Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social Children’s Book Author, PB Writer: HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS (@Sourcebookskids) Fall 2024. Rep’d by @renarossner. Debut 2024. SCBWI, 12x12, www.darahenry.com for more.
Mr. Jones strikes up a conversation @sirbenjaminjr.bsky.social Storyteller • Future #NewYorkTimes Best-Selling Author ✍🏻📖 & #Disney’s Next Live-Action Prince 👑🗡️
Lori Knutsen: Kidlit Writer, Teacher and Photographer @lknutsenkidlit.bsky.social I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain.❤️Teacher. Dreamer. #kidlitfirefly #ND 💫📝✨
https://loriknutsen.com
#kidlitchucklechallenge ‘26 Winner
#50Preciouswords ‘26‘25 HM
#springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner
#Halloweensie ‘25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
#PBRS Col
Maria Kim @mkimwrites.bsky.social ✨Biracial Mexican-American Kidlit Writer
✨HS ELA Teacher/Librarian
✨PBParty '25 & '26 finalist🩷
✨Rep'd by Sandra Proudman at Galt and Zacker
@jpscharf.bsky.social @jpscharf.bsky.social 
Jacqueline Miller @jacqueline-miller.bsky.social Scientist. Mother.
Picture Book Author.
Dabbler in the Digital Arts.
Member of SCBWI and KidLit Firefly.
Seeking representation
Tracie Renee (she/her) @tracierenee.bsky.social Librarian in sort-of Chicago.
PW book reviewer.
#Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet.
Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit, IAmWritingMG.
HM: #PBParty.
WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist, BOTN.
https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
Lindsey Aduskevich @laduskevich.bsky.social Literary Manager with Martin Literary Management | Reader | Writer | Dreamer | #SCBWI #InkedVoices| rep'd by @joycekay.bsky.social with the Seymour Agency
IslandTwinArtists @islandtwinartists.bsky.social Hi! We're Dori and Kate! 💕 Identical twins, kidlit author-illustrators, educators, SCBWI members, bakers, nature lovers, moms of super kids and pets, neurodiverse 💞
✨ Joyfully seeking representation ✨
www.IslandTwinArtists.com
Larissa D. Elliott @larissadelliott.bsky.social Picture book author repped by @charlottewenger.bsky.social. Sometimes writer of YA & MG. Wife. Mommy. Band director. 🇵🇭🇺🇸. She/her. #12x12pb. #Kidlitart on IG @ larissa.d.elliott. ADHD is my superpower.
Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social #Kidlit Writer: PB, MG, YA. #SCBWI. Poetry.
Youth Services at a Public Library. Licensed Behavior Specialist.
Wife & Mom. Gardener/Hiker/Birder. Environmentalist. No AI. She/her
abbiewernerjames.com
ejoyd.bsky.social @ejoyd.bsky.social Writer. Editor. Lover of dark chocolate. 2026 #KidlitChuckleChallenge HM 2024 #50preciouswords HM #SCBWI #PB #kidlit #travel
Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social Kidlit Author. Word juggler. Awkwardly funny. Embraces weird. #50PreciousWords Winner #KidsChoice Winner #PBParty 2023 HM #PBChat Mentorship 2021 #Madness!Poetry #SCBWI #12x12
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
Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social Picture book author repped by Jen Newens 📚
Debut PB TRICERACHOPS coming fall 2028!
Poems in Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, & The Toy magazines
PBAA critique coach
Peak Team Critiques
Julie Hauswirth @juliehauswirth.bsky.social I write PBs! | IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM (Holiday House ‘26) | Yeehoo Press Star Award '23 | SCBWI Most Promising Fiction MS 24' | Rep’d by CoCo Freeman
https://www.juliehauswirth.com
Kris DeCaro @musingmommumble.bsky.social Kid lit writer. Magic bean buyer. Dyslexic. I shall leave my amusing mumbles here. Rep’d by Stephanie Winter. #SCBWI #PB #Kidlit #poetry
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
Daniele Hunter @danieledhunter.bsky.social She/her. Junior Agent, McIntosh & Otis, KidLit!! Pro em dash; anti AI. Queer, disabled. Wife, cat lady, knitter. Ambidextrous optimist. Opinions mine.
http://dhunteragent.com/mswl/
#WeNeedDiverseBooks #BrainTumorSurvivor #CerebellarAtaxia #Endometriosis
Emelie Burl @bigkidbookworm.bsky.social Former Indie Bookseller turned Literary Agent of Chaos at Susan Schulman Literary Agency.
she/her
www.schulmanagency.com
Joanna Rasheed @rasheedreads.bsky.social Literary Agent at Ultra Literary acquiring adult fiction
Susan, A Cabbage Man, Graham @grahamophones.bsky.social lit agent at Dunow, Carlson, & Lerner Agency - they/them, let's fight about clowns, icon by @anuanew.bsky.social
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
Sam Copeland @stubbleagent.bsky.social Literary Agent. Gorgeous father to 3 proud kids. Award-winning author of no.1 bestselling children's books.
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
Ariana Philips @arianaphilips.bsky.social Literary Agent/Partner at JVNLA
@jvnla.bsky.social
https://www.jvnla.com/
Laura Rennert @ljrennert.bsky.social Executive literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency. www.litagentlaurarennert.com
Hollie Michaels @hbmichaels.bsky.social Literary Manager at Martin-Newens Literary Management
Author & Illustrator
Author of GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone
Member: SCBWI, Kids Comics Unite, Children’s Media Association
www.holliemichaels.com
www.QueryTracker.net/query/holliemichaels
J.J.W. Lovell (He/Him) @jjwlovell.bsky.social British guy - living in KY, USA
Award winning commercial copywriter
MG fantasy writer
Voiceover | youtuber | director | actor | dad
#AmQuerying - AOATDC
Oliver Lendon - Middle Grade Author @oliverlendonauthor.bsky.social Children's author from the Cotswolds, UK. My traditional debut, No Tune Ned, is published by Everything With Words: @everywithwords.bsky.social
www.oliverlendon.com
By day web/app developer! 🧑🏻💻
David Z.M. Allison @dzmallison.bsky.social Picture book author. Heartfelt, humor, quiet and absurd manuscripts. SCBWI & 12x12 member. Working toward traditional publication one manuscript at a time. SCBWI AZ Desert Bloom Grand Prize 2026. #amquerying
Laken Brimicombe @lakenbrimicombe.bsky.social 🇨🇦Middle grade writer
🐈⬛Cat mom
Sadie A Lindgren @sadiealindgren.bsky.social Writer | Fairytale Retellings | Mom in Survival Mode
Timothy Forner @timothyforner.com Writes stuff. No AI. Cannot pass a dog without wanting to pet it.
MG series: MONTGOMERY SCHNAUZER P.I.
Words by me, art by Alina M.
Official: https://MontgomerySchnauzer.com
Book 1: https://books2read.com/u/mvM0Zz
Book 2: https://books2read.com/u/4XO98N
Crystal Bayless ✍🏻is writing & editing✍🏻 @crystalbauthor.bsky.social I'm just a girl who likes animals, music, reading, writing, & soon a published author who has a bookshop named Dragonfly Night Books. Currently preparing for self-publish a few books. Host of #WIPPIT and #Cupit cohost of #Ghostpit
Kasy Long @kasylongauthor.bsky.social Author | Poet | Reader 📚 | Author of “Our Mother, Your Friend,” “Boats Against the Current” and “Something Borrowed, Something True” (OUT NOW!)
Claire Woodend @clairewoodend.bsky.social Budding picture book writer.
CANSCAIP '25 Long List (x2)
#PBParty '25 Honorable Mention.
Trivia nerd. Would do anything for my cats.
