SCBWI-Ohio North

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

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Don’t let rejections get you down. 😉

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

March: Cocoa and Critiques Register for event Whether you are a writer or an illustrator, join us for an evening of critiquing. Bring your Cocoa, or other preferred hot beverage, and we will break into different critique groups based on professio...

Tonight! Cocoa and Critiques
Mar 04, 2026
7:30 - 9:30 PM (EST)
Online event
Whether you are a writer or an illustrator, join us for an evening of critiquing. we will break into different critique groups based on profession or genre. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/march...

See you tomorrow night!

Whether you are a writer or an illustrator, join us for an evening of critiquing. Bring your Cocoa or another preferred hot beverage, and we will break out into different critique groups based on profession or genre.

Register -> tr.ee/bRp3Wk7o1X

San Diego MayFest Virtual Conference Come join SCBWI San Diego for a virtual one-day conference for authors and illustrators! MayFest features a keynote speaker, an editor panel, an agent panel, an art portfolio showcase, and optional Zo...

Join SCBWI San Diego for a virtual one-day conference for authors and illustrators! MayFest features a keynote speaker, an editor panel, an agent panel, an art portfolio showcase, and optional Zoom critiques. Registration opens February 28th at 6:00 p.m. (PT). #kidlit
www.scbwi.org/events/san-d...

Survive & Thrive at Bologna: Illustrator Hacks and Tips with Ellen Vesters Planning to go to Bologna but not sure what to prepare or how to stand out? Join Ellen Vesters, experienced portfolio reviewer at the BCBF and "Picture This!" jury member, and get clear, practical gui...

Survive & Thrive at Bologna: Illustrator Hacks and Tips with Ellen Vesters

The workshop is aimed at illustrators seeking a clear and practical framework for structuring their portfolios, with a focus on the European children’s book market.

#kidlit

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

Savoring the Sentence - Food, Craft, and Lyrical Prose in Picture Books - A free Digital Workshop for SCBWI Premium Members Register for event Through a farm-to-table lens, this discussion-based workshop explores literature and the craft of writing for young dreamers, examining how place, food, land, time, and community shape narrative voice...

Savoring the Sentence - Food, Craft, and Lyrical Prose in Picture Books - A free Digital Workshop for SCBWI Premium Members 2/27 1pm-2pm pst

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

Join us Tuesday night!

Join us every Thursday for the 5 am Sprint Club! No RSVP or registration required to wake up and work creatively at 5 am with this accountability group!

For more info. -> www.scbwi.org/events/5am-s...

Something New ️
9pm Sprint Club
begins February 12!

No RSVP or registration required to stay up and work creatively at 9 pm with this accountability group!

For more info. -> www.scbwi.org/events/9pm-s...

Cocoa & Critiques Night February
7:30-9:30 pm

Whether you are a writer or an illustrator, join us for an evening of critiquing. Bring your Cocoa and we will break out into different critique groups based on profession or genre.

Register-> www.scbwi.org/events/febru...

Just some purely fun work for the front and back cover of Humpty Dumpty magazine!

#kidlitart #picturebookillustration #coverillustration #illustration #scifiillustration

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

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m a picture book author and illustrator open to new work.
✨you can find more of my work at www.katiemazeika.com ✨
#snowday #boyandhisdog #chicken #farm

Brian Kirby self portrait cartoon surrounded by some of his picture book characters

#KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator with quirky characters to share. I'm repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com #kidlit

An illustration of a night scene in a forest of bamboo shows a flying Panda wearing a little green cap, green belt with a sprig of bamboo tucked in it, surrounded by four other pandas of various ages looking up at him. A little fairy, also known as Tinkerbell, enters the scene to follow him. Can you guess his name?

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Can you guess this character's name? (hint: he won't grow up). I'm currently working on picturebooks; but I'm also available for MG, chapterbooks, novels, and readers. Energetic, expressive animal characters in nature are my jam!
📧 dpalen@fmgirl.com
debbiepalen.com

Finished a 3rd character pose for a character design sheet I added to my portfolio. I’m really happy with how it came out! #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

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

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

A car with a massive stack of luggage strapped to the top is being driven by a man and a woman. In the back seat is a girl holding onto her dog while it looks up out of the open window. It is eyeing the cat holding onto one of the suitcases on it's mission to get the fish toward the top of the pile.

