Robin Brett Wechsler @robinbwechsler.bsky.social Children's author, freelance editor/writer. Avid reader, walker, voter, museum goer, bird feeder, ice cream eater, ‘80s music listener. Cat lady.
12x12 I Courage to Create I SCBWI member
Writers' Loft member and PBCG leader
2025 PB Rising Stars HM
Idilia @idilia.bsky.social Illustrator/author~ kidlet, picture book, graphic novel, ya
Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social 
Jacqueline Miller @jacqueline-miller.bsky.social Scientist. Mother.
Picture Book Author.
Dabbler in the Digital Arts.
Member of SCBWI and KidLit Firefly.
Seeking representation
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 !
Liza @lizavanmol.bsky.social “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Maria Kim @mkimwrites.bsky.social ✨Biracial Mexican-American Kidlit Writer
✨HS ELA Teacher/Librarian
✨PBParty '25 & '26 finalist🩷
✨Rep'd by Sandra Proudman at Galt and Zacker
Experimental/Dance/Music Festival @dancemusicexper.bsky.social Festivals take place in downtown Toronto, Canada, for the audience feedback video.
The festival has created 4 tiers to enhance your festival experience.
https://filmfreeway.com/ExperimentalFilmMusicVideoFestival
https://experimentalfilmfestival.com
Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social Children's Author-Illustrator
Based in Southern California
Rep'd by @essiewhiteliterary
SCBWI member • Mom of 2
drawnbyfay.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 🍃
Sheree Boyd @shereeboyd.bsky.social Illustrator | textile designer | dog aficionado (ask me about my dogs) | Texan trapped in New York
http://shereeboyd.com/
www.instagram.com/doodlesndogs/
https://www.redbubble.com/people/ShereeBoyd/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recent
Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social Leeds based freelance illustrator
https://stejdesigns.wixsite.com/mysite
https://www.advocate-art.com/steve-james
Pampel Muse @pampel-muse.bsky.social Human Rights - for EVERYONE! Even policemen, even Jews!#BelieveIsraeliWomen
Against all forms of antisemitism & racism. Democracy please!
Chronic diseases, disabilities, social justice & some art
Saoirse Doyle- Sweet Dreams celebration🍓🍰😴 @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
Adam Dehus @adamdehus.bsky.social Book Illustrator
SCBWI Carolinas Volunteer
www.adamdehusart.com
Kaushani Mufti @padfootblack25.bsky.social 🌟Kidlit and Middle-grade Illustrator from🇮🇳
🌟Open to Representation
🌟 SCBWI India - Illustrator Co-ordinator
🌟 https://kaushanimufti.com/
✉️ kaushani.mufti@gmail.com
Deb Johnson @debjohnsonart.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator & Author
Portfolio: http://www.debjohnson.com
Available for all #kidlit and #kidlitart projects, especially sweet BB, PB, CB.
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
Jessica Braidan @jessicabraidan.bsky.social 📚 Color & Discover series — fact-and-coloring books for curious kids 4 and up. Surprising facts + bold pictures to color + try-it activities. Read, create, discover, screen-free. 🦕🚀🐴 jessicabraidan.com
https://www.facebook.com/jessica.braidan/
Kate Arnold @illustratebykate.bsky.social Illustrator | Cat Enthusiast | SCBWI Member
Represented by Emelie Burl at Susan Schulman Literary Agency
www.katearnold.net
AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer 📚 Bluesky newbie
Watercolor dabbler 🎨 Lover of apple crisp
#KidLit #picturebooks #SCBWI #amwriting
Jessica Rusinowski | PB Writer @jrusinowski.bsky.social PB writer & K–8 art teacher 🎨 Writing stories with humor, heart & creativity—often inspired by the wonderfully messy world of kids. Former Disney & Universal scenic artist. SCBWI. #KidLit #AmQuerying
Marcia Misawa | Author-Illustrator @marciamisawa.bsky.social Children’s Book Illustrator & Author 🎨
🌿 Born in Brazil, based in Florida. 🇯🇵🇧🇷🇺🇸
✨ Seeking representation
🔗 marciamisawa.com
Tonnye Fletcher @tonnyef.bsky.social K-2 Music Teacher, kidlit author (repped by Joyce Sweeney), Debut PB 2026, Happily married woman of faith, #PBJamz multimedia blog of #PB (picture books) and #Jamz (music) www.tonnyefletcher.com 
