Julian Plum
@julianplum.com
Picture book illustrator working in gouache! he/they 🏳️⚧️ 🖌️ 🌿
WHOSE TREE IS THIS (Singer, Lerner, S '26)
THE HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE ME (Allen, LBYR, W '27)
Rep'd by Naomi Davis @ BookEnds Literary
💌 contact: [email protected]
🎨 portfolio: julianplum.com
WHOSE TREE IS THIS (Singer, Lerner, S '26)
THE HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE ME (Allen, LBYR, W '27)
Rep'd by Naomi Davis @ BookEnds Literary
💌 contact: [email protected]
🎨 portfolio: julianplum.com
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Julian Plum
@julianplum.com
· May 7
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day y'all! I'm Julian, a queer 🏳️⚧️ picture book author & illustrator working in gouache. I love to paint our green & many-legged neighbors in all their scaly, slimy, slinky glory!
I'm rep'd by Naomi Davis @ BookEnds Literary
🪲 julianplum.com
🌿 [email protected]
I'm rep'd by Naomi Davis @ BookEnds Literary
🪲 julianplum.com
🌿 [email protected]
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Republican Senators have introduced a nationwide book ban bill in the Senate, S. 4925 and it's a warning of their summer plans.
Here's what the bill is, what it does, and how you can take action now. The bill is in the Senate HELP committee.
bookriot.com/senate-bill-...
Here's what the bill is, what it does, and how you can take action now. The bill is in the Senate HELP committee.
bookriot.com/senate-bill-...
Republican Senators Introduce Nationwide Book Ban Companion Bill, S. 4925
Republican Senators have introduced a nationwide book ban bill in the Senate, S. 4925 and it's a warning of their summer plans.
bookriot.com
July 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Republican Senators have introduced a nationwide book ban bill in the Senate, S. 4925 and it's a warning of their summer plans.
Here's what the bill is, what it does, and how you can take action now. The bill is in the Senate HELP committee.
bookriot.com/senate-bill-...
Here's what the bill is, what it does, and how you can take action now. The bill is in the Senate HELP committee.
bookriot.com/senate-bill-...
a huge and amazing thing!!! labor unions make us all stronger and safer and more protected and this is so huge for the folks who fought for this! our industry is better for it. congrats y'all!!!!
July 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
a huge and amazing thing!!! labor unions make us all stronger and safer and more protected and this is so huge for the folks who fought for this! our industry is better for it. congrats y'all!!!!
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🚨 LAST DAY: SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT NOW! 🚨
June 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
🚨 LAST DAY: SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT NOW! 🚨
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No, banning books does not increase sales! It's bad for everyone. Publishers, authors, booksellers, the readers who won't get to see these stories. bookriot.com/queer-books-...
Queer Books and Authors are at a Breaking Point
Authors, agents, publishers: every part of the industry is seeing the strain of five years of escalating anti-LGBTQ censorship.
bookriot.com
June 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM
No, banning books does not increase sales! It's bad for everyone. Publishers, authors, booksellers, the readers who won't get to see these stories. bookriot.com/queer-books-...
Hannah Moushabeck is genuinely one of the coolest, kindest, neatest people I know in publishing and everything she & Interlink are doing is incredible and I am NOT just saying this because I get fed at Queer Kidlit Camp every year!!!
Publishing Pride 2026: since taking the helm of Interlink, Hannah Moushabeck has been part of a growing effort to make the queer publishing landscape more intersectional, both on the children’s and adult sides
Publishing Pride 2026: Hannah Moushabeck, Interlink Publishing
Since taking the helm of the Northampton, Mass.–based press with a “mission of truth-telling,” Moushabeck has been part of a growing effort to make the queer publishing landscape more intersectional.
buff.ly
June 18, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Hannah Moushabeck is genuinely one of the coolest, kindest, neatest people I know in publishing and everything she & Interlink are doing is incredible and I am NOT just saying this because I get fed at Queer Kidlit Camp every year!!!
