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Patty Wurster @pattywurster.bsky.social Illustrator • Writer • Regional Advisor #SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate • MFA Indiana U
#kidlit #kidlitart
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Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social #Kidlit Writer: PB, MG, YA. #SCBWI. Poetry.
Youth Services at a Public Library. Licensed Behavior Specialist.
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Ellen L. Ramsey @ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social #kidlit, SCBWI, 12x12, book lover, nature lover. A BOOK FOR BEAR (Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House, 2023) www.ellenlramsey.com
Kate Halena @katehalena.bsky.social Author ✨️ Editor ✨️Fiction
Debut Novel SOMEWHERE BETWEEN LIES is out now on Amazon!
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@miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social Mom of 2 daughters. Middle Grade Author. Repped by Nicole Eisenbraun. Developmental Editor. MS ELA Teacher. Tree-hugger. Vegetarian. Figure Skater. Dreamer.
#MGpies
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Justine Sweeney @justine1902.bsky.social Writing wee stories about Belfast and other bits and pieces. Bath Novella-in-Flash S/L 2025. Words in places like @theDublinReview.bsky.social @thecitronreview.bsky.social @mooncityreview.bsky.social @inkfishmagazine.bsky.social @fictivedream.bsky.social
Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social Children's author. UNDERCOVER ANGEL books 1 and 2 out NOW for ages 9-12!! https://amzn.to/3QmPi6q & https://amzn.to/3NreKcM with Tiny Tree!!! www.lisajallen.com
Nancy Churnin @nchurnin.bsky.social National Jewish Book Award, Sydney Taylor Honor & Notables, South Asia Book Award, Junior Library Guild, starred reviews, Red Fox Literary "No act of kindness...is ever wasted."--Aesop
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Kamalani Hurley @kamalani3.bsky.social Native Hawaiian author and educator
Rachel Kolar @rachelkolar.bsky.social Author of Mother Ghost: Nursery Rhymes for Little Monsters, co-host of the Wonderful World of Darklords podcast. Halloween, writing, and a surprising amount of TTRPGs. She/her
Rene Bartos @rebwrites.bsky.social Author rep'd by Jennifer Unter with The Unter Agency, mom of engineers+rescue 🐈, developmental ped + child health advocate connecting children to nature
2023 Austin SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith mentorship award finalist views my own
www.renebartos.com
Kristy Roser Nuttall @kristy-nuttall.bsky.social #PBParty '22 & '25 finalist, #boymom, Forest Kindergarten #teacher, #kidlit, #PBChat, #WritingCommunity, #wafflechef
@sunnyd6742.bsky.social @sunnyd6742.bsky.social Retired children's librarian. Cooking, reading, long walks with my dog and husband. Loved by every dog in my neighborhood because I carry treats for all. Lifelong progressive Democrat. Heartbroken about the election. Download this app: https://5calls.org
BibiSenthi @bibisenthi.bsky.social 🌟Debut Picture Book "The Sounds that Shelter Me - weathering sensory storms"🌟 Illustrated by Felishia Henditirto. Aug 4th 2026.
UK KidLit Writer and Illustrator
Represented by Essie White at Essie White Literary
bibisenthi.com
SCBWI Canada East @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social https://www.scbwi.org/regions/canada-east
Canada East Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. 🇨🇦
Banner art credit: Cailin Doherty (https://cailindoherty.com/)
C.J. Hong @cjhong-author.bsky.social Children’s book author with a passion for promoting literacy. Author of the award-winning interactive picture book, GREETINGS, FLOOF! (Kids Can Press, 2024). More PBs on the way in 2027 & 2028.
#CANSCAIP #SCBWI #TWUC
cjhong.com
Ishta Mercurio @ishtamercurio.bsky.social I make things: sometimes with yarn, sometimes with words, occasionally with screws and a power drill, always with blood, sweat, tears, and/or swears.
Erin Alladin @erinalladin.bsky.social Author, editor, gardener, presenter. Co-host of @plantsalwayswin.com . Books where literacy meets outdoor education. Books on gentle gardening for disabled bodies. https://erin-alladin.com
SCBWI Canada West @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social Welcome to SCBWI Canada West on Bluesky social! Let's connect together to the world of children's literature.
Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social A Canadian kidlit illustrator living in B.C., she enjoys knitting, video games and consuming copious amounts of Earl Grey tea. A SCBWI member and currently looking for representation!
More of my artwork is at www.allinart.net !
Hatem Aly @metahatem.bsky.social 🇨🇦🇪🇬 NYT Bestselling Illustrator. Made in Egypt, based in NB, Canada, and found in books. 🤗 (SOMEONE LIKE ME, Two Lions, JUN 2026) | Rep by: James Burns
https://linktr.ee/metahatem
Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social Word Writer - Picture Maker
Represented by LK Literary
📚 Simon and Chester Series • Where Oliver Fits • To the Sea • Explorers of the Wild • Sir Simon Super Scarer • Off & Away • Unicorns 101 • Maxwell the Monkey Barber
🔅 www.cale.ca
Sheryl McFarlane @sherylbooks.bsky.social 🇨🇦Kids’ book author, reader, grandma, gardener, west coaster, doggy mum. www.sherylmcfarlane.ca
Kate Blair @kateblair.bsky.social Award-winning British-Canadian YA author of WE BURY NOTHING, A MIST OF MEMORIES, TRANSFERRAL, TANGLED PLANET & THE MAGPIE’S LIBRARY (MG), out with DCB/Cormorant. https://www.cormorantbooks.com/Books/W/We-Bury-Nothing
She/her
Jean Mills @jeanmillswriter.bsky.social 🇨🇦 YA MG Author. Skating Over Thin Ice ~ Larkin on the Shore ~ The Legend ~ Bliss Adair and the First Rule of Knitting ~ Wingman ~ After the Wallpaper Music ~ 🥌 🎵 🫖 #LeafsForever 
Kelley Armstrong @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social Author. Expect sporadic book news, unsolicited writing advice, random pet pics & strongly worded opinions. She/her. 🇨🇦
@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social Writes books for young, curious minds.
Repped by Naomi Davis, Bookends Literary
The Ghost Queen is a JLG Selection : 11 Feb, 2025
https://www.mahtabnarsimhan.com/
Gillian Chan @gilliancha.bsky.social Writer, lover of all things Norse, baker, science fiction/fantasy aficionado, English by birth, Canadian by choice
Still working on the great, big Norse novel
Valéry Goulet - Illustration & Design @valerydesignwrks.bsky.social French Canadian Designer, Illustrator & Design Instructor located in Edmonton, AB, Canada.
https://www.valerydesignwrks.ca/links
Eric Fan @ericfan.bsky.social Picture book artist and author. One part of the Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Agency.
https://www.thefanbrothers.com
Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com Canadian #freelance illustrator. Earth advocate, tree-hugger, turtle protector, mother of cat, mother of little human.
Website/Portfolio: www.stephaniebuosi.com
Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social Illustrator, scenic artist, kid book collector, creator and stationery lover✨
📚Books in the world🌎•Night Walk•Nonna and the Girls Next Door•Auntie’s Rez Surprise•A is for Anne•The Warmest Blanket in the World•Levi’s Gift November 2025!
www.elliearscott.com
jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social Children’s Illustrator made in Newfoundland based in Toronto, Canada.
jandolby.com
https://linktr.ee/jandolby
Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
Claudia Osmond🌙✨(she/her) @claudiaosmond.bsky.social middle grade author | artist | dabbler in poetry | 🇨🇦
https://linktr.ee/claudiaosmond?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e9f9c0d5-2ae9-4b1b-91e5-a09ead6e1176
Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing
Seeking commissions
https://patriciastorms.com
Kevin Sylvester @kevinarts.bsky.social Illustrator, author and broadcaster
Apartment 713 out now!
Night of the Living Zed out now!
Puffin and Penguin out now!
Two more Hockey Super 6 books out now!!!
Check out my site kevinsylvesterbooks.com
N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social Canadian author of magical middle grade books. Probably in the garden.
On social media break; return date unknown. Books news on author site.
books2read.com/NPTwrites | shop.nptwrites.com | nptwrites.com/links
(Also: @CanadaFictionFest.bsky.social)
Nicole Anne. @nicolewalker.bsky.social Illustrations, Writing, Comics
Used to be a lot of things
BC, 🇨🇦
“Talk less smile more - Never!” Actually I have Feeds; I can give you less or more
Shares neurodivergence, Aphantasia & Life so far (Ideas -WIP, OC) NO AI
nicole@westcoastfloraandfauna.ca
Meaghan @megsscribbles.bsky.social Writer. Illustrator. Ink enthusiast. 🍁
My books for young readers include The Bear House, Movers, and Cheat Code. Lydia Cooper is a Lie coming (Summer 2026).
