Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social Writer. Likes to rhyme, though not when writing movies or novels. But you should see my shopping lists! Has never bought an orange. #kidlitchat cohost for 14+ years on ex-Twitter (and now here on Tuesday nights at 9 PM EST!). Still bats and throws righty.
Michele Wells @michelerwells.bsky.social #Editor | Author | Content Strategist | Producer. #Literacy advocate. Former CCO Tapas, VP Editor-in-Chief #warnerbros, #dccomics, Exec Editor #disney, #penguinrandomhouse.
#travel #books #hiking
Taiko Endo @taikoendo.bsky.social • author of character-driven love stories
• literary agent assistant @andreabrownlit
• fangirl. friend.📍california
www.taikoendo.com
Kelly McKernan @kellymckernan.bsky.social fine artist ✧ freelance illustrator ✧ audhd goblin ✧ advocating for artists ✧ they/them baddie ✧ trans rights are human rights ✧ on a quest to see every color ✧ 🚫AI ✧
linktr.ee/kelly_mckernan
Reimena Yee 🦇 @reimenayee.com Historical fiction comics skeleton with a whimsigoth vibe. Academic-practitioner & comics taxonomist. Co-founder of the @cartoonist.coop I am just chilling here when I am not making my (web)comics or blogging about craft.
reimenayee.com #art
JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social ✏️Graphic novels makers
📚Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares
Out 13 Aug 2026 from Scholastic UK
⭐️Preorder ➡️ https://linktr.ee/wilomina
Rep’d by United Agents. Scottish + French. Glasgow
#KidsGN📚💬
Books of Wonder @booksofwonder.bsky.social Open 11am-7pm, 7 days a week📚
NYC's largest independent children's bookstore 🌈
edna cabcabin moran ✨🌈 🌺 kid lit author/illustrator @kidlitedna.com I'm an author/artist/educator who dances up stories and paints with words. ✨ PB & MG GN :)✨💫
#ResistanceMatters ✨ #wethepeople
"Love the life you live. Live the life you love." ~Bob Marley
☺️ bio.site/kidlitedna
💜 #diversekidlit
🚫 no gen AI
Daniel Fishel 🍕🐀 @ofishel.bsky.social Illustrator, Animator, & Educator | “I’m a loner Dottie. A rebel.” | 🌹
http://www.o-fishel.com/
@o_fishel = everywhere else
Deb JJ Lee @ ANYC R06 @jdebbiel.bsky.social Goes by Joey (they/them)
New prints Nov 2026
award-winning creator of IN LIMBO (2023)
Newsletter: jdebbiel.substack.com
Portfolio: debleeart.com
Jessie Sima @jessiesima.bsky.social Indie and NYT Bestselling Author & Illustrator of a stack of books for kids.
https://www.jessiesima.com/
Camila Alejandra Rondon @camila-alejandra.bsky.social 
Keezy Young🌼 @keezyyoung.bsky.social 2x Eisner, Harvey, Ringo, and Ignatz-nominated cartoonist! Gay, they/she, a ghost with a skeleton inside it. I write and draw mystery, horror, and love
THEY GLOW IN THE DARK | HELLO SUNSHINE | SUNFLOWERS | http://keezyyoung.com | rep'd by Andrea Colvin
amygressverro @amylyn.substack.com 🦋nature is my sanctuary—
so are words, ideas, and daydreams✨
👋 East Coast, USA —>
📍Hamburg, Germany
Life of an American Hamburger 🇺🇸🍔🇩🇪
amylyn.substack.com
Sophie Yanow @sophieyanow.bsky.social Eisner Award-winning Cartoonist | MLIS Student | Former MFA Prof.
The Contradictions (D&Q) | What is a Glacier? (Retrofit) | War of Streets and Houses (Uncivilized) |
sophieyanow.com
Matt Curtius @mattcurtius.bsky.social Artist at Gina & Matt, Teacher at Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Ashley Hohnstein @ashleyhohnstein.bsky.social 🥰🔪💁🏻♀️💀🏳️🌈💖🆒 she/her
Creative director person living in Minneapolis.
Video games, crafting, LEGO, reading and dogs.
Nicole Rodrigues @lostmirage.bsky.social 🕸️Artist and youth educator
🕷️ nikkirodrigues.com
Kristin Schultz @kristinschultz.bsky.social 
Terri Fry Kasuba @terrifrykasuba.bsky.social Illustrator
@funamble.bsky.social @funamble.bsky.social 
Emily White @gggreatwhite.bsky.social Artist | Muralist | Painter | Maker | Mess Maker
🐆 Painter of wildlife, realism, and retro stripes
📍Philly
Sam Checo @checkoh.bsky.social NYC bred; LA based motion designer, video editor, illustrator.
