Koko @mikekoko.bsky.social Walking on my hands ๐คธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ, diving into kidlitโwhether reading or writing ๐, and solving puzzles ๐งฉ.
#PBRisingStar #SCBWI #12x12 #GoldenEggAcademy
New book alert! Teaching Storytelling in Classrooms & Communities
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William Irvine's Children's Books @studio-w.bsky.social Children's picture books should be more than a book with pictures. The art should tell the story all on its own, and expand upon the narrative to foster a deep appreciation of the author's vision. I'm open to new projects to help you expand your vision.
Sandra Kaye @sandrakaye.bsky.social Marketing strategy * Writing Kid Rangers chapter book series * Neurodivergent * Chronic Illness Warrior * Medical Parent * #BoilerUp #GoJays #MakeItSo
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! ๐๐โ๏ธ๐จ๐๏ธ๐ป๐๐ง๐ง๐ผ๐ฆ๐โฅ๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
Tim Blundell | Aspiring MG Writer @ahedgehogscribbles.bsky.social
Middle grade writer.
Up to my armpits in drafts.
Sleepiest when fed.
Happiest when slept.
Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social Senior Editor at LBYR & Requited ๐ please donโt pitch me your book here! โค๏ธ- S @sariwarren.bsky.social @sariwarren.bsky.social Board Member - Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia/. Former Librarian at Fairfax County Public Schools
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BookBreak @bookbreak4schools.bsky.social We make hearing from inspiring authors a part of the school day by bringing 2-3 bestselling childrenโs authors to schools each month via live stream.
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@lynnparrishsutton.bsky.social @lynnparrishsutton.bsky.social PB Writer, watercolors, nature poetry and photos
lynnparrishsutton.com
@laurabower.bsky.social @laurabower.bsky.social picture book author and pre-school teacher.
THE IMPOSTER (Gnome Road Publishing, Spring 2024)
EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK (Gnome Road Publishing Fall 2024)
HAIL THE TAIL (Beach Lane Books/S&S Spring 2027)
aNi ilustra @aniilustra.bsky.social ๐ Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
โ๏ธ ani.ilustra.asl@gmail.com
๐ www.aniilustra.com
Brian Frederick @brianfredauthor.bsky.social Haigh a chairde! Siggy the Sausage Dog series coming soon @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
Dreamer and Seeker of Kindness.
#siggythesausagedog
PEACEโ๏ธโฎ๏ธ #mufc #Gaeilge #kidlit #ADHD #GrรกMรณr
Live Bristol, from Belfast. Slรกinte๐ www.brianfrederickauthor.com
Michelle Preen @michellepreen.bsky.social Storyteller โ๏ธ | creative explorer ๐จ ๐ท | nature, birding & hiking enthusiast ๐ ๐ฆ
โฐ๏ธ | Golden Retriever dog mom ๐๐พ | from the beautiful city of Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
Elara Rosequartz @elararosequartz.bsky.social ๐งโโ๏ธ I write chapter books for young dreamers like me who love fairies and friendship.
๐ No villains - just sparkle, heart, and adventure.
๐๐ Ages 6โ9
www.fairyacademybooks.com
Digital creator, parent managed account.
Layne Johnson | Childrenโs 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/
Julie Saunders @jsaunders710.bsky.social Director of School Libraries and Co-host of Library Exchange podcast.
Kathy P. Kelly @kathykellyauthor.bsky.social Picture Book Author
ONCE UPON A SLIME- Flamingo Books/PRH, January, 2027
DEAR SQUIRREL: NOTES FROM THE NUTS YOU LEFT BEHIND - Flamingo Books/PRH, September, 2027
Member of SCBWI, Inked Voices, 12x12 PB Challenge
Rep'd by Lynnette Novak
KathyPKelly.com
Kara LaReau @karalareau.bsky.social #kidlit writer, rara avis, survivor of dysfunction and malady
COMING OCTOBER 20: Licorice, a mg novel retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca with a feline twist. Preorder NOW wherever books are sold! ๐
https://linktr.ee/karalareau
Christine Sawyer @christinesawyer.bsky.social Educator with a passion for STEM
Working to remove barriers to STEM for families & students | Broadway Lover | โค๏ธ Disney | Swiftie | She/Her #EduSky
Creator of @stemwithmrssawyer.bsky.social
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
Jessica Ralli @jessicaralli.bsky.social Manager of #EarlyLiteracy Programs & Special Initiatives @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
Gill James @gillj.bsky.social Writer, publisher, book and story lover. Love how I'm allowed to spend my working day. Surprise fact: I sing tenor in a choir. 
