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Lonely Arts Club Band @lonelyartsclubband.bsky.social Hi, I'm Jenny, a Houston, TX based artist and illustrator who loves finding the fantastic in the diversity of nature, humans and our imagination.
AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer 📚 Bluesky newbie Watercolor dabbler 🎨 Lover of apple crisp #KidLit #picturebooks #SCBWI #amwriting
Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways. website: kidlit411.com
TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social Artist, Must be outdoors, Lover of imagination and youthfulness. An illustrator and author of PBs and working on MG pieces as well.
Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com Argentinian illustrator based in France. Represented by @jenazantian.bsky.social 💻 https://victoriamaderna.com ✉️ hi@victoriamaderna.com Prints: https://inprnt.com/gallery/vmaderna
Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social 🇨🇦 🇸🇬 Illustrator, author (The Pink Pajamas, S&S 2025) | Rep: Tracy Marchini | Co-host @kidlitart.bsky.social chat | 🚫AI/NFT 🎨 CharleneChua.com 🖼️ Links - charlenechua.com/links ✏️ Alt account @sygnin.com
Brackenlowe Halt Storyworld @brackenloweproject.bsky.social A quiet storyworld for children and grown-ups. Gentle woodland tales, old railway memories, familiar characters — and a little place called Brackenlowe Halt. Meet the signalman and his friends . . . brackenlowehalt.co.uk
Anisi Baigude | illustrator @anisibaigude.bsky.social 🖍️ Mongolian American KidLit Illustrator 📖 BORN NAUGHTY, Anne Schwartz Books 📖 ODI’S LIBRARY DAY, SDPL 📮 Rep'd by Analía Cabello at ABLA 📍San Diego, CA linktr.ee/anisibaigude
ashleylaffin @ashleylaffin.bsky.social Debut PB The Balloonimals available now!🎈Wife & mom💗 MFA Grad. Writer. Marketer. SCBWI member & guest blogger April ‘24. Kids’ Choice KidLit Writing Contest HM ‘24📚
Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Illustrator based in Scotland painting in gouache, ink & acrylic 📚 Represented by the Bright Agency 🏳️‍🌈 He/him 🌐 gordywright.com 🌐 linktr.ee/gordyjwright
Andy Panda @andyxpanda.bsky.social Aspiring childrens book author / illustrator, activist, Pelicans and Storm fan and Dad.
Anna Monders @annamonders.bsky.social Kidlit writer. Reader. Speaker. Author of TESTED, high-stakes middle-grade dystopian fiction, available March 31, 2026.
Christy Matthes | Kidlit Writer @christymatthes.bsky.social Children's book writer, nature and animal lover, cat wrangler, promotions coordinator for SCBWI-Michigan and a member of the editorial team for The Mitten, SCBWI-Michigan's blog. #12x12, #SCBWI, Rate Your Story
TeMika Grooms @temikatheartist.bsky.social artist
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social Father, Author, Teacher. Find me at https://adamjarvisauthor.com
Open Book Chocolates | Geri E. Gallas Brando @gegallas.bsky.social Owner of Open Book Chocolates: Literary-Inspired Chocolate Bars. #SmallBusinessOwner (Graphic Novelist on Indefinite Hiatus.)
