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jilanne.bsky.social
Just finished The Library of Curiosities, a fantastic #middlegrade! Readers who like mysteries with high stakes, a low scare-factor, and a little magic thrown in may find themselves saying “just one more chapter” past lights out! #kidlit #librarians #teachers @jennylundquist.bsky.social
March 8, 2026 at 10:34 PM
jilanne.bsky.social
Erin Entrada Kelly’s initials describe her new book to a “T.” EEK!!! A scary #middlegrade with a tension-filled climax. Think ghosts, portals, murder, and facing your worst fears. Lila is funny, dramatic, and overreacting...or is she? Highly recommended, but not for the faint of heart! #kidlit
March 12, 2026 at 5:37 AM
jilanne.bsky.social
If you’re looking for some kick-a$$ middle grade mythology that upends Mt Olympus’s patriarchy, Katherine Marsh has got you covered. Great book! 📚👍 #kidlit #middlegrade #mythology
March 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
jilanne.bsky.social
Just finished the last 87 pages at a gallop
So I could sleep
Tonight….after I decompress. Phew! #kidlit #middlegrade #WWII
March 17, 2026 at 5:43 AM
brianmcl.com
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Getting ready for Halloween and the leaves changing with another spooky adventure for the Unhaunters.

Seeking representation and work.
#MiddleGrade #GraphicNovel #Comics #Illustration
At night in a forest with orange-yellow fall leaves, two tweens lurk by a tree trunk looking at two other tweens, hiding behind a fallen tree and stump, who look back at them, worried. In the distance, a tree, bare of leaves glows purple, its branches making the shape of a brain. A group of silhouetted people raise their arms in praise towards it, casting long shadows back towards the tweens.
October 1, 2026 at 12:59 PM
alpacasbookshelf.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Alina, a Romanian children's book illustrator and I've been updating my portfolio with classic book covers.

I'm available for #middlegrade #picturebooks #earlyreader illustration projects.

Seeking representation.

www.alpacasbookshelf.com
This is a mock cover intended for middle grade for the The Enchanted Castle by Edith Nesbit. Three kids look on towards a large castle in the distance nestled between some rocks, from a terrace that they just got to by following a path created by cypress trees. To the right of the castle there is a waterfall. The kids are awed by the sight of the castle. At one of the castle's windows we also see a dark haired figure.
October 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
grimm-illustrates.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
My name is Merle Grimm. I love a good adventure, especially if dragons are involved!

#kidlit #kidlitart #bookart #illustration #childrensbook #mg #mgbooks #middlegrade #dragon #fire
October 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
adamdehus.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I love drawing and painting outdoor scenes, goofy characters, and anything with clouds - I'm currently seeking representation.

You can see the rest of my work here www.adamdehusart.com

#kidlitArt #Childrensillustration #middleGrade #halloween
October 1, 2026 at 8:49 PM
melcordan.bsky.social
Hello AD’s and Editors!
My name is Mel & for #kidlitartpostcard day, I’ve been adding some mock cover work to my #middlegrade portfolio. Please consider me for your book cover projects!

Rep’d by @annmrose.bsky.social

#kidlitartpostcardday #thegoldencompass #melArt🔥#fantasy #mgcover #bookcover
dm book 2
October 1, 2026 at 12:25 PM
margueritesauvage.bsky.social
Hi #bsky I'm a 🇨🇦 & 🇨🇵 artist based in LA 🇺🇸 looking for
#bookcover & #illustration & #writing gigs.
Clients: DC, Marvel, Little Brown, First Second..
✉️ margueritesauvage@gmail.com
Currently on #MiddleGrade & #YoungAdults #graphicnovels with www.brittsiesscreative.com
#Portfolio #kidlit #yalit #comics
December 20, 2024 at 1:39 AM
mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Mike and I'm rolling to charm agents and Art Directors! 🎲🎲
I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work and seeking representation.

You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #middleGrade #MG #D&D
Four kids in their early-to-mid teens around a table playing Da tabletop role-playing game. The game master is standing in front of a laptop and explaining something that's happening in the game. The other kids are rolling dice, arguing about rules, and explaining a plan. there is a grid map on the table, along with miniature figures, lots of dice, chips, and a sleeping cat. The entire piece is in green and dark pinks and whites, with a dark teal background.
March 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
jilanne.bsky.social
📚👍I’ve been sucked into this creepy horror-mystery. If you don’t hear from me tomorrow, the monster got me. Perfect for #middlegrade! #kidlit #mystery #horror #teachers #librarians @vikingbooks #kidlitUK
March 1, 2026 at 2:43 AM
katriaraden.bsky.social
a humble magic staff #middlegrade #kidlit
spot black and white illustration of a hand holding a wooden spiralling staff
January 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day
I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit illustrator and I love drawing kids, their inventions and discoveries.
Here’s jess and her lost things finder!

I’m open to #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers!