Jessica Myer Illustration & Fine Art @jessica-myer.bsky.social Iโm an illustrator and fine artist living in Southern Maine. I love childrenโs book illustration, plein air landscape, artist activism, and community building.
#kidlitart #illustration #fineart #studioartist
Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social OTIS HAS A BAD DAY (2023)
Mom, Picture Book Author, LCMHC, Coffee Enthusiast, #InkedVoices Member & #PBParty 2025 Finalist!
1/6 of #kidlitzombieweek hosts.
www.rebecca-ensign.com
Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
Ginger Park @gingerparkwrites.bsky.social Award-winning author of books for all ages. Agented by Jennifer Unter at The Unter Agency. Lover of books, food, animals. Mama to one human & 3 pups. When I'm not writing, you can find me at my chocolate shop in downtown DC.
#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social Hosts of #KidlitZombieWeek 2026, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social @monicafreewoman.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @kcstrocchia.bsky.social
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/kidlit-zombie-week/
Sacbookhaus @sacbookhaus.bsky.social Mobile book store in the Sacramento area, bringing people quality reads wherever they are. Special interest in diverse Childrenโs books. We provide books in multiple languages, telling the stories of many cultures. ๐๐
https://bookshop.org/shop/BookHaus
Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social #PB author of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT (Free Spirit Publishing, April 14, 2026)
Order here: https://bookshop.org/a/115186/9798885547970
More tales found in Cricket Media & online!
Website: https://www.jakelockett.com/
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social ๐ 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
๐จ #kidlit author-illustrator
๐ Former children's bookseller and school librarian
๐ด Current tired mom
๐ค Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
Writing About Writing About Writing @writingabtwriting.bsky.social A free blog about writing books, and books about writing, and reading books about writing.
Writing About Writing About Writing is a project by @thatemilymunro.bsky.social
Find it at Writingaboutwritingaboutwriting.com
Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social #Kidlit author repped by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit -- Blogger of author & illus. #BookBirthdays -- Playwright at Uproar Theatrics erindealey.com -- Happily MARRIED btw--
Nicole Castrovinci @nicolecastrovinci.bsky.social #PB writer, book eater, coffee drinker. Out now-THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT (Clavis). Out Oct 2026-SNOWBALLED (Familius)-Now Available For Pre-Order! #scbwi #kidlitsky www.nicolecastrovinci.com
AvaTeedro.com @avateedro.bsky.social ๐ซDMs - Ava writes propulsive, upmarket and historical fiction that explores friendship, family ties, and love.
Kelly Crull ๐ฆ @kellycrull.bsky.social Author, illustrator, and photographer of picture books for children. THE BLACK MAMBAS (Lerner 2025), WASHED ASHORE (Lerner 2022). Repโd by Deborah Warren. #kidlit ๐ช๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
@hilaryafshary.bsky.social @hilaryafshary.bsky.social 
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social Dedicated to developing experiences where SCBWI members can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals.
Sarah Atherton @sarah-a-author.bsky.social Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo
Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024
Winner #springflingkidlit 2023
Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025
Ioan Marc Jones @ioanmarcjones.bsky.social Writer in The Guardian, BBC, The Times, FT, Independent, Spectator, McSweeney's, New England Review, etc. He/Him.
Commissions: ioanmarcjones@proton.me
Teags Wish ๐จ๐ฆ @teananners.bsky.social Teacher โ๏ธ in Treaty Seven territory. Passionate about human rights ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ & funding public services. Quote nerd ๐. Indigenous ally ๐ถ Advocating through politics โ #GoodTrouble
Allyssa Van Cuyk @avc-art.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator in central Florida
"The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch" by Tabitha Erbe is available for preorder TODAY! ๐ ๐ชธ
https://www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
Open for work and representation โจ
My portfolio: https://www.avc-art.com/
BBNYA @bbnya.bsky.social The Book Bloggersโ Novel of the Year Award
Www.BBNYA.com
Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social "The standard of excellence in children's books" - Forbes
Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, childrenโs book publisher based in Concord, MA. 
Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social Publishing award-winning books and magazines for children ages 2 to 14 since 1976 ๐
shop.owlkids.com
Firefly Books @fireflybooks.bsky.social Publishing and distributing beautiful, practical #books written by experts in their fields since 1977. Let's learn something new together. ๐
www.FireflyBooks.com
@simonschusterca.bsky.social @simonschusterca.bsky.social 
Little, Brown Young Readers @littlebrownyr.bsky.social 
Little, Brown and Company @littlebrown.bsky.social Behind the scenes at one of the nation's oldest publishing houses! We just really love books.
