Eagle Harbor Book Co. @eagleharborbooks.bsky.social Established in 1970, Eagle Harbor Book Co. is a full service, locally-owned and proudly independent bookstore located on Bainbridge Island, WA. With an extensive selection of books and gifts, we're the perfect "destination bookshop"
Rosalinda Alcalá @rosalinda87.bsky.social Storyteller & dev editor. Coaches writers. Accountability partner. Loves YA, MG, PB and women's fiction. Nonfiction includes sports, education, and finance. WWS-Writing Group. I lived life on the run--as a competitive runner. https://www.wordbouquet.net/
Lundy-creative @lundy-creative.bsky.social Link to my debut e-novel: A Brunch Tale payhip.com/NLundyM
Other Links (& FREE POEMS):
www.etsy.com/shop/NLundyM
www.instagram.com/lundy_nyc/
(Pictures that are not my own were sourced from: Pexels)
Print Play Protect @printplayprotect.bsky.social We make cool tabletop items :D
PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social We stand at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the U.S. and worldwide. Support and learn more at pen.org.
Angela Antonelli @skybrary.bsky.social #Librarian, K-4 | #Kidlit Writer | #SCBWI | #12x12 | #CTCASL Board Member | #STEM
@talithashipman.bsky.social @talithashipman.bsky.social Author-illustrator, Designer, Chocolate Chip Eater
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 |
Julie Saunders @jsaunders710.bsky.social Director of School Libraries and Co-host of Library Exchange podcast.
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
https://linktr.ee/stemwithmrssawyer
Christine Sawyer @christinesawyer.bsky.social Educator with a passion for STEM
Working to remove barriers to STEM for families & students | Broadway Lover | ❤️ Disney | Swiftie | She/Her #EduSky
Creator of @stemwithmrssawyer.bsky.social
Stacey B @staceybyer.bsky.social Kidlit writer & illustrator. Made in the Caribbean 🇬🇩 🇧🇧.
Creator: #sweetshoutout series
Rep'd: McIntosh & Otis
WILL & KRILL (Beaming Books 2025) https://staceybyer.com/books
Susan Park @susanfirghilpark.bsky.social writer, poet, nature lover and complete book geek living in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by forest, birds, squirrels, chipmunks and chickens. Member SCBWI.
Kelly Crull 🦊 @kellycrull.bsky.social Author, illustrator, and photographer of picture books for children. THE BLACK MAMBAS (Lerner 2025), WASHED ASHORE (Lerner 2022). Rep’d by Deborah Warren. #kidlit 🇪🇸🇺🇸
Camille Lancaster @camillelancaster.bsky.social Children's Picture Book Author | Six Good Questions Podcast | The Mixtape Marriage Podcast | Cross-stitch love | Mom of 6 | SLP Life | Love God, Love People | Yes to Tiramisu!
Lauren Whitney (she/her) is querying! @laurenem6.bsky.social Mom of two, #kidlit writer, elementary school librarian, movie-lover, crazy LEGO lady
she/her
Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social #Kidlit author repped by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit -- Blogger of author & illus. #BookBirthdays -- Playwright at Uproar Theatrics erindealey.com -- Happily MARRIED btw--
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
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/
Pen Avey @penavey.bsky.social #author and #illustrator of #middlegrade and #chapter books. Educator of SEND teens. Kindness is my currency. penavey.wordpress.com
Nikki Harwood @ohhhhdoodles.bsky.social Aspiring author/illustrator and ASL/English interpreter by day - also obsessed with the magic of theater.
https://nharwood124.wixsite.com/ohhhh-doodles
@frogalsocat.bsky.social @frogalsocat.bsky.social Frog. Cat. Writer. Lives with a dragon, a bird and a pirate bathroom. 12x12 member.
Starla Rajavuori @srajavuori.bsky.social Writer of middle grade adventures that blend folklore 🌲, history 📖, and magic ✨. Always wondering what the past is trying to tell us.
Kaitlin Pinson @kapinson.bsky.social Agented YA Fantasy writer
*Follow my publishing journey alongside me
*Follow for reposts of helpful writing and publishing advice from industry professionals
Jason Prokowiew @jasonprokowiew.bsky.social Author of War Boys, Fat Boy Fat, and Let Him Be. Recipient of PEN America/Jean Stein grant, support from Bread Loaf, Ucross, Tin House, and Mass Cultural Council. U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Germany.
