Laura Alderson

Did you ever make any progress getting it back?

An entry for The Imagined Book Cover challenge, day three, The Cat and Lord Snodbury. My cover shows an early 18th C. lord with an orange cat barely visible from on top of the lord's hat, a paw reaching down to swipe a cab-yellow ostrich feather. The lord is wearing a red coat with gold trim and a lace collar, and the background is green with a faint damask pattern. I have made up a feline name for the author: Kitty Penfeather. Cover by Laura Alderson

An entry for The Imagined Book Cover challenge, day six, Dodo's Don't Eat Donuts. The cover shows a huge speech bubble on a red background with the title scrawled across it, while in the foreground a blue and orange dodo is, naturally, about to chomp down on a donut. The dodo is looking back in the direction of the speech in startled surprise. Cover by Laura Alderson

I don't think this event was sponsored on BlueSky this year, but I had fun doing these two covers for The Imagined Book Cover challenge on Instagram. They gave me an opportunity to experiment a little and smile to myself during an otherwise busy week!

#imaginedbookcover #imaginedbookcover2025

Haha! Thanks! I had to do a little fair use research for that. I’m glad someone saw it! 😁

Thanks!

May your days be merry and bright, but not too bright! Santa encounters an Amazon truck on a snowy night, and the reindeer get "caught in the headlights," (except for Rudolph, who is looking away). Illustration by Laura Alderson for #kidlitartpostcard

May your days be merry and bright, but not TOO bright! I'm Laura Alderson, a storyteller and illustrator who likes humor and poignance. Represented by @sarahbrewyard.bsky.social at The Bright Agency. #kidlitartpostcard

Let’s help this family get their violin back! Quote from my daughter many years ago: “My violin feels like a part of my arm.” Musicians form special bonds with their instruments.

Thanks, Laura!

The first of two pages from a graphic novel excerpt for #kidlitartpostcard: Two anthropomorphic dogs are tugging at a sausage that one of them stole. The binding snaps and they go tumbling down the hill…(continued)

They land at the bottom and are met with unpleasant surprise: the butcher who made the sausages is waiting for them! They run for their lives…(comic by Laura Alderson)

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Ever have a summer outing go completely off the rails? Here is single-spread excerpt from a story I've been working on. (Swipe between pages.)

Represented by @Sarahbrewyard at The Bright Agency

Very deserved! Congratulations!

Thanks, @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social and @ennisillustrations.bsky.social! I appreciate your support!

Hey look! It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
This ones a sample image from a new book dummy.

Portfolio: www.davidhohn.com
Represented by: @jmcgowanbks

#childrensbook #petlovers #doglife #illustration #kidlitart

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day!
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram

Whimsical children’s book illustration showing a parade of chickens marching down a city street. The chicken in front carries a long flag made of red white and blue while squares, arranged in various configurations of Stars and Stripes. She is pulling a wagon with three chicks in it. Behind the chicks marches a hen wearing boots and carrying a drum, which she is beating as she marches. Behind her comes a duck, looking grouchy and pulling a cannon, on top of which stands a rooster, who looks very pompous as he blows into a golden horn.

👋🏼 Hello art directors and editors. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Did you know I like to draw chickens? And quilts too? 😁 Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigal.com to see what else I like drawing, and writing about too! I’m rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
#kidlit

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day!
This little mouse has a story full of heart—and a few stumbles along the way. 🐭💫
Art directors and editors, if you’re curious to know more about this story I’ve written and illustrated, my agents Ethan and Heather would love to hear from you!
@thet2agency.bsky.social

A mischievous anthropomorphic dog is about to steal a sausage. A bulldog butcher, distracted by a poodle customer, sees him out of the corner of his eye. Watch out! That butcher is holding a cleaver! By Laura Alderson for kidlitartpostcard.

Hello #Kidlitartpostcard! I’m Laura, an author/illustrator who likes stories with humor, but also with a bit of tenderness where you least expect it. I have a weak spot for sausages.

Represented by @sarahbrewyard.bsky.social at The Bright Agency.