Books: https://meaghanmcisaac.com/
Illustration: https://draw.meaghanmcisaac.com/
Amelinda Bérubé @metuiteme.bsky.social Writer, editor, terrifying bog witch, werewolf of productivity 💀🍁 Ottawa, she/her
Three spooky YA books on shelves now!
Latest: THE ONES WHO COME BACK HUNGRY
Writing romantasy as Elise Saint-Séverin 💃
Rep: Jacqui Lipton
Cheryl Rainfield @cherylrainfield.bsky.social I write the books I needed & couldn't find. Award-winning YA author of SCARS, STAINED, HUNTED, VISIONS. Cult torture survivor, neurodivergent, mental health. Repped by Jennifer Wills. They/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇦 https://beacons.ai/cherylrainfield
SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators: So Cal
Workshops * Events * Community
Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Welcome!
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/socal
Maya Henderson @bymayahen.bsky.social 🩷 She/her
✍🏽 Kid lit author and illustrator
🌈 BRAINBOW 🔜2026 from Little, Brown
📝 Repped by Lori Steel
https://www.mayahen.com/ 
DM De Alwis @dmdealwis.bsky.social Author 🇨🇦🇱🇰🍀 In this life or the next... blending mythology with fantasy. I also write Children's books.🦁👹 Myths& Samsara podcast. https://dmdealwis.com/quick-links/
2nd-generation Canadian; open-source circles know me as dcor.
Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social ✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser)
📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
💻business owner
🧳explorer of the world
👋🏼Love making friends!
https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Virginia McGregor @virginiamcgregor4u.bsky.social Children’s book author, poet, educator, child safety/improve school indoor air quality advocate, support school librarians, require teacher training in asthma ed. #children'sbookauthors #STEAM #earthscience https://diggerdynamo.com 
Cassandra Webster @caslizweb.bsky.social Illustrator residing in RVA 📚
Rep’d by Pyro Represents
http://cassandrawebsterart.com
Sarah J. Carlson @sjcarlsonauthor.bsky.social Young Adult author of EVERYTHING’S NOT FINE (Kirkus YA Best Books of 2020 About Finding Inner Strength) and ALL THE WALLS OF BELFAST. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 living in Atlantic Canada. Seeking new representation.
https://sjcarlsonauthor.com
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.
Shari MacDonald Strong @sharimacd.bsky.social Acquisitions Editor (nonfiction) at Broadleaf Books (www.broadleafbooks.com). Editor of THE MATERNAL IS POLITICAL (Seal Press). Freelance fiction editor (www.strong-words.com). Fiction writer. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. 
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social Children's book author and illustrator, story time enthusiast, young-ish grandma of seven (so far).
Neal Zetter @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social Award-winning performance poet, author, educator, entertainer and superhero. I work with all ages visiting schools, libraries etc, in-person and virtually. Latest poetry books: 'Chicken in the Kitchen' and 'Small Poems for Big Imaginations'.
Hannah V. Sawyerr @hannsawyerr.bsky.social A masterpiece after a wreckage. Author: TRUTH IS 🎙️ (out September 23!) + ALL THE FIGHTING PARTS 💙 (Morris Finalist + Walter Honor!)
Kate Fussner @katefussner.bsky.social 📕 13 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE (HarperCollins, March 18, 2025)
📕 THE SONG OF US (KTegenbooks/HarperCollins)
✍ DVMentor '22
✍ MFA Lesley ‘21
🏳🌈Queer she/her
rep: Eric Smith @P.S. Literary
Karuna Riazi @karunariazi.bsky.social Kidlit author. Blasian Muslim magical girl. Always dreaming.
Latest: A BIT OF EARTH (Greenwillow 2023). Next: SABRENA SWEPT AWAY (Greenwillow 2025).
