Junior Library Guild @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social A collection development service providing libraries with the best new-release books for children and young adults.
Jean Reidy @jeanreidy.bsky.social Bestselling and award-winning children's author of TRUMAN and more.
Rep'd by Erin Murphy. Learn more at https://jeanreidy.com/
Jarch @itsokihaveabook.bsky.social Massachusetts librarian, parent, greyhound adopter. "It's what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it." https://jenny-arch.com
Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage
All views are my own 
Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social Former Dem staffer. UCI, King's College London, Johns Hopkins. | INFINITE SKY (Bloomsbury 2026) + more | Many bylines. | AAJA/SCBWI | Rep: Eric Smith/Becca Podos, Neighborhood Literary
Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
Patrice Gopo @patricegopo.bsky.social Author of essay collections and picture books | writes stories steeped in themes of place, belonging, and home | www.patricegopo.com
Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator of QUACKERS, THE GOOSE EGG, I AM NOT A PENGUIN. Illustrator of A MIND OF HER OWN: THE STORY OF MYSTERY WRITER AGATHA CHRISTIE, plus others! She/her
Rep: Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow
http://lizwongillustration.com
Faith Pray @faithpray7.bsky.social PNW author+illustrator | THE DAY WE GOT LOST |
Repp’d: @mollyoneillbooks
faithpraybooks.com
https://linktr.ee/faithpray7
Judith Henderson @judithhenderson.bsky.social ✍️ author/illustrator, Composer🎹TV Producer. Wrote theme song for PBS show, Arthur.🏆
Books of Wonder @booksofwonder.bsky.social Open 11am-7pm, 7 days a week📚
NYC's largest independent children's bookstore 🌈
Kirk Reedstrom @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social USA Today Bestselling author/illustrator of funny kids books with heartfelt characters and a little bit of mayhem. Creator of the Duck & Moose graphic novel series (Disney-Hyperion).
He/Him
kirkreedstrom.com
T. L. McBeth @tlmcbeth.bsky.social Children's book author & illustrator.
Repped by Stephen Barr @ Writers House.
www.TLMcBeth.com
www.linktr.ee/tlmcbeth
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
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.
Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social Children's book illustrator and artist, based in Sofia, Bulgaria
Art / Film Photography / Stuff I like
🌐 www.denisillustrates.com
ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social I turn Art into Sports (and vice versa) | NO AI USED | “Everything I didn't know I needed" - follower testimonial
Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social I write picture books for adults to read to children so that children fall in love with reading.
New in 2026: A Celebration of You (3.17); The Dino Door (5.5).
linkin.bio/joshfunkbooks
Laurie Carmody @lauriecarmody.bsky.social #PB #PictureBook #Author (Big Truck Playdate, Beaming Books, 2023). 
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
Stephanie Graegin @steph-graegin.bsky.social Writer. Illustrator. I make picture books.
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.
James Yang @jamesyang.bsky.social ALA Geisel Award winning Brooklyn based Korean American Illustrator/Author.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yangblog/
Web: https://www.jamesyang.com
Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2143640/james-y
Chronicle Books @chroniclebooks.bsky.social 
The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social Independent, opinionated, and stylish: essential multimedia publications for everyone who cares about children's and young adult literature. Visit us at hbook.com.
Chris @cpark.bsky.social Mixed Korean-American Illustrator / Author / Dad
www.chrisdpark.com
Rep’d: @essiewhite.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
Matthew Burgess @matthewburgessj.bsky.social Poet, Professor, & Children's Book Author. Brooklyn College. Forthcoming: Words With Wings & Magic Things, illust. Doug Salati (Tundra / Penguin Canada, 2025) & Fireworks, illust. Cátia Chien (Harper Collins, 2025). www.matthewjohnburgess.com
Hannah Salyer @hsalyer.bsky.social Slow makings and musings of the illustration, sculpture, and storytelling variety.
Lupine Books @lupinebooks.bsky.social Children's bookstore coming to Providence, RI. Woman/queer/disabled/neurodivergent owned.
https://linktr.ee/lupine_books
Deborah Marcero @deborahmarcero.com Author & Illustrator. IN A JAR, OUT OF A JAR, HOPE IN A JAR (25), THE GREAT ESCAPE (26), THE LONE WOLF (27), & more. Rep’d by Laura Rennert, ABLA. 
Blake Hamilton @blakehamilton1.bsky.social Writer, Filmmaker. Co-founder of All The Wonders. Director of Post Production at Zerocool Media. Crowned by firstborn. Dethroned by second. #kidlit
Jess Golden @goldenillust.bsky.social illustrator. dog person.