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Glad to see that this fundraiser for the Minnesota anti-ICE organizers facing bullshit conspiracy charges is currently up to $88,474, and I hope they're able to reach their goal of $150,000 soon! ❤️💪
chuffed.org/project/1865...
chuffed.org/project/1865...
Legal Defense Fund for MN Anti-ICE Organizers
On the morning of June 16th 2026 fifteen anti-ICE organizers were indicted on federal conspiracy charges in Minnesota, 12 of whom were arrested in aggressive raids across the Twin Cities. This fundrai...
chuffed.org
June 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Glad to see that this fundraiser for the Minnesota anti-ICE organizers facing bullshit conspiracy charges is currently up to $88,474, and I hope they're able to reach their goal of $150,000 soon! ❤️💪
chuffed.org/project/1865...
chuffed.org/project/1865...
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Congratulations to New York for getting their Freedom to Read bill passed! Now get on the horn to Governor Hochul & tell her to sign it into law!
State Legislature Passes Freedom To Read Act - NYCLU
NYCLU [email protected]
www.nyclu.org
June 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Congratulations to New York for getting their Freedom to Read bill passed! Now get on the horn to Governor Hochul & tell her to sign it into law!
Are you like me an anxious reviser with a tendency toward the dramatic? Do you get lost in the weeds of everything you think you need to change?? I got to write a post about how I yank myself out of my feelings!! Kidlit Zombie Week has had some really great resources!
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 5—
Thanks to @julianplum.com for such honest talk about managing our feelings as we revise.
Check it out at: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/g...
Then come back here & tell us: What IS working in your project?
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
Thanks to @julianplum.com for such honest talk about managing our feelings as we revise.
Check it out at: writerreaderteacher.wordpress.com/2026/06/05/g...
Then come back here & tell us: What IS working in your project?
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
June 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Are you like me an anxious reviser with a tendency toward the dramatic? Do you get lost in the weeds of everything you think you need to change?? I got to write a post about how I yank myself out of my feelings!! Kidlit Zombie Week has had some really great resources!
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Hey New York! It can be easy to think book bans aren't a big deal in a Blue State so we pulled together some information from PEN America for you. Keep pushing on your Right to Read legislation.
NY book challenges 2021-25
docs.google.com
May 21, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Hey New York! It can be easy to think book bans aren't a big deal in a Blue State so we pulled together some information from PEN America for you. Keep pushing on your Right to Read legislation.
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hello, americans: it’s pride!!!! another great month for YELLING AT OUR REPS!!! follow authors against book bans, make calls, write emails and postcards, LET’S GOOOOO
More info & talking points on HR 8705, which has passed out of committee & is waiting to be introduced to the House. (As if Sunday evening)
June 1, 2026 at 1:31 PM
hello, americans: it’s pride!!!! another great month for YELLING AT OUR REPS!!! follow authors against book bans, make calls, write emails and postcards, LET’S GOOOOO
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Join YABC for an #authorchat with Emily Sun Li and an #illustratorchat with Yu Ting Cheng about #recentrelease #kidlit MR. CHOW'S NIGHT MARKET, plus #entertowin a #freebook in our #giveaway!
yabookscentral.com/chatting-wit...
#AANHPI #market #fiction
yabookscentral.com/chatting-wit...
#AANHPI #market #fiction
May 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Join YABC for an #authorchat with Emily Sun Li and an #illustratorchat with Yu Ting Cheng about #recentrelease #kidlit MR. CHOW'S NIGHT MARKET, plus #entertowin a #freebook in our #giveaway!
yabookscentral.com/chatting-wit...
#AANHPI #market #fiction
yabookscentral.com/chatting-wit...