Hamline MFAC July '21 | Rep: Thao Le
No means to donate currently 💔
Kip Wilson @kipwilsonwrites.bsky.social Author: WHITE ROSE, THE MOST DAZZLING GIRL IN BERLIN, ONE LAST SHOT, next up: BACKPACK, BOY, BERLIN (11/3/2026) | high school librarian | anti-fascist | www.kipwilsonwrites.com
Heather Camlot @heathercamlot.bsky.social Children's author & editor. Latest: Becoming Bionic, The Prisoner and the Writer, Secret Schools, I Can't Do What? Montrealer in Toronto. 
David Elliott @profavenarius.bsky.social Trying to live a quiet life in the fog of the North Atlantic.
kelsey sutton @kelseysutton.bsky.social editing and occasionally writing about TV at morning brew / marketing brew 
Sarah Crossan @sarahcrossan.bsky.social Writer based in Sussex.
Marilyn Copley Hilton @marilynhilton.bsky.social Award-winning author & poet; speaker, editor, teacher, student, mother in the order life requests. Represented by Adams Literary
Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social Forest creature who writes books & champions libraries. American heart, Danish soul.
Author of YAs: Speak, Shout & many more
Historical adventure novels: Chains, Forge, Ashes & Fever 1793.
And…. Rebellion 1776 is a NY Times bestseller! Huzzah! 🎉❤️🇺🇸📚
Kassie Lamro @kassielamro.bsky.social Writer, Teacher, Mama (sometimes drummer)| #amquerying MG niv| MG Narwhals | Arizona http://kassielamro.weebly.com
Lyn Miller-Lachmann @lynmillerlachmann.bsky.social Author, translator & Lego builder. Winner 2023 LA Times Book Prize for YA Literature for TORCH. Author of MOONWALKING (co-authored with Zetta Elliott) & EYES OPEN, both historical novels in verse. 
Lou Piccolo | Picture book & middle-grade editor & author @loupiccolo.bsky.social What do I do?
✨ Help kidlit authors write & revise their books
✨ Host Middle Grade Made Easy(er) podcast
✨ Run Rhyme Made Easy(er) membership
Start here⇣
https://linktr.ee/LouPiccolo
Linda Weste @lindaweste.bsky.social Academic, Writer & editor, PhD verse novel +poetry + narrative research, author of poetry, novels in verse, and edited nonfiction interviews with verse novelists, (she/her)
#VerseNovels #DiverseVerse #poetry
www.linda.weste.com
Jeannine Atkins @jeannineatkins.bsky.social Author of Knocking on Windows: A Memoir, Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth, Finding Wonders: Three Girls Who Changed Science, all from Atheneum/S & S, Rep: @saracrowelit.bsky.social
Jean Letai @jeanletai.bsky.social Writer pub’d in WBUR Cog, Boston Globe, LA Times, Japan Times, Princeton Alumni Weekly, Friends and Anemones. Olympic Short Track Speedskating Mom. #SCBWI #12x12 #WritingBarn
Serena Molloy @serenamolloy.bsky.social Irish children's author.
'Wider Than The Sea' Winner of the Eilís Dillon Award KPMG CBI. Sunday Times (IRL) Children's Book of the Week. SL The Week Junior Awards '24.
'The Tree That Sang to Me' out now with Hodder.
https://serenamolloy.com/
Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social THE BRIDGE HOME, BORN BEHIND BARS, SAFE HARBOR, A TIME TO DANCE. WNDB Walter Award winning writer, reader, poet, oceanographer, yoga teacher. K-12 Education. Science, nature, music, art. DEI. “Stories are ships on which we sail oceans of hope.”
Carol Lieske Williams @calwilliamswriter.bsky.social KitLit writer: middle grade novel-in-verse author, children's book creator, YA enthusiast. Dog lover who says yes to food from all over the world. #SCBWI
Sandy Deutscher Green @sandydgreen.bsky.social I'm a former ballet dancer writing with musicality and rhythm as I turn to scaring the daylights out of children with my horror in verse books!
https://linktr.ee/sandydgreen | SCBWI | Horror Writers Assoc.
Paul Deane @rhunedhel.bsky.social Editor of Forgotten Ground Regained (https://alliteration.net), a website devoted to modern English alliterative verse. If you like Beowulf, or Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, or Tolkien's Fall of Arthur or Sigurd and Gudrun, you're in for a treat.