J.S. Puller @pullerwrites.bsky.social Author of THE LOST THINGS CLUB, CAPTAIN SUPERLATIVE, THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD, WOMEN WHO WEAVE, and a bunch of unpublished plays. she/her #willyoubesuperlative Website: https://pullerwrites.wordpress.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/pullerwrites
Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social Founder & Agent at Janine Le Literary Agency. Found outdoors or in a book. janinele.com
Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social Children's book writer & illustrator seeking representation. Finding whimsy & humor with a dash of puns. Illustrations are hand-drawn, inked, & painted with watercolor. SCBWI-Austin Chapter. She/Her www.jessieromigh.com #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart
Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social Traci VW Creations: Dragon Tamer & award-winning children’s book illustrator with a Kirkus star. I also do game art. By hand. No AI ever. Let’s create beautiful things together! ↓ www.tracivanwagoner.com #PaintPlay #KidLitArtist #NatureintheCity #SCBWI
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social #kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night at 9E/6P, co-hosted by @bonnieadamson.com and @gregpincus.bsky.social. The topic is posted here as each chat begins, as well as any important chat news. Banner art by Brian Kirby: @boringstorybook.com
Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social Children’s poet & writer • Speaker • Mom of 7 Kidlit Honors: Ann Whitford Paul Awards 2024 & #PBParty 2025 Writes lyrical/quirky PB & speculative upper MG/YA SCBWI East PA | M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction | kcstrocchia.com 1 of 6 hosts: #KidlitZombieWeek
Amy Everson @amyeversonart.bsky.social Children’s book author and illustrator. After The Shelter (Albert Whitman, April 2025) www.amyeversonart.com
Alexandra Brodt🔜Fanime Vendors Booth 811 @alexandrabrodt.bsky.social 🎨Artist ✨Reader 🐈Creator of Catcus Plush🌵 Next: Pancakes and Booze Art Show OKC
Ellen Metrick @ell3m.bsky.social Kid Lit & Poetry Writer, Editor, Performer, Hyper Local Journalist, Traveler, Biophiliac, Mom and Ravenclaw
Annie Ramey @annierameyart.bsky.social ✨Illustrator & Storyboard Artist 🌱ACCD Alum 🥀COMMISSION INFO+LINKS: https://linktr.ee/annierameyart
Lillie W. @lilliewart.bsky.social Illustrator from Colorado Indefinite hiatus Psychology student Lover of all things cute and whimsical Website: www.lilliewart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilliew.art?igsh=eWFncjd4cXR3dW5m&utm_source=qr
Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social Author • Illustrator • Art Director #kidlit #kidlitart Author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024) Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency. joshjlewis.com
Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social Writer, communications/marketing consultant, fmr teacher & teacher trainer, author. M.Ed. TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/2026), https://melissataylor.net https://imaginationsoup.net
Linnea Heaney @writerlinnea.bsky.social SCBWI PAL writer, artist, photographer, wanderer, rockhound, tea time advocate, gardener/editor of lines, flowers, weeds, words. Will BLOCK if NOT connected to children's literature. 📎
Mark Wilson @mwilsonillo.bsky.social Freelance illustrator from Upstate New York with a focus on Children's Picture Books. Represented by Andrea Colvin Creative Agency www.markwilsonillustration.com
Ameena | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @ameenasiddique.bsky.social ⭐️Animation & VFX Producer / PM⭐️ ⭐️Children's Book Author & Illustrator⭐️ ⭐️Aspiring Creator⭐️
Avery Grant (she/her) @avesillustrations.bsky.social 🌷Avery Grant 🌸Children’s Book Illustrator 🌿28 🌃 NYC 🎨Seeking Representation 🌟Say Hello! ⬇️ www.avesillustrations.com/portfolio/childrensbookillustration
Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator. MORE THAN A TREE (2026), A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC, SNAKE'S BIG MISTAKE. ♿ She/her. linktr.ee/sarahkurpiel
Jerry Bennett @thejerrybennett.com Graphic novelist, full time illustrator, Global U.S. Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI. (Is having six cats too many? I didn’t think so.) https://artistjerrybennett.substack.com/ https://linktr.ee/artistjerrybennett
Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social Children's Writer ~ Mama of 3 ~ Colorado ~ #SCBWI #InkedVoices #12x12
Djamila Knopf @djamilaknopf.bsky.social making quiet art in a loud world djamilaknopf.com/store
Anna Podedworna @akreon.bsky.social Concept artist & illustrator 🎮🇵🇱 Riot Games/ CD Projekt RED/ Wizards of the Coast/ Flying Wild Hog/ Jagex
Marie Hermansson @mariehermansson.bsky.social Illustrator of Picture Books. American living on the West coast of Sweden. I'd enjoy hearing about your book project! ✨ Portfolio site: www.MarieHermanssonIllustration.com
John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social I'm an author, illustrator, animator & puppeteer. I write stories and comics about nature, especially insects! Currently seeking an agent. he/him www.johnlechner.com 🍃
Abi Cushman @abicushman.com Kidlit Author/Illustrator ☔️ Soaked! 🚗 Animals Go Vroom! 🐻 Wombats Are Pretty Weird | Flamingos Are Pretty Funky 🐹 The Quiet Forest | The Quiet Ocean https://www.abicushman.com | Newsletter: https://www.abicushman.com/join-my-email-list
ET Charles @etcharles.bsky.social Read, write, sketch. Writer, librarian. Honored to have The Dirigible Balloon publish my poems. #SCBWI #kidlit #MG https://bethsbiblio.blogspot.com/
Jamie Bills @jmebills.bsky.social KidLit writer/illustrator. AUTUMN SOUP releasing Fall 2027, #SCBWI & #12x12PB http://instagram.com/jmebills / https://jamiebills.com/
Roxanne Seubert @roxanneseubert.bsky.social I write middle grade & young adult fantasy books. I will list writer conferences & contests on my feed.