Christina Shawn - KidLit Author @christinashawn.bsky.social Author of AND THEN CAME YOU (Chronicle Books, 2025)
NO LOVE POTION (The Little Press, 2026)
ChristinaShawn.com
Agent: @liznealon.bsky.social
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)
Kate DeMaio @k8demaiowrites.bsky.social KidLit Author
FIONA AND THE FORGOTTEN PIANO is OUT NOW!
https://linkin.bio/katedemaio
She/Her
Mireia Martínez @miitrec.bsky.social Author-Illustrator of MARÍA ESPÍA, middle grade and YA book covers📚
Based in Barcelona, Spain
Lover of witches, magic and cozy vibes!✨🏳️🌈🩷
Portfolio: https://www.mireiamartinezgallego.com
Instagram: @miitrec
normacardenas.bsky.social @normacardenas.bsky.social assoc prof of practice | research food, identity, culture, and pedagogy #LasMusas #PBChat #WNDB #RUCCL Mentee #SCBWI #12x12 Ella/She
Kim Collazo @kcollazo.bsky.social STEM Advocate|Picture Book Author|Retired Educator|Proud mom of 3 sons|Married to super guy|Packers Fan|Rep’d by @LitAgentKatieM.bsky.social
collazocove.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
Sarah Atherton @sarah-a-author.bsky.social Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo
Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024
Winner #springflingkidlit 2023
Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025
Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social Canadian
Author of Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero. 🗡🛡🔮✨️🧙♂️
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/beyond-the-mark
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM96B5J9
Singer for Violet Outburst 🎸🎤
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Vf4w9Ze38rLniADBEGKSp?si=AcWduGX
Julie Honan Johnston @juliehonanjohnston.bsky.social Picture Book Author. Owner of Coyote Kids, a secondhand clothing and bookstore for kids in Albany, CA. It's all about the kids! 
why she writes | y @shewriteswords.bsky.social literary oddity; i love storytelling something fierce and always finds the chance to gush about any story i like.
psalm 111:6
Rhiannon Blackwood @rhiannonblackwood.bsky.social Gothic horror and rural fantasy author. Digital creator. Lover of the dark. Kin to the strange. Purveyor of sarcasm. Eater of potatoes.
Retired snake charmer and aspiring Bog Witch.
https://rhiannonblackwood.com/
John Pearce @johnpearce650.bsky.social Writer and environmentalist. Find me on Medium: https://medium.com/@johnpearce650
Author of:
"The Little Green Book - A Guide to the Green Revolution"
“Gaia — A Faith for the Future”
“The Medium Story — The Ultimate Guide to Medium"
Steena Hernandez @steenahernandez.bsky.social Kidlit Author | Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers OUT NOW Beaming Books | SCBWI | Las Musas | 12x12PB
https://linktr.ee/steenahernandez
Ilona @ilonakidscribe.bsky.social Kidlit writer, refugee daughter, amateur photo-snapper, member of co-housing eco-community. Co-author, CAT TAKES QUEEN (middle grade novel about a chess-playing cat) coming Oct. 2026 from Feiwel & Friends. Rep'd by Kristen Terrette, Martin Literary Mgmnt.
Vanessa Anderson, MFA @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social Professional Character Therapist at ℕ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕆ꖿ𝕝 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 ⁀➴
Developmental Editing • Line Editing • Copyediting • Publishing Guidance 📚 ☕
Website: NightOwlFreelance.com, Est. 2010
Leigh Therriault💫 @leightherriault.bsky.social Canadian writer & poet 🌙✨️ AuDHD ☆
A STRANGE PLACE FOR A GHOST 👻 coming Sep 2027 from Orca Book Publishers 📚
Rep: Liz Nealon at Great Dog Literary
leightherriault.com
Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social Rep’ed by Aliza Hoover at CAT agency!
Children’s book Illustrator, Sketchbook Scribbler ✏️& Maker of many things 🪡|
🕸️ www.srinidhidraws.com
📧 srinidhis01@gmail.com
Caitlin Robinson @ctdrobinson.bsky.social Mom, Poet, Author, Educator | MFA | MA |#SCBWI | #KidLit | #amquerying | #amwriting | #neurodivergent | #50preciouswords '25 HM |#kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest '24 HM | #50preciouswords '24 HM | www.caitlintdrobinson.com
Jessie A @jessieatkin.bsky.social Author, storyteller, writer, reading aficionado, Star Wars enthusiast, Mets devotee, student, sister, twin 🖤🤍💜
OODLES OF NOODLES (📖 out now)
http://www.jessieatkin.com/
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
Lindsey Hobson @lindseyhobson.bsky.social Member of SCBWI | PB Party 2025 Finalist 👻 THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW
⭐️ DARK SKIES ('25, LITTLE PRESS)
https://linktr.ee/lindseyhobsonauthor
Tracey Lee @handle.invalid Aussie speculative fiction writer who loves reading, hiking, writing, laughing and living a life free of other people’s expectations.