Christina Chung 鍾書寧 @christinaillos.bsky.social 🇹🇼🇭🇰🇺🇸🏳️🌈
(she/they)
✍🏼 Illustration + comics
📍Brooklyn, NY
💌 hello@christina-chung.com
linktr.ee/christinaillos
Daniela Jordan-Villaveces @libritos.bsky.social Creative from Bogotá en Nueva York 
Martha Rich Art Projects @martharichart.bsky.social Freelance illustrator and fine artist based in Philly via LA and Maine. Art, cats, absurdity. Plus I’m the Democratic Committee Person for the 2nd Ward, Division 10 in PHL 🤙🏼 Phillies + Eagles! Linktr.ee/martharichart
Katherine Lam @ GALLERY NUCLEUS AUG 8TH @katherinelam.bsky.social Illustrator // they/them
katherinelam.com
Nicole Saltzer @nicolesaltzer.bsky.social Artist and screen printer of the botanical world 🌷
www.nicolesaltzer.com
Fabiola R. Delgado @fabiola-rdelgado.bsky.social Independent curator, creative producer, cultural advocate, Smithsonian alumna. Check my projects and upcoming exhibits at fabiolardelgado.com ✨
Annelise Capossela @annelisecapossela.bsky.social Illustrator / Animator / AD
Clients include NYTimes, ALL IN on Broadway, The New Yorker, Prime Video
Adjunct at FIT, CCS, MCAD
Let’s be friends and make art. What else is there
Colin Kennedy @ck3po.bsky.social Crazy cat dad. Wife husband. Jeopardy! second-placer. Ann Arbor, MI he/him
Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com Author, illustrator, former pastry chef.
❄️🩰THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER (Penguin Workshop): out now!
🐍🪨 MEDUSA'S PET ROCK (HarperCollins): 9/22/26
Rep: @allielevick.bsky.social
Website: bit.ly/stephlaubooks
Sharon Lee De La Cruz @sharonleedelacruz.com ❤️🔥 Patagonia Black ❤️🔥
📍 www.sharonleedelacruz.com
Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com noun | a reference source containing words alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, and etymologies
Corey Brickley @coreybrickley.bsky.social They/them. Artist just doing book covers, email info@debutart.com for inquiries. Married 💍 to my freaking job 🤣 help 🙏 My things: https://linktr.ee/coreybrickley blocking ai ppl love u
Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou @kanaratron.bsky.social Indie Developer/Director @ Polygon Treehouse (Mythwrecked & Röki) • BAFTA Breakthrough 2021 • BAFTA Games & The Game Awards nominee • 2 x BAFTA Juror • Industry speaker & mentor • He/him
Dundee (Scotland)
https://www.polygon-treehouse.com/
Doan Buu @dbuu.bsky.social Designer, Dude, Cleveland Sports Fan, NYC resident.
Michael Bierut @michaelbierut.bsky.social Graphic designer, teacher, writer, since forever
Whitney L-P 🩷💜💙 @whinknee.bsky.social She/Her
Children’s book Art Director and designer.
Website: whitlpdesign.com
Mom to a NB 8 year old and two black cats. Passionate about books, workers rights, equity, safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals, anti-racism, and picture book art.
Evui @ GenCon AS 34 @labillustration.bsky.social Art Director on MTG, Illustrator, and Fairy trying her best. Co-host of the Painted in Color podcast. Etsy: http://labillustration.etsy.com . NO A/I. Views are my own.
Damien Correll @damiencorrell.bsky.social Creative Director at Figma. Former baby.
Wolfgang Bremer @wolfgang.bremer.co 🇩🇪🇨🇦 Product Experience Leader · Advisor & Speaker · Former VP VW Group · Ex Nokia, SAP · Fortune 500s & Startups
📧 Collaborate? 👉 collabs@bremer.co
👉 bremer.co · linkedin.com/in/wolfgangbremer
Jim Hoover @jimhoover017.bsky.social I am a children’s book art director, and that’s it. That is my entire vibe.
Oh, and pop culture stuff.
Right right right—I’m also drawn to politics like a mosquito to a bug zapper.
Mark Boulton @markboulton.co.uk Head of product design @checkout.com. Typographer. Cyclist. Likes tea.