QueerPit @queerpit.bsky.social Pitch event for 2SLGBTQIA+ writers and their stories. Next event is July 1st, 2026! Hosted by: @nicolemtota @mjbowman @ntlovich @lucywrites and @andreamariana89
Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social ✦ I'm Cat ✦ she/her ✦ 44 ✦ neurodivergent ✦ Portuguese-Canadian Kid Lit Illustrator ✦ Rep'd by The T2 Agency ✦ 📍 in Portugal ✦ Book a Portfolio Review ⤵️ catarinaoliveirastudio.com ✦ instagram.com/catarinaoliveirastudio/ #KidLitArt #illustration #kidlit
Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social 🖋Author + 🎨illustrator of 🌊 NUNU AND THE SEA 🐈‍⬛NO FUZZBALL! & 🐈NO SNOWBALL! 🎨Illustrator of 123 CATS & ABC CATS 👩🏻‍🏫 Instructor @storyteller_academy ☎️ Rep: @literaticat.bsky.social 🔗 www.IsabellaKung.com
Polina Gortman 🎨 | Illustrator @polinagortman.bsky.social Picture book maker • Reader & star gazer ✨ SEEKING REPRESENTATION ✨ 📚SPRING IS FOR STRAWBERRIES ’23 📚WIDE OPEN SPACES ‘26 📍PNW🌲 www.gortmanillustration.com
Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com Children's book illustrator and author in the UK. Urbansketcher. Creating colourful worlds & characters 🌐 https://nicolaschofield.com ✏️ https://nicolaschofield.com/newsletter/ 💌 Hello@nicolaschofield.com Represented by Sally Kim at ABLA #kidLitArt
Marie-Helene Babin @mhbabin.bsky.social I’m a picturebook illustrator & artist who love to draw whimsical animals and stories. To shop cards & prints: www.mhbabin.com/shop Portfolio: www.mhbabin.com Newsletter: http://bit.ly/4r0Sh4t
SunnieMunch🌻 @sunniemunch.com Cozy illustrator & indie game dev artist Lovely to meet you! 🌻 Prev: Humblets, The Press Guardian, Hasbro Portfolio: https://sunniemunch.com Prints: https://inprnt.com/gallery/sunniemunch/ Shop: https://sunniemunch.etsy.com ✨sunniemunch@gmail.com
Laura K Zimmermann @laurak-pbwriter.bsky.social Children’s Author | Professor | Rep’d by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at @Bradfordagents.bsky.social | MUSHROOM RAIN | UNDER THE FOREST FLOOR coming Spring 2028 | #SCBWI | she/her
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers! 🔗 KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com 👧 Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers. ✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
NPR @npr.org This is NPR 🎙️
Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Sheri Bentley @sheribbooks.bsky.social Writer. Literacy Coach. Lover of people and words. #SCBWI #KidsChoice-Winner #KidLitVibes-Winner #50PreciousWords-HM #KidlitChuckleChallenge-HM Pub'd in @DirigibleBalloon
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social Berkeley professor, former Secretary of Labor. Co-founder of @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social. Substack: http://robertreich.substack.com Buy my new book: https://sites.prh.com/reich Visit my website: https://rbreich.com/
Jennifer Brennise @jenniferbrennise.bsky.social Writer of magical middle grade🌒✨ Proudly represented by @casahasegawa.bsky.social of Tugeau2 Art and Literary Agency
Elizabeth Land Quant @elizabethlquant.bsky.social MN Writer, queer, #autistic, wife, mom, #disabled 🐈‍⬛Moss enthusiast 🐈‍⬛Publications in NY Times+ 🐈‍⬛ Repped by Elisa Saphier 🐈‍⬛Co-founder of The Unpopular Publishing Co. 🐈‍⬛Co-creator of autisticaunties.com 🐈‍⬛Cosy mystery F*CK THIS MURDER out now!
Marc Kuchner | Author @marckuchner.bsky.social Dad. Author of the Cosmic Collisions books. Astrophysicist and Participatory Science fanatic @nasa. www.marckuchner.com
Indie Bound @indiebound.bsky.social We ❤️ indie bookstores!
