Michelle Denise Wood

t’s #kidlitartpostcard day and OCTOBER! 🎃 I’m Michelle and this is who you get when we work together on spooky/humorous/nostalgic and sometimes strange children’s books. Currently querying manuscripts and am seeking the right agent to meet my weird and help create memorable books. 🐦‍⬛ #kidlitart

More from my Scaredy Cat series. “The Pursuit” #scaredycats #hauntedhouses #scbwiillustrator #illustrators #whimsy

A fall favorite from a while back. 🎃 Do you see the spider carrying a pumpkin bucket? . #kidlitart #halloween

Septemberrrrr! It’s the first Thursday of the month and #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m a children’s book illustrator and author seeking representation with lots of fun stories to tell. Let’s work together! ✏️ michelledwoodillustration.com Here’s a flamingo in a bathtub. 🦩 #kidlit #kidlitart

Look to the sky, SAFELY, if you're in the path! ☀ . . #eclipse #kidlitart #kidlit #sky

Agents are opening up for the fall. Are you ready? Is your query letter? Consider me for an affordable query letter critique for any format/genre. --Details at my website--

I'm actively seeking book bloggers, indie booksellers, librarians, educators interested in contributing to my HOW READERS DISCOVER BOOKS blog. Info: books.leaflet.pub/about One of my goals: to help boost the book boosters, help people find new ways to discover books, and (of course) boost books.

So excited to attend this retreat in October! @scbwi.bsky.social puts on such professional and relevant events. #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

Happy August's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hello everyone, I'm Gustavo and I'm an illustrator open for new projects! I'm also seeking representation :D

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! Hi! I am El, and I am a nonbinary kidlit illustrator based in Chicago, IL! I am seeking work in picture books as well as representation! 🏠 www.elcarrelillustration.com ✉️elcarrel.illustrations@gmail.com

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Estela Bem an author and illustrator of PBs. I am currently seeking representation and new opportunities! #picturebooks #kidlitartist #childrensbooks #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbookillustrator #ocean estelabem.myportfolio.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌞 Hello, my name is Gordy and I'm a Scotland based illustrator painting my illustrations in gouache, acrylic and inks 🎨 🌐 gordywright.com 📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

It’s August, back-to-school time is here and it’s #kidlitartpostcard day again! ✏️🍎 I’m looking for fall projects and representation in the children’s book field. Send a message and let’s discuss! michelledwoodillustration.com

Happy 5th anniversary to #kidlitartpostcard day! As a kid I was always trying to peek into “haunted” spaces and not much has changed. Looking to connect on nostalgic style books with a touch of whimsy and a little scary. 🐦‍⬛ Currently seeking representation. #kidlitart michelledwoodillustration.com

This #kidlitartpostcard day is a good reminder to INSPIRE those around you. We can always choose to lift others up. ❤️ I’m an illustrator and author currently seeking representation. Find more of my work at: michelledwoodillustration.com #kidlitart

#KidlitZombieWeek is back for another year of manuscript raising fun! So, crack open that story crypt and get ready for a week of great blog posts and #prizes. And don't forget to stalk...er, follow all your undead hosts for the latest updates. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Spring break for the kids is over and it’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I subbed for an elementary school art class recently and this is a pretty accurate image of the tiredness at this time of year 🍎✏️ I’m an illustrator/author seeing representation. #kidlitart www.michelledwoodillustration.com

Dream job! Get on it, NYC peeps!

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

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I enjoy illustrating PB, Chapter books, and MG illustrations. I'm also seeking representation. kimyoungju.com #childrensart #picturebookart #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #kidlitillustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I love creating whimsical worlds and curious characters. I am available for new projects and would love to chat about your illustration needs. You can contact me or my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #PictureBookArt #KidLit #Kidlitart

It's already the first Thursday of the month! So here's my contribution to February's #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlitart #illustration #neocolor2

Our pediatric dentist would be thrilled to know that the toothbrushing timer we received is used at EVERY single brush! Swipe to see a rough sketch of this responsible, yet messy gal. I’m available for kid book projects and am polishing up manuscripts as we speak. ✏️ #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

If you see this post your green art! #kidlitart #artshare

Popped into Fuel Coffee Shop for a hello to one of my illustrations, and a peppermint latte, half sweet. Who knows what 70s sitcom this is from? #kidlitart

The Publishing for Minnesota auctions are SO good! Bidding ends in 5 hours. There's something for everyone who writes, illustrates and/or advocates for books.

My plans for the week, between snow delays and school cancellations, that is. #kidlitart

Some library humor to brighten your day!

Happy 2026, #kidlitartpostcard! I’m going all-in on #kidlit #comics this year. Check out the rest of this one on my website! 🎨 allisonstrick.com/portfolio Rep: Adria Goetz @ktliterary.bsky.social

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Lets go 2026. ⚡️ I’m Michelle, an illustrator and author of children’s books, who’s looking for an agent to work with in this new year! Reach out if you’d like to chat! ✏️ #kidlitart #kidlit

Winter things. ✨ #kidlitart

🗓️ TOMORROW 1/1, join me & the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social to chat & make art 🎨 I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does. 🗣️ Ask us anything! @colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art

Tidying up my home office and adding some of my artwork to the walls. ✏️ Wishing you a great new year! #kidlitart

Have you applied to be our new literary agent yet? Check this 🔗 for all the details on the type of candidate we're looking for ⤵️ https://psliterary.com/opportunities/

It’s cold outside! ❄️ #kidlitart #illustration

Happy December! ❄️ Sharing one of my favorite holiday drawings for today’s #kidlitartpostcard day. Agents and art directors, let’s create children’s books together! I’m an illustrator and author looking for the right fit for fun projects. ✏️✏️ #illustrator #kidlitart www.michelledwoodillustration.com

I'll be offering a very limited run of custom house portraits for December! ❄ michelledwoodillustration.com/custom-house... Would love to include yours! #illustration #kidlitart

Hey illustrators/agents! I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS! Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Hey #artdirectors #designers #creatives - if you’re looking for a children’s illustrator, you can search today’s selection of promos from #KidLitArtPostcard ! Click the hashtag and sort by Top or Latest here, or use @flashes.blue to quickly see entries in an Insta-like grid!

It’s #kidlitartpostcard once again! Here’s a little fella with a big dream who’s hitched himself to the moon and haven’t we all, at some point in our lives? 🌕 I’m Michelle, an illustrator and author available for children’s book projects and representation. Are we the right fit? #kidlitart #kidlit

My bus shelter wrap is complete! Thank you to The Arts Federation - TAF for choosing me for this project. It was an incredible process and an honor to share it with the community. 🚦☔️ #kidlitart #publicart #westlafayette

I’m forever making stuff. Happy #Halloween! Here is my very odd and very handmade puppet, Enoch, from Over the Garden Wall that I finished just in time. 🎃 #kidlitart #puppetry

Seven days until #Halloween! Can you find the ghosts in the old Ford School? 🍁🎃 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

A spooky piece from last #Halloween and the lovely house that inspired it. 🍁 #kidlitart

Ten days until Halloween! Here is the first of some costume ideas I’ve created just for fun. A crayon! 🖍️🎃 What are you going to be? . . . . #kidlitart #kidlit #costumeideas #halloween #illustration