Nimblewitlit Mag @nimblewitlit.bsky.social Epistemic Literary's new adventure for a young audience!
Our all ages eMag will extend the conversation to a younger audience by exploring similar themes.
Issue 1: https://epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit/taking-a-stand/
www.EpistemicLit.com/nimblewitlit
Streetweeter @streetweeter.bsky.social Author of The Mall Men (May 2026) and Childrenโs Author of the Paper Dog Bob series, The Periodicals & Tales from the Toy Store.
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Vanessa Anderson, MFA @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social Professional Character Therapist at โ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๊ฟ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โโด
Developmental Editing โข Line Editing โข Copyediting โข Publishing Guidance ๐ โ
Website: NightOwlFreelance.com, Est. 2010
Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). ๐
Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social ๐
Friend to all creatures โค๏ธ๐พ
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! 
Ava C. Ryder @aryder.com I write immersive adventure stories told through the eyes of animal protagonists. My debut novel, "Ember's Gallop," follows a brave wild mustang as she leads her herd through a raging wildfire. Authentic animal perspectives make my work unique. aryder.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
Lynne Lieberman @hikewriterepeat.bsky.social Author. Lynne was born under the Liberty Bell and currently dwells among the saguaros. She loves reading and writing urban fantasy, for adults & children. Her short story, โSafety,โ appears in The Writersโ Journal: Live and Learn.
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 |
#PlaylistPitch @playlistpitch.bsky.social #PlaylistPitch a literary pitch event
Authors and illustrators pitch
Agents and editorsโฅ๏ธ
Marc Kuchner | Author @marckuchner.bsky.social Dad. Author of the Cosmic Collisions books. Astrophysicist and Participatory Science fanatic @nasa. www.marckuchner.com
Rachel Cantor @rachelcantor.bsky.social Author of the adult literary novels Half-Life of a Stolen Sister (2023), Good on Paper (2016), and A Highly Unlikely Scenario (2014). Now writing speculative MG/YA. Flailing but I mean well. She/her. www.rachelcantor.com
The Serious Fun Stuff Librarian @seriousfunstuff.bsky.social Resources for libraries, librarians, and fans of funky library stuff. Have fun and learn stuff!
@horhpodcast.bsky.social @horhpodcast.bsky.social Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week.
Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube
https://youtube.com/@hollywoodorhistorypodcast?si=gNOPQUnVXde2_NZz
@aufarmlife.bsky.social @aufarmlife.bsky.social 
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/
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Write Query Hook @writequeryhook.bsky.social Find the right agents. Fast. Purpose driven tools to help writers out of the query trenches and onto agent client lists. Your agent is calling - try it free: www.writequeryhook.com/
Print Play Protect @printplayprotect.bsky.social We make cool tabletop items :D
Suzanne Goldsmith @suzgold.bsky.social Author of WASHASHORE, winner of the Green Earth Book Award, and A CITY YEAR. Writing like a maniac while getting an MFA in writing for kids at Hamline U. Watch this space!
http://www.suzanne-goldsmith.com/
Jennifer Kalkman @jenniferkalkman.bsky.social Writer drawn to stories that search the past for answers the present has lost. Reunited adoptee. Genealogist. Recently signed with literary agent Ritu Anand and preparing THE LOST ROSE OF ROSSLYN for submission.
