Florence Migga @florencemigga.bsky.social Author. THE SUMMER SCRAPBOOK (Out now!); THE FORTUNE OF IMMY NAKATUDDE (Putnam, Summer 2027).
Add THE SUMMER SCRAPBOOK on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236003438-the-summer-scrapbook
Elizabeth Botsford @elizabethbotsford.bsky.social Middle grade novel writer. Longlisted, Yeovil Literary Prize 2026. Shortlisted, Jericho Writers Friday Night Live.
P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields) @pjpurtee.bsky.social SCBWI
PBs
Poet: The Toy, Little Thoughts Press
Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy (featured poems)
Honors: Madness! Poetry (Elite 8), #50PreciousWords, Valentiny, Halloweensie, Holiday, Spring Fling
School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
http://pjpurtee.com
DearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social Deborah Halverson—“The Editor”—posts writing tips, inspirations, news, & alerts when she answers new questions from writers on DearEditor.com
Erin Siska @erinsiska.bsky.social Reader, picture book author/illustrator, graphic novelist, lawyer, mama, dog person, mental health advocate, good listener. #kidlit #kidlitart
(she/her) Portfolio at www.erinsiska.com.
Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social 📚KidLit Author
#SCBWI PA East Critique Group Coordinator
👻GILBERT & THE GHOST (Beaming Books 2025)
🐰PAISLEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY (Clavis Books, 2023)
🚌PAISLEY’S BIG FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Clavis Books, 2027)
picture book obsessed, creator of stuff
Laura Cooper @cooperl788.bsky.social You can find me at my favorite sunny spot, the kitchen island, where I’m simultaneously cooking up dinner and book ideas. I’m an avid reader, raising 2 kids and 1 rescued house hippo.
Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Southern Breeze Co-Asst. Regional Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 and #50PreciousWords HM '26, 25 and '23.
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social Kidlit Author-Illustrator based in Vienna, VA. #SCBWI, #12x12PB, #PBRisingStars
https://kimyoungju.com/
https://www.instagram.com/youngjukim_illuhaus/
#kidlitart #kidlt #kidlitillustrator #illustration #artist #midatlant
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @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
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.
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 |
S France Thomason @france-thomason.bsky.social only thinks straight after tea✨Shortlisted in 2026 #IAmInPrint Commercial Fiction Competition ✨🌈✨Yeovil Literary Prize LL 2025 ✨3rd in 2024 #IAmInPrint SFF competition✨ @cbcreative alumna
#scifi ✨ #fantasylit✨ #WritingCommunity ✨
🚫 OnlyFans, GoFundMe, DMs
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
THE ANOINTED ATHEIST @theanointedatheist.bsky.social Welcome to my little corner of heaven. This is where I write about politics and religion with a dose of humor. However, you may find my posts offensive - if you do, just turn the other cheek. Have a blessed day!
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
Leslie Barnard Booth, Kidlit Author @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social Lyrical picture books about science and nature:
ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALL
A STONE IS A STORY
I AM WE: A STORY OF CROW SURVIVIAL ('25)
Shuba Mohan @handle.invalid Writer, wanderer, and wonderer
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social ➡️ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
💙 Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
✏️ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
📚 #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
🖱️ elizabetheverettbooks.com
Kendall Prevatt Ball @kendallnb.bsky.social mother, children’s librarian, stroke survivor, artist/crafter, aspiring author
@emilydolbinart.bsky.social @emilydolbinart.bsky.social 
Charline Yutmeyer @charlineyutmeyer.bsky.social #PB and #MG Writer, Educator, #PBParty Finalist 2025, #50PreciousWords Finalist 2024/2025, #PBRisingStars Honorable Mention 2024/2025, #SpringFling Finalist 2025 #Halloweensie Finalist 2025 www.charlineyutmeyer.com #Kidlit #12X12PB #SCBWI #amquerying
Andrew Allsop @handle.invalid Children’s book author, #PBParty Finalist ’25, #PBRisingStars Mentee ’23, WriteHive Mentee ’24, member of SCBWI, repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at Bradford Literary Agency.
Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social OTIS HAS A BAD DAY (2023)
Mom, Picture Book Author, LCMHC, Coffee Enthusiast, #InkedVoices Member & #PBParty 2025 Finalist!
1/6 of #kidlitzombieweek hosts.
www.rebecca-ensign.com
Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
Shirl Girl @shirleyfadden.bsky.social ShirleyFadden.com
Writer & Illustrator of picture books. SCBWI Rutgers Mentee
Writer's Loft Anthology
PBParty 2025 Finalist
2026 NESCBWI Portfolio Showcase Winner-unagented
I make picture books for a tutu-wearing, lizard-loving, imaginary boss.
