DK Ryland

Honored!!

@dkryland.bsky.social spotted lurking at the elementary school book fair today.

My wonderful agent, Kaitlyn Sanchez, is running a #kidlit #critique giveaway this month!!! Check out the details here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/03/01/u...

Want a critique from my super awesome agent? Check it out: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2026/03/01/u...

@dkryland.bsky.social spied at my local library!

“Christmas Bandit” by @dkryland.bsky.social Available as: an author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (also open to other graphic novel projects) Website: www.DKRyland.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m DK Ryland - picture book author and illustrator and I love raccoons. 🦝 Open to picture book and graphic novel projects. 📚 Repped by @bradfordagents.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Let’s welcome a fun new ensemble to the table to make learning the ABC’s memorable! @dkryland.bsky.social 's new picture book is here! The Dangerous Alphabet Book 🐊🐍🥑 Out now from Astra Books for Young Readers!

Today is the day! Happy Book Birthday to THE DANGEROUS ALPHABET BOOK!! 🎉🐊🥑 #kidlit #funnypicturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebooks #alphabetbooks

My son was REALLY enjoying HAVE YOU SEEN MY ACORN by @dkryland.bsky.social tonight. 📚👍

Browsing the #kidlitartpostcard art on the Flashes app. You can view the top posts and sort chronologically. The best way to review the art today. apps.apple.com/us/app/flash...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm DK, an author/illustrator open to picture book and early GN projects. Repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

The Dangerous Alphabet Book was named an Amazon best book for November 2025! Out on 11.11.25! #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks

🎃 OCTOBER 🎃 REVIEWS FOR REVIEWS! 1️⃣Leave a review for a kidlit book 2️⃣Comment which book you reviewed and where for a chance to win a ms review (critique) & AMA zoom w/ me! More info: brilawyer.wixsite.com/brilawyer/re... #Reviews4reviews #WritingCommunity #amwriting #Kidlit #amquerying

I just pre-ordered The Dangerous Alphabet by @dkryland.bsky.social, and you should too! #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit

Shout out to #FallWritingFrenzy donors. Go to: lydialukidis.wordpress.com to find out how you can support these generous authors. @jonrothbooks.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @dkryland.bsky.social @davidmcmullin.bsky.social @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social @alexgino.bsky.social

"Dangerous ABC Halloween" by @dkryland.bsky.social 👻 Available as: an author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (also open to other graphic novel projects) Website: www.DKRyland.com Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlitart

"Camouflaged in the Coral" by @dkryland.bsky.social 🪸 Available as: an author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (also open to other graphic novel projects) Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social Website: dkryland.com #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a picture book author/illustrator - open to picture book, board book, and graphic novel projects 🤩

It's ba-ack. Dunh, dunh, DUNH! Hey, #KidLit #WritingCommunity! #kidlitzombieweek hosted by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & Co has moved right here to BlueSky. Check it out: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart

Spring Fling Kidlit Contest WINNERS Happy May, everyone! I hope you're doing well. After TONS of deliberations, Ciara and I finally selected the top stories for the 2025 Spring Fling Kidlit contest. To check out all the winners, honorable mentions, and to get your participant badge, check out…

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and anything that lets me show a range of emotions. Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. #kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! These two deserve their own story *adds to endless to-do list* I’m Elsa and I’m happy when I illustrate for kids. I’m always looking for the next exciting project to work on and give my all 🥰 #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an illustrator looking for representation! You can check out my portfolio here: laliruggeri.com Cheers!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator who loves funny/quirky projects. Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

So excited for you all to meet Splish next fall!! @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

That's me!

If you are new, HI! I've been answering Publishing/Agent/Bookish questions for a decade over on Tumblr. If you have a burning question, you can ask, by all means, but: - I only rep kids & YA - This is not a forum to pitch me - Please, read the pinned FAQ first! #AskAgent www.tumblr.com/literaticat

"The Clover Rover" by @dkryland.bsky.social 🍀 Available as: an author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (open to other graphic novel projects) Rep: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social Website: dkryland.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #authorillustrator

It's time for our Spring Art Greetings! As always, we have plenty of vibrant and fun artwork to share from our illustrators in celebration of the season! 🏵️ #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration

Happy #BookBirthday to @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social @bambiedlund.bsky.social @jennbailey.bsky.social @mikasong.bsky.social @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social E.Boschlinger & @dkryland.bsky.social, whose books are out today! More info: bsky.app/profile/did:... #KidLit #KidLitLaunches #EduSky

✨NEW RELEASE✨ It's a new picture book from @dkryland.bsky.social—but this time, Giraffe's Book is Missing a Story! Fresh off of their first adventure, the six friendly animals face a new puzzling predicament—a blank page! Out now from Page Street Kids! B&N: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/giraffes-b...

If you have a #KidLit book launching Mar.17-23, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find info. Read Guidelines BEFORE replying, thx Past launch threads, see KidLit Launch Archives. Pls help boost? #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

#KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday! Tip: Write your post ahead of time and save it to a Note, Word doc or similar. Copy-paste #KidLitArtPostcard into your post, to make sure you have the CORRECT hashtag. You can then just copy+paste this for all future KidLitArt Postcard days!

February's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Keeping Calm & Carrying On! Join your hosts on Feb 27, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about hanging in there and continuing your craft! Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

Cover Reveal for my upcoming picture book: The Dangerous Alphabet Book, releasing November 11, 2025! #kidlit #childrensbooks #alphabetbook #dangerousalphabet #coverreveal #picturebook

Hi Everyone! I interviewed @dkryland.bsky.social children's book author and illustrator of Have You Seen My Acorn? Published by Flamingo Books. Here is more about DK and her journey from being a competitive athlete to an author and illustrator. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

*New* on my blog: Basic FAQ abt #KidLitLaunches threads: why I created them, how to use them, how to help. Also a list of links to all the weekly Bluesky launch threads (current and past): debbieohi.link/kidlitlaunches I'll keep this page updated as I post more wkly #KidLit book launch threads.

Barnes and noble preorder sale is going on now until the 7th! Members can use code PREORDER25 at checkout to get 25% off Giraffe’s Book is Missing a Story. Release date: March 18, 2024 #kidlit #picturebooks #bnpreorder #childrensbooks

December's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Open topic! Join @tiffanyharveyart.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social on Dec 19, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about... stuff! Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

One of my fav things is being a mystery reader in my kids’ classes! For my pre-K we read BOO HOO 👻 by Ben Clanton And for my 2nd grader we read HAVE YOU SEEN MY ACORN? 🐿️ by @dkryland.bsky.social The kids LOVED these fall-themed reads!! #kidlit #WritingCommmunity

✨COVER REVEAL✨ Giraffe's Book Is Missing A Story is a new picture book from @dkryland.bsky.social! Releasing March 18, 2025 from Page Street Kids.

✨NEW RELEASE✨ @dkryland.bsky.social's latest picture book, Have You Seen My Acorn, is out today! Squirrel can't find his acorn, so he questions his woodland friends if they took it. "A whimsical whodunnit" perfect for Autumn. B&N: barnesandnoble.com/w/have-you-s...

For anyone in the San Diego area, would love to see you there! #kidlit

TOPIC: We've talked about kidlit resources. Which ones are you willing to pay for? Which mentorships, extended workshops, subscription memberships are worth the investment? What is of the most value to your career: community? a deep dive into craft? access to editors and agents? #kidlitchat

Giraffe is Too Tall for This Book is being translated into Turkish!! So cool! #kidlit

Two days left to win a copy of my upcoming picture book HAVE YOU SEEN MY ACORN? #kidlit www.kidlit411.com/2024/08/the-...