Eyecager Sketchbook @amberbladejones.bsky.social Art Director on Knights of Guinevere✦ Sketchbook Acct Portfolio Account ► https://bsky.app/profile/eyecager.bsky.social ✦ NO AI ✦ FUCK AI ✦
Lisa Amstutz @ljamstutz.bsky.social Author, ecologist, agent @StormLiterary . http://linktr.ee/LJAmstutz
Storm Literary Agency @stormliterary.bsky.social Boutique literary agency representing quality literature from exceptional authors and illustrators. https://www.stormliteraryagency.com/
Haven Iverson @havenivy.bsky.social Picture book author of Slow Down, Tumbleweed (Sounds True) & forthcoming Into the Wilderness (Macmillan/ Roaring Brook) 📚Rep’d by Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency📕 Editor and collaborator at Wordhaven 📚Mom to teens, dogs, and a tarantula 🐶🕷️Avid backpacker 🏕️
Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social Founder & Literary Agent at Open Book Literary. Lapsed librarian. Rapacious reader. Wishful writer. She/her. Member of @scbwi & @aalitagents. http://www.openbooklit.com/
Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social Children’s book author/illustrator. Happiest when playing outside. (she/her) #PBparty finalist '24 #SCBWI https://bethmehall.com
Samantha Wekstein @swekstein.bsky.social Senior Literary Agent @TLA, She/Her, Terp🐢, ENFJ, ♑, dog lover Illustrators: http://wekstein-illustrators.weebly.com. Pitch to: http://QueryManager.com/SamanthaWekstein Editing: https://samanthaweksteineditorial.square.site/ https://linktr.ee/swekstein
Saki Tanaka @sakitales.bsky.social Author and illustrator excavating magic ✨ BETWEEN WORDS, @scholasticinc Summer ‘24 Represented by Wernick & Pratt www.sakitales.com
Ingrid Law @ingridlaw.bsky.social New York Times Bestselling Author. Newbery Honoree. Artist. Illustrator. Poet. Bookseller at Barbed Wire Books. Represented by Daniel Lazar at Writers House. www.ingridlaw.com
Tara Dairman @taradairman.bsky.social Author of books for kids and teens, incl. THE GIRL FROM EARTH'S END & the All Four Stars Series. Next up: WE ARE THE DEVILS (Tundra, 2027). Authors Against Book Bans advocate. she/they. https://taradairman.com
The Cuddlefish Academy @cuddlefishacademy.bsky.social CuddlefishAcademy.com is an online school for advanced children's book illustrating, writing, and coaching. Professors include #kidlit authors and illustrators Kaz Windness, Stan Yan, Jessica Lanan, Lily Williams , and Heather Brockman Lee.
Amanda Lenz @lenzillustration.bsky.social Illustration + Design for children’s, portraiture, nature and beyond. ❉ lenzillustration.com ❉ let’s chat: amanda@lenzillustration.com
Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social *jazz hands* MaryKuehner.com Early lit librarian. Storytime pro. PB author seeking representation. Proudly neurodivergent (OCD/ADHD). “She reads a lot of shouty books.” - that one kid at Storytime. She/her.
Andrea Wang @andreaywang.bsky.social 2022 Newbery Honor, APALA Award, & Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner. NYT Best Books 2021. PB & MG author. http://linktr.ee/AndreaYWang Rep: @agentemurph.bsky.social emliterary.com
Jennifer Chambliss Bertman @jennbertman.bsky.social NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com & https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com
AnneH YA Author (now querying) @annehanovich.bsky.social "The Canon of Katrina Quinn" invites teen readers into the elite performance world. Geek Girl + Check & Mate #SCBWI #WritingCommunity #SCBWI #WritingCommunity #MomsWritersClub
Annie Herzig @annieherzig.bsky.social Illustrator and Author of WONDER & AWE (S&S 2024). Represented by Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency. Drawring my way thru the grief and joy of being a human. 🤸🏻‍♀️ annieherzig.com
Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social #Kidlit writer 📚 #SCBWI member 📚 Teacher librarian in a haunted library 👻 TOO MUCH! AN OVERWHELMING DAY '23 ✨ THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT '24 ✨ MAMIACHI AND ME '25 ✨ UNBREAKABLE: A JAPANESE AMERICAN FAMILY IN AN AMERICAN INCARCERATION CAMP '26 ✨
Amy Ellerman @amyellerman.bsky.social Writer, teacher, instructional coach. Co-RA for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI. MFA from VCFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults.