Kristy Roser Nuttall @kristy-nuttall.bsky.social #PBParty '22 & '25 finalist, #boymom, Forest Kindergarten #teacher, #kidlit, #PBChat, #WritingCommunity, #wafflechef
Ashley Tinsworth @ashleytinsworth3.bsky.social A Colorado mom with MS, who votes to protect my daughters and others. 💙💙💙💙 🏳️🌈 Ally. I FOLLOW BACK!! RESIST!
Amber A. Novak @amberanovak.bsky.social THE HULA PAINTED FROG ('26 Green Bean Books) #PJLibrary Selection| #PB Author | Writers League of Texas 2025 Manuscript Contest Finalist |
#PBParty 2024/ 2026 Finalist | #SCBWI ATX | #12x12PB |
Susannah Butler @sbeditorial.bsky.social ✨Freelance commissioning editor, copyeditor & proofreader working with publishers and authors to develop books across genres.
www.susannahbutler.com
Valerie Estelle Frankel📚👩🏫🌌🎲🎮🏰📜🧷🧛🏻♂️🦇🎭✡️✍️🧙🏻🎃 @valeriefrankel.bsky.social 👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #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/
Jenn Fonteyn @jfonteyn.bsky.social 💙 Screenwriter. Novelist. Biologist. Science Writer. Icelandic Horse mom. Raindance Film Festival winner.
jennfonteyn.com
#screenwriter #authors #Icelandichorses #horse #Screenwriting #Science #Scriptsky #Writers #Booksky #Indieauthor #authorsky
BibiSenthi @bibisenthi.bsky.social 🌟Debut Picture Book "The Sounds that Shelter Me - weathering sensory storms"🌟 Illustrated by Felishia Henditirto. Aug 4th 2026.
UK KidLit Writer and Illustrator
Represented by Essie White at Essie White Literary
bibisenthi.com
Ziggy Zou @ziggy-zou.bsky.social Writer of children's picture books. Creator of zombies and mermaids and dreamer-upper of adventures.
Real name, Rachael. Mum of 2 nearly grown-up boys.
https://mybook.to/magicmermaidtail
ziggyzoubooks.co.uk
Laird Fetzer Hamblin @lairdsstorysongs.bsky.social Teacher _ Writer/Songwriter/Poet/Artist _ Biologist
I write and illustrate songs and stories about nature in rhyme and alliteration.
lairdsstorysongs.us
lettersbylaird.bsky.social
#edusky
#nature #songs
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidsongs #childrens
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
@abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social @abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social Disney fanatic who loves to write. Blog for adults on #caregiving and #grief- www.PixieDustForCaregivers.com. Book in progress. Picture books in my future! Expect whimsy and pictures of cute, clever animals, including my cat! #kidlit #12X12 #ALS 
Laura Wippell @laurawippell.bsky.social Children's author seeking representation.
Aside from books, I love cats, house plants, boots, chocolate, and cringey 80s rock music. Writing for children fills me with energy and joy.
Find out more at:
www.laurawippell.com
Kimberley Adams @kimberleyadams.bsky.social I am an illustrator, artist and coffee professional! This is where I share the highs, the lows, and the ridiculous in-betweens of chasing my spot in the world of illustrated storytelling.
Ivy Crenshaw @ivycrenshaw.bsky.social Author with a passion for growing hearts, minds, and green things. Writer and resident trouble-maker/puzzle crafter for Mythulu eMag. ADHD, Friend-shaped, Momma-bear.
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
@rebeccajanehoenig.bsky.social @rebeccajanehoenig.bsky.social Artist, SCBWI member, Children’s book author/illustrator
https://www.rebeccajanehoenig.com/
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
Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social Special education preschool teacher, mom of 2 littles and a rescue dog, ECE blogger, and aspiring PB writer
www.tenderheartedteacher.com
IG: @tenderheartedteacher
#scbwi #12x12challenge #kidlit #pb #writingcommunity #preschool #earlychildhood
Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social Owned by 2 rescue dogs.
Adored by an amazing man who doesn't (much) mind being called by my last name.
Cali girl living in Georgia.
Neurospicy PB/MG kidlit writer #SCBWI, #12x12PB #LondonWritersSalon
#PBRisingStars Mentee 2026
All em dashes are my own—
Heidi Yates @heidikyates.bsky.social Author, illustrator & nature photographer.