Every Chapter Counts @louisa60.bsky.social Book Reader
Book Reviewer
Book Blogger
https://everychaptercounts2.blogspot.com
SS Stava @one-leaf.bsky.social Writer
Crystal Lorons @crystallorons.bsky.social This ATL ๐ is here in 2026
Freelance Journalist
Ghostwriter for ๐ & ๐ถ
#RevPit '22 Winner
#SCBWI
Disabled #LupusWarrior
Model
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#CatMom
#GamerGirl
#AmWriting & #AmQuerying #KidLit #ChickLit
She/Her
www.CrystalSmallsWright.com
https://x.com/CrystalLorons
Sue Sutherland, Author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER @suemt.bsky.social Debut picture book author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER, granola girl, weaver, quilter, traveler, photographer, 12x12, Montana SCBWI
Coming Soon - HOW HANNAH GOT HER LUMP OF COAL (2026), TWELVE DAYS AT YELLOWSTONE (2027), & NOTHING BUT NET TROUBLE
Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social #PB Writer ๐โ๏ธ
Math & Science Educator ๐งฎ๐ณ๐
Member of 12x12 and SCBWI Southern Breeze
Halloweensie, SunWriteFun, SpringFlingKidlit '25 Winner
Valentiny, WKLN '25 HM
Amy Giuffrida @kissedbyink.bsky.social Literary Agent @belcastr & wrangler of #TheATeam Lover of books, reality TV, Buffy, coffee, rescue dogs, and tattoos. ๐ She/her. CLOSED TO QUERIES UNTIL 2/1/2024
Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social Founder of the Keyes Agency, LLC. Bookish. Short. Invisible Disability. Brooklyn, NY. She/her
Amy Nielsen @amynielsen.bsky.social Literary Agent, Freelance Editor, Author, Autism Advocate, LGBTQ+, BIPOC & ๐จ๐ฆ Ally
Jane Chun @janechunlit.bsky.social Literary agent at Transatlantic Agency. Trying to think of what meme most defines me currently.
https://jane-chun.com
Jackie Kruzie @jackiekruzie.bsky.social Associate Agent at Focused Artists, author, and former librarian...you could say I like books
Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator ๐ @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social Literary Agent at CMA โค Publishing Coach + ๐ต๐ท Children's Book Author repped by Amy Giuffrida @kissbyink.bsky.social
๐ https://vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/start-here
LitConnect Technologies @litconnect.bsky.social Find agents looking for work like yours. LitConnect is a fit-first submissions platform for writers and literary agents. https://litconnect.net
Fuse Literary @fuseliterary.bsky.social We are a full-service literary agency based in the Silicon Valley, with agents in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Dallas, Seattle, and Halifax.
Sunshine State Book Festival @sunshinebookfest.bsky.social Annual Book Festival held in Gainesville, Florida sponsored by the Writers Alliance of Gainesville. Bringing readers and writers together. https://sunshinestatebookfestival.com
Katherine Monasterio @katherinewashere.bsky.social editor, author, and oxford comma advocate || easing back into professional-adjacent sosh meeds with occasional fandom yodelings || she/her || https://linktr.ee/katherinemonasterio
Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social WDW hosts writers conferences, both in person & online, with attending agents, classes & more. https://linktr.ee/writingdayworkshops
Shannon Hassan @litagentshannon.bsky.social Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
https://marsallyonliteraryagency.com/who-we-are/shannon-hassan/
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
Sparks and Scribbles - A Creative Writing Community @sparksandscribbles.bsky.social Follow #sparksandscribbles for writing prompts/challenges on Mondays to unleash your creativity as a writer.
Hosted by: @lizsanfilippohall.bsky.social & @writerceci.bsky.social
Stay tuned for writing challenges and co-writing sessions!
Becca Syracuse @bookdesignbee.bsky.social Associate Art Director โข Children's Illustrator
Rebeccasyracuse.com
She/her
Rep'd by Natascha Morris/ The Tobias Agency
The Story of Writing @sownow.bsky.social A daily podcast about writing and writers that changed things, like minds, the world, etc.
https://storyofwriting.com
Sara Axelbaum (she/her) @bysaraaxelbaum.bsky.social RevPit 2026 Short List.
Aspiring published author of Middle Grade children's novels. Mom. Fan of inclusion and kindness. Doer of all the things. Lover of all the life.
Always tired. Never bored.
www.SaraAxelbaum.com
Kristen M. Kareem ๐ โฎ๏ธ @kristenmkareem.bsky.social โ๐ป Writer ๐@HighlightsFound Scholarship Recipient (โ24) & Highlights Muslim Storyteller ('23) & We Need Kidlit Now Winner (โ24) ๐ง๐ป๐ Muslim ๐ฉโ๐ซ Educator ๐ถ MN girl ๐โโ๏ธRunner ๐ Wife and Mama to three โจ Writings here: https://linktr.ee/Sagasofsabr
Becca Langton @beccalangton.bsky.social Literary agent at #TeamDACBA everything from illustrators for the tiniest readers to crossover and new adult.
Scotland at home, London at work.
Banner by Tim Mack
Krista Van Dolzer @kristavandolzer.bsky.social Literary agent at @unteragency.bsky.social. Once (and future?) author. Friendly neighborhood introvert. (Opinions are, of course, my own, and you can also find me at kristavandolzer.wordpress.com)
Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social junior literary agent @howlandlit.bsky.social | brewing banned books, spinning stories, and raising feral protagonists | powered by coffee and chaos | rep: @redpenkaitlyn.bsky.social @belcastroagency.bsky.social
Renee Runge, literary agent @reneerunge.bsky.social Associate Agent at Spencerhill Associates repping middle grade and young adult fiction ๐๐ (do not DM me submissions) | MA/MFA in Childrenโs Literature
The Unter Agency @unteragency.bsky.social A full-service boutique literary agency. www.theunteragency.com
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks โ Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com ๐ Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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Stuart Bedlam, Protector of the Fwoadler Gint @stuartbedlam.lafayettestreetbooks.com Old #gay #pagan #autist #wizard and #author of odd but humorous science fiction in the vein of John Sladek or a more violent Lewis Carroll. #Gaia #Animals #LifelongVegan
Morgan Hughes @morganchughes.bsky.social Associate Literary Agent @ FinePrint Lit
Oak Tree Comics @oaktreecomics.bsky.social An independent childrenโs book publisher ๐
Where imagination meets environmentalism๐
Based out of Los Angeles โ๏ธ
Founded by author Josh Oaktree ๐ณ
www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
Roxanne Seubert @roxanneseubert.bsky.social I write middle grade & young adult fantasy books. I will list writer conferences & contests on my feed.
D.W. Smith, Author @dmsliteraryj.bsky.social Published author. Supporter of the #WritingCommunity. Writing is the greatest expression of who I am! Mayor of #QueryIsland! I invite you all on the journey with me!
https://www.dmsliteraryjourneys.com/
I. M. Eerie @imeerie.bsky.social ๐ Middle grade horror author ๐ฆท OPEN WIDE (SimonKids, Aug โ25)๐ฆI SCREAM TRUCK (SimonKids, Aug โ26) โ๐ป Repped by Lynnette Novak
https://www.imeerie.com
https://www.simonandschuster.com/series/An-Eerie-Tale
Ann Birdgenaw ๐จ๐ฆ @annbirdgenaw.bsky.social Aurora nominated author of The Black Hole Radio book series for middle grade readers. Retired librarian, curler, sea glass treasures artist. ๐
Instagram.com/annbirdbooks
Bruna De Luca @brunadeluca.bsky.social Teen fiction author | LIVIA IN ROME | EVIE IN VENICE (July โ26) @chickenhousebooks
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฎ๐นScotalian
โค๏ธ in my romance era
Melissa Ruth Rotert -Order THE RIDDERS SERIES! @melruthwrites.bsky.social Kidlit Author (she/her),
THE RIDDERS SERIES order now!
EIC @EpistemicLit & @Nimblewitlit
Repped by T.S. Ferguson
https://linktr.ee/irmelsa
Oxford Comma #Dis #ND #Pan
Taylor Woolley @woolleystories.bsky.social Kidlit author and illustrator, graphic designer for higher education, owner of a giant tortoise ๐ฉตโ๏ธ๐๐ข๐ฉต
BIRTHDAY BASH (2025) | EARTH ROVER (2025)
repd. by Dan Cramer @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
www.woolleystories.com
Jewell Parker Rhodes @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social New York Times bestelling author and educator.
www.jewellparkerrhodes.com
Gabriel Whitney @gabrielwhitney.bsky.social I am an independent comic creator based in the USA. I create stories and illustrations for all ages.
https://linktr.ee/gabriel_whitney
Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social NEWโSeeking old (& new) book-ish friends
Weaning off of X, FB, Insta!
Grateful for Teachers & Librarians!