Home to: ๐ Algonquin Books; ๐ Mulholland Books; ๐ง Little, Brown Spark; and ๐ฝ๏ธ Voracious!
MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social A lifelong love of reading starts here! ๐๐
Books and author events from the home of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in NYC.
http://www.mackids.com
Nosy Crow Inc. @nosycrowus.bsky.social โญ๏ธ Official US and Canada Account for Nosy Crow โญ๏ธ
Award-winning children's books publisher
www.nosycrow.us
Penguin Random House @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social 
Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social Award-winning publisher of picture books for children 3-7 & non-fiction, fiction & graphic novels for children 8-12.
Enchanted Lion Books @enchantedlion.bsky.social ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐น๐๐ป, ๐ก๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐โจ We publish wonder-saturated illustrated books from around the world!
https://enchantedlion.com
Charlesbridge Publishing @charlesbridge.bsky.social We make high-quality children's books that inspire lifelong reading & learning. Discover new voices, visions, & directions in children's books with us
Viking Books UK @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social An imprint of @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social ๐ง
Brilliant books for every kind of reader ๐
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Viking Books @vikingbooks.bsky.social Celebrating 100 years of publishing great books. Here are some posts about them.
Simon & Schuster @simonandschuster.bsky.social The official Blue Sky account for Simon & Schuster. Learn more at simonandschuster.com. 
Simon & Schuster Ed/Library @ssedlib.bsky.social The official Blue Sky profile of Simon & Schuster Education and Library Team, offering great book suggestions/resources for educators & librarians, pre-K through College.
www.simonandschuster.net
S&S Childrenโs Books @simonkidsuk.bsky.social The home of Simon & Schuster Childrenโs Books and Gallery Kids.
S&S Young Adult Books UK @simonyabooks.bsky.social Publisher for fans of young adult books.
Part of Simon & Schuster UK ๐
Marble Press @marblepress.bsky.social Children's Book Publisher located in Palo Alto, CA.
Lerner Books @lernerbooks.bsky.social We create high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. More starred reviews. More awards. More digital options.
Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social The School & Library Marketing department of Penguin Young Readers! Book news, educator and library resources, good vibes, and more!
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Amanda Fletcher @mandyfletcher.bsky.social Co-RA Southern Breeze @SCBWI
#MG #PB writer
#Valentiny '26
#50PreciousWords '25 & '26 HM
#FallWritingFrenzy '24 HM, '25 (Finalist)
#WTMP '24 mentee
Rep: Ritu Anand @ D4EO
Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social Eileen Meyer, Michelle Schaub, Patricia Toht. Three authors of rhyming picture books and poetry collections. We use our 20+ years of experience to critique and coach kidlit writers who prefer to write in rhyme. SCBWI. www.rhymedoctors.com 
The Unter Agency @unteragency.bsky.social A full-service boutique literary agency. www.theunteragency.com
Lee Wardlaw @leewardlaw.bsky.social KidLit author, teacher, poet, cat-wrangler. Did I mention Civil War buff? Award-winning author of 30 books for young readers. Brand new: MY BOOK OF FIRSTS: POEMS CELEBRATING A BABY'S MILESTONES, illustrated by Bruno Brogna, Red Comet Press.
Johanna Peyton @johannapeyton.bsky.social #kidlit writer rep'd by Taylor Martindale Kean at Full Circle Literary
#SCBWI #12x12PB #CTC #neurodivergent
Kidlit reviewer on https://www.instagram.com/johannapeytonauthor/. www.johannapeyton.com
Librarian Problems @librarianproblems.bsky.social Iโm a librarian, and Iโve got problems. Look for LIBRARIAN TALES by creator @williamottens.com. http://librarianproblems.com
Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art Picture book Author/Illustrator from Minnesota! Take a look at my portfolio katharinegails.art tell me what you think!!
Nicholas Ponticello @nicholasponticello.bsky.social Author. Educator. Climate change believer. OCD survivor & advocate for mental health. He/him.
Order SATANโS DIARY
https://www.amazon.com/Satans-Diary-Nicholas-Ponticello-ebook/dp/B0F7G1W5PF
Sancar Art @sancarart.bsky.social Nezih Sancar
Painter Artist
โจOil Paintings & Digital Paintings
โจArt Gallery
Portfolio: https://useum.org/artist/nezih%20sancar
https://www.instagram.com/sancar_art/
Saoirse Doyle- Sweet Dreams celebration๐๐ฐ๐ด @ladyofart123.bsky.social a future book writer and illustrator
working on two debut books:
"the meditating crocodile and other tales" (short story collection) and "our magically cherished things: an Autumn beginning" (novel)
AI is Not allowed
Debbie Dadey @debbiedadey.bsky.social Dreamer, Christian, and writer.
Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social Childrenโs book author | ENOUGH TO SHARE @TielmourPress l Soon: Bushel & Peck Books | #PBParty Finalist โ25 & โ23, HM โ24, l Writementor โ22 | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #Kidlit #PB
Yashika Mody @yashikamwriting.bsky.social A recovering management consultant turned picture book writer from sunny Singapore #PB #SCBWI #12x12
โ๏ธ Repped by Karly Dizon, Fuse Literary
๐ FUNCLES (Fall 2026, Lantana Publishing)
๐ป: yashikamodywriting.com
Letโs be friends! https://linktr.ee/yashikamody
Jen Fier Jasinski @jenfierjasinski.com #KidLit author of MY PIANO ('23) SIDEWALK CHALK (09/25) BECAUSE OF YOU IโM A SISTER and MY VIOLIN (2026).
linktr.ee/jenfierjasinski
Photo Credit: Hilary Heincer Photography
Cupcakes Illustration: @tarajhannon.bsky.social
Big fan of kids and cake. ๐ฐ.
Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social Children's Book Author. Speaker. Sibert Honoree. 2x Green Earth Book Award winner. Celebrating #environmentaljustice #nature #STEM
https://linktr.ee/patricianewmanbooks
PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social We give experienced picture book creators the platform to pull up-and-coming, historically excluded creators up the turbulent publishing ladder.
www.pbrisingstars.com
Alex Waldo @alexwaldobooks.bsky.social ๐ Nashville
Rebuilding after leaving Twitter!
Querying PB!
Mom, Picture Book Writer, Application Development, Gardner, Hiker, Dog Lover, she/her #kidlit #PBPitch #SCBWIMidsouth #amquerying #writingcommunity ๐
www.waldohousebooks.com
Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social โ๏ธ#Kidlit author (repโd by Stephen Fraser)
๐Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
๐ปbusiness owner
๐งณexplorer of the world
๐๐ผLove making friends!
https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Helaine Becker @helainebecker.bsky.social Writer of words and artist of art. Kids books and pretty pictures are my thing. And coffee. Lots of coffee. Helainebecker.com and Helainebeckerart.com.
Jodie Apeseche @jodieapeseche.bsky.social Artist, author/illustrator, SCBWI, Courage to Create, Writers' Loft Hudson, MA, avid gardener, hiker, and fundraiser. Former teacher, librarian, and environmental specialist. Current dog mom! https://jodieapeseche.weebly.com
Writer's Digest @writersdigest.bsky.social Writers helping writers since 1920.
WritersDigest.com
HarperKids @harperkids.bsky.social We're here to help parents, teachers, and librarians discover great reads for kids, from picture books to middle grade!- H @hachetteus.bsky.social @hachetteus.bsky.social
@putnambooks.bsky.social @putnambooks.bsky.social - V VeganLibrarian.bsky.social @veganlibrarian.bsky.social
LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social ๐ A place for educators & librarians to get the latest news and book information from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. ๐
Visit https://www.littlebrownlibrary.com/
https://linktr.ee/lbyrschool
Penguin Books @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social We publish fiction and nonfiction adorned with the famous dignified but flippant logo.
Alfred A. Knopf @aaknopf.bsky.social #ABorzoiBook โข Dedicated to publishing distinguished fiction and nonfiction since 1915.
An imprint of @penguinrandomhouse.
@penguinusa.bsky.social @penguinusa.bsky.social 
Chronicle Books @chroniclebooks.bsky.social 
Random House Children's Books @randomhousekids.bsky.social 
Molly O'Neill @mollyoneill.bsky.social Literary agent at Root Literary. Builder of bookmakers. Collector & connector of words + art + people + stories. Shameless sharer of cat pics. mollyoneillbooks.com
Ann Peterson @mspeterson.bsky.social elementary school librarian, boy mom, breast cancer survivor, dragon boat paddler, knitter, Little Free Library steward, reader, learner, leader, collaborator, information-seeker
Meg Fleming @megosphere.bsky.social Childrenโs Author. Fan of all dogs. Big-time laugher.
Author of I Live In A Tree TrunkโจI Was Born A BabyโจWondering AroundโจRock That Voteโจ Coming to Bookstores 8.26.25 THE EVERYTHING TRAIL๐ฒ
Represented by Emily van Beek @foliojr