Anjin Anhut / available for freelance @anjinanhut.bsky.social http://www.anjinanhut.com he/him, Game Director. Art Director. Artist. Part-time anarchist. Art and Animation Obsessive. 18+ only. Lives in Germany. NO AI / FREE PALESTINE / TRANS RIGHTS / REFUGEES WELCOME /FCKAFD
MeiLin Chan @meilinc.bsky.social #PB/#BB/#MG/#YA Scribbler|Technical Writer|Backyard Grower|Girl Mom MONKEY DRAGON RABBIT! (Sourcebooks, Dec 2026) TBA (2027+) TBA (Summer 29) Repped by Marisa Cleveland #Seymouragency http://meilinchan.com
Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Welcome! We are a bountiful bunch of KidLit creatives with picture books sailing your way. Hop aboard! #PBCreativeCrew #picturebookauthor #scbwi
Z Zack Stella @zackstella.bsky.social Art Director at Wizards of the Coast/Magic: the Gathering; Imaginative Realist Illustrator; general dinosaur nerd
Ovidio Cartagena @ovidiocartagena.bsky.social Principal Worldbuilding AD for Dungeons & Dragons. Prev. projects: Lord of The Rings. Phyrexia. Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Duskmourn. Opinions my own. http://ovidiocartagena.com
Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social Senior Art Director at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group working with Balzer + Bray, Feiwel & Friends, Henry Holt BYR, FSG BYR, Roaring Brook Press, Swoon & Squarefish. She/Her
メリメリ @gaogaigirl.bsky.social マジック：ザ・ギャザリングのアートディレクター I specialize in working with Illustrators. Art Director for Magic: The Gathering. My thoughts are my own.
Dalton Pencarinha @daltonpenc.bsky.social Principal Concept Illustrator for Magic: The Gathering. My opinions are my own #WOTCstaff He|Him.
Matt Roeser @mattroeser.bsky.social Book cover designer // Art Director // Author // Jurassic Park conversationalist // Angela Lansbury signed my banner mattmakesbooks.com
Becca Syracuse @bookdesignbee.bsky.social Associate Art Director • Children's Illustrator Rebeccasyracuse.com She/her Rep'd by Natascha Morris/ The Tobias Agency
Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com Neil Clarke: Editor of Clarkesworld Magazine, The Best Science Fiction of the Year series, and more. Four-time Hugo Award Winner for Best Editor Short Form. Four-time Chesley Award-winning art director. clarkesworldmagazine.com neil-clarke.com
Suzanne Helmigh | Art Director @suzannehelmigh.bsky.social AD for Legends of Avantris + freelance illustrator in TTRPG 🚫No AI&NFT🚫 🎨Art director, illustrator, concept artist 📩Work inquiries: http://helmigh.art (@) http://gmail.com 🇳🇱 Dutch ⚔️Wields swords Bi 🏳️‍🌈, ❤️Wife of @TitusLunter https://helmighs.carrd.co/
Jan Falk (ThistleArts) @thistlearts.bsky.social He/Him Cover artist for BL/MM novels. Refugee 🏳️‍⚧️ 👨‍❤️‍👨 Belgium 🔞 🗡️🐓 🚫🔄 Bottom Hans ambassador 📩 Thistleartworks@gmail.com www.patreon.com/thistlearts https://ko-fi.com/thistlearts https://www.thistle-arts.com/ #ericterrence #MMart #OCs #Hansry
Colby Nichols @colbynichols.bsky.social 💫 Wizard, AD @ Magic: The Gathering ✏️ Illustrator, Dungeon Master 💚 Prev. CD, Co-Founder @ Jolby All opinions are my own 💻 colbynichols.com
Sarah Dvojack @sarahdvojack.com duh-VO-jack • #1 irish dance wig hater • writes and draws books • designs books • repped by Linda Camacho/Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency • http://dvojack.com • 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 NO NFTS NO AI
Julia Shea @jsheaart.bsky.social 🌞 designer @ little simon & simon spotlight 🌙 illustrator, list-maker, friend to all dogs https://linktr.ee/jshea_art
Jim Hoover @jimhoover017.bsky.social I am a children’s book art director, and that’s it. That is my entire vibe. Oh, and pop culture stuff. Right right right—I’m also drawn to politics like a mosquito to a bug zapper.