๐โโฌ Writing & drawing (while cat judges)
WIP: SpyKids & Cat vs. AntiDiversity villain
#mgbookchat #amwriting #drawing #middlegradebooks #Kidlit #cats
Julie Winterbottom @jwbottom.bsky.social Children's book author. Debut PB bio, MAGIC IN A DROP OF WATER, in March 2025 from Rocky Pond/Penguin. Author of PRANKLOPEDIA, FRIGHTLOPEDIA, WHAT A BLAST! #kidlit #12x12 Cajun accordion player, porch-sitter 
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
https://summitcountylibraries.org/
Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
Daphne Fama @daphnefama.bsky.social Writer, author, researcher.
๐บ A DEADLY BLOOMING๐บ
MARCH 9, '27 US & UK RELEASE
UK & US Release March 9
Maria Mars @mariamars.bsky.social Children's book illustrator
Kidlit and comic artist
๐ mariamarsart@gmail.com
www.mariamars.com
Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social Childrens-MG comic artist & illustrator. Rep'd by @astound_us
www.dolokecki.com
Ilustradora y comiquera. Autora de "El viaje de Luka".
Eng-Spa ๐ฆ๐ท
โ๏ธโ๐คโจ๏ธ๐ฉ
@yukonkat.bsky.social @yukonkat.bsky.social 
ann @granni.bsky.social โ๏ธ
Malu Lenzi | illustrator @malulenzi.bsky.social she/her
Illustrator and cute maker - #Kidlit / Educational and Playful
๐ฐAdding cute animals and illustrations wherever I go.
Brazilian in Copenhagen, DK
Represented ๐ by advocate-art.com
๐๐portfolio+shop malulenzi.com
Holly Sullo @hollysullo.bsky.social Professional art maker, doodle dreamer, stingray high-fiver
Portfolio: https://hollysullo.com
@bookmarkliterary.bsky.social @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social Www.bookmarkliterary.com
Bookstores & libraries are my happy place.
#kidkit
#kidlitart
Jessica Goecke @jessicagoecke.bsky.social Childrenโs book author + illustrator | ๐๏ธ๐จBILLY AND THE HOLE (Flamingo Books 2026) | ๐จ IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM (Holiday House 2026)
Rep: Christie Megill at The CAT Agency
https://linktr.ee/jessicagoecke
Michelle Ouellette @michellecandraw.bsky.social Art Director, illustrator & kids game designer
Letโs be friends, itโs dangerous to go it alone!
๐๐ก๏ธ๐ซ
http://michellecandraw.com
http://yeahhaus.com
Mary Freelove โจ @mfreelove.bsky.social Illustrator and Designer ๐จ // Gardener ๐ชป // Home Baker ๐ฐ // Certified Crafty Lady ๐ชก // Professional Enthusiast โจ she/her ๐
linktr.ee/MaryFreelove
Andrea Ferragotti @ferragottiart.bsky.social Kidlit illustrator, animator, and zinester | โ๏ธ |
๐Available for freelance and contract work!
โจ๏ธ Seeking representation โจ๏ธ
Check out my ko-fi shop @ ferragottiart
๐ผ ferragottiart.com
Tamisha @tamisharris.bsky.social Illustration, Graphic and Motion Designer | Writer
#kidlit #illustrator #motiondesigner
www.tamishartstudio.com
Kerry McQuaide @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE | #SCBWI RA Eastern New York | she/her
Iโm @kerrymcquaide on Insta, Threads, Cara & @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social
https://www.kerrymcquaide.com/
Farnaz Nadim @farnaznadim.bsky.social Visual Artist ๐จ Illustrator
Represented by Christy Ewers at The CAT Agency
@thecatagency.bsky.social
www.farnaznadim.com
natalie | SPX table A10 @nanelsonart.bsky.social artist and parent of 2, she/her, looking for work/rep in comics, puzzles, games, covers, spots, graphic novel illustration, kidlit picture books
https://www.nanelsonart.com/
Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social ๐ฒ๐ฝ |Illustrator / Childrenโs books | MG Book Covers| Magic,Nature,Fun,Spooky,critters๐
Repped by @fullcirclelit
|www.linktree.com/phonemova
Lorcanaโจ
Macmillan,Scholastic,HarperCollins,S&S,LBBYR,Disney Books,Penguin Random House๐๏ธetc
Amanda Ramirez @amandaramirezart.bsky.social โ๏ธ Illustrator ๐ต๐ท
๐ฑ@amanderr_art everywhere else
๐ Seeking Representation!
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ She/Her
For inquiries: amanda.ramirez12@outlook.com
https://amandaramirezart.carrd.co
Yuko Torii - Author-Illustrator of Children's Books @midnightatelier.bsky.social Webpage : www.MidnightAtelier.com
Instagram : @ midnight_atelier
Represented by Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency.