#AANHPI #market #fiction
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We wanted to highlight a type of fossil you can find in our area: trilobites! Find out more using the Salmon Creek Field Guide: https://earthathome.org/finger-lakes-geology/salmon-creek-field-guide/
Reminder: Please don't walk through the creek now, as there is too much rushing water! 💧🌊
Reminder: Please don't walk through the creek now, as there is too much rushing water! 💧🌊
May 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We wanted to highlight a type of fossil you can find in our area: trilobites! Find out more using the Salmon Creek Field Guide: https://earthathome.org/finger-lakes-geology/salmon-creek-field-guide/
Reminder: Please don't walk through the creek now, as there is too much rushing water! 💧🌊
Reminder: Please don't walk through the creek now, as there is too much rushing water! 💧🌊
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A WISH WITH WINGS is out in the world today! I am so proud of this story and hope you love Evan as much as I do.
@macmillanlib.bsky.social
@mackidssl.bsky.social
@macmillanlib.bsky.social
@mackidssl.bsky.social
May 19, 2026 at 1:37 PM
A WISH WITH WINGS is out in the world today! I am so proud of this story and hope you love Evan as much as I do.
@macmillanlib.bsky.social
@mackidssl.bsky.social
@macmillanlib.bsky.social
@mackidssl.bsky.social
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I have done almost no publicity for my own work in a bit on account of *recalls the past few months* BUT I’m gonna pick it back up because they’re pretty good comics, and I hope more people enjoy them!
Hey, I’m Trung! I’m a comic artist and author. Here are my books! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2192...
May 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I have done almost no publicity for my own work in a bit on account of *recalls the past few months* BUT I’m gonna pick it back up because they’re pretty good comics, and I hope more people enjoy them!
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Pre-orders make all the difference in the world.
If you think you'll want to hear the tale of Snaggletooth in all her Late Cretaceous glory, ordering from your favorite bookseller ahead of pub gives it buzz and a week one boost! Out on Oct. 27th, less than six months away now.
If you think you'll want to hear the tale of Snaggletooth in all her Late Cretaceous glory, ordering from your favorite bookseller ahead of pub gives it buzz and a week one boost! Out on Oct. 27th, less than six months away now.
Tyrant Lizard Queen: The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore
The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth’s Greatest Carnivore
bookshop.org
May 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Pre-orders make all the difference in the world.
If you think you'll want to hear the tale of Snaggletooth in all her Late Cretaceous glory, ordering from your favorite bookseller ahead of pub gives it buzz and a week one boost! Out on Oct. 27th, less than six months away now.
If you think you'll want to hear the tale of Snaggletooth in all her Late Cretaceous glory, ordering from your favorite bookseller ahead of pub gives it buzz and a week one boost! Out on Oct. 27th, less than six months away now.
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Stay alert for HR 7661!
This horrible book banning bill has been brewing in the House. Please call your reps to make sure they know about it, and to make sure it doesn't get snuck into any wild-ass omnibus bills.
And thank you to @authorsabb.bsky.social for the graphic encapsulating the bill
This horrible book banning bill has been brewing in the House. Please call your reps to make sure they know about it, and to make sure it doesn't get snuck into any wild-ass omnibus bills.
And thank you to @authorsabb.bsky.social for the graphic encapsulating the bill
May 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Stay alert for HR 7661!
This horrible book banning bill has been brewing in the House. Please call your reps to make sure they know about it, and to make sure it doesn't get snuck into any wild-ass omnibus bills.
And thank you to @authorsabb.bsky.social for the graphic encapsulating the bill
This horrible book banning bill has been brewing in the House. Please call your reps to make sure they know about it, and to make sure it doesn't get snuck into any wild-ass omnibus bills.
And thank you to @authorsabb.bsky.social for the graphic encapsulating the bill
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Can’t believe it’s May already! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am Marta, 🇮🇹 author-illustrator in SF and I am ready to work on new PB and BB projects! I love nature, animals, cozy, spooky, funny stories! Get in touch!
May 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Can’t believe it’s May already! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I am Marta, 🇮🇹 author-illustrator in SF and I am ready to work on new PB and BB projects! I love nature, animals, cozy, spooky, funny stories! Get in touch!
