BrianKirbyStudio.com

13.01.2026 22:10 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

That he is! Thank you so much!

13.01.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much!

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Grumpy crocodile illustration, rainforest illustration

Grumpy crocodile illustration, rainforest illustration

Crocodile Ryle was the grump of the swamp. He thought having a friend was the worst. Yuck! He ate everyone around him, until animals had enough and left. Alone, he cried. That’s when he met a butterfly who melted his heart. Inspired by real rainforest facts. #bluepit #PB #F #Q #ND #bluepithype

13.01.2026 18:22 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PortfolioDay!
I’m Olga. I’m an author-illustrator. I’d love to illustrate fairytales or nature scenes.
Would love to work on picture books, or children’s games.
Www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlit #kidlitart

13.01.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#PortfolioDay #PortfolioDay is an event that aims to connect creatives and clients. It takes place four times a year on the second Tuesday in January, April, July, and October on social media!

Today is #PortfolioDay! In your post, remember to include:

πŸ”ΉShort intro
πŸ”ΉWhat work you’re looking for + your availability
πŸ”ΉPortfolio link
πŸ”ΉContact info
πŸ”ΉThe #PortfolioDay tag
πŸ”Ή4 of your best works

13.01.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 88 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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The Weekly 411 (1/9/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 9): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: @pbrisingstars.bsky.social Social, Low residency MFA @lindenwoodmfa.bsky.social, Get Your Creativity Back. Thx @olgasmithart.bsky.social for the illo, @sarashacter.bsky.social Nicole Krashin for the giveaways.

09.01.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#kidlit #amwriting friends, I'm delighted to share that I'm offering critiques for this event. Sing up, share, and I hope to see you there!

09.01.2026 17:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Tea party illustration in the forest. Picnic illustration

Tea party illustration in the forest. Picnic illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Better late than never! I’d love to illustrate a fairytale or party scenes in a book!
Love bright colors! Looking for representation.
#teapartyillustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit

08.01.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#kidlitart #kidlit

09.12.2025 01:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so excited and honored that my story is one of the winners of #fallwritingfrenzy #kidlit! Thank you so much!

14.11.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A community harvesting cotton

A community harvesting cotton

A favourite from my current picture book project for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard

I’m a British author and illustrator, based in Ohio.
Rep’d by The Illustration Room for illustration, looking for literary representation.

06.11.2025 19:40 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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November 2025. List of Kidlit Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers Contests, workshops, and pitch events

open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit...

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Here’s a list of November Contests and Events for Illustrators and Writers. Link in the comments. If you want to receive a list for every month, subscribe to my substack! open.substack.com/pub/olgasmit... #kidlit #kidlitart

06.11.2025 14:29 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve seen people post later in the day! I’m sure it’s fine!

06.11.2025 14:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! ❀️

06.11.2025 14:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0