Author: Brian Kirby
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#PBParty Judging Marathon 2026
The #PBParty team convened for a nearly 7-hour Zoom call marathon late into the night yesterday to cover all of the potential entries for inclusion in the showcase of finalists. I hope all of the judges got enough sleep. It’s a privilege to participate with so many dedicated people who truly love and care about Read more
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#kidlitartpostcard April 2026
My kids’ fav thing at a theme park is the map! Be careful they don’t bump into you as they walk around with one unfolded in front of their faces. On the first Thursday of each month, children’s book illustrators from around the world share illustrations across social media using the hashtag #KidLitArtPostcard. Illustrator Gina Perry Read more
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#kidlitartpostcard March 2026
On the first Thursday of each month, children’s book illustrators from around the world share illustrations across social media using the hashtag #KidLitArtPostcard. Illustrator Gina Perry is kind enough to organize this event exclusively on Bluesky and Cara. Find out more at Gina Perry’s website. Brian’s Postcards on Bluesky Read more
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I’m a PBParty 2026 Judge!
After winning a spot in the Illustrator Showcase of PBParty the past two years (2024 & 2025), I was honored to have Mindy Alyse Weiss invite me to be a judge this year! What Is PBParty? PBParty is an annual contest is for unagented writers and author-illustrators. It’s a unique opportunity for picture book creators to immerse Read more
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Happy Lunar New Year
Will a red envelope and warm wishes for a peaceful new year stop a hopping vampire? 新年好 (Happy New Year) 我們做個朋友吧 (Let’s be friends) Read more
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#kidlitartpostcard February 2026
On the first Thursday of each month, children’s book illustrators from around the world share illustrations across social media using the hashtag #KidLitArtPostcard. Illustrator Gina Perry is kind enough to organize this event exclusively on Bluesky and Cara. Find out more at Gina Perry’s website. My illustrator critique group had a fun prompt to draw ourselves surrounded by our original Read more
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#kidlitartpostcard January 2026
On the first Thursday of each month, children’s book illustrators from around the world share illustrations across social media using the hashtag #KidLitArtPostcard. Illustrator Gina Perry is kind enough to organize this event exclusively on Bluesky and Cara. Find out more at Gina Perry’s website. Brian’s Postcards on Bluesky Read more
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Happy Holidays 2025
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Holiday Art Show at Carol & John’s Comics 2025
A favorite local event has come around again, the Holiday Art Show at my local comic shop, Carol & John’s. I’ve been contributing to the show for a few years, and my kids have contributed their art as well! Each piece of art is raffled off and proceeds go to The Greater Cleveland Food Bank. My son Read more
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#kidlitartpostcard December 2025
Aye Aye’ll be home for Christmas, you can count on him. Illustration inspired by a joke I made in one of my lovely critique groups – this little Aye Aye is bringing presents for all of my critique partners. On the first Thursday of each month, children’s book illustrators from around the world share illustrations Read more