View my work www.srinidhidraws.com
#kidlitart #picturebookart
Kid inventing a lost things finder
July 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Mike and I like drawing colorful kids and animals. I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work and seeking representation.

You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #illustration #middleGrade #hiking #girl #dog
A girl, about 11 or so, standing on a path in the woods with her dog. The girl is smiling at us. She's wearing a white tee, yellow flannel shirt and ball cap, a big blue backpack and chunky sneakers. The dog is an Irish wolfhound, all scraggly blue fur and a big smile. His head reaches up to her armpits. The woods they're in is full of birch trees and is well lit and sunny with lots of green bushes and wildflowers on the ground. The postcard text reds "Michael Dashow, Illustrator, https://mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co" and my e-mail address.
June 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
lalawriter71.bsky.social
Three fourth-grade boys were playing baseball and video games just days ago, but tonight they’ve been mysteriously transformed into toads in a nearby swamp set in New Orleans! #ChildrensBooks #MiddleGrade #magic #bullying #chapterbooks #fantasybooks #BookSky #MG
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXQPH4NQ
February 13, 2026 at 1:15 PM
srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day
I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing kids on their day to day mishaps and adventures.

I’m currently open to #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers!

View my work at www.srinidhidraws.com
#kidlitart #picturebookart
Kidlit illustration of kids participating in a shadow puppet show
May 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
catoliveirastudio.bsky.social
What?! Last day at school? Hello, Summer vacation!

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Cat, a #kidlit illustrator currently based in Portugal.

Portfolio: catarinaoliveirastudio.com
Agency: @thet2agency.bsky.social

#kidlitart #coverart #middlegrade #YA #bookcovers #picturebooks #chapterbooks
Grayscale illustration of a middle-grade classroom with two rows of desks, a world map and a bulletin board on the back walls, and some planets hanging from the ceiling. The kids look excited with their hands in the air, except for one kid who has a very concerned expression on their face.
June 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Mike and I like drawing fun, colorful characters, human and otherwise! 😺 I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work and seeking representation.

You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #middleGrade #MG
A grinning non-binary kid with brown and pink hair and a magenta and orange hoodie holds a ginormous fluffy blue and white cat, who looks decidedly unamused. In the background is a cat-tree which has seen a LOT of wear and tear. The text on the card reads "Michael Dashow, illustrator, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co", and my e-mail address.
December 5, 2024 at 3:06 PM
johnboy56.bsky.social
Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an experienced illustrator in Pittsburgh looking for projects. You can see my work at johnhinderliter.com.
#illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #middlegrade
October 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM
mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Mike and I like drawing colorful animals and kids. I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work and seeking representation.

You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #middleGrade #alligator #skater #skate
A skateboarding alligator (wearing a button up shirt over a tee shirt) does a trick on his board at a skate park as a bunch of different animals look on. Palm trees and a beach are in the background. The text on the card reads "Michael Dashow - Illustrator - https://mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co/" and my e-mail address
May 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
mdashow.bsky.social
Artists! Post your sketch vs final! 💙

Instead of bringing back old work like Jen, I'm sharing my latest piece, a semi-spooky one drawn for this month (October 2026) in particular.

#MG #middleGrade #spooky #goblins #spookyMG
A blue pencil sketch: A girl is in an old fashioned dining room surrounded by three huge, smiling-but-untrustworthy-looking green-skinned goblin grannies, who are offering her all sorts of treats. The table is covered by other delicious-looking desserts. The girl is holding a glass and smiling nervously. A girl is in an old fashioned dining room surrounded by three huge, smiling-but-untrustworthy-looking green-skinned goblin grannies, who are offering her all sorts of treats. The table is covered by other delicious-looking desserts. The girl, in a turquoise hoodie and long brown hair, is holding a glass of milk and smiling nervously. The book title is "The Kindness of Goblins" with the author listed as "Jocasta Spell." The tagline reads "After tea, they'd love to have you over for dinner".
October 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Mike and I like drawing fun, colorful characters - human, elf, or orc! I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work and seeking representation.

You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #middleGrade #MG
An elf and an orc - both middle-grade girls - are alone in a museum at night. They both look worried. The orc has on a fur-lined hoodie and holds a home-made skateboard. The elf, in glasses, has cast a spell that creates a small ball of flame above her hand, giving them a small amount of light. In the gloomy blue background are skeletons of dragons on display. The text reads "Michael Dashow, illustrator, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co" and my e-mail address.
January 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
margueritesauvage.bsky.social
Hi #Portfolioday I'm an illustrator & writer currently developing #MiddleGrade & #YoungAdults projects with @agentbrittsiess.bsky.social
Looking for book cover & illustration work
margueritesauvage@gmail.com
I love characters, emotions & graphic design
Clients: DC, Marvel, First Second...
April 9, 2024 at 5:16 PM
mikehartigan.bsky.social
Cap!

#captainamerica #marvel #art #digitalart #procreate #procreateart #deawing #kidlit #middlegrade #superhero #fanart #avengers
January 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM