Lydia Gil @lydiagil.bsky.social ๐ต๐ท๐จ๐บwriter, profe
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R. L. S. Hoff @rlshoff.bsky.social Christ-follower, author, math teacher...
@nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social @nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social 
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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
Koko @mikekoko.bsky.social Walking on my hands ๐คธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ, diving into kidlitโwhether reading or writing ๐, and solving puzzles ๐งฉ.
#PBRisingStar #SCBWI #12x12 #GoldenEggAcademy
Charles Reyna Art @charlesreynaart.bsky.social Hi, I'm Charles Anthony Reyna, Abstract Visual Artist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. My inspiration comes from nature as well as urban areas.
Editorzilla @editorzilla.bsky.social About to submit writing that will go through a copy editor? I'm here to help.
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! ๐๐โ๏ธ๐จ๐๏ธ๐ป๐๐ง๐ง๐ผ๐ฆ๐โฅ๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social Storyteller | Weimaraner Mom | Gardener | MFA in Writing for Children & YA Hamline University | SCBWI RAE | HWA | seeking representation www.quinettecook.com
LisaWriteDraw @lisawritedraw.bsky.social Children's author, illustrator and poet, SCBWI NM ARA, ranch living under blue skies of Santa Fe
www.strongboxstudio.com
@dianewhitlock.bsky.social @dianewhitlock.bsky.social 
Ellen Metrick @ell3m.bsky.social Kid Lit & Poetry Writer, Editor, Performer, Hyper Local Journalist, Traveler, Biophiliac, Mom and Ravenclaw
Khione ๐๐ Sastrugi @khionesnowgoddess.bsky.social Dog Worshipping, Mountain Loving, Useless Solivigant. Environment is my highest priority. Iโm PETRIFIED about overpopulation / overshoot. There are way too many people & most consuming way too much!
I desperately wish Women were in charge! (Iโm NOT one๐)
@carolyncombs.bsky.social @carolyncombs.bsky.social 
Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social Children's Writer ~ Mama of 3 ~ Colorado ~ #SCBWI #InkedVoices #12x12
Ellen Hokanson @ellenhokanson.bsky.social She/her.
Writing a #HistoricalNovel about cross-cultural friendship and misunderstanding in 1824 London.
Alt text:
A white woman on a seashore.
A 1950s photo of a mom reading a book (unseen) to 4, 2, and 6-year-old kids.- M Marjorie @marjorielmisty.bsky.social Fiction/non-fiction childrenโs book storyteller. Wildfire preparedness crusader. Kahu to two incredible dogs.
(Kah-who/ noun) Guardian, keeper of animals, protector, beloved attendant, someone entrusted with the safe keeping of something precious.
Bookshelfie โญ๏ธ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submissions
Postscript (Book Formatter, Cover Designer and Socials Post Maker): https://book-shelfie.com/postscript
Lexi Richey @lexirichey.bsky.social ๐ฅCrafty Freak๐ฅ
Illustrator ๐ & Author ๐
Jamie Bills @jmebills.bsky.social KidLit writer/illustrator. AUTUMN SOUP releasing Fall 2027, #SCBWI & #12x12PB http://instagram.com/jmebills / https://jamiebills.com/
Kindlei โ Smarter Kindle Book Discovery @kindlei.bsky.social Where Kindle books stay visible, not buried.
For indie and traditional authors who want lasting discoverability.
๐ List your book โ kindlei.com
Melissa Rea Author ๐๐๐ @melrea.bsky.social Four novels written. Fun novels about strong women with a pinch of magic. https:// @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social Team Site StL Mo ๐ญ
Elara Rosequartz @elararosequartz.bsky.social ๐งโโ๏ธ I write chapter books for young dreamers like me who love fairies and friendship.
๐ No villains - just sparkle, heart, and adventure.
๐๐ Ages 6โ9
www.fairyacademybooks.com
Digital creator, parent managed account.
Shay Anterra @shayanterra.bsky.social When not arguing with dragons, I love to write about them.
Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Welcome! We are a bountiful bunch of KidLit creatives with picture books sailing your way. Hop aboard! #PBCreativeCrew #picturebookauthor #scbwi
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 |
Brock Stephen Henning @bshenning.bsky.social #kidlit @SCBWIRockyMtn member ๐ MG Author/Illustrator of HACKERS: WORM EATER and the HACKERS series ๐พ gamer, sax player, fly fisher, tech geek, film buff ๐ www.brockhenning.com
Kelley J. P. Lindberg @kelleylindberg1.bsky.social Writer, traveler, speaker. Wielder of pen, corkscrew, and good intents. Mostly. Blog and newsletter at www.KelleyLindberg.com. She/her.
