Ellen Oh @ellenoh.bsky.social I write MG & YA books that win awards from people not related to me. Founding member of WENEEDDIVERSEBOOKS. Fight Book Bans!!!
Kyle Lukoff @kylelukoff.bsky.social "Kyle Lukoff? Isn't he, like, the trans Maurice Sendak?"
"No, Maurice Sendak is the cis Kyle Lukoff."
K. A. Reynolds @krisrey19.bsky.social 🌿 Autistic author. Most Recently: IZZY AT THE END OF THE WORLD & AVA SKYE ADVENTURER. Up Next: ROAR (Viking, Fall '26) & THE ADOPTED KIDS' GUIDE TO SURVIVING SEVENTH GRADE (Crown, Summer '26) 🖤 Widow. Tortured Poet. Feral. ⭐️ Rep: Thao Le
Corey Ann Haydu @coreyannhaydu.bsky.social YA and children’s author of EVENTOWN, ONE JAR OF MAGIC, LAWLESS SPACES, EVER CURSED &more—picture books, chapter books, MG and YA. Faculty @ VCFA. Lover of rompers, lattes, chatty podcasts, terrible reality TV, parenting discourse, friendship. she/her
Alysa Wishingrad @alysawishingrad.bsky.social Author of fantastical novels for adventurous readers: The Verdigris Pawn (JLG), Between Monsters and Marvels (SLJ ⭐️)
Rep: @litagentmarini @highlineliterary
#mgauthorcade
https://linktr.ee/Agw408
Jess Burkhart @jessicaburkhart.bsky.social Author of 30 books. Game writer at Crazy Maple Studio. Prev: Choices at Pixelberry. Working on screenplays. 📚 SADDLEHILL ACADEMY, CANTERWOOD CREST & more. Rep: Josh Getzler. She/her. 🏳️🌈
http://www.Linktree.com/jessicaburkhart
Andrea Wang @andreaywang.bsky.social 2022 Newbery Honor, APALA Award, & Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner. NYT Best Books 2021. PB & MG author. http://linktr.ee/AndreaYWang Rep: @agentemurph.bsky.social emliterary.com
Kate Milford @katemilford.bsky.social Author of fantasy, mystery, and adventure for young readers, writing from Brooklyn, Nagspeake, and Jigamaria. The most recent Roaming World tale, RIALTO, is out now. The first SEACRITTERS adventure sets sail 3/16/27!
Anne Ursu @anneursu.bsky.social I write books, herd cats, and mostly stay under the bed. Latest release: Not Quite a Ghost. Minneapolis, always.
anneursu@mac.com
Alex Gino @alexgino.bsky.social They/them. Middle grade kidlit author of MELISSA, GREEN, and other books with LGBQTIAP+ characters and friendship themes. Living that pun lifestyle. ACAB. Free Palestine. Reparations. Housing, food, and medical care for all. Interdependence is life.
Sara Zarr @sarazarr.bsky.social Author of 12 books and a bunch of other stuff / ☕ sarazarr.com/learnmore
Laurie Halse Anderson @halseanderson.bsky.social Forest creature who writes books & champions libraries. American heart, Danish soul.
Author of YAs: Speak, Shout & many more
Historical adventure novels: Chains, Forge, Ashes & Fever 1793.
And…. Rebellion 1776 is a NY Times bestseller! Huzzah! 🎉❤️🇺🇸📚
Donalyn Miller @donalynbooks.bsky.social I’m a TX teacher and author of books about engaging young people with reading. Co-founder #nerdybookclub. Founder #bookaday. Regular posts at donalynmiller.substack.com
Kekla Magoon @keklamagoon.bsky.social Writes books, bakes cupcakes, makes pottery, entertains two orange cats. Award-winning author, keynote speaker, unconventional educator. Passionate about literacy, community, diversity, conversation, and social justice. She/Her.
Kate O'Shaughnessy @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social Newbery Honor winning author of books for kids. Most recently THE WRONG WAY HOME (Knopf, 2024).
Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social ✨ Writer of Books / Eater of Snacks
✨ APALA Honor Award, NPR Best Books
✨ www.maerespicio.com
✨ Author brand: tender+joyful+Filipino dad jokes
✨ Agent: Jennifer Laughran
Kathryn Erskine @kathyerskine.bsky.social Author of novels and picture books, https://www.kathrynerskine.com
Karla Arenas Valenti (Author) @karlavalenti.bsky.social Pura Belpré Award winning author of best-selling picture books, chapter books and MG novels. Visit https://linktr.ee/karlavalenti for info re: signed copies, author visits, educator resources, and much more!