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day again! Hello art directors and editors. If you have any projects involving quirky characters and situations I’d love to work with you on them! Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigalart.com Rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of @da-childrens.bsky.social
#kidlit

It’s #kidlitpostcardday

Hi, my name is Milena Milak.
I’m interested in working in picture book.

Currently seeking representation.

🕸️www.milenamilak.com
✉️ hello@milenamilak.com

#kidlitartpostcard

Happy Kid Lit Art Postcard Day!

I’m an author and illustrator for children. I love animals and whimsy, funky color palettes and honeybees!

Repd by Kristen Terrette, Martin Literary Management

See more at Denisegallagher.com

#illustration #art #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday

An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books!

martinstanev.com
Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

#kidlitart #childrensbook

A teapot genie grandma is conjuring a ridiculous number of cookies for four kids at a tea party. Three kids are becoming a bit alarmed at the growing pile, which threatents to bury them, but one is still blissfully oblivous. A postcard for kidlitart postcard day by Laura Alderson, an author/illustrator seeking representation.

I’m Laura, an author/illustrator who likes stories with joie de vivre. I'm visiting family and wondering, What if grandmas just kept on giving cookies?

My website: lauraaldersonart.com
Cara: cara.app/lauraalderson
IG: www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/

Seeking representation!

#kidlitartpostcard

Apparently I need glasses! Since I can’t edit the text, here’s the correct hashtag #kidlitartpostcard

Happy World Book Day and #kidlitartpostcard day!

I am Lenny Wen, author/illustrator.
My web: www.lennywen.com

I love this idea!

Drawing of a girl holding (and gazing lovingly at) a really tacky flowered china cat.

Hello, #kidlitartpostcard Day!
Who hasn't loved somehing just because no one else does?
Pencil scanned and colored in Photoshop.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.

Illustration of a child napping under a cherry tree in full bloom with a kitten and puppy.

Happy March #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Tracy and I illustrate all forms of kid lit books! I am repp'd by MB Artists.

Find my work at 🖥️www.tracybishop.com

A pastel drawing of a determined looking kid reaching through outer space to grab a bright, glowing star with text on it. Text reads: Anna Daviscourt/illustrator-author/annadaviscourt.com/rep'd by Shannon Associates

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Anna, I love to mess around with different mediums and explore meaningful stories with goofy characters.🌟

📨annadaviscourt@gmail.com
🌐annadaviscourt.com
rep'd by Justin Rucker @ Shannon Associates

#KidLitArtPostcardDay #KidLit #KidLitArt #Illustration #PastelArt

A brown bear reads a story to their friends: raccoon, two rabbits, and a fox around a campfire. They are sitting under a willow tree during a night sky. There are fireflies surrounding them.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🥰🤍
I’m Maxine Vee and I love illustrating whimsical worlds!
I’d love to work on children’s books 📚 !

🌼 maxinevee.com
🌼 repped by Natascha Morris from The Tobias Literary Agency

Diverse group of middle grade girls dancing at a party, for #kidlitartpostcard and #worldbookday. Art by author/illustrator Laura Alderson, done on Photoshop.

A middle grade happy dance for #kitlitartpostcard and #worldbookday!

I’m Laura, an author/illustrator who likes stories with joie de vivre, but also ones with a touch of mystery.

cara.app/lauraalderson
www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/
lauraaldersonart.com

Looking for representation.

A miniature silver devotional book with gold-gilded covers containing eighteen engraved silver pages.

A miniature silver devotional book with gold-gilded covers containing eighteen engraved silver pages.

A miniature silver devotional book with gold-gilded covers containing eighteen engraved silver pages.

Happy #WorldBookDay 📚

This tiny book dates from the early 16th century and is smaller than a modern postage stamp!

See it on display in Gallery 53.

📚 Miniature book, 1512. Silver, silver-gilt, 3.8 x 2.8cm. WA2013.1.27

A Chinese Crested Dog sings off key while a Jack Russell mutt friend plays piano. Other dogs look on horrified. Digital watercolor illustration by Laura Alderson.

Thanks for the opportunity, Debbie! I’m Laura, and author/illustrator who likes enthusiasm, humor, but also some mystery in my work! Here are a couple of characters I’ve been drawing lately.

IG: www.instagram.com/lauraintorino/

Portfolio: lauraaldersonart.com