Samantha Wekstein

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Hi All! I'm going on maternity leave at the end of April, but looking to fill out my freelance editing schedule before then. I have availability in March. If you're looking for a professional set of eyes on your project or pitch package, reach out! samanthaweksteineditorial.square.site/s/shop

An illustration of three kids in a library. One kid stands on a stool, reaching for one book on a high shelf and handing another book to a second kid. A third kid sits on the floor with an armload of books.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm available for PB projects, especially cheerful and fun ones! Also, I really like those round library stools.

Portfolio: sparklemarkers.com
Rep: @swekstein.bsky.social

Hi all! I’m Jo and I’m an author and illustrator of picture books. I love creating stories and art with whimsy and heart. I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social and my website is jorenfro.com #kidlitartpostcard

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Artwork by Traci Van Wagoner perfect for children's books of all ages. 5 images: 1. A girl and her mom on their roof gardening and watching a mourning dove fly by. 2. A girl and a boy chasing a small blue dragon in front of a colorful city background of pink and purple. 3. A young girl, her dog and dad enter a beautiful garden filled with wildlife and pink flowers as big as your face. 4. A kid and dog standing in the snow in the city. 5. An purple elephant and her friend a zebra sit together on the school bus with dragons coming out of the elephants backpack www.tracivanwagoner.com repd by Samantha Wekstein

Happy #PortfolioDay ! I'm an author and illustrator of children's books looking for new projects for 2026 from board books, picture books to YA and MG covers.

Rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com

#kidlitart #illustrator #childrensbooks #authorillustrator #portfolio

A whimsical,silly lion with a huge mane, dancing a jig.

Almost missed #kidlitartpostcard day, but now I’m home now and checking out all the great illustrations! I’m Jo and I love creating stories and art that is lively, engaging, funny, and full of heart. I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social

Illustration of a child relaxing in a beach chair under a bright lamp in a dark room. The child is wearing sunglasses, swim trunks, and flip flops, and is surrounded by beach accessories. In the background a window is partly visible, showing a snowy night landscape.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! May your days be filled with all the warmth and light you need, however you get it.

I'd love to work on new picture book projects in 2026!

Portfolio: sparklemarkers.com
Rep'd by @swekstein.bsky.social

Fantasy art of a maroon and pink dragon standing nest to a woman in a purple robe and hat on the right. Swirly mist floats past them and swirls in front of a large arching window and a pedestal with a candle. Outside the window is a full moon rising over a castle behind a lake.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author/illustrator always looking for new projects from young to young adult. I would love to create some covers. I'm also open for PB work.

see more: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustratorauthor #dragon #illustrator

Illustration of a scene in a green craft room with a girl showing two friends how to make a beaded necklace.

A new piece for #KidlitArtPostcard day! Can you guess my favorite color?

I write and illustrate picture books with humor and heart. I love working with bright colors, bold lines, and big feelings!

🎨 See the rest of this piece and more at sparklemarkers.com
Rep'd by @swekstein.bsky.social

Hi all! I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. I love stories that are filled with heart and humor. My portfolio website is
jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard

Yes, if you are planning to pitch me as an agent at some point down the road, then please don’t hire me as your editor.

Yes, I'm open to select nonfiction including memoir.

#kidlitartpostcard day snuck up on me! I’m Jo and I love creating stories and art that kids of all ages can connect to. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social

Artwork with a bird's eye view looking down at a family setting into their new home in the city with boxes all around. A girl and her dog kneel on the couch looking out the widow at their noisy new neighborhood with a promising green patch in between it all. A photo of Her, daddy and mommy sits on the end table, and Daddy looks on holding a box for unpacking. A white bar along the bottom reads: TVW logo: TraciVanWagoner.com Author/Illustrator represented by Samantha Wekstein

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! Here's a little something from a new project of mine I'm excited about. I'm an #AuthorIllustrator open to new projects from board books to YA. I love telling stories w/my art.

rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
www.tracivanwagoner.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Hello! I will next reopen to queries from 10/1-10/7, but then I will be closing indefinitely so I can catch up and focus on client work. #amquerying #amagenting

A red dragon lays on a cliff exhausted with her blue teddy bear while three kids in the back ground as if she's okay. Big white puffy clouds fill the intense blue sky behind them

Yay it's #KidLitArtPostcard day! I hope you're all feeling okay? Some days you need to just collapse. I'm an author/illustrator looking for fun new children's book projects.