@villagelibrarian.bsky.social @villagelibrarian.bsky.social 
Audrey Helen Weber @audreyhelenweber.bsky.social picture book maker
gouache, watercolor, and acrylic paintings on paper
represented by Hannah Mann at Writers House
www.audreyhelenweber.com
Megan Litwin @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social Children’s book author and former-yet-forever teacher.
GATHER GRATEFUL * TWINKLE, TWINKLE, WINTER NIGHT * DIRT AND BUGSY series
www.meganlitwinbooks.com
Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social #PB Writer 📖✏️
Math & Science Educator 🧮🌳💙
Member of 12x12 and SCBWI Southern Breeze
Halloweensie, SunWriteFun, SpringFlingKidlit '25 Winner
Valentiny, WKLN '25 HM
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
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible.
ocasiocortez.com
Littlest Bookshop @littlestbookshop.bsky.social Tucson’s favorite independent children’s bookstore!
Anna Harber Freeman @annaharberfreeman.bsky.social K-12 art teacher | #kidlit author | enrolled member of the Osage Nation | rep’d by @literarylesliez
#SCBWI #kidlit #arted
www.annaharberfreeman.com
Alison Goldberg @alisongoldberg.bsky.social Author of children's books: The Remembering Candle, Eighteen Flowers for Grandma, Bottle Tops, I Love You for Miles and Miles. Forthcoming novel: The Lost Sea Garden. Picture book critique services.
www.alisongoldberg.com
Alice, Ever After Books @aliceeverafterbks.bsky.social Indie bookstore ✨ Voted Best in WNY
295 Parkside Ave, Buffalo NY
A place to wonder...for all ages.
Mon: Closed T/Th: 12-5 W/F/S: 10-5 Sun: 10-3
gael abary @gaelabary.bsky.social Illustrator represented by Andrea Morrison at Writers House
gaelabary.com
pintachan @pintachan.bsky.social Hello, my name is Pintachan and I am a full-time illustrator living in the north of Spain. Website: pintachan.com
Suzanne Kaufman @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social Artist/Author/lover of children’s books/Illustrator of #1 NYT bestseller All Are Welcome
Erica S. Perl @ericaperl.bsky.social Author. Artist. Avowed woozler of dogs & guinea pigs.
Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social Auction by the #kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding: Jan 20th (9am PST) - Jan 28th (8pm PST).
Amazing items up for bid: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
Bear logo by Sydney Hanson IG: @sydwiki
Jared Andrew Schorr @supercoolspyclub.bsky.social Illustrator and Paper Cutter! ✂️💌✨
JANUARY: http://www.jaredandrewschorr.com/store/january
✏️: http://www.jaredandrewschorr.com/
💰: http://www.jaredandrewschorr.com/shop
💌: supercoolspyclub@gmail.com
Kay Healy @kayhealy.bsky.social Casey’s Cases author/illustrator. Artist. Philly. Cat mom. Dog mom. Girl mom. Community Gardener. Neighborhood bird feeder. Irrigation system enthusiast.
kayhealy.com
caseyscases.com
Jill Stuck @jillstuck.bsky.social Learning to stop and enjoy life.
VCFA WCYA
Writer. Hiker. Macaron Maker.
Greg Pizzoli @gregpizzoli.bsky.social Maker of picture books, comics, early readers and screenprints. Preorder my new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721979/earl-and-worm-1-the-b
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/
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
Jennifer Thermes @jenniferthermes.bsky.social Picturebook-maker & map illustrator.
Books include MANHATTAN, A PLACE CALLED AMERICA, and more. EARTH: ONE PLANET’S EPIC STORY coming Nov. ‘26! Repped by @agentzacker.
jenniferthermes.com
instagram.com/jenniferthermes
Erica Sirotich @ericasirotich.bsky.social Illustrator & author of books for kids. Repped by Jenn Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social of ABLA. Creator of the MAIL DUCK books published by Abrams Appleseed. www.ericasirotich.com
Denise Holmes @niseemade.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator & Champion Hula-Hooper | Chicago, IL | Rep'd by The Bright Agency | Baby Board Books Forever
niseemade.com
deniseholmes.substack.com
KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social 📚We're an Award-Winning website celebrating children's books & reading with Videos 🎥 Podcasts 🎧 KidLit Crafts & Activities 🎨 🏅An ALSC BEST DIGITAL TOOL 🐛CARLE HONOREE
Founder: Julie Gribble @juliegribble.bsky.social #kidlit
James Braithwaite Kidlit/Animation @thebathwater.bsky.social Illustrator, author, animation director (in that order) Lost an Oscar. Won an Emmy. Represented by Rosemary Stimola at Stimola Literary Studio.
