Ryan T. Pozzi @ryantpozzi.bsky.social Nonfiction writer. Author of The Mess That Made Them (Bloomsbury, 2026). https://geni.us/TMtMT | 🏠 Council Bluffs, IA (Omaha Metro Area) | Rep: Anderson Literary Agency
The Storytellers Foundation | The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast @tstorypodcast.bsky.social https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com 📚 Kidlit experts. 📖 We demystify publishing! | 🥇 Top 100 & Spotify Award-Winning Podcast | Home of The Big Bang Notable Book List & The Storytellers Summit Series | summit.getstoryrise.com
The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org Authors working together to ensure fair pay, protect copyright, and defend free speech.
Katiewithapencil @katiewithapencil.bsky.social When you let children shine, the world becomes a little brighter.
Represented by Lori Steel with @steelworksliterary
Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social Children’s book author and illustrator | India | Rep’d by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
karammitchell @karammitchell.com Illustrator
Telling stories with pictures.
Represented Lori Steel, Steelworks Literary
SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator OK/AR
https://karammitchell.com/
K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social Hi there, I draw children's books (and sometimes even write them)- why don't you stay a while?
🏳️🌈
(Los Angeles based)
Repped by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
https://www.krmcloughlin.com/
Angela Pham Krans @angelaphamkrans.bsky.social Author of FINDING PAPA, WORDS BETWEEN US, & ANOTHER WORD FOR NEIGHBOR (HarperCollins, 2025)
Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social Children's book author, book blogger: PB/MG, #STEM
linktr.ee/JilanneHoffmann
HEARTLAND (LBYR '26)
THE OCEAN'S HEART (Millbrook ‘26)
A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle '23)
Agent: Lori Steel
Focus: Earth's wonders+environment, STEAMTeam
Alexis Hatcher @alexishatcher.bsky.social 🐉 Kidlit Author
✍️ Rep: Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
🌟THE PRINCE & THE PROPHECY (Knopf BFYR 2027) / Wayward T.A.L.E.S. #2 (2028)
🐾Easily distracted by cute dogs & reality TV
📸 @alexishatcherauthor
Kathy Fork @babyfork.bsky.social Former teacher and school librarian 📚
Currently writing for kids 📝
Repped by @juliebookagent.bsky.social
at SteelWorks Literary 📖
Dolly Parton is my patron saint 🦋
Bill Murray is my spirit animal 👻
aka Babyfork 🧀🌈🦄 🌮🦉🌲
Mary E. Cronin @maryecronin.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🗽Author~poet~educator|NCTE|Agent- Lori Steel. TRUCKS, BOOTS, & BELLS: FIREHOUSE POEMS (Holiday House 2026); LIKE A MOTHER BEAR (Atheneum 2027) https://linktr.ee/maryecronin
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/
Gaylestorming @gaylestorming.bsky.social Writer, reader, coffee drinker…dark brews & dark chocolate. A cozy horror creative searching for my place in the universe. 19th Annual Writer’s Digest poetry award winner 🏅 USAF Veteran
https://www.gaylestorming.com
@dianeadams.bsky.social @dianeadams.bsky.social 
Ava Sofia Bratt @avasofiabratt.bsky.social Aspiring Sapphic Romance Author (currently querying). Essayist and avid reader. Lover girl 💐 Follow my medium account!: https://medium.com/@bratt.avasofia
Esther Sandra @draftalchemist.bsky.social Editor by profession, reader by vocation. I provide insight on editorial craft, structural pacing, and exceptional titles. https://esther-sandra.lovable.app
Jen Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social Picture Book Author rep'd by Morgan Hughes of FinePrint Literary Management, Wife & Mother, #SCBWI Social Media, #12X12PB, #CTCWriters, Empowered Author🇭🇺🇺🇸
Website: https://authorjenanyong.com
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WriteStats @writestats.bsky.social Data-Driven Insights for Writers and Publishers.
