Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social 
Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social #KidLit Illustrator / Surface Designer
Obsessed with color & inspired by nature
Represented by James McGowan at BookEnds Literary Agency
bio.site/angelamatteson
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 !
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
Kate Arnold @illustratebykate.bsky.social Illustrator | Cat Enthusiast | SCBWI Member
Represented by Emelie Burl at Susan Schulman Literary Agency
www.katearnold.net
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 
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
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/
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
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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!
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
Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social 📚The new, non-Twitter home of #MSWL! We are a way for agents and editors to tell writers what they *wish* they had in their inboxes. Full agent profiles here: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/ Newsletter: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/subscribe 
Dream Jar Publishing @dreamjarpublishing.bsky.social Dream Jar Publishing creates books that encourage self-expression, promote perseverance and resilience, and empower young readers to believe what’s possible.
Michelle Nott @michnott.bsky.social Bilingual 🇺🇸🇫🇷 Educator & Children’s Book Author, Enchanted Lion Books.
https://linktr.ee/MichelleNott?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Rose Cappelli @rosecappelli.bsky.social Poet, author, lover of children's literature; member 12x12 and SCBWI
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
Mix Monsters @mixmonsters.bsky.social Coming Soon...
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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
Charlotte Wenger @charlottewenger.com she/her | 📚 literary agent with Prospect Agency repping kidlit authors and illustrators | toddler mom | Greater Boston Area | opinions mine
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www.charlottewenger.com
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/charlotte-wenger
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
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
tcandyart @tcandyart.bsky.social Children's Book Writer and Illustrator repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House. SCBWI Carolinas. Please check out my work at triciacandemeres.com and https://www.writershouseart.com/tricia-candemeres/. #12x12pb
Bear Edwards @bearedwards.bsky.social Cartoonist, illustrator, designer.
National Cartoonists Society
#seekingrepresentation
BearEdwards.ink
Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social Children’s book author/illustrator HarperCollins, Scholastic, S&S, FSG, Holiday House
2020 National Cartoonist Society Award Best in Book Illustration
Represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton
Andrea Brown Literary Agency
#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/
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/
Stephanie Maksymiw @storiesbystephm.bsky.social PB author | #SCBWI | #amquerying
➖2026 #PBRisingStars Runner-up
➖2025 #KidlitChuckleChallenge Winner, #50PreciousWords HM
➖2024 #PitchMe Finalist, #kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest Winner, #50PreciousWords HM
https://stephaniemstories.wixsite.com/home
@janmilusich.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social 
Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social Children's Book Author & Illustrator of MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A GARDEN, a Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2023, Author of ICE CREAM WITH GRANDPA (2022), #AuthorVisits #SCBWI #12x12PB
www.laurasmetana.com
Reshu Lakra @dibbarangeen.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator
•Crocodile Christmas, out with PRH
•Longlisted by Picturebook Makers for 'The Unpublished Picture Book Showcase 7'
•Seeking representation
•Email: dibba.rangeen@gmail.com
•Portfolio: www.dibbarangeenstudio.com
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
Snowy Wings Publishing @snowywingspublishing.com We are an UNtraditional publisher of award-winning kidlit and YA fiction. Author-run, reader-approved 📚
https://www.snowywingspublishing.com
Crimson Fox Publishing @crimsonfoxpublishing.com We are an author-run cooperative publisher of new adult and adult fiction of all genres. Sister imprint to @snowywingspublishing.com
https://www.crimsonfoxpublishing.com
The Kraken Collective @krakencollective.bsky.social Collective of queer self-publishing authors putting out queer SFF!
krakencollectivebooks.com
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Atthis Arts @atthisarts.com Lambda, Aurora, Locus, British Fantasy, and Nebula nominated indie press out of Detroit, Michigan ✨ dedicated to the author's authentic voice, thoughtfulness, and community - 🌈 editor @edebell.com
Give us a look! atthisarts.com
Luna Press Publishing @lunapress.bsky.social Award Winning Small Press. SFF in Fiction and Academia. Est. 2015. Member of Publishing Scotland. https://www.lunapresspublishing.com
Angry Robot Books @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social Your favourite independent, genrefluid fiction publisher, bringing you the very best in SF, F & WTF!?