Lori Knutsen: Kidlit Writer, Teacher and Photographer @lknutsenkidlit.bsky.social I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain.❤️Teacher. Dreamer. #kidlitfirefly #ND 💫📝✨
https://loriknutsen.com
#kidlitchucklechallenge ‘26 Winner
#50Preciouswords ‘26‘25 HM
#springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner
#Halloweensie ‘25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
#PBRS Col
Tatjana Mai-Wyss @tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social illustration + surface design, based in South Carolina. Telling stories with pictures. Represented by the Bright Agency
https://www.tatjanamaiwyss.com/
Esin migrated to Eurosky @fellowesin.eurosky.social I am Esin!! 18, He/Him 🏳️⚧️, Turkish, computer engineering undergrad, illustration and comic artist, YouTuber, amateur magazine archivist, wannabe academic. TUR/ENG/GER/FRA/NLD
Website: https://fellowesin.neocities.org/
Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social Picture Book Author Illustrator, THE KING OF BOOKS Feiwel & Friends, SNOW DAY WITH DADDY '28 Christy Ottaviano Books / Creator of #KidLitArtPostcard / Rep’d by Sean McCarthy www.ginaperry.com
Koko @mikekoko.bsky.social Walking on my hands 🤸🏽♂️, diving into kidlit—whether reading or writing 📚, and solving puzzles 🧩.
#PBRisingStar #SCBWI #12x12 #GoldenEggAcademy
Kathy Anne Cowie @kathyannecowie.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Graphic Designer. https://www.kathyannecowie.com
Library and Indie bookseller supporter.
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
Joy Steuerwald @joystewy.bsky.social Published author/illustrator, mom, nature lover, vegan, science believer, dog fosterer. joystewy.com
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Nancy Goulet @nancygoulet.bsky.social Picture Book Author & Illustrator, Designer, Pun-slinger, Diet Coke Connoisseur
Represented by Jes Trudel at The Rights Factory
www.wordsandpicturesbynancygoulet.com
Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: http://bit.ly/3K6WdB9
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992620/
Denise Gallagher @denisegallagher.bsky.social Author. Illustrator. SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator LA/MS Region. Loves to draw. Loves really weird animals. Denisegallagher.com
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
Mighty KidLit @mightykidlit.bsky.social Mighty KidLit is all about inspiration, community, contests, mentorships, submission opportunities, workshops, webinars, and connecting picture book creators all over the world! Use the QR code to join!
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
Meagan Jackson @moogan.bsky.social She/her
Kidlit Illustrator- looking for representation
mom
I like video games, plants, birds, and fish
Portfolio:
www.artbymeagan.com
Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social Olympic medalist, Grammy winner, ballerina emeritus, storyteller, bookie.
Paula @paulajbecker.bsky.social Illustrator/cartoonist/writer. Clients include, Random House, Highlights, Owlkids, KidCanPress, Scholastic, etc.
www.paulajbecker.com
www.instagram.com/paulajbecker
Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social Nanny. Auntie. Nature artist. PB writer. Outdoor play advocate. 12x12. SCBWI.
Rose Cappelli @rosecappelli.bsky.social Poet, author, lover of children's literature; member 12x12 and SCBWI
writerharrison @harrisonwriter.bsky.social 🍁 #Canadian - #Author - #Poet 🍁
amazon.com/author/phillipharrison
I try to write in ways that feed both the mind and soul. ♊ & #GenX #stationaryaddict
💫 Creator of imagined worlds 💫
Shunderly Rose @shunderly.bsky.social Storyteller, grammar abuser, alliteration user.
Veteran, wife, mother, roamer of the road.
Shelly @cheeky32.bsky.social Literacy lover! 2nd grade teacher. Finding joy in the simple things. Mountains, forests, and alpine lakes are my happy place!
Pennsylvania Center for the Book @pacftb.bsky.social Celebrating all things literary in Pennsylvania!