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Leanne Pankuch @talelady.bsky.social Addicted to books. Mother of dogs, dragons, and ghosts. Music lover. MG and YA author repped by @agentdiegoh @sbr_media 🪶 #amwriting #amreading #kidlit
Atlanta Writers Club @atlantawritersclub.bsky.social Helping writers create and publish since 1914. We hold monthly meetings, critique groups, conferences, and more. Join our mailing list at http://atlantawritersclub.org/contact/. Website: atlantawritersclub.org. 
The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social Empowering authors since 1884. The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. #societyofauthors #humanauthored
Shaelyn Zeitz @shaelynzeitz.bsky.social MG author and poet | Adorer of all things spooky and twisty 🪄 | May or may not still be afraid of the dark | Rep'd by Lauren Spieller
Noël Baris @barisnoel.bsky.social 🏴☠️ 🇳🇱 🇮🇩 MG/YA Author | Rep’ed by Eva Scalzo | Hit me up for MG/YA ARC reviews!
Grandiloquent Word of the Day @grandiloquentwords.bsky.social Fancy words, witty descriptions, and vintage illustrations to educate and entertain.
My Book!
https://wwnorton.com/books/9781682687994
Calendars!
https://grandiloquent-word-of-the-day-2026-calendars.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Joshua Palmatier/Zombies Need Brains @joshuapalmatier.bsky.social Joshua Palmatier is an epic fantasy writer and the founder of the small press Zombies Need Brains. ZNB does NOT use AI imagery in its covers and does NOT accept AI-generated stories. Visit the store: https://zombies-need-brains-llc.square.site
KathrynFaye007 @kathrynfaye007.bsky.social Author of Imorata: Book 1 of the Death Walkers series. Currently VAGUE era! MG, YA and Adult Horror. #T1D #MGwaves🌊 #SignedInk #WritingCommunity
Artwork Portfolio: https://halfbloodeddragon.wordpress.com/
Amy Hillman is leaning into the joy of maybe- again @ahillmanwrites.bsky.social Chahta Sia
She/her
#pb and #mg writer
Rep'd by Mona Kanin @mkaninliterary
Beth Gawlik 📚🐈⬛🍪 @bethgawlik.bsky.social Reader, Writer, Mother, Christian, cat lover, preschool teacher, #ADHD, #T1D Mom, #dyslexia mom, 🏳️🌈 ace she/her, writing #MGLit and #cozymystery, #MGWaves
Karyn Curtis @karyncurtiswrites.bsky.social Middle Grade, Picture Book writer, former editor, horse girl, #MGWaves
@hortonauthor.bsky.social @hortonauthor.bsky.social Writer, book lover, human and cat mom. Rep: Rachel Estep D4EO
-THE CONCEALED, THE CAPTURED 2024, Heir of Earth and Sky, (Aethon Books)
@jilltataraworld.bsky.social @jilltataraworld.bsky.social interested in books art movies science and other cool kids' stuff. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting
Sierra Wilson @sierraauthor.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of PB & MG - Lesley MFA alum
Here for the #kidlit #writingcommunity crew (& the cat pics too!)
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www.sierrawilsonauthor.com
Amy Newbold Books @amynewboldbooks.bsky.social I write picture books (If Picasso Painted a Snowman series), middle grade, and clean romance. A Lady Most Alluring (Grimm Regency novella) is out now. Fan of birding, reading, board games, and chocolate.
https://www.amynewbold.com/
Lisa Tolin @lisatolin.bsky.social Editorial Director @ PEN America (formerly Today Show, NBC News, AP) and I write for kids. HOW TO BE A ROCK STAR (2022) CAN YOU IMAGINE? (Atheneum, 2025). #12x12
Kate DeMaio @k8demaiowrites.bsky.social KidLit Author
FIONA AND THE FORGOTTEN PIANO is OUT NOW!
https://linkin.bio/katedemaio
She/Her
@miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social Mom of 2 daughters. Middle Grade Author. Repped by Nicole Eisenbraun. Developmental Editor. MS ELA Teacher. Tree-hugger. Vegetarian. Figure Skater. Dreamer.