Victoria, BC. 🏳️⚧️
Susan Schulman Literary Agency @susanschulman.bsky.social Literary Agency
https://www.schulmanagency.com/
ashleylaffin @ashleylaffin.bsky.social Debut PB The Balloonimals available now!🎈Wife & mom💗 MFA Grad. Writer. Marketer. SCBWI member & guest blogger April ‘24. Kids’ Choice KidLit Writing Contest HM ‘24📚
@laurawillingham.bsky.social @laurawillingham.bsky.social Children's Book Author / Writer of children's books (pb, chapter, middle-grade, young adult) and adult fiction (speculative and historical). #Art #Golf #Tennis #Hiker #Runner #Trailrunner https://linktr.ee/laurawillingham
Charlotte Atyeo @charlotteatyeo.bsky.social Freelance book editor. Agent @Greyhound Literary. Mountain dweller.
It’s all about the books. And the dogs. OK, and the cake.
Brianne Johnson @secretagentbri.bsky.social Literary agent at HG Literary. Currently accepting queries! https://QueryManager.com/BrianneJohnson
Michael Bourret @michaelbourret.bsky.social Here we go again. Agent Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
@jodiesque.bsky.social @jodiesque.bsky.social 
Curtis Brown, Ltd @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social Headquartered in New York City, Curtis Brown, Ltd. is a full-service literary agency representing a wide variety of established and emerging authors since 1914.
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
Renee Runge, literary agent @reneerunge.bsky.social Associate Agent at Spencerhill Associates repping middle grade and young adult fiction 📖🐛 (do not DM me submissions) | MA/MFA in Children’s Literature
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
zilla @zillawrites.bsky.social 📎There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things.
🖤🤍💜
🩸 In my FINAL GIRL era 🩸
🎧 Co-host of the With Series Potential podcast
✏️ rep: Alex Land at MWLA
🏕️ Camp Director 🌲
Anna Hirsch @annahirsch.bsky.social (She/her) Writer of feel-bad books, represented by Lane Heymont 🥀 SmoochPit 2025 mentee ✍️
https://linktr.ee/annahirsch
Ivy T. Woods @ivytwoods.bsky.social Romantic Fantasy Author | She/her
Canadian 🩷💜💙
Co-host of the With Series Potential Podcast
Repped by Kira Watson of Janklow & Nesbit Associates
Free Palestine 🍉
https://linktr.ee/IvyTWoods
Katie Ferriello @katieferrie1.bsky.social Literary Agent w/ Mansion Street Literary Management
🎿🚵♀️🧘♀️🏋🏻♀️⛺️🛩️✍️📚
Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social #PB #MG author seeking representation |'26 debut READY TO RIDE |'24 PBParty finalist | '24 WNDB Mentee| '23 #SCBWI-NM Enchantment Show winner| #12x12 | retired educator | ❤️ photography | http://mochadiane.com | she/her/hers
Aileen Stewart @aileenstewart.bsky.social Children's #Author, #SCBWI Member, #Library Board of Trustee Member, #12x12PB Member, #Baker, #Amateur Photographer, #Christian, and Herder of #Cats www.kidlitfun.com and https://www.instagram.com/aileenwstewart1/
Tiffanie Leung Abbott @tleungabbott.bsky.social It’s “Learn” with a “G.”
• Mixed-race Chinese American author
• Rep: Michelle Jackson
• 2026 #pbparty Finalist
• 2025 #pbparty HM
• 2025 #roundtablementor
• #scbwi #12x12challenge
Amy Dehaas @amywrites.bsky.social Mom, writer, nurse, nerd. I live in the PNW w/my husband raising our 2 daughters. I write moody PNW thrillers w/teeth.
Shelbey @shelbeyd.bsky.social Picture book writer. SCBWI member. Runner, puzzler, mom of twin boys. Guacamole is life.
SandyBrehl @sandybrehl.bsky.social Reader, author, thinker. #bookposse
Author MG, PB, and Poetry
Blog UnPacking the Power of Picture Books
CYBILS Awards Panelist- support!
www.SandyBrehlBooks.com
KT Literary @ktliterary.bsky.social 
Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social Founder of the Keyes Agency, LLC. Bookish. Short. Invisible Disability. Brooklyn, NY. She/her
Hillary Fazzari @hillaryfazzari.bsky.social Lit Agent at @bradfordagents.bsky.social in San Diego, representing Kid Lit, New Adult, and Adult books.