IG/X: @angryrobotbooks
Bold Strokes Books @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social We're a midsized independent publisher with a diverse collection of LGBTQ+ general and genre fiction (romance, intrigue, crime, erotica, sci-fi/fantasy/horror), adult & YA. Shop our webstore and our sales! https://linktr.ee/boldstrokesbooks
Brain Lag @brainlagbooks.bsky.social Canadian SFF publisher. 50+ titles, 20+ authors, from space opera to epic fantasy to middle grade, comedy, horror, mystery, LGBTQIA+, and more. Stretching the boundaries of speculative fiction.
https://www.brain-lag.com/
Crazy 8 Press @crazy8press.bsky.social Crazy Good Stories https://www.crazy8press.com
Android Press @press-android.bsky.social Science fiction, fantasy, and horror publisher. Our books have been finalists for the Nebula, Stoker, BSFA, British Fantasy, and Nommo Awards. https://thecookoutanthology.com/submission-guidelines
PARIAH PRESS 🍷 @pariahpress.bsky.social A British contemporary art press.
Publisher of critical dialogues, innovative lit & photography. Slow, often archival
🌎 Distro
Antenne & Central
The Provinces / Stepney | Est. 2014 M/cr
#AnthonyBurgess #MelissaLeeHoughton #LindenArchives
Familius @familiusbooks.bsky.social We're a small publishing house dedicated to helping families be happy 📚
Just Us Books @justusbooks.bsky.social Black-owned indie publisher of children’s books that center and celebrate Black stories, history and culture. Founded in 1988 by Wade and Cheryl Willis Hudson. https://justusbooks.com
Microcosm Publishing @microcosm.bsky.social Based in #Portland and Cleveland. A Publisher's Weekly's fastest growing publisher 2022-2024. #Autistic founded/owned #ownvoices idealism; Change your life then the world around you; since 1996.
Microcosmpublishing.com
Microcosm.pub/newsletter
Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social Bywater Books represents the coming of age of queer literature.
We Are All Stories.
www.bywaterbooks.com- C @candlewickpress.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social
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
Crossed Paths @crossedpaths.co.uk A UK-based independent publisher of TTRPGs, focused on rich storytelling and strong community engagement.
links.crossedpaths.co.uk
Owl Hollow Press @owlhollowpress.bsky.social Book Publisher. World-altering stories, real and imagined.
Midnight Tide Publishing @midnighttidepub.bsky.social A fantasy, science, and contemporary fiction publisher creating epic worlds you can dive into.
Little Toller Books @littletollerbooks.bsky.social Award winning indie publisher of new and classic writing on place, nature and culture + The Clearing our online journal.
Based in West Dorset
www.littletoller.co.uk
Instagram / @littletollerbooks
Faber Books @faberbooks.bsky.social Publishing independently since 1929.
linktr.ee/faberbooks
National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org NCTE is the professional organization for literacy educators spanning preK through college. ncte.org
205TF @205tf.bsky.social TF, two letters that stand for Type Foundry and Typographie Française (French Typography).
https://www.205.tf/
Kellie Beggs @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social Teacher⭐️Librarian⭐️Author
No longer active here
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Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social 2026 winner #50PreciousWords ‘23/24/25 HM, ‘25 winner #SeasonsOfKidlit Promising MS, #KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest ‘24 HM, Writer, Ordained Buddhist, Gizmo the Wonder Dog’s grandma 🐾 #SCBWI #KnoxWritersGuild
Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social Freelance Illustrator
Represented by Pyro Represents
linktr.ee/adaabigael
Free Spirit Publishing @freespiritbooks.bsky.social Books that support young people's social, emotional & educational needs. https://linktr.ee/freespiritpublishing
Hollie Michaels @hbmichaels.bsky.social Literary Manager at Martin-Newens Literary Management
Author & Illustrator
Author of GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone
Member: SCBWI, Kids Comics Unite, Children’s Media Association
www.holliemichaels.com
www.QueryTracker.net/query/holliemichaels
Thelia Hutchinson @theliahutchinson.bsky.social 💖🇯🇲📚🦋Kidlit Author/Registered Nurse/Mom
MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE (Soaring Kite Books, 2024)/ @lernerbooks @12x12challenge/@SCBWI/@PBBUDS/@MIGHTYKIDLIT
linktr.ee/theliahutchinson
Annie Hobbs @anniemcbeth.bsky.social 🖌️🎨 Ink & Paint Artist @ Disney Animation
📚 KidLit Illustrator: Rep’d by Gaby Cabezut @The Seymour Agency
Portfolio: Www.AnnieHobbsIllustration.com
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
Patty Wurster @pattywurster.bsky.social Illustrator • Writer • Regional Advisor #SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate • MFA Indiana U
#kidlit #kidlitart
www.pattywursterstudio.com
Alina Manolache @alpacasbookshelf.bsky.social I'm Alina and I like alpacas🦙
romanian children's book illustrator
available for new projects
🚫 No AI
Portfolio: alpacasbookshelf.com
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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Cristian @cristianpintos.com Illustrator
Xàbia 🇪🇸 🇺🇾
https://cristianpintos.com/links
Jan Campana @janycampana.bsky.social Picture Book Creator, PBParty Finalist '25, Kidlit Writer, Passionate Reader, Lover Of All Things Books & BBQ, #SCBWI, Artist-in-Training, Friend, GoldenDoodle Mom
janycampana.com
Laura Handy @lauradhandy.bsky.social Writer. Picture book enthusiast. Promoter of organ donation.