#MGpies
https://mspitzerfranklin.wixsite.com/mysite/critique-services
Kevin Miranda @kevinmiranda.bsky.social Follower of Jesus Christ ✝️
I post mostly about movies and superheroes...
DC | Marvel | Star Wars | MOTU |
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@kevintomiranda?si=Gfk94_mm-PmhYvu1
Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social Hi! I'm Mia Wenjen. I blog at PragmaticMom.com, run nonprofit ReadYourWorld.org, and write children's books (MiaWenjen.com).
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MiaWenjen
Alexandra Vivelo, Kidlit Author @alexandravivelo.bsky.social Writer, hiker, animal lover. "Doctor of Decay," a.k.a. Ph.D. in fungal biology. BEAT THE HEAT coming 2027 from Orca Books! Repped by Lauren Bieker of FinePrint Literary.
Shawn Proctor #middlegradeauthor #author @shawnproctor.bsky.social Middle Grade author. MGNarwhals! WriteMentor 2021. Rosemont MFA. WYRM's Gauntlet Champ. Library fan.
Shrouk @shroukqataa.bsky.social A struggling girl, I work as a graphic designer, I fight for the origin of safety.
Donate via PayPal or IBAN
WhatsApp 970598058909+
Louise M. Aamodt @louisemaamodt.bsky.social Picture book author, SCBWI, educator, ant-watcher, defender of the underdogs. Rep’d by Emily S. Keyes @esc_key. www.LouiseAamodt.com
Jenny Mattern @jengelmattern.bsky.social Author. Fledgling poet. Rep’d by Nicole Eisenbraun @ GCL. Debut novel, WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES IN, releasing 9.29.26.
Website: jemattern.com
@amynelder.bsky.social @amynelder.bsky.social Author/Painter #kidlit #MGLit #Thriller #MGtyDucks #kidlitchat
Joel Brigham (Brigham Editorial) @joelbrigham.bsky.social Developmental Editor, Writing Coach, #RevPit Editor, MG/YA Author, Educator, and Overall Very Friendly Person.
brighameditorial.com
brighameditorial.substack.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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Booktasters Authors @booktastersauthors.bsky.social Boost your book’s exposure with honest, impactful reviews on Goodreads & Amazon! 📚✨ We help authors reach more readers. DM us for review inquiries!
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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social Co-Regional Advisor, Melissa Miles
Co-Regional Advisor, Amanda Fletcher
Co-ARA, Michelle Kennedy
Co-ARA, Janet Kelly
IC, Jime Alena Wimmer
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/southern-breeze
The regional team is volunteer-led.
Kelly Sonnack (like "Sonic") @ksonnack.bsky.social Children's Agent. Reader. Mama.
Header art by Marissa Valdez.
Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social I write books for young people, picture books and middle grade novels. I’m the founder and President of The Author Village. Mets and Nets fan. LGBTQ🌈
Molly O'Neill @mollyoneill.bsky.social Literary agent at Root Literary. Builder of bookmakers. Collector & connector of words + art + people + stories. Shameless sharer of cat pics. mollyoneillbooks.com
Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com Illustrator; writer of various things;
former #SCBWI IC and ARA; #pbparty26 Illustration Showcase;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social Since 1990, we've helped thousands of writers learn the path to success as an author of books for children and teens. More info: https://writeforkids.online
Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways.
website: kidlit411.com 
Boyds Mills @boydsmills.bsky.social Boyds Mills positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inspire children to become their best selves.
https://linktr.ee/boydsmills
The Writing Barn @thewritingbarn.bsky.social ✍️ We go beyond craft classes to transform pre-published writers into career authors with varying tools and community offerings to suit YOU.