#SCBWI | #12x12PB | #PBChat '21 mentee
Rep'd by Elisa Houot at The Seymour Agency
Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author @clairelordon.com 🇨🇦🇺🇸Bold, whimsical art for kids & (kids at 🧡)
📚Picture books, comics, & joyful storytelling
🎨Studio life & behind the scenes
✏️Agent @mccarthylit.com
🖤🩶🤍💜
www.clairelordon.com/links
Melanie Dusseau @melaniedusseau.bsky.social Creative writing & literature prof, romance author, lover of books, & poet of the ginger life. www.melaniedusseau.com
Associate Professor of English, U Findlay (she/her), MFA, analog researcher, dog-loving, traveling teller of love stories. Human writer.💗
Linda Zajac @lindazajac.bsky.social 
Mesa Schumacher @mesabree.bsky.social Science and Medical illustrator, infographic artist.
Professional #sciart nerd.
Writer and kidlit author/illustrator rep. by Sorche Fairbank
MED/SCI: www.mesaschumacher.com
KIDLIT: https://imaginationillustration.mesaschumacher.com
Stacy Burch @burchstacy.bsky.social Children's book writer (A WAY WITH WORDS '22, SEARCHING FOR SLEEP '22, WHEN YOU HOLD A GRUDGE ‘26), curriculum designer, and mama of three! She/Her
stacyburch.com
SpoonFellas#NAFO NC Gen❌🦋🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇪🏳️🌈🇨🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇦🇺🌈💙democrat 💛 @spoont51.bsky.social We stand together with these nations and the people of these nations 🇨🇦🇬🇪🇲🇽🇲🇽🇺🇦 #NAFO #FAFO .
Susan Drew @susandrewwrites.com Kid Lit Writer. Author of Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
Follow me here:
Website: https://susandrewwrites.com/
Art shop: https://susandrewart.net/
Newsletter: www.substack.com/@susandrew
Intagram: www.instagram.com/_susandrew/
common quails @commonquails.bsky.social Comics about small birds and even smaller thoughts.
Created by Sean Oh
https://linktr.ee/commonquails?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a30be1e1-7770-46c6-8fc2-15c8b8b3c999
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..
JEFFREY ROBINSON @writingfactory.bsky.social Old fashioned storyteller, bestselling #author 30+books, keynote speaker, television, film, radio. #9/11 #MoneyLaundering #Fraud #Fiction #BookSky
WEBSITE: jeffreyrobinson.com
https://substack.com/@writingfactory
https://linktr.ee/jeffreyrobinson
Laura Rest @laurarest.bsky.social Hello! I am a 2nd grade New York City teacher in the Bronx at a title 1 school. #clearthelist
PLEASE NO 🚫DM’s.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29Z28X5BQ76PC?ref_=wl_share
Rosina O @techysaavy.bsky.social 4th grade elementary school teacher, Love to infuse technology into all content areas
amazon wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1N3JE2JK2W233?ref_=wl_share
Donorschoose https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/2384640?cachebust=1686403806437&u
@mccawpat.bsky.social @mccawpat.bsky.social 
Ali Herring, literary agent @herringali.bsky.social Senior Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 📚 Eclectic in life & books. I 💙 Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens 👽 rock! My site/MSWL: https://aliherringwrites.wordpress.com & how to query: www.spencerhillassociates.com
Emma Miller 😁📚🍁 @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! 📚🍁 https://thedoonies.ca
- Follow on: Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, Spotify
- Find our podcast on YouTube and Buzzsprout 📱✨️📚😁❤️🍁
Jenna Satterthwaite @jennaschmenna.bsky.social Author of MADE FOR YOU, out now, THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY (Nov 2025) and BEACH BODIES (PRH UK, summer 2025)/ A KILLER GETAWAY (Sourcebooks) under pen name Sienna Sharpe.
Literary Agent at Storm Literary.
Tenacious.
Evelyn Bookless @evelynbookless.bsky.social Children’s Author - mostly picture books
JINX! Out now
🌏Award winning environmental series:
CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE TREE MACHINE (2021)
CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE PLASTIC SCENE (2019)
www.evelynbookless.com
Dana Hawkins Author 🌈 @dhawkinsauthor.bsky.social 📚Author
⭐️Rep: Jenna Satterthwaite
✔️Agency: Storm Literary
🌈SO NOT MY TYPE out 1.6.25
💕 #sapphic rom-coms Storm Pub
☕️Fueled by love and caffeine
danahawkins.com
Donna Rossman @donnarossman.bsky.social 2026 winner #50PreciousWords ‘23/24/25 HM, ‘25 winner #SeasonsOfKidlit Promising MS, #KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest ‘24 HM, Writer, Ordained Buddhist, Gizmo the Wonder Dog’s grandma 🐾 #SCBWI #KnoxWritersGuild
Jennifer Walker @jenwalkerauthor.bsky.social Teacher, author, yoga enthusiast, carb-lover, Hawaii-dreamer and try-hard mom 🇨🇦 Repped by @essiewhite.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/JenWalkerAuthor
Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social Writer for children—reader forever…living my dream as the author of award-winning pictures books & helping others follow their dreams with the #50PreciousWords Writing Contest & Literacy Initiative. Lover of dark chocolate and compassionate people.