Jacqueline West @jacquelinewest.bsky.social Author (MG/YA: THE BOOKS OF ELSEWHERE, LAST THINGS, LONG LOST, etc.). Poet. Parent. Cemetery wanderer. Usually covered with ink and dog hair. HWA, SFPA. www.jacquelinewest.com
A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social Author of books. Maker of art. Speaker of speeches. Part squid/part earthquake. Literacy fanatic. Lover of corn. Ardent supporter of teenagers. Founder of 🏳️🌈 Gracie's House: www.gracieshouse.com.
She/her https://linktr.ee/AS_King
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social olugbemisolabooks.com
Tracey Baptiste @traceybaptiste.bsky.social Author. Educator.
Coe Booth @coebooth.bsky.social I write books.
The ACTUAL Christina Soontornvat @soontornvat.bsky.social 3-time Newbery Honor-winning author of THE LAST MAPMAKER, the #1 Bestseller THE TRYOUT, and THE LEGENDS OF LOTUS ISLAND series. 
Tracy Badua @tracybadua.bsky.social Author, lawyer, devourer of caffeine and chocolate
Out now: GHOUL SUMMER 👻📚
www.tracybadua.com
justin a. reynolds @andthisjustin.bsky.social MILES MORALES (@Marvel + @Scholastic) EARLY
DEPARTURES + SHOT CLOCK (@KTegenBooks)
•HOUSE PARTY (@JoyRevBooks) •IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD & I'M IN MY BATHING SUIT (@Scholastic)
Trisha Speed Shaskan @trishaspeedshaskan.bsky.social I’m a children’s book author & loud laugher who lives in MN.
Adam Gidwitz @adamgidwitz.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author of A Tale Dark & Grimm, the Newbery Honoree The Inquisitor’s Tale, and the bestselling series The Unicorn Rescue Society. Emmy-nominated producer of A Tale Dark & Grimm for Netflix. Raised in Baltimore, lives in Brooklyn. 
Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social Bestselling author of 50+ books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, REAL FRIENDS, DREAM ON, ITTY BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4 awesome young adults. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social “Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card!” - Arthur Read
linktr.ee/mychalthreets
Duchess Goldblatt @duchessgoldblatt.bsky.social BECOMING DUCHESS GOLDBLATT (HMH, 2020).
Theresa Milstein @theresamilstein.bsky.social MG & YA writer, poet, SPED Teacher
Rep: Jazmia Young at Curtis Brown Ltd.
Lives in the Boston area. she/her BLM
Fight fascism. Stands with Ukraine.
Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social I wrote some books, once upon a time.
Posting about stories, brain injuries, adorable animals, rhubarb recipes, nature facts, human rights, and how we can make this world safe and kind and good. You are precious to me, and I love you.
kellybarnhill.com
Kate Messner @katemessner.com NYT bestselling author of 80+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Coming soon: KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON
www.katemessner.com
Laurel Snyder @laurelsnyder.bsky.social Baltimore girl in Atlanta. I love humans, write books, and talk a lot.
http://laurelsnyder.com
Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social NYT bestselling author. WAKE THE WILD CREATURES now out from Little, Brown: “Luminous.” “Ferocious.” “Essential.” https://linktr.ee/novaren
Newsletter hosted by Ghost: https://newsletter.novaren.com
Laura Ruby @thatlauraruby.bsky.social Novelist, poet, teacher, unrepentant cat-lover, cancer patient, two-time National Book Award Finalist. Bone Gap, Thirteen Doorways, etc. Made of bees. @thatlauraruby on most socials. www.lauraruby.com
Jo Knowles @joknowles.bsky.social Author: http://www.joknowles.com #kidlit #AABB #PB #MG #Tween #YA
Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles
Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits
Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
Mike Jung @mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social OH FFS, do I have to
Okay fine, FINE, I'm a children's writer and artistttnnnggghhhh that still feels so weird to say, I'm also Korean American and autistic and a messy emotional glob who constantly gets sentimental on main, you've been warned
Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social I write books, like the "ONE & ONLY" series, WISHTREE, ODDER, DOGTOWN, and POCKET BEAR.
My new novel, WOMBAT WAITING, is out now!
I post with some help from Two Cats Comm.
Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Seven. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
Colby Sharp @colbysharp.bsky.social ⭐️driven by gratitude⭐️Husband 👫 Dad 👦👧👧👦👦 Teacher 👔 Reader 📚 Runner 🏃 Writer ✏️ Nerd 🤓 VOTE! #NerdyBookClub | views expressed are mine
John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: Molly O'Neill
Martha Brockenbrough @marthabee.bsky.social Out this year: FUTURE TENSE: How We Made Artificial Intelligence—and How It Will Change Everything and FRANK AND THE BIG MISTAKE. http://marthabrockenbrough.com
Dhonielle Clayton @dhonielle.bsky.social NY Times bestselling author and cookie enthusiast. Coach at The Novelry.
