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Kid lit illustrator and writer, educator, and outdoorsy girl. www.annelyso.com
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Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork. Thread: #kidlit

submitted 21 days ago • 7 comments

Reminder to my future self: Write down your ideas immediately! You WILL forget them 😒 #myAuDHDlife

submitted 12 days ago • 3 comments

Have you ever wondered how to begin creating a children's book? Vancouver event! It's fun and free :)

submitted 11 days ago • 2 comments

It’s so fun to see this when I know what you’re working on. 😉 🦋 @marielaurecouet.bsky.social You’ve got this! It’s a process. 🐌 The writing of this book took two years because it had to percolate in my mind and go through multiple revisions until completion. (And it’s less than 400 words. )

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Authors & Publishers posting about illustrated books, pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist. #PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social

submitted 14 days ago • 7 comments

ANNOUNCING the STUCK BUMBLEBEE poetry challenge! Begins March 14th. 🧵🐯 Follow @jpuglow.bsky.social and @booksbycindy.bsky.social to see the daily prompts! Use the hashtags #StuckBumblebee #PoetryChallenge #IllustrationChallenge Celebrate our #BookBirthdayBash Also on IG #AprilisPoetryMonth

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above). To enter: 1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social 2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend) 3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit

submitted 35 days ago • 11 comments

🌻I'm thrilled to introduce you to our #Growyourwriting February 2025 featured creator, Cynthia Mackey! Enter the #giveaway to win a picture book critique with @booksbycindy.bsky.social 1) Comment on the interview post: tinyurl.com/GYWCynthiaMa... 2) Reshare this post. Winner announced 2/11/25!

submitted 28 days ago • 2 comments

#drawthis #scbwidrawthis #scbwicanadawest #cactus Scarlet and Wolfgang enjoy a ride on the spiky cactus way! Don’t fall! www.annelyso.com

submitted 19 days ago • 2 comments

Calling agents seeking (human) #KidLitArt talent! Do browse this thread of art samples from #KidLit illustrators who are actively seeking representation: debbieohi.link/illustrators... To others: Pls help boost, esp if you have agents following you? It's a tough time for freelance illustrators.

submitted 21 days ago • 4 comments

Hey kidlit illustrators, this is a reminder that I offer Portfolio reviews in case you need a different set of eyes on your work. Pick my brain! If you have any questions, you can DM me here. #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustration www.catarinaoliveirastudio.com/resources

submitted 110 days ago • 0 comments

Scarlet, not sure she even likes read or Christmas get ups, forced herself into this #uglysweater because she can’t pass up a party! #scbwidrawthis #scbwicanadawest #scbwiillustrator #canadawestillustrator www.annelyso.com

submitted 85 days ago • 2 comments

#kidlitartpostcard #scbwicanadawest #canadawestillustrator www.annelyso.com Instagram.com/annelyartandillustration Happy KidLitArtPostcard Day!

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

Authors receive a payment every time you borrow a book, audiobook or ebook from libraries in 35 countries. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany to name but a few. Borrowing a book helps the author’s pocket as well as yours.

submitted 97 days ago • 203 comments

Wow, a BIG jump in traffic for the #KidLitMegaFeed: bsky.app/profile/debb...

submitted 109 days ago • 2 comments

#kidlitartpostcard

submitted 116 days ago • 3 comments

Happy #portfolioday I am Annely, a writer and illustrator of children’s picture books. Interested in #picturebook #kidlit projects, collaborations, and representation. Find me at www.annelyso.com and [email protected]

submitted 146 days ago • 0 comments

It’s almost as if A.I. made everyone forget what excellence feels like. We all know excellence when we see it. We all know A.I. isn’t excellent.

submitted 189 days ago • 9 comments