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@jandolby.bsky.social

Children’s Illustrator made in Newfoundland based in Toronto, Canada. jandolby.com https://linktr.ee/jandolby Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social

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It was a fabulous summer, but it's over now and I'm back. Husband retired, last child left home, house went up for sale....lots of stuff. So I'm looking to fall as a time to experiment. Onto new things. 😊 #KidLit #childrensillustration #kidlitart

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Jan an illustrator from Canada. This is an illustration from non-fiction book titled Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing by Joyce Grant, Owlkids. ⭐ jandolby.com ⭐ Rep'd by Page Turner Literary Agency

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When your partner retires it's a wonderful thing. When your last child leaves home, it's a wonderful thing. Now what do I do? Asking this question daily. I'll figure it out.

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Can't wait!

Jen Arena@jenarena.bsky.social

If you love the 80s, here's your chance to share that magical decade with kids in your life--My Little Golden Book About the 80s is coming out next week! I had the BEST time researching and writing this book. It was a dream project. And Spencer Wilson's art? Totally awesome.

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Gina Perry
@ginaperry.bsky.social

Cheers to 5 years of #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, creator of this event and an author/illustrator of picture books. Kid-me spent hours in my backyard looking for dragons and playing with toy cars. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy, and looking for new book projects soon! www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

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Ryan W. Mead
@rwmead.bsky.social

RIP Hanna-Barbera composer Ted Nichols. His iconic cues for “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?” also included the show’s original theme song, which was only used for the first two episodes before being replaced with the more familiar song sharing the show’s title.

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Thrilled to be listed with these fabulous picture books.

The Canadian Children's Book Centre@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

Shortlist announced for the 2026 IODE Jean Throop Book Award https://kidsbooknews.ca/blogs/news/shortlist-announced-for-the-2026-iode-jean-throop-book-award

kidsbooknews.caShortlist announced for the 2026 IODE Jean Throop Book AwardThe shortlist for the 2026 IODE Jean Throop Book Award has been announced. Established in 1974 by IODE's Past Provincial and National President Jean Throop to encourage excellence in Canadian children’s literature, the annual prize is awarded to an author and/or illustrator who resides in Ontario. Seventy titles were s

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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🍁 I'm Jan, a children's illustrator drawing kids with cell phones these days. I'm available for projects, you can find my portfolio at jandolby.com. #KidLit #CanKidLit

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Kimberly Delude
@kimdbooks.bsky.social

📱COVER REVEAL📱 Once upon a time, Little Red loved her red cloak. Now? She’s all about her little red phone. When Fairy Godmother tries to tell the story, Red can’t stop posting—is she sharing too much and are followers the same as friends. TLP Amazing illustrations by @jandolby.bsky.social

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She’s finally here!

Kimberly Delude@kimdbooks.bsky.social

📱COVER REVEAL📱 Once upon a time, Little Red loved her red cloak. Now? She’s all about her little red phone. When Fairy Godmother tries to tell the story, Red can’t stop posting—is she sharing too much and are followers the same as friends. TLP Amazing illustrations by @jandolby.bsky.social