Lydia Gil @lydiagil.bsky.social ๐ต๐ท๐จ๐บwriter, profe
#scbwi #kidlit #culturaltravel
Lydiagil.com
R. L. S. Hoff @rlshoff.bsky.social Christ-follower, author, math teacher...
@nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social @nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social 
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social The original online writing conference JUST for Picture Book Creators, established in 2015. Join us ONLINE on Oct. 3 2026 with Superstar Speakers Derrick Barnes, Deborah Underwood, and Brian Lies! picturebooksummit.com
๐ธ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ค โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐ @allflags.bsky.social Zazzler, refugee/imigrant from Twitter.......
Be curious ---> https://www.zazzle.com/store/allflags?rf=238555236939573440
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Sue Sutherland, Author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER @suemt.bsky.social Debut picture book author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER, granola girl, weaver, quilter, traveler, photographer, 12x12, Montana SCBWI
Coming Soon - HOW HANNAH GOT HER LUMP OF COAL (2026), TWELVE DAYS AT YELLOWSTONE (2027), & NOTHING BUT NET TROUBLE
Editorzilla @editorzilla.bsky.social About to submit writing that will go through a copy editor? I'm here to help.
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
Jeannine Vetrano Smith @jvsmithauthor.bsky.social Picture book author, canine educator, messy cook,Ga-ga for Golden Retrievers, writer4life, proud to be human not AI
www.jeanninevetranosmith.com
Illustration Jobs @illustration-jobs.com https://illustration-jobs.com is a free job board for illustrators.
Operated by two lovely humans ๐ฑ๐ง ๐ต๐ญ not bots or AI.
Bookshelfie โญ๏ธ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submissions
Postscript: www.pscript.app
Book tour inquiries: contact@book-shelfie.com
RoseInABriarpatch @roseinabriarpatch.bsky.social I just want to look at pretty things
LisaWriteDraw @lisawritedraw.bsky.social Children's author, illustrator and poet, SCBWI NM ARA, ranch living under blue skies of Santa Fe
www.strongboxstudio.com
@dianewhitlock.bsky.social @dianewhitlock.bsky.social 
Ellen Metrick @ell3m.bsky.social Kid Lit & Poetry Writer, Editor, Performer, Hyper Local Journalist, Traveler, Biophiliac, Mom and Ravenclaw
Abby @abbywilber.bsky.social Here for the kidlit community when I remember to check this app
Khione ๐๐ Sastrugi @khionesnowgoddess.bsky.social Dog Worshipping, Mountain Loving, Useless Solivigant. Environment is my highest priority. Iโm PETRIFIED about overpopulation / overshoot. There are way too many people & most consuming way too much!
I desperately wish Women were in charge! (Iโm NOT one๐)
Ian Sanz @kard0an.bsky.social Photography - Nature - Growth - Food - Travels
And more
Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social Author โข Illustrator โข Art Director
#kidlit #kidlitart
Author of Rayโs Big Day (Scholastic, 2024)
Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books
Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency.
joshjlewis.com
Ana Toro @anatoro.bsky.social Childrenโs book maker, occasional baker
@carolyncombs.bsky.social @carolyncombs.bsky.social 
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
Elena Meredith @elenameredith.bsky.social At work on two childrenโs picture books. ๐ฆ Member of SCBWI Rocky Mtn chapter. โฐ๏ธ
Former publicist & bookseller. ๐
Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social Children's Writer ~ Mama of 3 ~ Colorado ~ #SCBWI #InkedVoices #12x12
Ellen Hokanson @ellenhokanson.bsky.social She/her.
Writing a #HistoricalNovel about cross-cultural friendship and misunderstanding in 1824 London.
Alt text:
A white woman on a seashore.
A 1950s photo of a mom reading a book (unseen) to 4, 2, and 6-year-old kids.- M Marjorie @marjorielmisty.bsky.social Fiction/non-fiction childrenโs book storyteller. Wildfire preparedness crusader. Kahu to two incredible dogs.
(Kah-who/ noun) Guardian, keeper of animals, protector, beloved attendant, someone entrusted with the safe keeping of something precious.
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
Lexi Richey @lexirichey.bsky.social ๐ฅCrafty Freak๐ฅ
Illustrator ๐ & Author ๐
Jamie Bills @jmebills.bsky.social KidLit writer/illustrator. AUTUMN SOUP releasing Fall 2027, #SCBWI & #12x12PB http://instagram.com/jmebills / https://jamiebills.com/
Melissa Rea Author ๐๐๐ @melrea.bsky.social Four novels written. Fun novels about strong women with a pinch of magic. https:// @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social Team Site StL Mo ๐ญ
Robin Brett Wechsler @robinbwechsler.bsky.social Children's author, freelance editor/writer. Avid reader, walker, voter, museum goer, bird feeder, ice cream eater, โ80s music listener. Cat lady.
12x12 I Courage to Create I SCBWI member
Writers' Loft member and PBCG leader
2025 PB Rising Stars HM
Great Novel Reads @greatnovels.bsky.social Fiction-only book discovery platform.
Authors: List your novel.
Readers: Explore stories worth reading.
No noise. Just novels.
๐ greatnovelreads.com
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.
Jennifer Brennise @jenniferbrennise.bsky.social Writer of magical middle grade๐โจ
Proudly represented by @casahasegawa.bsky.social of Tugeau2 Art and Literary Agency
A.C. Bodnar (she/her) @acbodnarart.bsky.social Childrenโs Author/Illustrator seeking representation
Nerd and Forever DM, drawing whimsical pictures and writing about a robot who loves birds
No AI ever
Authors Against Book Bans
๐ค๐ฉถ๐ค๐ ~ ๐๐๐ฉท
Also on Instagram @acbodnarart
acbodnarart.com
Shay Anterra @shayanterra.bsky.social When not arguing with dragons, I love to write about them.
Pam Vaughan @pamvau.bsky.social Children's book author. NE-SCBWI co-ARA. Director of Whispering Pines Writersโ Retreat. #kidlit #PB #MG #12x12 www.pamvaughanauthor.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
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 |
Brock Stephen Henning @bshenning.bsky.social #kidlit @SCBWIRockyMtn member ๐ MG Author/Illustrator of HACKERS: WORM EATER and the HACKERS series ๐พ gamer, sax player, fly fisher, tech geek, film buff ๐ www.brockhenning.com
Imogen Taylor @imogentaylormade.com childrenโs book author/illustrator โข #PBParty finalist โข SCBWI member
โจseeking representationโจ
imogentaylormade.com/illustration-portfolio/
Kelley J. P. Lindberg @kelleylindberg1.bsky.social Writer, traveler, speaker. Wielder of pen, corkscrew, and good intents. Mostly. Blog and newsletter at www.KelleyLindberg.com. She/her.
Gerald Kelley // aka EG Keller @geraldkelley.bsky.social Jobbing illustrator โ๏ธ // open for work // Repโd by Lori Nowicki @ Painted Words
Things ๐ฅ๏ธ:: egkellerdraws.com/links
Aislinn Hird @aislinn-hird.bsky.social Traditionally-based children's illustrator seeking representation.
I love books about natural phenomena, underrepresented cultures, and socioemotional growth!
https://ahird-on-paper.myportfolio.com/
IslandTwinArtists @islandtwinartists.bsky.social Hi! We're Dori and Kate! ๐ Identical twins, kidlit author-illustrators, educators, SCBWI members, bakers, nature lovers, moms of super kids and pets, neurodiverse ๐
โจ Joyfully seeking representation โจ
www.IslandTwinArtists.com
Stephen Briseรฑo @stephenbriseno.bsky.social Husband. Dad. Middle School English Teacher. Kidlit author.
THE NOTEBOOK KEEPER ('22)
QUEEN OF LEAVES ('23)
TEXT STRUCTURES FROM PICTURE BOOKS ('23)
TAMALES FOR CHRISTMAS (โ24)
and more on the way!
Rep: Lilly Ghahremani
www.stephenbriseno.com
David Daily @daviddaily.bsky.social Writer (PB, MG) | repโd by Elena Giovinazzo
Entrepreneur, salty snack aficionado, outdoor & travel enthusiast, grumpy runner, skilled in cookery, made in Minneapolis | MN
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
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
Polly Holyoke @pollyholyoke.bsky.social Award-winning Colorado kidlit author, ex-M.S. teacher, writing instructor, sea and mountain lover. My MG fantasy books SKYRIDERS and THE SKY KING are available from Viking Children's Books, and my sci-fi Neptune Trilogy is available from Little Brown.
philgoodbooks @philgoodbooks.bsky.social Author of speculative fiction and adventure novels for Middle Grade and Young Adult audiences. My books and stories are all about taking an idea and then pushing it far beyond the bounds of our own reality.
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.
Megan E. Freeman @meganefreeman.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author. Poet. Wildflower enthusiast. Novels ALONE and AWAY available from Simon & Schuster. Repโd by East West Literary. I love connecting with readers and educators for school author visits. linktr.ee/meganefreeman
aDoodlingOctopus @adoodlingoctopus.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, seeking representation. My goal is to bring a smile to someone's face through my silly characters and worlds.
@stephhuittart.bsky.social @stephhuittart.bsky.social 
Brizida Magro @brizidamagro.bsky.social Illustrator | Climber | Cat Lover
Boulder, CO
Rep by Andrea Morrison at Writers House
https://www.sweetbeyond.com/
Tracey Jaffart @traceyjaffart.bsky.social Author/Illustrator
Eliza Spies with Her Big Little Eye: In the Rock Garden 2022
Eliza Spies with Her Big Little Eye: In the Woods 2025
Lover of nature and kindness.
Librarian for 16 years.