#SCBWI #12x12 #MightyKidLit
QuartoKids @quartokids.bsky.social We make beautiful books that educate, entertain and enrich the lives of kids worldwide. 👶🏽💗📚
Kate Messner @katemessner.com NYT bestselling author of 80+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Coming soon: KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON
www.katemessner.com
@mswlma.bsky.social @mswlma.bsky.social 
@mswl.bsky.social @mswl.bsky.social 
Brittany Pomales @brittanypomales.bsky.social Children’s Book Author
Host of Kidlit Haha Week
SM & Publicity for The Little Press
Buy IT STARTED WITH A P 👇🏽
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738107/it-started-with-a-p-by-brittany-pomales-illustrated-by-andrew-joyner/
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 ❤️🐾
Beth Spencer @bethspencer.bsky.social Easily excited by art supplies and animals
Author/illustrator debut out Spring 2025!
All sorts of other goodies at introvertdrawingclub.com
Flowerpot Press @flowerpotpress.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/FlowerpotPress?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaZQmBZ_Y6qYnYhXF_LnLB0rhXx6Yk2eOXGpeWSdOlEvbPmdj3bSB3cOjI_aem_9f5V8D-luwQvK325lHbrDA
Claire A. B. Freeland @cfreeland.bsky.social Writer for children, #kidlit #author #SCBWI member, #12x12, psychologist, 7 books by @MaginationPress
#amwriting #PB, @rateyourstory
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
Suzzana Magalhães @suzzana.bsky.social Brazilian kidlit illustrator based in France.
hello@suzzana.fr
www.suzzana.fr
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
Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director @literallylynne.bsky.social Lynne Marie is the multi-published author of picture books, an Agent Mentee @ www.theseymouragency.com, director of Rate Your Story (www.rateyourstory.org), a columnist @Children's Book Insider (www.writeforkids.org) and Co-Host at #SeasonsOfKidLit.com
Nikki Bergstresser @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social 🇨🇦Children’s author & educator. Best day has me with ☕️ in hand, lost in nature and a good story to share. 📚www.nikkibergstresser.com
Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World PB NF
Lila Lou’s Little Library PB
Seasons for Stones PB
A Promise to Protect MG
ZiemkeMichele.bsky.social @ziemkemichele.bsky.social Writer and Illustrator of children’s books!
Illustrator of HILTON’S ISLAND and HILTON’S HOLIDAY
Host of #KidlitFirefly
Represented by Joyce Sweeney at The Seymour Agency
Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social #PB poet 🌳🌸🌞🌙💦 #RA #SCBWI #12x12 #CtC | Storied Ink on Substack https://substack.com/@jpuglow #NSTA #ALA #CrystalKite WI Fellowship of Poets
https://joyceuglowauthor.com repped by Liza Voges at Eden Street
RobinCurrie @robincurrie.bsky.social Children's picture books to read and read again!
Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social Acquiring Editor (Cardinal Rule Press), Freelance Editor (developmental through proofreading at www.adamdblackman.com). Writer of PB and MG. Proud dad to 1 burgeoning tween (human) and 1 seriously adolescent bunny. #SCBWI #Kidlit
Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social I write #PB & #MG with humor, heart & hope 💖
#PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/
Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
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 🌺🇬🇷
#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social A tag for creatives on the hunt for work!
4x/year on the second Tuesday of January, April, July, & October.
bio.site/PortfolioDay
Run by: @audreygonzalez.bsky.social 🕴️
PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social We're #KidLit authors and illustrators with #picturebooks launching in 2025. Join us on a reading adventure to feel the PBVIBES in 2025 and beyond!📚🌈
linktr.ee/pb25vibes
Diana Sousa @dianasousaart.bsky.social 🎨 Eisner Award nominated colorist
• Critical Role, Legend of Korra, Stranger Things, Star Wars
• Dark Horse, Image, IDW, Hyperion
Writer • Graphic Designer • Chronically Fatigued Bard Sorcerer • She/Her
🌐 comics.dianasousa.com
🌐 dianasousa.com/links
Whitney🎨Gardner @heywhitney.bsky.social linktr.ee/heywhitney
✨Graphic Novels: FREE PIANO (NOT HAUNTED), THE RACC PACK, LONG DISTANCE & FAKE BLOOD✨YA Novels: YOU'RE WELCOME, UNIVERSE & CHAOTIC GOOD✨
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