Melinda Beatty @melindabeatty.com Writer, bookseller and crafter. Author of the Heartseeker duology, (Putnum) TELL THE TRUTH, PANGOLIN,(Anne Schwartz Books) THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE DAY, (Dial) THE WITCH'S TABLE, (Little Bee) WHAT IS A PIRATE? (Little Bee, Fall 2026)
Marsa Press @marsa-press.com Independent publisher for stories shaped by movement: between countries, languages & identities.
First book: Echoes of Equilibrium, out now on Amazon.
📩 Submissions are open.
🔗 https://marsa-press.com/
Joelle McTigue 📷 @joellemctigue.bsky.social Artist examining memory as unstable matter shaped by movement, repetition, access, power, and erasure. Madrid. joellemctigue.com
@carolethewsey.bsky.social @carolethewsey.bsky.social 
Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social ✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser)
📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
💻business owner
🧳explorer of the world
👋🏼Love making friends!
https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social Check out my portfolio: https://www.berrietr.com/ Contact me: berrietr@gmail.com
#kidlit published #author/illustrator, who would love to cooperate with you in creating beautiful and meaningful #picturebooks for kids.
Joel Jacobson❌👑🇨🇦 @jakesterwisc.bsky.social World Traveler, Dad, hubby, veteran and lover of democracy. We are on the precipice of losing our rights as Americans if we don’t stay vigilant against those who want to destroy our country from within and abroad.
Steve Waldron @stevewaldron.bsky.social Nature Photographer. 🌻 💚 #VitaminN
Mahhala @mahha.la ✨ Curate & discover independent brands.
📦 Save rare finds & support indie shops.
🚫 Zero big-box stores.
👇 Explore the collections & build your own.
https://mahha.la
@thebamboochronicle.bsky.social @thebamboochronicle.bsky.social 
L. M. Weeks @lmweeks.bsky.social Writer of award-winning, high-tech international legal thriller, Bottled Lightning. International attorney & fly angler. Write to fish; Fish to write. 📚⚡🎣 https://linktr.ee/lmweeks
Lara Frater, Author @larafraterauthor.bsky.social Writer, Librarian, Feminist, Friendly Weirdo
Lara Frater (HWA member) https://larafrater.com/ author of
End of the Line Zombie Series
Paranormal Pest Control
Fat Chicks Rule
I LOVE LIBRARIES & HATE BOOK BANNING
F*ck AI
New Leibniz @newleibniz.bsky.social Econophysicist, opera lover, traveler in time and space. The background picture shows Lorin Maazel after conducting "The Girl of The Golden West" at his farm in Castleton, Virginia in 2013. 
Vanessa M Gates @vanessamwriter.bsky.social Writer, therapist, kitty mom. Cheese-obsessed-coffee-lover. Personal philosophy: Be kind. No politicians allowed! I write PB, MG, & YA. Current focus: PB: A boy without words discovers a rare gift that unites the world in acceptance, compassion, & empathy.
larry-rainbowfire.bsky.social @larry-rainbowfire.bsky.social Author of *Rainbowfire*, I craft epic fantasies where real landscapes blend with magic, and a spark of color can open a door. lawrencepicarsic.com
Oksanna Crawley @oksanna.bsky.social Mom, teacher, inclusion, LOTR, Super Hammy
#CANSCAIP; #SCBWI; #TWUC #kidlit
Katie Crumble Series: Katie Crumble & the Case of the Terrible Naughty https://linktr.ee/KatieCrumble2Preorder
www,oksannacrawleyauthor.com
linktr.ee/oksanna.crawley
@MaryLanniReads @marylannireads.bsky.social I am a book reviewer with a focus on stories written for kids, tweens, and teens. I also host authors interviews, and I am a passionate advocate for youth literacy. Look for me at www.maryrlanni.com or on YouTube @MaryLanniReads!
Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com Author of books for kids and young at heart. Repped by Rachel Orr, Prospect Literary. Samanthamclark.com | Samanthamclark.substack.com | Bsky.app/profile/samanthamclark.com
Bethany Beach @bethanybeach.store We create designs inspired by Bethany Beach, a lovely beach resort just south of Rehoboth Beach and 30 minutes north of Ocean City, Maryland. http://Bethanybeach.store
Pete M @petem.bsky.social Reader/Writer of MG and picture books, fascinated with history, working on home projects, and husband of a two time cancer survivor
@farehamboy.bsky.social @farehamboy.bsky.social 
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
@cpcallbb.bsky.social @cpcallbb.bsky.social 
IdaMae West @idamaewest.bsky.social Elementary Teacher-Librarian, teacher-author and creator a.k.a. That Fun Reading Teacher at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/that-fun-reading-teacher
MzLove420 @mzlove420.bsky.social NOT YOUR AVERAGE OLD LADY! BLAST LOUD BASS TUNES IN MY CAR AND I RACE IT. COLOR MY HAIR IN CRAZY COOL COLORS, HAVE A SMILE OR WILLINGNESS TO HELP MOST PEOPLE, HATE trump AND THE REST OF MAGA WITH ALL MY BEING! HAVE BEEN IN SEVERAL MOVIES AND Z NATION
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
https://summitcountylibraries.org/
Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
Jacob Sager Weinstein @jacobsw.bsky.social I write books, mostly #kidlit. My next picture book is I'M SORRY FOR THE BAGEL BURPS: A YOM KIPPUR APOLOGY. He/him.
https://www.jacobsagerweinstein.com
sanikaderebail.bsky.social @sanikaderebail.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator & Character Designer
Galiano Island Books @galislbooks.bsky.social Bookseller,mother,grandmother , knowledge over ignorance, democracy over dictatorship, peace over war, hope over despair, love over hate
Bookstore Romance Day @bookstoreromanceday.org Founded in 2019 to bring together the Romance and independent bookstore communities for a day of celebration. Join us on August 9 2025. BRD founded & organized by @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org Sponsorship info: https://bit.ly/4nbyD46
BillieB @billie.bookstoreromanceday.org She/her. Book person. An Old. Founder of Bookstore Romance Day.- E Elsie Linden @elsielinden.bsky.social Children's book author • Writing picture books about a small pumpkin-orange dragon named Beatrix • elsielinden.com 🐉🔥
Daily Screenplay Festival contests @dailyscreenplays.bsky.social Daily Screenplay Contest Deadlines
All of these top screenplay contests offer full feedback on each submitted works.
https://festivalreviews.org/daily-screenplay-contest-deadlines/
Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival @environmentalfest.bsky.social A festival designed to showcase the best of new environmentally themed films (shorts, features) and screenplays (shorts, features, TV pilots) from around the world. We accept any genre.
https://filmfreeway.com/EnvironmentalFestival
Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival @actionfantasyscifi.bsky.social A showcase of the best Action/Adventure/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Films and Screenplays from around the world.
Festival takes place every single month.
https://filmfreeway.com/ActionAdventure
Action/Crime/Mystery Film & Screenplay Festival @crimemystery.bsky.social This festival now takes place every single month, giving filmmakers 4 tiers to showcase and promote their film. In-person public events also take place.
https://filmfreeway.com/crimemystery
www.crimemysteryfestival.com
Piet ("Pete") Marino, Author of YA Fiction @pietmarino.bsky.social Represented by Michelle Witte, Mansion Street Literary Management
Daily Novel Writing Festivals @novelfestivals.bsky.social All of these contests give you 3 options to submit: Full Novel; 1st Chapter; Performance video readings.
https://festivalreviews.org/daily-novel-festival-contests/
@hdm1966.bsky.social @hdm1966.bsky.social 
Author Sylvia Fiorello @sylviafiorello.bsky.social As an author, educator, and counselor, I am passionate about helping children build healthier relationships with food, exercise, and self-image. https://tinyurl.com/3uy98yvc #booksky
Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com Author/illustrator of humorous stories for kids.
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
suwicha @suwicha.bsky.social does it happen by chance? is it all happenstance? do we have any say in this mess?
@bridgetbickdraws.bsky.social @bridgetbickdraws.bsky.social 
Margaret Nevinski @margaretnevinski.bsky.social #kidlit writer, island dweller, walker, nature enthusiast. VCFA WCYA.
Chelsea DiCicco @chelseadicicco.bsky.social ADHD GIRL • Kidlit Writer, Blogger & Former Librarian • Author of 🅰︎🅳🅷🅳 🅰︎🅽🅳 🅼🅴 Feature Interview Host • Member of #SCBWI #WriteAcademy #WritingBarn #CourageToCreate PBParty Finalist 2025 www.chelseasworldofbooks.com
Kairat Zinashov @kairatwriter1.bsky.social Writer, author of books for children and young adults.
💡 Interests: ✍️ Writing & Storytelling 📖 Children’s Literature 🎒 Young Adult Literature 💖 Romantasy 🐉 Fantasy Literature 🦊 Furry Fiction 📚 Light Novels & Manga
Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social Olympic medalist, Grammy winner, ballerina emeritus, storyteller, bookie.
