Shanna's Treasure Trove! ~ @jami-jam.bsky.social I am Shanna Lee James, Author. Click on link to view my Author website. www.shannaleejamesauthor.com I am also an advocate for nature, wildlife, and animals. Click on link for 1st site: @2bdynamic.bsky.social
Reading in the Middle @readinginthemiddle.bsky.social Annisha Jeffries, a librarian and advocate for children's literature, hosts Reading in the Middle, where each episode delves into the fascinating realm of middle-grade books.
Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
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JudyKeith @judykeith.bsky.social Judy and Keith create stories. We started late in life by writing for our grandkids. The stories emphasize a moral & must pass the acid test--would we be happy if our kids read it? As they got older, we progressed to action-adventure, romance and #CR4U.
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
Julie Esanu @bookbytes.bsky.social Independent lower school librarian, interdisciplinary curriculum coordinator, kidlit fan, pragmatist, watercolor dabbler
Christine Sawyer @stemwithmrssawyer.bsky.social 2nd grade teacher with a passion for STEM education through the lens of SEL, equity, & diversity; monthly At-Home STEM challenges for families #EduSky #stem
www.stemwithmrssawyer.com
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Shonna White @shonnathewhite.bsky.social Author, artist, gamer & GIANT GEEK (she/her) 🇨🇦
LOST INFERNAL - Now available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HBLTY4TJ
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Fox and Star Books @foxandstarbooks.bsky.social We publish poetry and fiction chapbooks by UK debut authors with an emphasis on global majority writers. Founder/editor: @carrieetter.bsky.social; co-editor: Kaycee Hill Website: https://foxandstarbooks.org
Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social Award-winning author of WHO NEEDS A FOREST FIRE #NautilusAward #SkippingStoneAward #IndieExcellenceAward #middlegrade #nonfictionkids #picturebooks #educator #kidlit #12x12 www.paulahenson.com www.terrabellabooks.com
Julia Pierre Hammond @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social ✌🏽PB Author & Illustrator
Soulful Struttin' (Free Spirit '24)
Mort the Mediogre (HarperCollins '27)
Happy Noon Year (Sourcebooks '26)
and 4 unannounced pbs! #kidlit author #12x12
♡ rep’d by @christiemegillbooks @thecatagency
juliahammondcreates.com
Eric Paul C @ericmcflippenbirdy.bsky.social I post things. I repost things. Sometimes they are Haiku. Sometimes they are not. Lord of the Typo. Working In healthcare. Do art & write. Love music, funny, food, books, movies, comics and folks who do/share that. Doodle doodle dee, wubba wubba wubba.
Keiana Mayfield, PhD, MSW @ktmayfield.bsky.social Asst Prof of Social Work @ Mason | C3 Lab Director | Scholar of Child Development + Families + Schools | Context Matters | Certified Book Nerd 📚🤓 | Mom | Procrastibaker| Views are my own
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Claude P Perry II (Kwasi) @claudep67.bsky.social #FilipinoAmerican. #Filipino born. #Adopted by Americans (1968). Naturalized #USCitizen (1970). #USNavy Vet, #SelfPublished #author, ( #SciFi #Fantasy) Occasional #TwitchStreamer, Amateur #genealogist,
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Stephanie M. Freeman, Author @stephaniemfreeman.bsky.social Bestselling Hybrid Mystery, Thriller Horror Author Ghostwriter & Content/Developmental Editor. Fueling nightmares one book at a time.
Deborah L. King @deborahloi.bsky.social (#Woolfer) A writer and storyteller her whole life, she took 32 years to complete her first novel. Deborah loves storms, champagne, Old Time Radio, and 70s Blues and Soul. She’s afraid of escalators, bill collectors, and sometimes fresh produce.
Mark E. Weston Ph.D. @markwestonphd.bsky.social Educator, researcher and strategist dedicated to helping all students learn at high levels and helping all teachers provide excellent instruction. Former Apple, Dell, GaTech [aka @shiftparadigm on X] #edchat #edusky Estes Park CO. I follow educators.
Trisha Speed Shaskan @trishaspeedshaskan.bsky.social I’m a children’s book author & loud laugher who lives in MN.
Nina Crittenden @ninacrittenden.bsky.social kid book maker. tea drinker. minnesotan. ice out. ninacrittenden.com
@childlitinitiative.bsky.social @childlitinitiative.bsky.social 
Art Coulson @artcoulson.com Writer of children's fiction, graphic novels, plays and one failed TV pilot. Pie, never cake. Repped by @jacquilipton.bsky.social | @ravenliterary.bsky.social. The Reluctant Storyteller (2021). Chasing Bigfoot (2022). All the Stars in the Sky (2025).
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social ➡️ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social She/her | Picture Book Author represented by Janine Le at JLLA | @SCBWIEPA.bsky.social Blogmaster | 2025 #PBParty finalist | Here for #PictureBooks and #KidLit
📍Philly
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Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚
Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕
Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
Ruth Forman @ruthformanpoet.bsky.social Poet and children's book author. Friend of words. Repp'd by Kerry Sparks at LGR.
www.ruthforman.com
https://linktr.ee/ruthformanpoet
@writesinla.bsky.social @writesinla.bsky.social 
Luisa Uribe @lupencita.bsky.social Colombian illustrator, eater of sweets. She/her.
PATCHWORK MEMORIES -written by Monica Rojas- out Sept. 1!
www.luisauribe.com
Oak Tree Comics @oaktreecomics.bsky.social An independent children’s book publisher 📚
Where imagination meets environmentalism🌍
Based out of Los Angeles ☀️
Founded by author Josh Oaktree 🌳
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Elizabeth Partridge @epartridge.bsky.social Author of books for kids and adults: hidden histories that need telling, artists and photographers whose work needs to be seen. National Book Award finalist. Coming in August: Imogen Cunningham: Her Life and Work. (Viking).
www.ElizabethPartridge.com
U.S. Representative Al Green @algreen.house.gov Proud to represent the Ninth Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social CEO and Publisher of @baltimorebeat.bsky.social, a nonprofit newsroom in beautiful Baltimore City.
Polly Farquhar @pollyf.bsky.social Author of LOLO WEAVER SWIMS UPSTREAM (2023), ITCH (2020), some short stories. No dairy, no tree nuts, no peanuts, no sesame, all the books. She/her. www.pollyfarquharauthor.com
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Streetweeter @streetweeter.bsky.social Author of The Mall Men (May 2026) and Children’s Author of the Paper Dog Bob series, The Periodicals & Tales from the Toy Store.
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Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
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#Scbwi
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Nada Shawish Dutka @nadawrites.bsky.social #kidlit author rep’d by https://bsky.app/profile/pterlip.bsky.social, https://bsky.app/profile/andreabrownlit.bsky.social. COOKIES AND CRESCENTS (Abrams): https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/cookies-and-crescents_9781419773327/
Librarianchica @librarianchica.bsky.social Latinx queer librarian, writer, artist, fic reader. Liberal. Cute animal memes, pretty humans, and books. I have strong opinions about the Oxford comma.
Just here to pretty up your feed and tell you to get a library card!
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she/her/hers
Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia @lizbedia.bsky.social Children's Book Author
BESS THE BARN STAND STRONG (PSK)
ARTHUR WANTS A BALLOON (Trigger) | BALLOONS FOR PAPA (HarperKids)
A DINOSAUR'S DAY Series (DK/PRH)
Repped by Charlotte Wenger, Prospect Agency
https://elizabethgilbertbedia.com
Valerie Estelle Frankel📚👩🏫🌌🎲🎮🏰📜🧷🧛🏻♂️🦇🎭✡️✍️🧙🏻🎃 @valeriefrankel.bsky.social 👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/jewish-science-fiction-and-fantasy/
Stacey Ramirez | Kidlit Writer @staceystories.bsky.social Mom of 3 humans & 1 furry creature, Dog & nature lover, Reader, Former arts administrator, kidlit writer,Seeker & spotter of joy & delight. Member: 12x12PB | SCWBI LA. Rep’d by Vicky Weber at cmalit.com
Hayley Lowe @hloweart.bsky.social Author/Illustrator found in 🇨🇦 and🇬🇧
✨Debut✨
THE PIE REPORTS - Orca Books Spring ‘24 (Hayley Lowe)
DIAPER KID - Owlkids Fall ‘25 (Loretta Garbutt/Hayley Lowe)
MEMORY STONES- Second Story Press, Fall 25 (Kathy Kacer/Hayley Lowe)
Janice Woods @north4woodsss.bsky.social Children's author, teacher, picture book fan, and lover of all things nautical. #kidlit #storystorm #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords HM 2023, 2024, and 2026.
April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social Introvert, travel writer, children's book author, host of Picture Books Postcard blog. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB #KidlitChuckleChallenge
AprilBerryBooks.com
KarenGebbia @karengebbia.bsky.social
picture book author & naturalist
Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn, Aevitas Creative Management
3 books coming out 2026-2028!
#SCBWIsfnortheastbay Sonoma County CoCoordinator
https://www.karengebbia.com- J Jer @jerdor.bsky.social シ
Marcella Pixley @marcellapixley.bsky.social Award Winning Author of #kidlit YA and MG Novels. NESHAMA (Candlewick 2025). Junior Library Guild Gold Standard. TROWBRIDGE ROAD (Candlewick 2020) Longlisted National Book Award, Finalist, Massachusetts Book Award, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard.
Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social Kid Lit Creator--PB, CB, GN, illustrations. Rep'd by Adria Goetz of KT Literary. She/her Instagram @ByAllisonStrick www.allisonstrick.com
Melissa Guerrette @msguerrette.bsky.social Gr. 5 teacher. NBCT. 2021 Oxford County TOY. Reader. Writer. Lucky Aunt. Creator of educator support materials and graphic design on the side.
Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social #kidlit author/illus. Stories, community, snacks!
LITTLE PURPLE TRACTOR illustrated. sourcebooks ‘24 .
JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY BRAVE NIGHT Two Lions ‘21
www.AnnelouiseMahoney.com
SCBWI Los Angeles
Adrienne Pettinelli @adriennepettinelli.bsky.social Director of the Henrietta (NY) Public Library; reviewer at Horn Book Magazine; writer wherever I am; three cats, a dog, and a spouse at home.
Christine Ostrowski Davis @cdavissmiles.bsky.social 
Rebecca Caprara @rebeccacaprara.bsky.social Writer & Designer. Author of SPIN, THE RIPPLE EFFECT, WORST-CASE COLLIN, & more. www.rebeccacaprara.com
Aboubakr Daqīq @abbkrdqq.ink Writer. Editor of Australia’s First Muslim Literary Journal. Afghan, Australian. [Offline-ish]
» https://abbkrdqq.ink
Melissa Stoller Author @melissastoller.bsky.social Author & Educator #PictureBooks and #ChapterBooks. HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART releasing from @GnomeRoadPublishing in Fall 2025. #SCBWI #12x12PBChallenge #WritingBarn #RateYourStory Judge
www.MelissaStoller.com
Vanessa Konoval @vanessakaybooks.bsky.social Picture book author. Figuring this wacky world out one picture book, one haiku, one overanalyzed nursery rhyme at a time.
Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW (She/Her/Hers) 🇹🇹👊🏽✍️🏾♊️♊️♏️ @equitableforall.com Sociologist and Makai Livingstone-GBV-Survivor, who coined the term, "Access Intimacy Abuse" to capture vile violations from which I may never recover, so contributions welcome here: https://ko-fi.com/equitableforall
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Laila Sabreen @lailasabreen.bsky.social author of YOU TRULY ASSUMED || storytelling main character || PhD-ing || 1913🔺|| she/her || Rep: Beth Phelan
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Sabina Khan @sabinawriter.bsky.social Author of books about desi girls.
YA: The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali, Zara Hossain Is Here, Meet Me in Mumbai, What A Desi Girl Wants
MG: The Bloodstone Thief (Sept 16/Scholastic)
Karaoke enthusiast & puppy wrangler
Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social 🌺🇬🇷 Pre-pub #KidLit author, disability rights advocate, SB library board ‘22-‘26, former teacher, optimistic realist #SCBWI #CBA #12X12 #50PreciousWords Winner ‘22 & ‘26, Santa Barbara Writers Conference Scholarship Winner ‘26, she/her 🌺🇬🇷
Scott Rothman @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social Writer of Underwear Dragon kid's books (Random House), the football movie DRAFT DAY and other stuff. My newest books are KITTYBUNKPORT (Viking) and WARM AND FUZZY (Tundra).
www.scottrothmanwriter.com
Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑 @mcusolito.bsky.social Award-winning author of books for kids. Educator. Science Communicator. Ocean Evangelist. Preorder JELLYFISH SCIENTIST and IN THE WORLD OF WHALES. Adjunct @SimmonsUniversity MFA. Rep: @jmcgowanbks #SciComm she/her
https://linktr.ee/mcusolito
https://www.bayareaiww.org @bayareaiww.bsky.social SF Bay Area Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World, celebrating 120 years of radical grassroots unionism. APTP; Peet’s Coffee; City Lights, Moe’s, and Copperfield Books; Urban Ore, Caliber Schools, Berkeley Ecology Center… and your workplace?
Lee Wade @leewade.bsky.social Publisher of Random House Studio
Jared Mitovich @jaredmitovich.bsky.social Reporter at The Wall Street Journal. jared.mitovich@wsj.com. 201-250-3524. Reach me on Signal at jaredmitovich.02.