AnneH YA Author (now querying) @annehanovich.bsky.social "The Canon of Katrina Quinn" invites teen readers into the elite performance world.
Geek Girl + Check & Mate
#SCBWI #WritingCommunity #SCBWI #WritingCommunity #MomsWritersClub
Jennifer Chambliss Bertman @jennbertman.bsky.social NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com
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https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com
philgoodbooks @philgoodbooks.bsky.social Author of speculative fiction and adventure novels for Middle Grade and Young Adult audiences. My books and stories are all about taking an idea and then pushing it far beyond the bounds of our own reality.
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social Dedicated to developing experiences where SCBWI members can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals.
Megan E. Freeman @meganefreeman.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author. Poet. Wildflower enthusiast. Novels ALONE and AWAY available from Simon & Schuster. Repโd by East West Literary. I love connecting with readers and educators for school author visits. linktr.ee/meganefreeman
aDoodlingOctopus @adoodlingoctopus.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, seeking representation. My goal is to bring a smile to someone's face through my silly characters and worlds.
Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Author. Therapist. Ghost Writer. Developmental Editor.
#12x12PB #EastWestLit #SCBWI #kidlit #ReVISIONweek
www.LaurenKerstein.net
Kathy Wilson @kmwilsonpendragon.bsky.social Animal portrait artist and childrenโs book illustrator. Animal advocate. Dog mom.
Colorado Springs, CO
I Quit Smoking ๐ญ ๐ ๐ @iquitcigs.bsky.social Anti-Smoker My Website campralquitsmoking.net See How I Quit 20 Years Ago Fought Nicotine 35 Years Supporting others who Quit ๐ญ STL MO โค๏ธTo Promote Authors ๐ & Ozarks ๐ Photographer ๐ท Pez Add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social ๐
Rob O'Bonobo @robobonoboco.bsky.social Creator - Communicator - Committed - Cultured - Credible
NOCO Local - Available for parties.
"Ethos, oh yeah! I have a ton of it. A ton."
https://theplayset.substack.com/
Nancy Banks @bankswrites.bsky.social I've washed buses, worked as a graphic designer and art director, and co-owned a bookstore. I lived in France for several years and still regret that I never finished my Epic Pastry Quest. The Uninvited is my debut novel.
Saki Tanaka @sakitales.bsky.social Author and illustrator excavating magic โจ
BETWEEN WORDS, @scholasticinc Summer โ24
Represented by Wernick & Pratt
www.sakitales.com
- M Maureen Murphy Houser @momrfho.bsky.social Author Illustrator
Laura Perdew @lmperdew.bsky.social Author, educator, presenter, author coach. Writing books for kids to fuel imagination, wonder, understanding, and action.
@scbwirockymtn #kidlit #SCBWI
www.lauraperdew.com
Connie Bergstein Dow @movingislearning.com Dancer, Teacher, Author:
Free Spirit Publishing, Redleaf Press, Young Dragons Press, #Highlights #Cricket Babybug, Journal of Dance Education, Young Children, Early Childhood News
#SCBWI #AuthorsGuild, #NDEO, #NAEYC, Colorado Authors League
Lillie W. @lilliewart.bsky.social Illustrator from Colorado
Indefinite hiatus
Psychology student
Lover of all things cute and whimsical
Website: www.lilliewart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilliew.art?igsh=eWFncjd4cXR3dW5m&utm_source=qr
Nullsie @nullsie.bsky.social Overenthusiastic artist- (fabric design , puzzle design, greeting cards etc. ) I love art supplies , books, dorky memes, art-journaling, music , truth telling and flowers !
Cynthia Jacquette @cynthiajacquette.bsky.social Map illustrator, surface designer living in Los Angeles.
https://www.cynthiajacquette.com
Emily Calimlim @limlimillus.bsky.social Picture Book illustrator. Loves birds, birding, and nature. Self appointed naturalist. ๐ฆ Can tell you random facts on birds. Want to go hiking?
Website: limlimillustration.com
@jjrobbins.bsky.social @jjrobbins.bsky.social 
Ingrid Law @ingridlaw.bsky.social New York Times Bestselling Author. Newbery Honoree. Artist. Illustrator. Poet. Bookseller at Barbed Wire Books. Represented by Daniel Lazar at Writers House. www.ingridlaw.com
Amara Gardner Art @blackberryjamara.bsky.social Illustrator, painter, thru hiker. in SC
www.amaragardnerart.com
IG: @amara.gardner.art
Cathy Morrison Illustrates @cathyillustrates.bsky.social Kidlit illustrator passionate about nature, science and the environment. Check out my blog for recent work and more information - https://cathymorrison.blogspot.com
https://linktr.ee/CathyMorrisonIllustrates
Annette Block Illustration @zeichenblockerin.bsky.social ๐จ Illustrator based in Germany ๐ฉ๐ช
๐ผ Cute, quirky and colorful illustrations
Katie Stack | Illustration @katiestack.bsky.social ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐จ kid book illustrator
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ museum educator
๐Boston
katiestackillustrates.com
Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social Auction by the #kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding: Jan 20th (9am PST) - Jan 28th (8pm PST).