Craft + Community + Connections = a Thriving Literary Life!
Susan Hawk @agenthawk.bsky.social Literary Agent at Upstart Crow Literary, repping books for kids and teens. Periodically open to unsolicited queries, details here: UpstartCrowLiterary.com
Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social Founder of the Keyes Agency, LLC. Bookish. Short. Invisible Disability. Brooklyn, NY. She/her
Jordan Hamessley @thejordache.bsky.social Literary Agent at JABberwocky Literary Agency representing picture books through YA. Musical Theater nerd. Disney adult. Fan of all things spooky.
QueryManager.com/HamessleyQuery
SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social Founded by Lori Steel, SteelWorks Literary represents authors, illustrators, and graphic novelists for the children's and YA markets, and beyond.
https://steelworksliterary.com
https://QueryManager.com/LoriSteel
Jolene Haley @jolenehaley.bsky.social Lover of books 📚, coffee ☕, dogs🐕, nature 🌲, and magic🔮🌙. Literary Agent at DMLA. True Crime junkie. Also haunts: @mdnight_society
Jason Yarn @kalyarn.bsky.social Lit guy. Lawyer human. Jason Yarn Literary Agency - query submission details on my website: www.jasonyarnliteraryagency.com
Ginger Knowlton @gingerninja.bsky.social I’m a literary agent specializing in children’s books at Curtis Brown, Ltd. in New York, and celebrating my 38th year there already. Time flies. 🦋
she/her
Lerner Books @lernerbooks.bsky.social We create high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. More starred reviews. More awards. More digital options.
Amy Collins @bookcrone.bsky.social Linktr.ee/askamycollins
Reads books, plays guitar, rides a Harley, takes too many pics of her dogs. Lit Agent with Talcott Notch. (She/Them) Old lady with a young heart and twisted mind.
Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social agent: Marsal Lyon & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author | opinions are my own | she/her
rep: Eva Scalzo
layout: Ana Scribe
The Mixed-Up Files @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social A group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. For anyone with a passion for children’s literature. Join us! https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/
Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social Author of picture books & middle grade novels. Newest PB: COUSINS! Spooky MG mystery: 13 DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE out now! Rep: James McGowan Website: linktr.ee/lauralavoie
Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social Author of mild-mannered middle-grade books, including MIND OVER MONSTERS (McElderry/S&S). Agent: Joan Paquette. BetsyUhrig.com
Susan Cahill @susancahill.bsky.social 🌧THE WORLD BETWEEN THE RAIN 🌧 middle-grade children’s fantasy, out now!
🌟Longlisted for Branford Boase Award 2025
🎙️STORYSHAPED: podcast about children’s books that shape us
https://linktr.ee/susancahillwrites
Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social Toronto Author/Actor/Filmmaker striving for sensational wonderfulness. She/her.
MG/YA author - THE EXPLORERS & #BENDY books! #FNAF: RETURN TO THE PIT 📚
GHOST CIRCUS, middle grade graphic novel, out now!
https://linktr.ee/adriennekress
Elisa Stone Leahy @elisastoneleahy.com Peruvian-American author of middle grade books (TETHERED and MALLORY📚), library event specialist, mom to the coolest kids, vacuumer supreme for my scruffy dog 🏳️🌈🇵🇪
HarperKids @harperkids.bsky.social We're here to help parents, teachers, and librarians discover great reads for kids, from picture books to middle grade!
Abie Longstaff @abielongstaff.bsky.social 📚 Children's author of picture books, chapter books and Middle Grade.
🌟 Chair of the Children's Writers and illustrators Group at Society of Authors. 💃Posts are my own.
Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault
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Lauren Magaziner @laurenmagaziner.bsky.social Internationally bestselling author of middle grade books: ⚡️ The Incorruptibles (coming 6/10/25), 🔎 Case Closed series, 🐙 Mythics series, 🐰 The Only Thing Worse Than Witches, 💰 Pilfer Academy, ✨ Wizardmatch.
she/her 🌈
Demi Michelle 🦋 @demimschwartz.bsky.social Award-winning songwriter 🦋 YA thriller author represented by Bethany Hendrix at Spencerhill Associates 📚 Host of Write on Track and Literary Blend ✨ Amethyst Ink Editorial 💜
Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social Book editor | Fantasy, sci-fi, & horror | Writer | Gamer | Co-host of The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast | #RevPit editor | Chronic illness mage | Bi | She/Her ♿🌈 aealexander.com
Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈 @madelynknecht.bsky.social Writer (Rep: Danai Christopoulou @ The Tobias Literary Agency)
Associate Literary Agent at @StormLiterary
RevPit Board Member
& lover of all things spooky and queer.
She/they
https://madheditorial.com
Bill Eisele - Author @billeisele.bsky.social Writer of MG Kidlit. Husband. Dad. Fundraiser. Animal Lover. Karaoke King.
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Author James Fuller @authorjfuller.bsky.social Best Selling multi-genre author.
Cemetery Caretaker, and fitness guy on the side.
One day, I'll write the story you'll all remember me for.
Find my books here and everywhere else books are sold:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Fuller/author/B006TNSNSS
Nour Sallam, Literary Agent @nourhasbooks.bsky.social literary agent at Helm Literary, professional cheerleader of books and authors & huge virgina woolf fangirl, amongst other things…
website + publishing blog: noursallam.com
all other links: https://bio.site/noursallam
Tyler Monson @tylerlazer.bsky.social He/Him / Literary agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. / PhD in American Literature / dog (Violet) and cat (Poppy) dad / Open to queries! 📚
https://www.sll.com/our-team
Melissa Edwards @melissaedwards.bsky.social Literary agent. Lawyer. Slow runner. Fast audiobook listener.
Erica Bauman @ericabauman.bsky.social Agent at ACM, stress baker, cat lady, musical theater superfan, TV watcher, donut obsessed, she/her. All views are my own.
https://linktr.ee/ericabauman
Weaver Literary Agency @weaverliterary.bsky.social Working to create space for voices of diverse backgrounds & perspectives in adult & children’s literature. 🕯
Michelle Hazen / Nika Grace @michellehazen.bsky.social Author | Editor & Writing Coach | SERIAL KILLER WANTED by Nika Grace (Oct 27, 2026) | Kiss & Tell: How to Write Unforgettable Sex Scenes (out now!)
Loves fanfic, trashy teen TV, rock climbing & New Orleans.
https://linktr.ee/MichelleHazenAuthor
Lynnette Novak, Literary Agent @lynnettenovak.bsky.social Literary agent with The Seymour Agency (she/her)
Maeve MacLysaght loves a little gall on gall @mmmlysaght.bsky.social Literary agent at Aevitas Creative Management ★ MG-Adult graphic novels, Sci-fi, Fantasy, That👏Gay👏Shit👏 ★ She/her ★ OPEN TO QUERIES | IG @mmmlysaght
claire harris | literary agent @clairemharris.bsky.social literary agent at helm literary
website: clairemharris.com
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Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, Lit Agent @charmstrong.bsky.social Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
#WritingCommunity
⭐️ Above all else, be kind and have empathy for others. ⭐️
👉 Links: https://linktr.ee/cathiemlla
Natascha @socalledyalife.bsky.social Senior Literary Agent at The Tobias Literary Agency. Account for #MSWL only. Query me at https://querytracker.net/query/natascha
Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/natascha
Website: www.nataschamorris.com
julie gourinchas @literaryfey.bsky.social literary agent, speculative & literary adult fiction @ Bell Lomax Moreton. mainly on 📷. cheap wine enthusiast, TTRPG nerd, & Tolkien girlie. nd. views mine. 🚫 query DMs; 🚫 AI.
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