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#Kidlitartpostcard is here!
My name is José, I am interested in PBs and Middle Grade books, all things spooky!
As of late I've been experimenting with a style/process to create a painting and using a very soft brush with muted colors. Hope you like it!
Looking for Representation
joseanieto.com
My name is José, I am interested in PBs and Middle Grade books, all things spooky!
As of late I've been experimenting with a style/process to create a painting and using a very soft brush with muted colors. Hope you like it!
Looking for Representation
joseanieto.com
May 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
#Kidlitartpostcard is here!
My name is José, I am interested in PBs and Middle Grade books, all things spooky!
As of late I've been experimenting with a style/process to create a painting and using a very soft brush with muted colors. Hope you like it!
Looking for Representation
joseanieto.com
My name is José, I am interested in PBs and Middle Grade books, all things spooky!
As of late I've been experimenting with a style/process to create a painting and using a very soft brush with muted colors. Hope you like it!
Looking for Representation
joseanieto.com
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I am El, and I am a nonbinary kidlit illustrator based in Chicago, IL! I am seeking work in picture books as well as representation!
🏠 www.elcarrelillustration.com
✉️[email protected]
🏠 www.elcarrelillustration.com
✉️[email protected]
May 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I am El, and I am a nonbinary kidlit illustrator based in Chicago, IL! I am seeking work in picture books as well as representation!
🏠 www.elcarrelillustration.com
✉️[email protected]
🏠 www.elcarrelillustration.com
✉️[email protected]
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard day. I'm Shiho Pate. I love making children's book to create a space for readers to escape & immerse themselves💛
✨ Children's book author illustrator
✨ Rep'd by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social
✨ Portfolio shihopate.com
#kidlitart #postcard #illustration #kidlit
✨ Children's book author illustrator
✨ Rep'd by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social
✨ Portfolio shihopate.com
#kidlitart #postcard #illustration #kidlit
May 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day. I'm Shiho Pate. I love making children's book to create a space for readers to escape & immerse themselves💛
✨ Children's book author illustrator
✨ Rep'd by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social
✨ Portfolio shihopate.com
#kidlitart #postcard #illustration #kidlit
✨ Children's book author illustrator
✨ Rep'd by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social
✨ Portfolio shihopate.com
#kidlitart #postcard #illustration #kidlit
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happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! this is my first time participating and i hope you like it ✨
for more about me: @platerine on instagram
for commissions: [email protected]
for more about me: @platerine on instagram
for commissions: [email protected]
May 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! this is my first time participating and i hope you like it ✨
for more about me: @platerine on instagram
for commissions: [email protected]
for more about me: @platerine on instagram
for commissions: [email protected]
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Happy May and #kidlitartpostcard day - I'm Kris, looking for work in PB, MG, and everything in between! You might recognize this plant lover from another of my illustrations, just a little older (and having amassed quite a collection). 🌱
Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social
www.kriseasler.com
Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social
www.kriseasler.com
May 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Happy May and #kidlitartpostcard day - I'm Kris, looking for work in PB, MG, and everything in between! You might recognize this plant lover from another of my illustrations, just a little older (and having amassed quite a collection). 🌱
Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social
www.kriseasler.com
Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social
www.kriseasler.com
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Michelle, an illustrator fond of painting nature and whimsical stories. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, GN, and more!)
thewanderingren.com/illustration/
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #seekingrepresentation
thewanderingren.com/illustration/
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #seekingrepresentation
May 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Michelle, an illustrator fond of painting nature and whimsical stories. Looking for new projects (PB, MG, GN, and more!)
thewanderingren.com/illustration/
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #seekingrepresentation
thewanderingren.com/illustration/
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #seekingrepresentation
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies,
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #NYTbestseller
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #NYTbestseller
May 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies,
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #NYTbestseller
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #kidlit #NYTbestseller