Repped by @swekstein.bsky.social
See more: www.tracivanwagoner.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #authorillustrator #childrensbooks

A terrified bear who has been chased up a light post by a tiny cat.

“…and with that, Norman decided that life in the city was not for him after all.” #kidlitartpostcard I am an author and illustrator of picture books but would love to do board books and chapter books as well! My website is Jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social

Postcard with my information on the bottom of mostly teal art with kids playing at the local swimming hole. Some kids stand on the ledge of the waterfall about to jump in past the splashes.

A day late for #KidLitArtPostcard, but late is better than never. Summer fun swimming is the best! I miss my childhood swimming hole. I'm open for new PB, chapter book, MG projects anytime.

#kidlitart #summer #art #authorillustrator
Website: www.tracivanwagoner.com
rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social

Hi all! I am Jo and I am an author and illustrator of picture books. I love using humor and positivity to create engaging characters full of heart. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard

A seadragon mercat chasing her own tail!

#KidLitArtPostcard day snuck up on me and I'm going to repost an old piece—but it's one that delights me!

Looking to illustrate picture books with bright colors, big feelings, whimsy, and fun!

🎨 sparklemarkers.com
Rep: @swekstein.bsky.social

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Hello! In addition to my work as an agent, I freelance edit. Today through Sunday I'm running a 10% off sale on my Basic Query Package or Query Package Plus edits. If you'd like me to help shape your pitch, now would be a wonderful time to book! samanthaweksteineditorial.square.site/s/shop

Silent comic featuring an orange tabby cat at a cat show. She stares longingly at the golden "Best in Show" trophy and stretches and poses to the delight of the audience. The cat is surprised and disappointed to be returned to her cage, and scowls at the "6th place" ribbon she wins.

It's #PortfolioDay! I'm a #kidlit writer and illustrator and I'd love to work on whimsical, witty projects.

More drawings: sparklemarkers.com
Rep: @swekstein.bsky.social

P.S. All cats are the best cat.

A whimsical group of animals. Elephant, zebra, lion, giraffe, monkey and turtle with the bright orange savanna sun behind them.

A page from my book PEG GETS PLUCKY. A group of cute farm animals gazing up at an incredible full moon.

Whimsical fiery dragon with a slight grin.

A child who has made a very fancy, colorful, multilayered cake that is just about to to over !

Hi all- I am Jo and I love creating stories for picture books and board books with characters that are expressive and fun! #portfolioday
My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social

A dad, girl and her dog walk into a beautiful lush garden through a wrought-iron gate with a swirly top where they are greeted by birds and bees and flowers as big as your face and a dragon fly.

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I'm an author and illustrator of children's books for all ages. I love to bring joy and a touch of magic to the world through my creativity.

Portfolio: www.tracivanwagoner.com
Agent: @swekstein.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #paintplay #childrensbooks #authorillustrator

Hi all-I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. I love creating expressive engaging characters! My website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcard

I am excited and honored to have PEG GETS CRACKIN’ nominated for the 2025 Missouri Building Blocks Picture Book Award. It is voted on by preschool KIDS in Missouri Public Libraries. The KIDS!! That’s who it’s all about!

Fantasy illustration of a young woman and a young man chasing a blue and teal baby dragon. Splattery painted background in purple, pinks and reds with white lined city. On the bottom is my information, TraciVanWagoner.com, Author/Illustrator, represented by Samantha Wekstein

I've got something new for #KidLitArtPostcard! Hot off the presses w/sharing delayed by no internet. I'm an author/illustrator of children's books of all ages, I try to bring a bit of magic to every project.

#kidlitart #authorillustrator

Rep'd by: @swekstein.bsky.social
www.tracivanwagoner.com

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Jo and I am an illustrator and author of picture books. (And maybe board books someday 🤞🏼) I love creating stories with characters full of heart and spunk! My website is jorenfro.com and I am rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social