Amazing items up for bid: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
Bear logo by Sydney Hanson IG: @sydwiki
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author ๐ @elizabetheverett.bsky.social โก๏ธ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
๐ Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
โ๏ธ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
๐ #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
๐ฑ๏ธ elizabetheverettbooks.com
Madame Ziba Illustraties @mme-ziba.bsky.social image maker
~ the Netherlands ~
https://linktr.ee/mme_ziba
โข Postcards on sustainable paper ๐
โข Wholesale
โข Open for collaboration
โข 100% human created
#illustrator #kaarten #duurzaam #papierwaren #stationary #illustratie #illustration
Kate Anderson @kateanderson.bsky.social Artist, farmer, plant lover. Central Massachusetts. ๐๐ฟ book person and library trustee ๐ she/her
Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KatBirdArtShop
Portfolio: https://www.kateandersonillustration.com/
Other: https://www.kateandersonillustration.com/links
Carissa Mina @carissaminawriter.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Artist. Word Witch. #SCBWI Member. Once upon a time owner of The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop. Books are breath. Stories are life. Words are magic. Love wins ๐ #kidlit #kidlitart #easternup
Paul K. Smith @paulksmith.bsky.social #Financier of US Startups; & JVs in Asia #Physicist #Author: Strategy. #Playwright: 26 Recent NY Shows (Sarah's Rapture, Pablo's Kisses, Women of Paris, Badass Women, City Suite, Day of Promise, Ritual Cleansing, Rebooting Life, Break-Up, Twilight of Joy..
April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social Introvert, travel writer, children's book author, host of Picture Books Postcard blog. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB #KidlitChuckleChallenge
AprilBerryBooks.com
Author KarenLee B @karenlee-wyo.bsky.social Children's Author
#kidlit, picture books, 12x12 member, SCBWI member, Wyoming
Christian
artistkierstan @artistkierstan.bsky.social Illustrator, freelancer, sufferer of existential dread, dog-lover, she/her, bracing for the apocalypse, bright-side finder
Valerie Estelle Frankel๐๐ฉโ๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐งท๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ญโก๏ธโ๏ธ๐ง๐ป๐ @valeriefrankel.bsky.social ๐จโ๐Professor, ๐author of 100 books on drwho๐ซstarwarsโจoutlander #sfwa๐ #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/jewish-science-fiction-and-fantasy/
Anne O'Brien Carelli - kidlit author @aobriencarelli.bsky.social Children's book author www.anneobriencarelli.com
Ali DeMoro @alidemoro.bsky.social Children's Author
THE JEALOUS LITTLE MUNCHKIN
2026 Purple Dragonfly Book Award honoree๐
alidemoro.com
Grab my FREE 2026 Picture Book Guide ๐
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Cynthia Wyszynski @wyszguy70.bsky.social she/her #kidlit #author #writingcommunity
@eppie-peppercorn.bsky.social @eppie-peppercorn.bsky.social 
Tomi Rues @tomirues.bsky.social Writer, Educator, Reading Advocate
www.tomirues.com
Aaron Theis @aarontheis.bsky.social Archaeologist/Historian/DJ/Producer/Scrivner
Brenna Jeanneret @brennajeanneret.bsky.social #Kidlitauthor #PB #GN #NF
THE LAW OF BIRTHDAYS ('24)
A BIKE IS NOT JUST A BIKE (26)
DUDES OF DISPOSAL ('26)
Co-host of You May Contribute A Verse
@JoshMonkwords.bsky.social
https://brennajeanneret.com/index.html
@ejgwrites.bsky.social @ejgwrites.bsky.social #Kitlit, #JaneAusten, Adult Fiction, writer, ejgwrites.blogspot.com, #SCBWI, JASNA member, The Historical Novel Society member
Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social Former educator writing for children ๐
bethandersonwriter.com #SCBWI #RedFoxLiterary
1/28/25: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN ๐
BluesterB @bluesterb.bsky.social He/him, bi,๐. I don't normally do social media, but this place seems less aggressive than most of the internet.