Len Small @lenpsmall.bsky.social AD at Columbia Magazine. Opinions are my own. he/him
Matthew Carlson @dreamjar.bsky.social Director of Product Design at Adobe. Sketchbook junkie and stealer of pens. Late night game designer of the tabletop rpg, WanderSquares.com! He/Him - 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Ally - #BLM
Jameela Wahlgren 🏳️🌈 🎨 @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social she/her
Art Director/Illustrator
(artists: please don't send your portfolios to my personal email)
www.jwahlgren.com
Andrei Robu @andreirobu.com Type designer, fonts, etc — founder of typeverything.com & artist andreirobu.com
Billy Penn at WHYY @billy-penn.bsky.social No fluff, no BS, all Philly ✨
Local • Independent • Nonprofit • News
🌇 #billypenngram to be featured in our daily newsletter | 🎙 part of WHYY @whyynews.bsky.social
linktr.ee/billypenn- K @kathrynselbert.bsky.social @kathrynselbert.bsky.social
Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social YA Author
www.writesandrawrite.com
Salvación (Out 5/20/25)
Preorder:
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/salvacion-9781250895080/
Relit (Out Now!)
The House Where Death Lives (Out Now!)
Literary Associate at Gallt & Zacker
www.readsandraread.com
elizabeth @lalizlabeth.bsky.social design educator & aspiring princess 💖 building an alternative design school: designisaparty.com
Stella Sacco @antlervel.vet writer • narrative designer • lesbian • nyc
repped @ HMLA by @ninarichner.bsky.social
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
RJ Rushmore @rjrushmore.bsky.social Public art enthusiast. Sometimes public art critic. Street art, graffiti, public art, Philly... 🌈 The National Review once called me a petty criminal.
Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
Conrad Benner @streetsdept.bsky.social 📍Your guide to Philly’s Art + Public Space since 2011!
🎧 Podcast, Streets Dept Podcast
🎨 Curation, #StreetsDeptWalls
📸 Founded by Conrad Benner
LeVar Burton @levarburton.bsky.social Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as high… #bydhttmwfi
Jo Salazar (she/they) @paperyjoey.bsky.social Illustrator 🖤🤍💜
Paper cut and paint
📍Lisbon
Rep’d by @tajmccoy.bsky.social
josalazar.com
Sharee Miller @coilyandcute.bsky.social Award winning author / illustrator
Dionne Warwick @dionnewarwick.bsky.social I am not writing a bio.
Senongo @senongo.bsky.social Designer and illustrator in NYC. Author of Cross-Cultural Design. VP of Design at Nava.
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
The CAT Agency @thecatagency.bsky.social Boutique art & literary agency, representing creators from all over the world. 
Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social Author-illustrator of children’s books
She/her
#kidlitart
Anyakopotilova.com
Rep’d by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary
Cara: https://cara.app/greenrainart
AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social author / illustrator repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social. CATNIP MOUSE hits stores 10/7: https://bookshop.org/p/books/catnip-mouse-a-j-smith/22297249?ean=9781525313530&next=t
Sarah Aronson @saraharonson.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Bike Rider. My books include: Abzuglutely: Battling Bellowing Bella Abzug (2024), Brand New Bubbe (2022) and Just Like Rube Goldberg (2019)! Are you writing a book? Subscribe to my substack or work with me at Highlights!
DeAndra Hodge | Illustrator and Designer @deandrahodge.bsky.social NAACP Image Award Winning Illustrator
Rep. By Christy T. Ewers @the_cat_agency
📍Washington D.C.
💌 hodgedeandra@gmail.com
www.deandrahodge.com
Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social Author • Illustrator • Art Director
#kidlit #kidlitart
Author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024)
Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books
Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency.
joshjlewis.com
Ro Salarian @rosalarian.bsky.social Comic artist, novel writer, performer, crafter, queer icon, cheese expert, creator and destroyer of worlds. Agent: D Ellis Wilson at Looking Glass Lit. Trans neutral. They/them.
rosalarian.com ro@rosalarian.com
Hika/Tām | HK★TMK (Prof. Development Arc + Quiet ComicDev) @hikatamika.com 🏳️🌈✌🏿 ★ They↔He ↑21
—
💼: https://hikatamika.art/ ★ 🌐: https://hikatamika.com/ ★ 💌: hellohika👽hikatamika.com
💜: OCs, Cartooning, Illustration, Graphic Design, Web Design, 3D Modeling
🚫: AI Training/NFT Minting, thank you!
Calef Brown @calefbrownart.bsky.social Art, poetry and books
https://linktr.ee/CalefBrown
Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social Senior Art Director at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group working with Balzer + Bray, Feiwel & Friends, Henry Holt BYR, FSG BYR, Roaring Brook Press, Swoon & Squarefish. She/Her
scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social Understands comics… mostly… Now on sale: THE CARTOONISTS CLUB, co-created with the legendary Raina Telgemeier! https://bit.ly/CartoonistClub And I'm also working on a massive book about visual communication; learn more at scottmccloud.com.