Projjwal @mprojjwal162.bsky.social 🎬Turning children’s books to 3D,2d animated story
📚Helping authors grow beyond the page
✨Short trailer sparks curiosity for your book
See the recent story - https://projjwal.odoo.com/
Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social Illustrator & designer 🌈 she/elle
Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Canada East
FISHING FOR RABBITS, V.E. Publishing Oct 2026
BUTTERFLY SEA, Tielmour Press Dec 2025
https://MarieLaureCouet.myportfolio.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #NoAI
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
Kirsten Miles, Author 🌹 @kirstenmiles.bsky.social Author 🖊 Vegan 🥬 Libra ♎️
EDM forever 🪩 Write Your Heart Out ❤️
Visit me at kirstenmilesauthor.com 💕
🏳️🌈🇸🇪💋✈️⛵️🌊
I do not read DMs here.
Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social animal/nature admirer, movie & anime lover, loves music.Children's and ya books author, lyricist singer and composer. Children's Musicals. "Choose people who choose you!"
NO CHAT UNLESS I KNOW YOU
BULLIES OUT
IF YOU COPY MY LINKS BOOK HASHTAGS please.
Lisa Cloherty @lisaclohertybooks.bsky.social Kidlit author |Terrance the Hothead (2022) Mabel’s Mitzvah (2026, Free Spirit) | SCBWI.
Find me on instagram: @lisaclohertybooks
Songju Daemicke - Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope @songjudaemicke.bsky.social Children's author, software engineer, Tu Youyou's Discovery. Bookshop Lk: http://bit.ly/3A9071n @AlbertWhitman @BarefootBooks #12x12PB
Bob Rutherford @bobrutherford.bsky.social I'm writing a book "Deming Club Handbook: High School Edition". If you want the best for America and your teenager; learn about Doctor Deming’s Philosophy.
LinkedIn:
BobRutherford1
Substack: https://www.substack.com/@bobrutherford204406
IslandTwinArtists @islandtwinartists.bsky.social Hi! We're Dori and Kate! 💕 Identical twins, kidlit author-illustrators, educators, SCBWI members, bakers, nature lovers, moms of super kids and pets, neurodiverse 💞
✨ Joyfully seeking representation ✨
www.IslandTwinArtists.com
Raikka 🩵 Team Tragedy @minicapuccino.bsky.social artista, ilustradora, piadas de tio do pavê, voyeur de barraco e fofoca, videogames, desenhos, adoradora de bichinhos e basicamente um desastre ambulante que chegou à vida adulta sem saber como.
... mas pensa num coração bom.
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
Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social Rusty Fischer's poems for children have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. His latest poem, “Socks,” is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/36446
Lauri Fortino @laurifortino.bsky.social Picture Bk. author, blogger, transcriptionist. Author of The Peddler's Bed. 2022 Kate Dopirak C&C Award winner. ❤️Animals.
JoAnneh Nagler @joannehnagler.bsky.social Author, Singer, all things ART. Lover of my sweet husband. Yoga, travel, love being alive!
Stephen Macquignon @smacquignon.bsky.social First Runner-up Tomie dePaola Award. Member of The Illustration Dept and SCBWI.
Represented by Curated Edge Art Agency
https://www.curatededgeartagency.com/
https://macquignon.wixsite.com/stephenmacquignon-
Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Children's writer, book blogger (The Picture Book Buzz), poet, editor, bird watcher, photographer, nature lover ... #SCBWI #12x12 #Cybils Judge
linktr.ee/MariaMarshall_
SelfPubShelf | Your Book’s Escape from Algorithm Jail @selfpubshelf.com Tired of shouting into Amazon’s void? SelfPubShelf.com is the indie author’s rebellion against invisibility.
selfpubshelf.com
We Do What Amazon Won’t:
Get found by readers Googling your genre.
Drive traffic that makes Amazon’s system beg to recommend you.
Kindlei – Smarter Kindle Book Discovery @kindlei.bsky.social Where Kindle books stay visible, not buried.
For indie and traditional authors who want lasting discoverability.
📘 List your book → kindlei.com
Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social AK writer, illustrator, poet, teacher, SCBWI & 12x12 member, & PB enthusiast. AK SCBWI IC. (Opinions my own); PB debut, KAUAI'S CALL (Island Heritage, May 2024)
Jane Smith @superjane.bsky.social Super Jane • Author-Illustrator • Picture Books: CHLOE ZOE, MISS MEOW, NAKED BUTT, HELLO NEW HOUSE + more! • Join the Super Readers Club on Substack • https://linktr.ee/superjane
Kim A Larson @kimalarson.bsky.social Author of Doll Trouble (Clavis, 2026) and Goat's Boat Won't Float (Little Press, 2024) '23 & '22 #PBParty finalist '21 #SCBWI Ann Paul Award #Kidlit #12x12 Author of Unraveling Fairy Tales: Learning To Live Happily Ever After http://amzn.com/1734768819
H. Perry Horton @hperryhorton.bsky.social New Novel Available Now:
DON'T LET THE DARKNESS EAT YOU UP
https://www.amazon.com/DONT-LET-DARKNESS-EAT-YOU/dp/B0FVT8VWKS
Books: https://shorturl.at/AuKlV
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/
Kathy P. Kelly @kathykellyauthor.bsky.social Picture Book Author
ONCE UPON A SLIME- Flamingo Books/PRH, January, 2027
DEAR SQUIRREL: NOTES FROM THE NUTS LEFT BEHIND - Flamingo Books/PRH, September, 2027
Member of SCBWI, Inked Voices, 12x12 PB Challenge
Rep'd by Lynnette Novak
KathyPKelly.com
Anne Marie Corey @amcorey.bsky.social Children’s Book Author/Illustrator. Hollins MFA Grad Student. Beautifying the world one child at a time. #SCBWI
annecorey.myportfio.com
Tiffanie Leung Abbott @tleungabbott.bsky.social It’s “Learn” with a “G.”
• Mixed-race Chinese American author
• Rep: Michelle Jackson
• 2026 #pbparty Finalist
• 2025 #pbparty HM
• 2025 #roundtablementor
• #scbwi #12x12challenge
Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social Children’s author 📚young-minded grandma FINLEY: A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE 🫎💚 FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE 🫎🚂 FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE 🎣🐠 AMBER MAE AND HER STRAYS (2027) 🦥🐧🐊🦒 🦛 Rep: Ritu Anand D4EO ❤️ #SCBWI #12x12
P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields) @pjpurtee.bsky.social SCBWI
PBs
Poet: The Toy, Little Thoughts Press
Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy (featured poems)
Honors: Madness! Poetry (Elite 8), #50PreciousWords, Valentiny, Halloweensie, Holiday, Spring Fling
School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
http://pjpurtee.com
Eleanor A. Peterson @eleanorpeterson.bsky.social KidLit author/illustrator- PB, JF, MG, animal, nature lover, SCBWI, 12x12PB, CBI, ICWA BS Environmental Sciences and Territorial Management.
www.eleanorannpeterson.com Jurassic Rat '2019
Yashika Mody @yashikamwriting.bsky.social A recovering management consultant turned picture book writer from sunny Singapore #PB #SCBWI #12x12
✍️ Repped by Karly Dizon, Fuse Literary
📚 FUNCLES (Fall 2026, Lantana Publishing)
💻: yashikamodywriting.com
Let’s be friends! https://linktr.ee/yashikamody
Ashley Sierra @ashleysierra06.bsky.social #PB Writer| 2024 Twice #Halloweensie Honorable Mention| 2024 #KidlitChuckleChallenge WINNER| 2024 #50PreciousWords WINNER | 2024 #Valentiny WINNER | 2024 #KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest Honorable Mention
Andrea Denish @andreadenish.bsky.social Children's Picture Book Author📚, Penn Stater, Beach Lover, Assistant Children's Librarian, 80’s Chick, Mother of Twins, Dog Person, Glass-Half-Full Kinda Gal
Visit my website: andreadenish.com
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 |
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social Children's book author and illustrator, story time enthusiast, young-ish grandma of seven (so far).
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)
Hungry Tomato @hungrytomato.bsky.social 📚 Children's Non-fiction Book Publisher
💡 The Big Questions Answered
🪲 Beetle Books
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/HungryTomatoUK 🍅
Jordan Kirtley @jordankirtley.bsky.social Illustrator from Wichita, SCBWI KS/MO member
Future children’s book author
Mom of 2. No AI ever. Abolish ICE.
jordankirtley.com