👉 #MSWL: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hillary-fazzari
👉 Query Me: https://querymanager.com/query/3240
Unhinged Pitch Event @unhingedpit.bsky.social #UnhingedPit - where there are no rules other than nothing conventional! || hosted by @jeneedutary and @thewriterjo Next event allusively planned.
WIPPIT @wippit.bsky.social A hype pitch event for ONLY work in progress lit on Bsky & X. Brought to you by @CrystalBAuthor.bsky.social. Upcoming date is May 23, 2027 & 2028. May is also wippit writing challenge prep month and challenge month is in June.
https://wippitch.weebly.com/
#MiseryPit @miserypit.bsky.social #MiseryPit - A pitch event focusing on Mysteries, Thrillers, and True Crime for the #writingcommunity and #Booksky authors. Hosted by @jocelynegregory.bsky.social
Next event: February 1st, 2026
#YouDeservepIt @youdeservepit.bsky.social A hype pitch event for writers that fosters community, connection, and most of all—empowerment. Next Event: January 23rd on X and January 24th on 🦋 | Hosted by @drenderturmaud
Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social Path To Publication: From The Querying Trenches To The Shelves. We’re writers sharing our publication journey along with tips & lessons! #P2Ppit hosts.
🔗 https://path2pub.wordpress.com/
Cheer Pit @cheerpitx.bsky.social Cheer Pit is a pitch event for authors held on December 9 focused on spreading holiday cheer. Established 2024 by @cjtruwriter.bsky.social
#JoyPit Pitch Event @joypit.bsky.social Pitch event for light hearted feel-good books #JoyPit | Official Date - June 6, 2024 | Founded by @amsahubooks.bsky.social - joypitch.wordpress.com
PosterPit @posterpitevent.bsky.social A literary pitch event for all manuscripts in the form of movie posters, hosted by @myleejmiller.bsky.social and others.
https://posterpitevent.com/
GhostPit @ghostpit.bsky.social A pitch event on Bsky & X. Brought to you by @crystalbauthor.bsky.social and @rebleighauthor.bsky.social. The upcoming date is October 30, 2026. Summerween Kickoff Question and activity week is July 5 - 11
#CastPit @castpit4authors.bsky.social #CastPit is an online pitching event for authors on X and Bsky starting Nov. 13, 2025 6am PST. Hosted by @elisebetzbooks.
For full rules, please visit: https://www.elisebetzbooks.com/castpit
#HopePit Community @hopepit.bsky.social Hype event for all creators: ☀️November 13, 2026☀️
🌱community building & vision for resilience
#solarpunk, #clifi, #hopepunk, #mindfulness, #permaculture, & #magic
Let's elevate these genres & future vision!
German Laura @slowlaurus.bsky.social ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 criminologist ✨ freelance copy-editor ✨ writer ✨ hobby baker
Rep: Victoria Doherty-Munro @ Writers House
#TeamTeaandBooks #RomComMarch host
she/her 🇩🇪
Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social #RevPit is a contest for #authors by #editors with the aim of presenting agent-ready manuscripts
linktr.ee/reviseresub
Dream Jar Publishing @dreamjarpublishing.bsky.social Dream Jar Publishing creates books that encourage self-expression, promote perseverance and resilience, and empower young readers to believe what’s possible.
Charlotte Wenger @charlottewenger.com she/her | 📚 literary agent with Prospect Agency repping kidlit authors and illustrators | toddler mom | Greater Boston Area | opinions mine
🌻
www.charlottewenger.com
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/charlotte-wenger
Joanna Moult @joannamoult.bsky.social Literary Agent at Skylark Literary, a specialist children's and YA literary agency. Always on the look-out for something great to read. 📚
Trying not to drink too much tea.
https://www.skylark-literary.com/
#ukkidlit #kidlituk
@JanetReid -- lit agent, query shark @janetreid.bsky.social Literary agent by day, query shark by night.
Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social Writer. Literary Agent at Speilburg Literary. Status updates and MSWL at SeraRivers.com Rep’d by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency
Erin Clyburn @erinclyburn.bsky.social Literary Agent @ Howland Literary // Editor @ Reedsy // Bookseller @ Thank You Books
#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org The big pitch event for small presses and authors. Next event: January 2027. Hosts: @millieabecassis.com, @florencechien.com, and @morkalmarrh.bsky.social. Posts by Millie.
🌐 smallpitch.org
💬 discord.gg/xHVztad5ee
#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social A BlueSky exclusive storytelling hype/pitch event designed for storytellers to uplift and encourage one another and connect with industry professionals. All works are welcome, regardless of the stage they are in. (https://bluepit.carrd.co/)
Pop Up Pit @popuppit.bsky.social Pitch event focused on uplifting completed manuscripts for agents & editors to find!
co-run by @akatepockett.bsky.social and @fitzthestory.bsky.social
Katie Monson @litagentkatiem.bsky.social Senior Literary Agent with SBR Media.
https://QueryTracker.net/query/Katie_Monson
https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/katie-monson/
All opinions and statements are my own.
Triada US Lit Agency @triadaus.bsky.social Triada US represents a diverse list of writers, ranging from PB, MG, YA, and adult fiction + non-fiction. Check our site for querying details. Note: emails from Triada agents will only ever come from an [at]triadaus.com address. #TeamTriada
Moe Ferrara @inthesestones.bsky.social Senior Literary Agent @triadaus.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 Violinist | Anglophile | Biggest Ted Lasso Fan You Know ⚽️ | Geek Extraordinaire | Corgi Minion | Wine Enthusiast | Coffee Addict | #TeamMoe
@kaylacichello.bsky.social @kaylacichello.bsky.social Agent at Upstart Crow Literary
Currently OPEN to queries
Www.upstartcrowliterary.com
Scarlett McCrary @scarlettmccrary.bsky.social Southern girl who heals bodies as a massage therapist and energy healer, chasing the woo. Writing a southern paranormal book where ghosts have opinions as a debut author. Accompanied by two adorable dogs and the occasional messages from the universe.
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
🔗 KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com
👧 Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers.
✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
@bettebergeron.bsky.social @bettebergeron.bsky.social 
questpit || next event: NOV 4th @questpit.bsky.social #questpit is a writers hype event that welcomes industry participation || any stage of your wip can be pitched || run by @leonahwrites.bsky.social and @minaareis.bsky.social
https://questpit.carrd.co
P.S. Literary Agency @psliterary.bsky.social 📚💙 Representing a diverse list of internationally published, award-winning, bestselling & debut creators for over 20 years.
📍 U.S. & Canada
linktr.ee/psliterary
mad2034.bsky.social @mad2034.bsky.social Literary Agent @ SKLA
https://www.skagency.com/
Madelyn Chimento @madelynliterary.bsky.social Associate literary agent at Betancourt Literary 💫
https://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/madelynchimento/#aboutT
@betancourtliterary.bsky.social @betancourtliterary.bsky.social https://betancourtliterary.com/
Tricia Skinner (queries open) @triciaskinner.com Work: Vice President at Fuse Literary.
Hobby: 한국어를 공부하고 있어.
Loves: 스트레이 키즈, Manhwas, Great Danes, SFF Books & Movies, and Anime.
(acct for work & play)
https://linktr.ee/triciaskinner
@mswl.bsky.social @mswl.bsky.social 
Dorian Maffei @dorianmaffei.bsky.social Literary Agent at Looking Glass Literary & Media. She/her.
https://bookshop.org/wishlists/d21f08914825aedf5fd1678efb75266d2a412690
Bethany Jett | open to queries @betjett.bsky.social Literary Agent at MacGregor & Luedeke • AALA • #Milspo • Planner addict • Missing my dad. #cancersucks • Pom-obsessed 🐾
Amy Bishop-Wycisk @abwycisk.bsky.social Pronounced why-zick. NYC. Literary agent at Trellis Literary Management. Opinions my own. Cat mom; fast talker; Garamond enthusiast; she/her. SUNY Geneseo alum.