She/Her | Spoonie | 🧠 ND
💙📚 | Structural Editor | Copy Editor
Host of #writinglifemonthly
Julie Scheina @juliescheina.com Children's & YA book editor at Julie Scheina Editorial Services | Former senior editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | Coffee & book lover
Invitation Bookshop @invitationbookshop.bsky.social Woman-owned. Community-focused. Independent.
Gig Harbor, WA
invitationbookshop.com
Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social Welcome to the positive side of Writing. Author & Author software that helps people write. My Sci-fi + MG novels. Cool, clean, fun Writing Software for all. My page, 4 me, for writing motivation, writing connection, helps me write. Creator of Storyfyre.com
Steph Kentscott @skscottwriter.bsky.social She/Her. Writer. Professor. Very few chill vibes. 🌈🩷💜💙
skscottwriter.com
Melisa Wrex @mowrex.bsky.social Twitter defector | Writer of Random Thoughts | Documenter of Family Adirondack Adventures | she/her | #SCBWI | #kidlit | #pb | #Storystorm | #amquerying
Libby Hartwell @libbyhartwell.bsky.social Children’s writer. 🏆Winner of Little Tiger IAmInPrint Picture Book Prize ‘23. 🏆Winner of SCBWI Slushpile Challenge ‘24. Runner-up Write Mentor Chapter Book Award ‘24. SL for Searchlight Awards ‘24. SL for Write Mentor PB Award ‘24 & ‘25 #MAWYP
Sheila A. @thesheilster.bsky.social 
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 ❤️🐾
Emma Miller 😁📚🍁 @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! 📚🍁 https://thedoonies.ca
- Follow on: Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, Spotify
- Find our podcast on YouTube and Buzzsprout 📱✨️📚😁❤️🍁
Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social Our mission is to foster a love of reading in young people by connecting them with exceptional authors and illustrators and exposing them to the diverse breadth and depth of children's literature. Learn more about us at www.bigfootkidsbookfestival.com
Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social Your local family-owned independent bookstore since 2017.
📍Redmond Town Center, Redmond WA
🔗 https://brickandmortarbooks.com/
📧 https://www.brickandmortarbooks.com/newsletter
Steven Eisenberg, Author @seisenbergauthor.bsky.social Author on the future of AI and society, as well as science fiction, and pirate adventures. steveneisenbergauthor.com
Annie Llewellyn @anniellewe.bsky.social Oil painter, children’s author + illustrator | Published in Northern Gravy, The Toy Press, Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, Cleaver Magazine
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
Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social Cheese lover, animal/nature admirer, movie & anime lover, loves music. I love writing children's and ya books. Children's lyricist and composer. Children's Musicals.
NO CHAT UNLESS I KNOW YOU
BULLIES OUT
IF YOU COPY MY LINKS BOOK HASHTAGS please.
Stephanie Lisa Tara @stephanielisatara.bsky.social 🌟Stephanie Lisa Tara Children's Books®
🌟PRESERVE, CONSERVE, INSPIRE, TEACH.
🌟Founded by a mom who cares,❤️
Amazon.com/dp/0989433404
San Francisco
http://www.stephanielisatara.com
Diane Debrovner @dianedebrovner.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Former deputy editor @Parents Magazine. Co-author of ROXIE IN COLOR, Candlewick Press, 2026. 
Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.com
Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social #KidLit Author & Poet. JANIE WRITES A PLAY (Charlesbridge). Debut MG verse novel THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS 4/15 (Astra). Birder/Owler. HeidiEYStemple.com.
MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social A lifelong love of reading starts here! 📚🎈
Books and author events from the home of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in NYC.
http://www.mackids.com
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!
Visit AuthoriView.com to share your story today.
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Little Go Getters @littlegogetters.bsky.social Little Go Getters focuses on helping youth learn about enterprising behaviors. Being enterprising is the willingness and ability to get personal, family, community, social and for-profit projects done.
www.littlegogetters.com
@bettebergeron.bsky.social @bettebergeron.bsky.social 
@ruthienicklaus.bsky.social @ruthienicklaus.bsky.social 
Chip Street, Writey Guy @chipstreet.bsky.social Author. Dev editor. Fic & nonfic ghostwriter. Screenwriter. eLearning writer. Ally. Lefty. Dog Dad. He/Him. ChipStreet.com
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
Albert Whitman & Company @albertwhitman.bsky.social Since 1919, Albert Whitman & Company has been publishing award-winning children's books that help kids grow intellectually and emotionally. 
Toby Price @jedipadmaster.bsky.social Trophy Husband, Special Needs Dad, Writer, Illustrator, Educator, and Jedi.