@laurelwoodsbooks.bsky.social @laurelwoodsbooks.bsky.social 
Leslie Piotrowski @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social Biracial debut picture book author with a passion for sharing her heritage through children’s literature. Former Peace Corps volunteer. Rep’d by Joyce Sweeney of the Seymour Agency.
Francisco Araya Pizarro @franciscoarayap.bsky.social Diseñador Grafico | Comuinity Manager| Escritor
💻 Emprendedor Digital
🌟 Abriendo mundos a través de historias.
Tu viaje empieza aqui👇🏼
https://a.co/d/ibAuojy
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
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers @ebyrbooks.bsky.social Creating conversation & opening children's minds to a larger world since 1995 🌎📖💡
📘 Picture books
📕 Fiction, nonfiction, & YA
📗 Award winners
linktr.ee/eerdmansyoungreaders
E.A. Pippenwell (Beth Kinzer) @pippenwell.bsky.social Author–illustrator of bright, story-driven children’s books. Creator of Dragonwing Valley. Working in Procreate with traditional textures. Usually painting dragons over tea and coffee—preferably both. SCBWI
John Gallagher Cartoonist @johnbgallagher.bsky.social Artist/Writer/Educator/Dad; Creator of Max Meow kids' graphic novel series from Random House (Book 5 hits Nov 2023!) Art Director of Ranger Rick magazine www.maxmeow.com
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
Kidlit Firefly @kidlitfirefly.bsky.social An exciting kidlit community that focuses on helping writers and illustrators shine!
Learn more at www.kidlitfirefly.com
WILDsound Feedback Festival @wildsoundfestival.bsky.social Telling stories through film and conversation. WILDsound showcases the best of new films & screenplays from around the world in a daily film festival.
www.wildsound.ca
https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival
@booksly.bsky.social @booksly.bsky.social 
Joby @jobymiller.bsky.social Graphic artist, digital illustrator, photographer, writer, all around creative, with a passion for Teddy Ruxpin, animatronics, and Disney Parks.
Scott Westcott @westcottwriter.bsky.social Poet & Ponderer
Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social NF #PB Author, MOON TREE 🌙🌲(2022, Reycraft Books) & M IS FOR MASON JAR (2025, Familius). #STEM. #SCBWI. Crystal Kite Award. Rep: Michelle Z. Jackson, Jackson Literary. She/Her.
#KidLitEvents calendar is available at CarolynBFraiser.com/KidLit
Jacob Hansen @jacobhansenwrites.bsky.social Repped by Sorcha Fairbank
#SCBWI member
#chucklechallenge ‘24 winner
#kidlit Author
Indianapolis
Chris Demeropolis @bychrisdemeropolis.bsky.social PB author of Teddy Lou, Bell Guru. Mom of two young readers. SCBWI member.
The Real KT @kattseto.bsky.social Actually three yappy chihuahuas and a howler monkey in a raincoat pretending to be a normal human.
Jesse O Benitez - Writing @jesseobenitez.bsky.social Lifelong reader & writer
I'm here to make friends (especially people who write/read books) please reach out 📚📝✍️
I hope to make a better world for everybody
Never let them get you down!
https://linktr.ee/JesseOBenitez
Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social #kidlit author! I value the power of words, art, dancing & chocolate.
I love writing picture book bios about inspiring creative people!
Recent books: THE GLASS PYRAMID, ELSE B. IN THE SEA, ABLAZE WITH COLOR & DRESSING UP THE STARS. jeanneharvey.com
Valeria Gottau @valeriagottau.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator based in Melbourne, originally from Argentina. Ink & watercolour. Expressive characters, quiet humour and stories found in everyday moments. Author-illustrator.
Portfolio: www.valeriagottau.com
Sarah Wheeler @sarahsart.bsky.social Artist • Illustrator
Member of SCBWI
@dunadraws.bsky.social @dunadraws.bsky.social 
Gail Kuhnlein @gkuhny.bsky.social Children’s picture book author: Into the Thicket available at BookBaby Bookshop, Amazon. Adventure begins when a boy finds an injured baby rabbit. A story of compassion, overcoming fears, loving and letting go. Wildlife lovers. 🚫DMs authorgailkuhnlein.com
G.G. Sherrill @ggsherrillreads.bsky.social Writer, Aspiring Middle-Grade Novelist, Fan of Nature, Underdogs, Encouraging Boys to Read, Making a Difference.
www.ggsherrill.com
Elizabeth Muster @lizlag79.bsky.social Mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend, educator, librarian, writer. Member of 12x12 and SCBWI. 
Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social The original online writing conference JUST for Picture Book Creators, established in 2015. Join us ONLINE on Oct. 3 2026 with Superstar Speakers Derrick Barnes, Deborah Underwood, and Brian Lies! picturebooksummit.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
Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social Kidlit writer, knitter, beginning drummer. Come for the writing and books, stay for the cat, yarn, and travel pix. Opinions are my own. Unless you love them, in which case I'm happy to share. She/Her
www.beckylevine.com
Wendy Anderson @andwrit.bsky.social Screenwriter, fairytale fanatic, feminist loudmouth, lover of kitties, defender/advocate, hater of bullies, theatre geek, LA girl.
Just Teacher Things @justteacherthings.bsky.social Children's Literature | Reading & Writing | Teaching & Learning | SFSU & Goddard College grad | readteachwrite.com
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 💫
Wisdomseeker @wisdomseejer.bsky.social Author, Medical Doctor Passionate about Books, History Alternative Medicine, Future of Humanity, Ai , Religions and Spirituality.
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/
Tennyson E. Stead @tennysonestead.bsky.social Screenwriter. Game developer. Author. Creator of @JumpRangers.bsky.social, passionate #StarCitizen, and student of outlandish circumstances. He/Him but loosely, autistic, TBI survivor and husband to @Ipiluni.bsky.social.
https://linktr.ee/tennysonestead
Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social KidLit Author:
RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP (2023),
HUMPHREY THE EGG_SPLORER (2023)
THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES (2023)
12x12 Challenge
Artm💫💫n @legoutervivre111.bsky.social #artmoon #audhd..
Derping of the High Orders
#teamblue #teamhumanity Music is life. Audhd. #Turing tests. Art. Life.
Hypotheses. #alphabetchallenge 🔥🫵
#americandruggist #iamcubemorphene
#twinlizard #lizard²
Baffling and serene times
Avery Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social Kansan in Thailand, translator of Japanese children's literature, believer in #worldkidlit www.averyfischerudagawa.com
Idilia @idilia.bsky.social Illustrator/author~ kidlet, picture book, graphic novel, ya
Laura Watson @laura-jane-watson.bsky.social Canadian #illustrator and surface designer, dog mom and person mom 🐕👧🏻Repped for commissions by Lisa Pomerantz at IllustrationOnline and art licensing by Pink Light Design 💖
Portfolio at http://www.w-illo.com
Looking for new picture book adventures🗺
Debbie Dadey @debbiedadey.bsky.social Dreamer, Christian, and writer.
@jaimeelei.bsky.social @jaimeelei.bsky.social 
Wendy Woudstra @publishersarchive.com 🇨🇦 Writer, coder, and owner of PublishersArchive.com & SmarterWriter.com. Currently writing cozy mysteries and urban speculative fiction (with a cryptid/mythological twist). Web: https://wendywoudstra.com
Ben Maher @inthelemongrove.bsky.social Trying to find my way home.
Lia Upton Kidder @liaukidder.bsky.social Aspiring Children's Picture Book Author
#SCBWI member and Oregon Chapter Great Critique Co-Coordinator, #12x12 member, formally agented.
Ready for query PB witch series, giants and mice, dragons and gnomes in rhyme and a young king meets a wizard in prose
Tara Garrigan Illustration @taragarriganillos.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator blending kid-friendly wackiness and playful surrealism. SCBWI member [Southern Breeze region]
Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou @dariamusic.bsky.social Just your average ethnomusicologist creating #worldmusic and #folkmusic for #kids and families for 40+ years! Latest release is... a book to go with the Cicada Sing-Along! #kidlit #kidsmusic
Deborah Bradbury @dbradburybooks.bsky.social Award-winning children’s author
Former primary teacher & voiceover artist
Helping little minds learn, laugh & imagine
linktr.ee/deborahbradburybooks
bigdaddytool6969.bsky.social @bigdaddytool6969.bsky.social I am a good looking guy that's lives in Nampa Idaho and my biggest Fantasy is too be around 5 cute daddys with big tools deep into the words morning or night and have there way with me and feed me every drop of cream in my mouth only.
☘️ Seán Casey 🏳️🌈 @pencilcasey.bsky.social 📚 Author & Illustrator🎨
👠The Sleigh Queens Save Christmas👠
🧠 #ADHD #dyscalculia
🔎 Seeking representation
www.pencilcasey.com
Writer, Editor, Creator of Tigran, Alien Cat Expert @megdendlerwriter.bsky.social Writer of books for all ages. Editor and proofreader of wildly varying novels. I will straighten your crown without telling anyone it was askew.