Lainey Williams @endless-swords.bsky.social lesbian, comic artist + writer, sleepy ttrpg + star trek enjoyer. chicago based. she/any
webcomic: crashcoral.com
everything: bio.site/laineywilliams/
Cheryl B. Klein @cherylklein.bsky.social I notice things for a living. Editorial director, Workman Kids; author of THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS and five picture books, most recently IT’S HARD TO BE A BABY; 6yo mom; Virgo/goofball. Opinions my own.
Julia Shea @jsheaart.bsky.social 🌞 designer @ little simon & simon spotlight
🌙 illustrator, list-maker, friend to all dogs
https://linktr.ee/jshea_art
Whitney Leopard @whitleopard.bsky.social | 100% That Weird Aunt | Executive Editor at http://rhkidsgraphic.com & Ink Pop | 🐾cat-mom to Eleanor & Jude🐾 | twin of Bones | sometimes teacher | more info at https://www.whitneyleopard.com/ |
Cartoonists United @cartoonist.coop Your all-inclusive home for comic creators, big and small! Together we can make comics better for everyone. Visit https://cartoonist.coop/ to join us today!
Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social We are a boutique agency passionate about forming true partnerships & building long-term relationships with our clients. Visit us at: https://bradfordlit.com
Jesse White @jessewhiteillustration.com 🌙 Illustrator, author, & muralist in Durham, NC
🌿 Brave Like Fireweed (UNSQ)
🐚 Rep’d by Paige Terlip @ Starling Literary
bio.site/jessewhiteillustration
Rachel @rachelthatsme2.bsky.social SC based illustrator. Lover of art, life, and cats
They/them
https://linktr.ee/rachel.thatsme2?fbclid=PAAaYNMtls4bdXRpLmAl8hLNOK_NrKK45PWxS1Kyp8yxlRGqJ3W92UMwm2n8k_aem_AYEQPXoJ9Sv_UxlCqVYnQR6q4D1deAaVf2ha9Q5YoFLchxK9cceITV5ZLhnj5O8tnDU
KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social #KidLitArt chat for children's illustrators & fans of kidlit art.
Next chat - Thurs, Aug 27, 9pm EST/6pm PST
Aug topic - Visual Storytelling Techniques
Mods - @charlenedraws.bsky.social and @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
La Fumettista @lafumettista.bsky.social Key West illustrator/cartoonist. 80% curly hair, 30% anxiety, 20% bad at math.
linktr.ee/lafumettista
Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social I write NYT-bestselling things. Things that children read.🖖🏻 Books in 2026: THE NEW CAT. More coming. MN-raised, CA-aged. She/her Rep: Jenn Laughran/ABLA Profile art: @cpark.bsky.social Go Blue!
https://www.stephanielucianovic.com
Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
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
Sophia Ezomoghene @sophiaezomoghene.bsky.social educator | writer | daughter of immigrants 🇳🇬 | The Trickster in the Vase (2024 SLJ ⭐ review) | Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social | https://www.sophiaezomoghene.com/
Phil McAndrew @philmcandrew.bsky.social Illustrator / cartoonist / writer. HERMIT MAGAZINE editor. Wrote and/or drew stuff for MAD Magazine, WFMU, The New Yorker, Penguin Random House, Cartoon Network, punk bands, etc
Buffalo, NY
philintheblanks@gmail.com
linktr.ee/philmcandrew
BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com Website: http://brianmcl.com
COMPLETE THE QUEST: https://bitly.cx/aCyq
Comic Tutorial Videos: http://bit.ly/3EvX8CX
shop: http://brianmcl.threadless.com
Author of Spruce Street Squad in Owl Magazine
he/him demi/ace
#KidLitArt #TTRPG
rachel elliott @okieelliott.bsky.social portfolio: rachelelliott.me
luvs comedians tacos comics
queer kentucklahoman teacher she/her/y’all
author-illustrator of THE REAL RILEY MAYES (harpercollins 2022)
and ZEB AND BEL (harpercollins 2026)
all views and expressions are mine, not my employers’
A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social Mama. Wordsmith. Kidlit enthusiast. Lambda Literary Award Finalist. DANCE LIKE A LEAF, THE WISHING FLOWER, THE BI BOOK • Rep: @thejordache.bsky.social • she/her 🏳️🌈 https://ajirving.com/
Calvin Kasulke @kasulke.co surprisingly tall transsexual, author of Several People Are Typing, work in various comics, websites, etc.
Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social 🏠 Founder & Agent at Neighborhood Literary.
📚 Award-winning Author.
👴🏽 Perpetually Tired Dad.
Latest book: With or Without You.
Next: The Adopted Kids’ Guide to Surviving Seventh Grade (Crown, Spring 2027)
🚪 https://www.neighborhoodliterary.com
Fi Colón @tiffanyjadeco.bsky.social Editor @ Scholastic. I read books by day and panic by night. Opinions are my own.