Uploaded activity sheets for Kitty and Cat: Opposites Attract, and we are hard at work testing out how the game I came up with works out IRL. You can download printables from mirkah.com/books. The book is open to preorders and launches Apr 4th! Candlewick Press Lauren Pettapiece #pb23s

‘Descension’ 12x28x13 inches. mixed media: plywood, cardboard, paper, fabric, polymer clay, wire, lightbulb, with carved Redbud and Basswood. I could hardly believe that Mike Mignola would consider asking me to create a piece based on his visuals for Pinocchio.

neil gaiman lost my book - he offered to try find it to give me a proper pull quote and I was like no this is much funnier, change nothing, I have everything I need

Loved reading this Substack from Lian Cho about the designs of the characters for OH NO THE AUNTS ARE HERE, written by Adam Rex liantomato.substack.com/p/up-in-my-fee… That front and back cover illustration is *chef’s kiss*

I was doing some research in Publisher's Marketplace today and decided to make this graphic to help me visualize the children's book deals announced so far this year. Now, I'm sharing it with you. #kidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn

Things I wish I would've known/done before my debut PB released: 1. Come up with a new signature that isn't my legal signature & practiced it... a lot.

Great thread!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Damjana, children's author-illustrator, looking to work on a fun and endearing picture book, MG or early GN. 📁loddelina.com Rep.: *on maternity leave* at @arthouselit 🌧️Don't mind the rain, get in touch!😊

Hi! I’m Jen Gubicza, rhymes with pizza. It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Will this little witch ever address the elephant, I mean giant cat, in the room as her spell continues to grow out of control? Agents & editors: I’ve got a full pb manuscript for this project.

#kidlitartpostcard Dear Commissioning Editor, As a child growing up in the city, a lot of my experience with nature was at the minute level, ants and touch-me-nota were two of my favorites. 👋 Hi, I’m Adam Ming, I make witty and energetic illustrations with a comic

When creating a picturebook dummy, aim to use clear sketches throughout & include three spreads of full-colour final art (early in the story).

Hello I’m Adam Ming. I make witty and energetic illustrations with a comic sensibility. What I mean by comic sensibility is humor, timing, pacing and layout ideas that come from spending my youth inside comic books. Comics have a visual language that translate very nicely to

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day ✨ Looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful artwork from around the world 🌍 Hope you enjoy this concept artwork from Tiny Dogs. Publishing in April with Puffin ❤️🐾

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Jen Gubicza (rhymes with pizza), a #kidlit author/illustrator working with real 3D puppets. Style recipe: 2 cups of charm, a tablespoon of weird & a dash of magic. More at: jengubicza.com or email [email protected]

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit. Who was your hero growing up? Someone you wanted to be? This little mouse wants to be sailing the seas. (1 of 2) ⬇️

I’m now representing Jen Gubicza and couldn’t be more excited! Jen’s unique style of combining stop-motion puppet photography and 2D illustration is so freaking cool, and her story ideas are magical, dark, and delightfully goofy. Can’t wait to get started!!