Member #SCBWI since 2010
Jo Renfro - Pegโs Egg coming in February 2026 @jorenfro.bsky.social Author and Illustrator of PEGโS EGG, PEG GETS CRACKINโ and PEG GETS PLUCKY. Available now! Mom, grandma, animal and outdoor lover.
Repโd by @swekstein.sky.social
Website www.jorenfro.com
Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Author. Therapist. Ghost Writer. Developmental Editor.
#12x12PB #EastWestLit #SCBWI #kidlit #ReVISIONweek
www.LaurenKerstein.net
Matthew Cordell @cordellmatthew.bsky.social Dad. Husband. Illustrator and author of books. 2018 Caldecott Medalist.
Faith Pray @faithpray7.bsky.social PNW author+illustrator | THE DAY WE GOT LOST |
Reppโd: @mollyoneillbooks
faithpraybooks.com
https://linktr.ee/faithpray7
Kathy Wilson @kmwilsonpendragon.bsky.social Animal portrait artist and childrenโs book illustrator. Animal advocate. Dog mom.
Colorado Springs, CO
I Quit Smoking ๐ญ ๐ ๐ @iquitcigs.bsky.social Anti-Smoker My Website campralquitsmoking.net See How I Quit 20 Years Ago Fought Nicotine 35 Years Supporting others who Quit ๐ญ STL MO โค๏ธTo Promote Authors ๐ & Ozarks ๐ Photographer ๐ท Pez Add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social ๐
Rob O'Bonobo @robobonoboco.bsky.social Creator - Communicator - Committed - Cultured - Credible
NOCO Local - Available for parties.
"Ethos, oh yeah! I have a ton of it. A ton."
https://theplayset.substack.com/
Nancy Banks @bankswrites.bsky.social I've washed buses, worked as a graphic designer and art director, and co-owned a bookstore. I lived in France for several years and still regret that I never finished my Epic Pastry Quest. The Uninvited is my debut novel.
SK Wenger | KidLit author @skwenger.bsky.social Reader, Writer, Adventurer
#kidlit #12x12PB #scbwi #thewritingbarn #educator #sciencegeek #author
CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR (2021)
Upcoming PBs (MIT Kids Press 2027, 2028)
AuthoriView.com: Free Author Interviews @authoriview.com Discover in-depth author interviews and insights into their writing journeys at AuthoriView. Submit your interview for free and connect with readers worldwide!
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ReadiLN โ Discover & Share Books @readiln.com ๐ Where Readers & Authors Connect!
Discover new books. Share reviews. Connect with authors
๐ ReadiLN.com
Readers: Explore indie gems & bestsellers.
Authors: Promote books, get reviews & grow your audience.
Join our community of book lovers & storytellers- M Maureen Murphy Houser @momrfho.bsky.social Author Illustrator
Connie Bergstein Dow @movingislearning.com Dancer, Teacher, Author:
Free Spirit Publishing, Redleaf Press, Young Dragons Press, #Highlights #Cricket Babybug, Journal of Dance Education, Young Children, Early Childhood News
#SCBWI #AuthorsGuild, #NDEO, #NAEYC, Colorado Authors League
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks โ Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com ๐ Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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๐ง Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers.
โ๏ธ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
Jim Chaize @jimc1.bsky.social Picture book writer seeking representation, teacher, game player, husband, father, western NY inhabitant, NJ shore vacationer, gardener, bike rider 
Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social Founder of The Children's Book Review. Reader-writer-reviewer!
Bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, Don't Wake the Dragon, and more. Sharing reviews, book lists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips for raising readers.
Beth Volkmann @bethvolkmann.bsky.social M.Ed. Children's Book Writer. Picture Taker. Nature Lover. Anglophile.
Curious about flora and fauna of all kinds but particularly fond of elephants, wolves, birds, insects, and trees.
#SCBWI. #12x12 #kidlit #naturalist
elizabethvolkmannauthor.com
Laird Fetzer Hamblin @lairdsstorysongs.bsky.social Teacher _ Writer/Songwriter/Poet/Artist _ Biologist
I write and illustrate songs and stories about nature in rhyme and alliteration.
lairdsstorysongs.us
lettersbylaird.bsky.social
#edusky
#nature #songs
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidsongs #childrens
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
Jenn Ferna Hall @jennfernawrites.bsky.social I get far too excited when I walk into an office supplies store. | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #amwriting | #wip | #PB #kidlit #F | #motherhood #NF | she/her
Emily Calimlim @limlimillus.bsky.social Picture Book illustrator. Loves birds, birding, and nature. Self appointed naturalist. ๐ฆ Can tell you random facts on birds. Want to go hiking?
Website: limlimillustration.com
@jjrobbins.bsky.social @jjrobbins.bsky.social 
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
Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social New York Times best-selling author of ONE FOR THE MURPHYS, FISH IN A TREE, WISH IN A TREE, SHOUTING AT THE RAIN (Nancy Paulsen books/Penguin) Founder of #AuthorsLoveTeachers she/her