I finished up so much stuff in the last week and I'm ready for the @scbwi.bsky.social conference next week in NYC. #kidlit

Cartoon drawing of a mock comic book cover with a small pigtailed girl jumping off a bed in red pajamas with a blue towel cape and domino mask - the comic book text reads: THE WORLD'S COOLEST COMIC MAGAZINE! BATHTOWEL SUPERKID Featuring "The SECRET ORIGIN of NOODLE!" WHO OR WHAT IS SHE? NOT A DREAM! NOT A HOAX! A DRACULA IN EVERY ISSUE! An illustration of a comic book spinner rack is next to the comic, framed by the postcard text: PICTURE BOOK AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR BRIANKIRBYSTUDIO.COM REPRESENTED BY KAITLYN SANCHEZ BRADFORD LITERARY AGENCY

Happy New Year! I'm Brian, picture book author/illustrator rep'd by
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, creating silly yet thoughtful fun for kids & caregivers to both enjoy.

You can catch up with me at briankirbystudio.com

#kidlitartpostcard

A sad girl surrounded by snow themed art projects while rain pours down in the window behind her head.

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!

I'm Andrea, an illustrator from Ohio. This year I'll be querying agents and trying to move up in my illustration career. I love drawing sweet children, grumpy animals, and goofy humor.

☃️ www.andreazupcsan.com

#kidlitart #picturebooks #kidlit

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

An illustration in sepia tones of a hedgehog looking scared, stopped in his tracks on a road and looking over his shoulder. His shadow is cast in front of him and a shadow of someone wearing a large top hat is following him. (The figure is cropped off and we only see the hat here.)

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m a children’s book illustrator currently exploring a limited palette and sketches. I love to work with a broad range of emotion in my characters. I’m interested in PB, MG, chapter books. Open to work and agency! debbiepalen.com e: dpalen@fmgirl.com #kidlitart #kidlit

2026 PBParty Contest ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and polished picture book manuscripts. We pick a wide variety of genres for agents/editors to browse in the sh...

2026 PBParty info, submissions due March 17 : mindyalyseweiss.com/2026-pbparty...

#kidlit

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

Our first #KidLitArtPostcard event of 2026 is this Thursday, January 8th. I think we'll all need the flood of art in our feed by then, right? www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit

SCBWI Ohio North's 4th Annual New Year, New Vision Board with Merrill Rainey PART 1! Zoom Meeting • January 8, 2026 • 7:30 pm (EST) Free for all JOIN US FOR PART 1: • Learn about Vision Boards • Set your creative goals for 2026 • Fun and FREE for all We warmly invite you to join us to learn how to put your vision for the New Year into action! If you joined us last year, be ready to share your vision board success stories! * OHIO NORTH * SCBWI SOCIETY of CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi_nohio

IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! Join us for our 4th Annual NEW YEAR, NEW VISION BOARD event! Learn how vision boards can lead to success. Then, join us for pt. 2 to share your board & goals for 2026. This is a fun, FREE night of support, friendship, and motivation! Jan. 8, 7:30e

Register: tr.ee/IL6zfzEsAY

ILLUSTRATION shows 4 kids ice skating on a pond in a cute snowy scene. Text reads: Happy Holidays from your Ohio North Regional Team! Kristi Merrill Britney CJ Artowrk by Kristina Tartara kristinatartara.com

Happy Holidays!

We've extended SCBWI BookStop until December 21st! Dive into new stories and uncover your next favorite book for yourself or as a thoughtful holiday gift. Explore the endless possibilities today at scbwi.org/bookstop! Don’t miss out on this treasure trove of literary gems!

Three comic book parody covers featuring the FANTASTIC SIX-SEVEN, MISTER MIRACLE, and an X-men vs King Kong illustrated by a 3rd grader.

Colorful Godzilla Illustration by Tim Switalski

Jeff Suntala painting of the Superman statue in Cleveland

Oil Painting of the the Siegel home where Superman was created, art by Christopher Greco

Still some time to call before 7pm eastern and put a raffle bid in on original art to benefit the Greater Cleveland Food bank. Info: www.facebook.com/share/p/17Qx...
#comics #godzilla #superman #cleveland