My debut Picture Book, "My Someone" is on sale now! (RISE x Penguin Workshop).
Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social Childrenโs book illustrator, kid lit author, nature lover, reader, music maker, dreamer, SCBWI, #pbparty 2024 finalist, She/her
Repโd by Becca Langton at Darley Anderson Illustration
kirstenmcgonigal.com
Katie Dwyer @katiedwyer.bsky.social Picture book illustrator/author
BEAR'S FRIEND Fall '27
Repped by Kaitlyn Sanchez at Bradford Literary
katiedwyerillustrations.com
Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net โจ Childrenโs book illustrator
๐จ Painting, reading, & gaming in Lanc, PA
๐โโฌ Repโd by Christie Megill @ The CAT Agency
๐ reagan@reaganlehman.net
Portfolio ๐ reaganlehman.net
Lily โจillustrator @lilinway.bsky.social ๐ฆ Childrenโs book illustrator โจ
Whimsical, story-driven art for young readers.
Open to new projects & seeking representation.
Portfolio: http://lilinway.com
Tami Traylor @traylorillo.bsky.social kidlit author/illustrator, library fangirl, mom of humans, servant of felines.
traylorillo.com
Shruti Prabhu @shrutiprabhu.bsky.social ๐จ Mixed Media Illustrator and Visual Artist
๐ชก Sewist and Knitter
๐ฟ Home Gardener
Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social Author-illustrator of childrenโs books
She/her
#kidlitart
Anyakopotilova.com
Repโd by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary
Cara: https://cara.app/greenrainart
Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social ๐๏ธIllustrator, author, mom to girls
๐ฟNature, retro, spooky, nostalgia
๐๐ปLetโs make cool stuff together! #scbwi #kidlitart #12x12PB
โญ๏ธ#PBRisingStars 2024 Honorable Mention
๐Indiana
โจmichelledwoodillustration.com
โ๏ธmichellewooddraws.com
๐ Seeking representation
Jess Burbank, author/illustrator @jburbank.bsky.social she/her I write & illustrate picture books!
Repโd by Ariana Philips at JVNLA
#PBParty โ23 and โ25 Finalist, #PBRisingStars โ23 Runner Up #StorytellerAcademy #SCBWI #12x12
Ryan Conners @kilkennycat.art Hi, I'm Ryan and I paint cats. Powered by copious amounts of coffee. Left-handed. All art & photos ยฉ Ryan Conners.
https://kilkennycat.art/links/
Zoรซ Ellison @zoeellison.bsky.social Illustrator of picture books, food and travel. Lover of Sheffield United, Bruce Springsteen, and teal.
www.zoeellison.com/shop
Nathasha Padrรณn @muakata.bsky.social โพ๏ธ๐ Childrenโs Books Illustrator | TTRPG | Books
https://links.muakata.com/
Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social Author-Illustrator. Cincinnati OH. #SCBWI Cincy Illustration Critique Coordinator. Pb party finalist 2025 and 2026.
Portfolio: http://www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
Sasha Stowe @sashastowe.bsky.social Kid Lit Illustrator ๐ฑ (looking for representation), Glass Artist, Gamer and Cat Mum. She/her. Instagram: @ sashastowe
๐ท https://sashastowelinks.carrd.co
JLMeyer @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social She/Herโข Looking for Joy in art โข Winner of 3 SILA awardsโข aceโขโค๏ธ ๐, libraries, ๐ชด
All MY LINKS: https://linksjlmeyer.carrd.co
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u88415558
HIRE ME: https://www.shannonassociates.com/artists/jennifer-l-meyer