Amy Ellerman @amyellerman.bsky.social Writer, teacher, instructional coach. Co-RA for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI. MFA from VCFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. 
iSmart Payments ๐ ๐ซถ @ismartpayments.bsky.social ๐ณ 0% Dual Pricing POS Credit Card Payment Systems for Small Businesses. #cloverpos #micros #payanywhere #dejavoo #kwickpos #paradise #payments #businessservices #merchantservices #POSsystems #smallbusiness #mobilepayments โธ๏ธ โฎ๏ธ
๐ iSmartPayments.com
Pedro Iniguez @pedroiniguez.bsky.social Bram Stoker, Elgin, and Dwarf Stars Award-winning Horror/SF and children's book author.
THE BUILD-A-MONSTER WORKSHOP (Out Now!)
ECHOES AND EMBERS (Out Now!)
THE FIB (Out Now!)
Repped by Peter Steinberg, UTA
www.pedroiniguez.com
Kate&Nate @kateandnate.bsky.social Kate: runner/reader/RA sufferer/too talkative/dyslexic
Nate: author of Peterson Field Guide to Bird Sounds
Both: kidlit team repped by Sarah Fisk
(CONFESSIONS OF A MANGO, 4/14/26 Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
https://kateandnatebooks.com
Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social #Kidlit #Author | #12x12 | #SCBWI | reppโd by Vicki Selvaggio @Storm Lit | @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social
Debut #PB: SONIA AND THE SUPER DUPER DISASTER | Illustrated by Kelly Kennedy | Free Spirit Publishing
Rachel G. Payne (she/they) @rpayne.bsky.social Early literacy librarian, SLJ columnist, Horn Book board book reviewer, play advocate, and debut author of Let's Rumble from Rise x Penguin Workshop (July 2025). Rep: Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Lit.
She/they
RachelGPayne.com
Lisa Trank, Storyteller @storytellertrank.bsky.social Comic-adjacent storyteller for all ages. I love taking stories from the page to the stage and connecting with readers and live audiences. From children's literature to personal essays, I love it all! www.lisatrank.com
Jolene Gutiรฉrrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social #Kidlit writer ๐ #SCBWI member ๐ Teacher librarian in a haunted library ๐ป TOO MUCH! AN OVERWHELMING DAY '23 โจ THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT '24 โจ MAMIACHI AND ME '25 โจ UNBREAKABLE: A JAPANESE AMERICAN FAMILY IN AN AMERICAN INCARCERATION CAMP '26 โจ 
RIVERS.JOHNSON @rivers30.bsky.social Illustrator looking for an agent. Open for commissions.
Rivers.illustrations@gmail.com
Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG (โ25 JLG Selection)
@SCBWIRockyMtn member
#kidlitartinstructor at @cuddlefishacademy
#aapi #rosebudauthor
Rep: @annmrose at Marsal Lyon Literary
stanyan.me
AI, NFT, Crypto, MAGA gets you blocked
Maria Kim @mkimwrites.bsky.social โจBiracial Mexican-American Kidlit Writer
โจHS ELA Teacher/Librarian
โจPBParty '25 & '26 finalist๐ฉท
โจRep'd by Sandra Proudman at Galt and Zacker
Make Art That Sells @makeartthatsells.bsky.social Outstanding online art + illustration courses from top art agent + illustrator Lilla Rogers. 30k+ students in over 100 countries. #MakeArtThatSells
Online art courses to boost your portfolio ๐ https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
Rocky Mountain Chapter of the SCBWI (RMC-SCBWI) @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social https://www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc
Conference link tree: https://linktr.ee/rmcscbwi
Audrey Suau @audreysuau.bsky.social PB Author & illustrator ๐ซ๐ท
REVE DE MEDAILLE, MARIE PANTALON, LโABECEDAIRE EXTRAORDINAIREโฆ
| she-her | #PB Party 22 &24 illustration showcase HM | Kidlit411 illustration contestโ 22 finalist | #12X12 |
๐audreysuau@gmail.com
๐https://linktree.ee/audreysuau
Angie @ninjafoo.bsky.social Texas girl living in Michigan. Educator, childrenโs book illustrator, surface pattern designer, lover of travel and new and interesting ideas. ๐๐
Martina Stuhlberger @lamartinaart.bsky.social Illustrator, writer, picture book lover
Clients: HarperCollins, NorthSouth Books/NordSรผd, Lantana Publishing, Affirm Press
Repโd by the Bright Agency โ๏ธ
martinastuhlberger.com
Marci Chorpash @mchorpash.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator
Hand Lettering
Surface Designer
www.marcichorpash.com/childrens.html