Alan Gratz @alangratz.bsky.social New York Times bestselling author of books for young readers, and eater of pizza.
Jenn Reese @jennreese.bsky.social They/She. Author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels, Every Bird a Prince, Puzzleheart, Above World. Also an artist, TV show binger, and massive geek. Queer. Agent: Holly Root (Root Literary)
Janet Fox @janetsfox.bsky.social Kidlit author; writing course creator; lover of dogs, mountains, and all things magical. Blogs every week here: https://janetfox.substack.com/
Lauren Morrill @laurenmorrill.bsky.social Author of spicy romcoms, co-owner of Good Girl Books (Knoxville), ravenous romance reader, and inveterate yapper.
Ellen Hopkins @ellenhopkins.bsky.social NY Times bestselling, often banned author. MARRIED feminist. Mom. Grandma. German shepherd lover. Joy seeker midst the chaos. Staunch ally. Democracy defender. Fighting for our kids' future. Not here to be sold anything. #blueresister 
Lynne Kelly 🐘🐳🐣🐙 @lynnekelly.bsky.social USA Today bestselling children’s author & sign language interpreter, mom of 2 dogs and 1 human
THREE BLUE HEARTS
SONG FOR A WHALE
THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRDS
lynnekellybooks.com
#SCBWI Houston
Dana Middleton @danamiddleton.bsky.social I write books for kids.
Erin Kelly @mserinkelly.bsky.social my job is book
Shannon Messenger (she/her/hers) @swmessenger.bsky.social Sleep deprived mama and NYT and USA Today bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
Barbara O'Connor @barbaraoconnor.bsky.social Children's writer, books including How to Steal a Dog and the NYT bestseller WISH
www.barbaraoconnor.com
Varian Johnson @varianjohnson.bsky.social I used to design bridges but now I write books. My novels include TWINS, THE PARKER INHERITANCE, THE GREAT GREENE HEIST & PLAYING THE CARDS YOU'RE DEALT. VCFA/OU. He/Him. http://linktr.ee/varianjohnson
Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social New York Times best-selling author of ONE FOR THE MURPHYS, FISH IN A TREE, WISH IN A TREE, SHOUTING AT THE RAIN (Nancy Paulsen books/Penguin) Founder of #AuthorsLoveTeachers she/her
Stacy McAnulty @stacymcanulty.bsky.social Author of over 40 books for children. Loves brunch, Taylor Swift, and the Green Bay Packers.
Janae Marks @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social NYT bestselling author of middle grade books. Latest release: A SPLIT SECOND.✨💜 janaemarks.com
Anne Marie Pace @annemariepace.bsky.social Writer of picture books (VAMPIRINA BALLERINA, MOUSE CALLS, and more), chapter book bios and HF. Reader of almost everything. SCBWI. Authors Guild. Repped by Rachel Orr at Prospect. She/her. Find me at www.annemariepace.com
Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social Author of Percy Jackson and many other books.
Jeff Kinney @jeffkinney.bsky.social Wimpy Kid author, Unlikely Story owner
Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social Writer, Human, Author, Friend.
Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social Co-author of the Dogtown series with Katherine Applegate. (Am I lucky or what?) Author of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.
Marie Cruz @mariecruzwrites.bsky.social Kidlit writer and author of award winner EVERLASTING NORA and other novels inhabiting my virtual drawer.
www.cruzwrites.com
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765394590/everlastingnora
Children's Book Council @cbcbooks.bsky.social The best in children's and young adult literature and literacy news! Learn more at https://www.cbcbooks.org/ and https://everychildareader.net/
Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Empowering and advocating for libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. 🌎’s largest library association.
Find us at https://ala.org.
We follow the ALA Code of Conduct: https://www.ala.org/user-guidelines
Raina Telgemeier @goraina.bsky.social Cartoonist & tea enthusiast 
National Book Foundation @nationalbook.bsky.social National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards. Dedicated to the celebration of the best literature in America. 
We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book.
🔗 bio.site/WeNeedDiverseBooks
Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social TheNextGenLibrarian is a TX HS librarian who reads 1 📖 a day, loves #edtech, presenting & being a LIBRARIAN!
#TLsky #edusky #skybrarians #Skybrarian
www.thenextgenlibrarian.com
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Margaret Atwood @margaretatwood.bsky.social Writer of this and that... www.margaretatwood.ca
and margaretatwood.substack.com;I also have an Instagram account, though I don't know how to use it much, beyond posting pictures...
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