Sarah Hand @sarah-hand.bsky.social 
Claire Blumenfeld @cblumenfeld.bsky.social K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee www.ClaireBlumenfeld.com
CRANKY HANK and THE NOISY NEIGHBORS: A PURIM STORY (spring 2027, Kar-Ben)
Elisa Boxer @elisaboxer.bsky.social Emmy-winning journalist and Sydney Taylor Honor author of numerous children's books about resilience and courage, including: Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust. Website: Elisaboxer.com
Maureen Egan @maureeneganva.bsky.social Researching & writing about Ruth Henshaw Bascom with my sister Mary Eileen Fouratt. Author of Insiders’ Guide 2 RVA + Richmond’s Culinary History, Webinar Coordinator: SCBWI Mid-Atlantic. Paint on my hands, dirt on my shirt, crumbs on my lap. she/her
Meg Fleming @megosphere.bsky.social Children’s Author. Fan of all dogs. Big-time laugher.
Author of I Live In A Tree Trunk✨I Was Born A Baby✨Wondering Around✨Rock That Vote✨ Coming to Bookstores 8.26.25 THE EVERYTHING TRAIL🌲
Represented by Emily van Beek @foliojr
Mike Petrik @mikepetrik.bsky.social Author and illustrator of books for kids!
One Cool Duck 4, Camp Out! Out now from Hippo Park and Astra Pub.
Currently seeking representation.
https://linktr.ee/mikepetrik
Kate Berube @kateberube.bsky.social NY Times bestselling illustrator & author of picture books • HANNAH & SUGAR • MAE’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL • JOHN’S TURN • WILLOW THE WHITE HOUSE CAT
Santi Casares @santiagocasares.bsky.social Latinx Kidlit author/illustrator
www.santiagocasares.com
Donalyn Miller @donalynbooks.bsky.social I’m a TX teacher and author of books about engaging young people with reading. Co-founder #nerdybookclub. Founder #bookaday. Regular posts at donalynmiller.substack.com
Ebony Lynn Mudd (she/her) @ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social PEOPLE Magazine ✨ featured author
🎤 Just Like Tina (PRH • Jan 27th)
🌊Swim Like Them (S&S)
🩰 Junior Takes a Leap (Scholastic)
Now booking school visits for Black History Month ‘26 + beyond.
🌸Website: www.ebonylynnmudd.com
📚PB Courses: www.thepbretreat.com
Aaron Zenz @aaronzenz.bsky.social Author and/or Illustrator of 45 books for kids
Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social Author, poet, teacher. A PLACE FOR RAIN (Norton Young Readers), LEAFY LANDMARKS (Sleeping Bear Press); poetry ideas for educators: http://poetryboost.com; repped by @ljamstutz.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com
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
Randi Sonenshine @rsonenshine.bsky.social Children’s Author. K-12 Literacy Specialist. Bird Stalker, Tea Snob, Tree Climber, Rhymer. THE DEN THAT OCTOPUS BUILT. (Candlewick May 2024) Rep’d by BookStop Literary.
http://www.randisonenshine.com/
carolporterbooks @carolporterbooks.bsky.social Children's Book Author-someday illustrator
Mom, Teacher, Education Advocate, Dog Lover, Book Lover
Buffalo Bills Fan, Buffalo Booster
Lorie Barber 🚫👑 @barberchicago.bsky.social Board Member, Woodridge School District 68 | School/Bulk Order Manager, The Silver Unicorn Bookstore 🦄 | Co-founder, LITapalooza | Books in kids’ hands always and forever. ❤️📚
Maral Sassouni Illustration @maralsassouni.bsky.social Picture books, mostly —see maralsassouni.com for more. In sunny Socal.
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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Classical Pianist in training.