Author A.L. Norton @authoralnorton.bsky.social International, award-winning, bestselling author of over 33 books. Global award-winning book promoter. Owner of Readers Depot. Youtuber. Book Hoarder. #Autoimmune warrior. Married to Author Dell Sweet. #Disabled #childabusesurvivor #wolfpackauthor
Jennifer Phillips @jjpseattle.bsky.social Children's author, developmental disabilities and mental illness advocate, creativity/improvement geek. Latest book: Walking on Eggshells by Jolly Fish Press. Find me on http://jenniferphillipsauthor.com and jjpseattle.substack.com
Leslie Holleran @leslieholleran.bsky.social Children's author passionate about true stories. #SCBWI
leslieholleran.com
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
Amy Hevron @amyhevron.bsky.social Children's book author, illustrator, birder, baker.
Recent books: 🪵 Log Life 🍃 City of Leafcutter Ants 🐜 Poo Pile on the Prairie 💩
Coming 2026: Bog Buddies www.amyhevron.art
FReadom Fighter @qtpilibrarian.bsky.social Librarian. USN (Ret) spouse. Mom. Gardener. Gamer. Anime. PBS. PTX. Tattoos. Whiskey. Cis-het, she/her.
Passionate about literacy, gardening (native, esp!), and animal rescue.
Opinions my own.
Jen Lee @jenleewriter.bsky.social Kid Lit Writer
Will Taylor @willtaylorbooks.bsky.social NYT bestselling children's author (Scholastic; HarperCollins, Penguin Workshop) Queer. Seattleite in Wales. Rep: Brent Taylor at July First Literary. THE SCHOOL FOR WICKED WITCHES Book 5 out Feb 2027! willtaylorbooks.com
How2Conquer @how2conquer.com Boutique publisher in East Atlanta Village connecting subject experts with the subject curious through empowering nonfiction books.
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
Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social #Kidlit writer. Wife and mom. Loves Jesus.
#50preciouswords HM 24/25, #springflingkidlit HM 25, #sunwritefun win 23/24/25.
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/
Pamela Ruth Meyer author @pamelaruthmeyer.bsky.social Writing Tales of Mystery, History, and Romance. Represented by Terrie Wolf, AKA Literary Management.
Lindsay is querying 🐌🦩🍋 @lindsaylau.bsky.social Querying PB writer, wannabe illustrator, & family photographer.
www.lindsaystephany.com
(🌱brand new to bsky, hello!)
she/her
Writln @writln.bsky.social List your books, share stories, join ARC programs, swap book reviews, connect with readers, and grow your author brand. Engage in writing retreats, character Q&As, author interviews, giveaways, and exclusive events. https://writln.com/
Susanna Klingenberg (she/her) @susannaklingenberg.bsky.social Writer / Editor / Aspiring Picture Book Author.
Also: reader, runner, kitchen adventurer, cello player, question asker, kid raiser, slow hiker, and spy afficionado.
#SCBWI #12x12 #amquerying
Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social NEW—Seeking old (& new) book-ish friends
Weaning off of X, FB, Insta!
Grateful for Teachers & Librarians!
🐈⬛ Writing & drawing (while cat judges)
WIP: SpyKids & Cat vs. AntiDiversity villain
#mgbookchat #amwriting #drawing #middlegradebooks #Kidlit #cats
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 🌳
www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social Illustrator & designer 🌈 she/elle
Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Canada East
BUTTERFLY SEA, Tielmour Press Jan 2026
https://MarieLaureCouet.myportfolio.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #NoAI
Kristin - Author of THE SUBSTI-TOOTH 🐚 @kristin-012726.bsky.social Author to upcoming PB: THE SUBSTI-TOOTH (Lawley Publishing, 2026) #12x12PB #kidlit
Hannah Holt @hannahholt.bsky.social Kidlit author, educator, speaker.
💎The Diamond and the Boy
🐧A Father's Love
🐔A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Laurie Warchol @lauriewarchol.bsky.social Fiction & Nonfiction kidlit writer, avid birder, addicted to golf & coffee.
PEN New England Discovery Award for Nonfiction; Islandport Press; Cricket Media (Ladybug Magazine)
Kathy Hjermstad @kathyhjermstad.bsky.social PB writer, SCBWI member, CBA graduate, scrapbooker, grandmother, crazy cat lady 😸
"Fine writers should split hairs together, and sit side by side, like friendly apes, to pick the fleas from each other's prose." --Logan Pearsall Smith
William David Curtis @wmdcurtis.bsky.social Picture book author, songwriter, member of SCBWI, Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA), ASCAP, and Actors' Equity, versatile, funny, and serious, seeking representation