Dana Marie Miroballi @noshesthebear.bsky.social Children’s Book Author
IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) • INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) • Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette
danamiroballi.com
Instagram: noshesthebear
#KIDLIT
#CHICAGO
Kristi Mahoney @kristimahoney.bsky.social picture book author:
OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS
ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS
OSTRICHES MAKE TERRIBLE PILOTS (2028)
rep'd by @elisahouot.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/kristimahoneybooks
12x12, SCBWI, PBSoar, 24CarrotWriting, Boston Author's Club
Nabilah Parkes @nabilahislamparkes.bsky.social Former GA State Senator. Proud mom. Fighter.
Adrianne Murray @adriannemurrayy.bsky.social 🧑🏾💻 Pre-Pub PB Writer
🧐 Researching agents
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👩🏽🏫 30 Year Teacher
🗽Brooklyn .
#BCHQ #SCBWI #PB
s.c. yung 🖤 buy my books please :”) @scyung.bsky.social 佢 just a weird lil guy | CAMP SCREAM series (harpercollins, 2026), MO AND THE CROW (amp kids, 2026) • The New School mfa • filmme fatale • faith, food, & fashion are my fav F-words †
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https://letterboxd.com/scyung
sossapo.com
Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Indivisible
This account surrounds hate and forces it to surrender
It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social In search of new forms of life. Sharing news, podcasts, and opinion about autonomous social movements across so-called North America.
@rachelleacruz.bsky.social @rachelleacruz.bsky.social 
Olivia A. Cole @rantingowl.bsky.social Author. she/they
Andrea @teachbk.bsky.social public school educator. she/her
fan of art, coffee & liberation. nyc
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Half Baked Prompts @halfbakedprompts.bsky.social Random story stuff to get you writing. Run the gauntlet by responding to all 150 prompts, found here -> https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5czgnb5wwkj2jlu7mdqciavg/feed/aaahxs3zqd77m
Kristen Graham @newskag.bsky.social Philadelphia Inquirer education reporter, Pulitzer Prize winner covering Philadelphia public schools. Phillies superfan. Always learning. Reach out: kgraham@inquirer.com. Recent work: https://www.inquirer.com/author/graham_kristen_a/
Dr Abolish ICE @pwr2dppl.bsky.social The liberated (and disabled) mathematician. Solidarity and accessible vibes only. Black + AuDHD + Not Open to Being Mistreated. she/they ∉ women. 🏳️🌈
Meenal Patel Studio @meenalpatelstudio.bsky.social Illustrator, Children's Book Author, Designer.
Literary Agent: Lilly Ghahremani, Full Circle
Goodies + Shop: meenalpatelstudio.com
Lupine Books @lupinebooks.bsky.social Children's bookstore coming to Providence, RI. Woman/queer/disabled/neurodivergent owned.
https://linktr.ee/lupine_books
Alison Green Myers @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social 
Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social I'm the author of 80+ books and an established editor who has helped more than 400 authors achieve their publishing dreams. My books include writing guidebooks, a novel, children's books and more. Visit inventingrealityediting.com
Ezra Klein @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social Ezra Klein’s tweets, articles, clips and podcasts on Bluesky.
Peter Beinart @peterbeinart.bsky.social CUNY, Jewish Currents, New York Times, MSNBC. Foundation for Middle East Peace fellow.
Rep. Joanna McClinton @repmcclinton.com Legislative account of the 1st Woman Speaker of the Pennsylvania State House.
Proud to serve the people of Darby,Yeadon & West & Southwest Philadelphia!
💙Preacher, Lawyer & Servant 💙
Account managed by staff.
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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social 📚 Author. Educator. Mom.
☀️ MADE FOR MORE - HC 2/25/25
🥢 CHOPSTICKS ARE - Chronicle 26
✨️ chloeitoward.com
💜 Rep'd by @HeatherCashman
Preorder MADE FOR MORE below!
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Naima Cochrane @stillnaima.bsky.social Words. Ideas. Culture. Shenanigans.
#MusicSermon, CDI @ NYU, BMAC
naima@naimacochrane.com
Lee Ballard @leeballardbooks.bsky.social Novice Writer of Chapter Book Series, Experienced Grandmother, Almost Graduate of SNHU, Gladly Retired, Shivering Chicago Resident, Extreme Novice Website Developer (mine only), Longtime lover of life!
www.LeeBallardBooks.com
Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social TIPS: Email me at nhannahjones@nytimes.com or send a Signal nhannahjones.67 //Founder Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard Univ// Staff writer at NYT Mag// Creator #1619Project// History blerd//Smart and Thuggish