Author Website: justincolonbooks.com
Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
Ana Aranda @anaranda2.bsky.social 🇲🇽 #Kidlit author illustrator
📚OUR DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION - Penguin/Paulsen
Represented by Adriana Dominguez/Aevitas
www.anaranda.com
Tara J. Hannon Kid Lit Author Illustrator @tarajhannon.bsky.social Kidlit Author Illustrator - BIRTLE early graphic novel series (AMP Kids) THE ONLY GHOST IN SCHOOL & THE ONLY GHOST AT SUMMER CAMP (Penguin Workshop Aug 2025)
www.tarajhannon.com
Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social Biologist turned award-winning kidlit science writer. Nature lover. SCBWI. 12x12. #SciComm. Repped by Alex Weiss, Azantian Literary Agency. she/her
https://apstevens.com/
https://onesimplething.substack.com/
Chana Stiefel @chanastiefel.bsky.social Kidlit author
Kellie Beggs @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social Teacher⭐️Librarian⭐️Author
No longer active here
Updates only
Jacqueline Lindsey @jlindseybooks.bsky.social Writer - ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE (Sourcebooks, 2026) | Rep'd by @litagentkatiem.bsky.social #SCBWI #12x12 @pb26debut.bsky.social
Ruth Spiro @ruthspiro.bsky.social Author of 30+ award-winning and bestselling children’s books including How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up, Baby Loves Science, Made by Maxine, One Small Spark, and Love Grows.
#STEM #kidlit #picturebooks #author
https://ruthspiro.com/
Sue Fliess @suefliess.bsky.social Children’s book author of over 50 books, school presenter, freelance writer, decent cook. Travels whenever possible. Rep’d by Unter Agency. www.suefliess.com
Christine Van Zandt @christinevanzandt.bsky.social Editor, writer, author. Human resources, labor relations, benefits manager.
s.e.cottrill @secottrill.bsky.social Picture book Author/ Illustrator. Graphic Designer/Art Director by day. #SCBWI #12x12PB #mightykidlit #KidLit #authorillustrator www.secottrill.com
Child's Play USA @childsplayusa.bsky.social USA division of award-winning indie children's books publisher @childs-play.co.uk
More than 50 years specializing in whole child development and learning through play.
New titles, free activities, events and more!
https://linktr.ee/childsplayusa
Chris Baron @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social MG author of ALL OF ME & THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT-THE GRAY 23 & more in 24 @FeiwelFriends, English Prof, Poet, ig: christhebearbaron
Twitter @baronchrisbaron
Jessica Hincapié @jesshincapie.bsky.social BLOOMER winner of Louise Bogan Award (@triohousepress). | Program Director @thewritingbarn | atx
www.jessicahincapie.com
Megan McNamara @writtenbymegan.bsky.social Story Maker-Upper 📺 TV Writer: ESE on All American: Homecoming I Staff Writer on LA’s Finest 📚 Kidlit Writer: Member of Storyteller Academy I PB Rising Stars HM 2025 I Blogger of @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social (she/her)
Cid K Fleming @cidkfleming.bsky.social The big comfy chair in the living room is my office, where I’m either reading or writing.
Author of kidlit and women’s fiction/romance. #scbwi #rwa
Day job: technical writer/instructional design
(she/her)
www.cidkfleming.com
Xi Chen the Illustrator @xichenillust.bsky.social I'm a Chinese Illustrator based in US, focus on children's book illustration, MG/ YA novel art, manga and character design. Former game artist for 8 years.
vgen.co/XiaoFeiArt
🎨 xichenillust.com
✨ vgen.co/XiaoFeiArt
✉️ xichenillust@gmail.com
Anne @anneleblanc2.bsky.social Retired(ish) teacher, picture book writer, reader, library lover, geologist. I also love to sing, dance, code and learn about just about anything!
Airlie Anderson @airlieanderson.bsky.social Author-illustrator of picture books including NEITHER, ONLY, and CAT’S SEASONS. Come on over to airlieanderson.com for more 🎨
Meg Walters Illustrator @megwaltersdesign.bsky.social SCBWI, Children's book illustrator & author
Brook Gideon @brookgideon.bsky.social Wrangler of words, watercolors, pets, and plants. Lover of sharks, science, and second breakfast. Salty.
Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social Kidlit writer and creator of KidLit Grove, a bookish corner where kids step inside their favorite stories through nature play, STEAM discoveries, and sensory-based adventures.
📕🌳 Sign up here: https://kidlitgrove.substack.com
Russ Cox @russcoxbooks.bsky.social Children’s graphic novel & picture book creator.
Music lover.
Vintage/retro fan.
Horror movie buff.
Rep'd by Jennie Kendrick at Red Fox Literary.
Portfolio: https://www.smilingotis.com/
Jen @popgoesthereader.bsky.social Young adult and middle grade book blogger at Pop! Goes The Reader (popgoesthereader.com) since 2013. Get access to exclusive posts and rewards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/popgoesthereader). She/Her. 🇨🇦