Kirsten McGonigal

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Children’s book illustrator, kid lit author, nature lover, reader, music maker, dreamer, SCBWI, #pbparty 2024 finalist, She/her

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Happy weekend everyone! What’s your favorite way to beat the summer heat? Mine is swimming in the river. The best trips are the ones with fresh strawberries to munch on! #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #mermaid #dragonart

If you see this post a bird 🐦 #kidlitart

If you see this, post a bird 🦜 #kidlitart 🎨

I realized I never posted these pieces! They’re the final 2 pieces for a 4 panel story I created last fall for the #scbwi narrative art competition. #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator #picturebookart #picturebookillustrator

Anyone like to draw cute dinosaurs?

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist whose style feels like traditional media, even if it's created digitally, who can create very, VERY cute dinos for a new beginning reader series. Reply here with images and a link to your portfolio. Please no emails (except from agents/reps). 💙❤️

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What an amazing PB day, #PBParty! Someone said it felt like a holiday where we should celebrate with cupcakes. That sounds great to me! 🧁🧁🧁 What's your MC's favorite dish or sweet treat? Even if it isn't in your book, it can help you get to know your character better.

Trying to make sure everything is ready! *pant, pant!* 😵‍💫

The 2024 #PBParty contest entry window opens at midnight tonight when it turns February 22 EST and closes at 8 pm. Wahoooooo! The judges & I can't wait to see your entries. 💖 Here's a post with links to the Google entry forms & tips. Good luck! ✨✨✨ mindyalyseweiss.com/last-post-be...

Last Post Before the 2024 PBParty Entry Window! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderlandmindyalyseweiss.com Here's everything you need to enter the 2024 PBParty contest... Links to the Google entry forms, helpful posts & additional tips.

Just in case someone in the kid lit art community has missed this…

Hey kidlit illustrators, I’d like to gift a free, one-hour, portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1) reply with a sample of your art. 2) repost this message. I’ll pick a winner at random from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply. 💙❤️

This is the 2nd part of a 4 piece narrative illustration I finished recently. I love drawing smart, resourceful girls! (As well as vintage settings, I’ve recently discovered.) #kidlitart #illustration

I just can’t get enough of Riikka’s gorgeous illustrations! I want to be her when I grow up. 😁

Aamutähti (Morning star).

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Scammers often forge Big 5 publisher docs as part of their effort to get writers to part with $$. Here's how scammer Impact Press Media (dba multiple other names) tried to get one writer to pay $4000. (Name on the invoice is the real name of sales rep posing as agent "Alex Weiss") #WriterBeware

Hello agents, editors, and art directors! It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day again! I’m Kirsten, and I enjoy drawing whimsical scenery, old fashioned things, and children’s antics of all kinds. See more on my portfolio site www.kirstenmcgonigalart.com

Just unbelievably gorgeous!

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨ I make picture books, MG novels and comics! I love writing heartfelt stories full of nature, history and a twist of magic. Lit agent: Thao Le [email protected] 💕 #kidlit #kidlitart

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A little Harold & Maude for #KidLitArtPostcard since I'd love to work on offbeat, humorous books and anything featuring lil' weirdos being their unabashed selves. Available for picture books, MG projects, and book covers! 🐸 www.kalyquarles.com Rep: Jennifer March Soloway @ Andrea Brown Lit

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Hi #kidlitartpostcard 👋 These bears give me November vibes! I’m Amanda, I would love to illustrate more projects with animals within the next year! Keep me in mind!!🐻🍂

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Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart

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What a catch! Hello, I’m Chris and here is my #KidLitArtPostcard. Currently interested in picture books, middle-grade and covers. Represented by Lori Steel of Red Fox Literary. More work at thornockstudios.com. #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustrator #illustration #kidlit #picturebookart

Realized I forgot to post this little wanderer on here! He was inspired by the #inktober prompt MAP. I hope said map is more clear than those old signs behind him!

For anyone looking for a way to get invite codes to more kidlit creators!

Here’s what’s happening over on X. I’ve become a Bluesky code clearing house for the #kidlit community. If you need help getting rid of your codes and want to make sure they go to kid lit people I’m happy to help. 💙❤️

So cute!!!

Day 5 #scbwiArtober2023 - Vines So… Indiana Bones book? 😆 #kidlitart

Its #kidlitpostcard day today! Hello kidlit community! 👋🏼 I’m Kirsten, and I enjoy creating anything whimsical, fantastical, or imaginative! I’m open to new projects, and also seeking representation. kirstenmcgonigalart.com #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #childrensbookillustration

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit artist who absolutely enjoys drawing curious kids and magical things like fairies,goblins and creatures. I love exploring detailed settings and capturing emotions. Looking to work on #picturebooks and #chapterbooks 🕸️ www.srinidhidraws.com

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a children's illustrator from the UK. I love spooky books, spooky podcasts and spooky movies. Tis the season after all. You can find my work at www.amberinhuq.com and I am rep'd by The Plum Agency. #kidlitart

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Hi #kidlitartpostcard 🎃🍂 I’m Amanda I love drawing cute kids in imaginative scenes! Keep me in mind for any future projects! 🎃amandamorrowart.com

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I'm just your lil' house goblin with crusty toenails reporting for #kidlitartpostcard! Please send @marchsoloway.bsky.social a note to book me for picture books, middle grade projects, and book covers. Halloween and folklore projects are at the top of my wishlist! 🤞🏼 www.kalyquarles.com

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a children’s book illustrator from Washington DC, & I enjoy inclusive, heartfelt, & fun stories that empower children of all ages. I’m rep’d by the wonderful @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🎨www.ariadelsole.com IG Instagram.com/ariadelsole

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Hey #KidLitArtPostcard 💕 I’m Jenny, an author-illustrator of kids books. 🎨 brushedrose.com ✨ rep’d by @lanewriteswords.bsky.social

Anyone else like pet spiders? Millicent certainly does! #inktober #kidlitart #art #illustration #characterdesign

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Repostober Day 3: Magical Bunnycorn ready for adventure ✨ I'm still very intrigued by all the different types of backpacks #art #cuteart #kidlitart

A creepy spooky Baba Yaga portrait for the #loretober prompt list over on Instagram. I’m pretty sure she’s the creepiest illustration I’ve ever drawn! Not so sure this is #kidlitart appropriate, but I’m tagging it anyway! At least at one time this was considered a good story to tell children. 😅

Something I’ve been working on slowly over the past few weeks. It took forever, but I’m quite pleased with the result! Also, I really want that truck. Does anyone else wish they could bring their art to life? 😅 #Kidlitart #kidlit #illustration