Julie Shattuck @juliewrites.bsky.social Writer of MG/YA | Rep’d by @michelle4laughs at Storm Literary Agency | Community College Professor | SCBWI | NCTE | Teacher, learner, writer | She/her/hers
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).
Bookelicious @bookelicious.bsky.social ❤️ Bookmoji Book-Matching Technology
📚 Curated Online Children's Bookshop
🎒 Virtual Author Visits
🧑🏫 PD Webinars
🛍️ PopUp Shops Fundraisers
Lisa Amstutz @ljamstutz.bsky.social Author, ecologist, agent @StormLiterary
. http://linktr.ee/LJAmstutz
Chandra Mayer @chandracmayer.bsky.social #PB author rep’d by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary
Member #SCBWI, #RateYourStory
Loves books, office supplies, coffee, dark chocolate, and dragons. (She/Her)
@carmenlopezr.bsky.social @carmenlopezr.bsky.social Dreamer, thinker, and seeker of beauty in the everyday. Finding joy in words, connections, and the little things that make life extraordinary. Here to share stories, moments, and a bit of my heart. 💫❤️✨️🥰
Jime Wimmer @prettylines.bsky.social 🩷Represented by Hen & Ink Literary https://henandink.com
💚SCBWI Southern Breeze RIC
🩵Illustrator/Author: Prettylines.com
💚 Visiting Assistant Professor Hollins University
💛Dorothy in Oz: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wimmerstudios/dorothy-in-oz/
Erin Cleary @clearywriter.bsky.social Writer of picture books and middle grade, singer, dog lover, ravenous reader, kitchen dweller, hunter of cozy spaces.
Rep'd by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary.
Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social Children’s book author | ENOUGH TO SHARE @TielmourPress l Soon: Bushel & Peck Books | #PBParty Finalist ‘25 & ‘23, HM ‘24, l Writementor ‘22 | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #Kidlit #PB
Zian Sajid @zianseo.bsky.social I am an experienced SEO expert specializing in optimizing websites for higher rankings, increased traffic, and better online visibility. Passionate about helping businesses grow through smart and effective strategies.
Doctor What aka Kevin Neece @doctorwhat1983.bsky.social If A=1 B=2 C=3 then F=6 A=1 T=20 E=5 meaning FATE = 32. Kevin Neece's birthday is 2/9/1983. In Numerology 2 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 8 + 3 = 32. Kevin is haunted by FATE. Award-Winning Director of Ah My Goddess: Let's Save Vic Morrow. Age: 41 Years Old. Austin TX.
JJ Howard @jjhowardbooks.bsky.social Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal.
YA and MG writer and English teacher. Repped by Sheila Fernley @stormliterary.bsky.social
Nicole Loy @nicoleloy.bsky.social Writer | Reader | Foodie
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
Emily Starr @emilystarr.bsky.social #Kidlit author | StarrMatica CEO | Science curriculum and PD writer | IA State Science Leadership Team Member | Nonfiction fanatic | Elementary #STEM advocate
SCBWI | 12x12- H EddieOz (test account 2) @handle.invalid actual account @eddieoz.com
Juanita Londoño | Kidlit Illustrator @juanitalondo8o.bsky.social 🩷Rep’d by Robyn Newton at @the_bright_agency
🌼Clients: HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Quarto, Familius, Target
🖍️Domestika course
Korena Di Roma Howley @korena.bsky.social Writer, Editor, and Children's Author
❤️ SARANG SAVES THE SCHOOL
🌕 A HANBOK FOR HANA - Preorder Now!
Rep: Lisa Amstutz, Storm Literary
www.korenahowley.com
maureenstraka.bsky.social @maureenstraka.bsky.social 🍎Reading Specialist teacher |📚children’s author| ✏️ #PBParty Finalist 2024 and 2021 | PB MG | #kidlit #SCBWI #TPT- Reading Tree 123| THE NEW KID SERIES🚌
Maureenstraka.Wordpress.com