Brock Stephen Henning @bshenning.bsky.social #kidlit @SCBWIRockyMtn member 📚 MG Author/Illustrator of HACKERS: WORM EATER and the HACKERS series 👾 gamer, sax player, fly fisher, tech geek, film buff 🌐 www.brockhenning.com
Jamie L. Rotante @jamieleerotante.net Here now I guess.
Writer/Editor.
Neuroses, Nostalgia, and New York.
Halloween fiend.
🎃🖤✨🍉
https://lnk.bio/jamieleerotante
At Home Author @athomeauthor.bsky.social We’re former teachers who now coach children’s book authors.
We focus on writing, publishing, and helping people find their footing.
Stephanie Simpson McLellan @stephaniemclellan.bsky.social Award winning kidlit author
New: TWO TALES OF TWENTY-SIX - Innovative 1st Reader-Picture Book Hybrid. (Red Deer Press)
https://StephanieMcLellan.com
Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social Writer, communications/marketing consultant, fmr teacher & teacher trainer, author. M.Ed. TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/2026), https://melissataylor.net https://imaginationsoup.net
Claudia Mills @claudiamills123.bsky.social Author of over 60 books for young readers, loves the community of writers and readers, always searching for creative joy wherever it can be found.
Bob The Library Dinosaur @bobtlibrarydino.bsky.social School Library Assistant and faithful dinosaur to Mrs. O. Crochets, Loves recommending books to my students. Born, well Blue Sky restricts Jurassic years. Before 1900.
Wendy Garland @wendygarland.bsky.social Elementary school librarian & reader who loves using technology to spark creativity. Dancer, figure skating enthusiast. All opinions are my own. she/her https://listenconnectempower.blogspot.com/
Katrina Hall @katrinahall.bsky.social Elementary Teacher-Librarian, Reader, Hiker, Dancer, Mom to a 16-year-old Author
#TLSky #KidLit #SchoolLibrarians
NorthSouth Books @northsouthbooks.bsky.social We publish beautiful picture books from international authors, illustrators, and translators! Also home to Ediciones NorteSur, our Spanish language imprint.
Friends of HISD Libraries @friendshisdlibs.bsky.social Working to support Houston ISD libraries through funding, advocacy, & volunteer aid, and to advocate for all school libraries as essential centers of student learning.
Stephanie Simoes @critikid.bsky.social Founder of Critikid.com, a critical thinking site for kids and teens. Posting about:
- Science, data, and media literacy
- Clear communication
- Logic, puzzles, and paradoxes
Lulu Blue | Children's Book Author @authorlulublue.bsky.social Children's Book Author. New to Bluesky, figuring things out. Following back others in creative fields!
https://authorlulublue.substack.com/
Fortunatelibrarian @fortunatelibrarian.bsky.social Elementary school teacher turned school librarian. Avid reader and lifelong learner.
DC Canada Education Publishing @dceducation.bsky.social Proudly Canadian publisher with a passion for educational kids' books, games, and music ideal for diverse learning styles. 📚 No AI! https://linktr.ee/DC_Canada
@jhestermann.bsky.social @jhestermann.bsky.social 
Spaniel @kochsbooks.bsky.social MLIS student, post-teacher - birds occupy my thoughts
@sninthelibrary.bsky.social @sninthelibrary.bsky.social 
@mezzolibrarian.bsky.social @mezzolibrarian.bsky.social 
JLMeyer @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social She/Her• Looking for Joy in art • Winner of 3 SILA awards• ace•❤️ books, libraries, anime
All MY LINKS: https://linksjlmeyer.carrd.co
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u88415558
HIRE ME: https://www.shannonassociates.com/artists/jennifer-l-meyer
Kelly Crull 🦊 @kellycrull.bsky.social Author, illustrator, and photographer of picture books for children. THE BLACK MAMBAS (Lerner 2025), WASHED ASHORE (Lerner 2022). Rep’d by Deborah Warren. #kidlit 🇪🇸🇺🇸
We ❤️ HB Public Library! @supporthbpl.bsky.social We are a grassroots group of residents in Huntington Beach, CA, battling an extremist City Council that wants to ban books at our public library. They have also explored privatization of our library.
St. Louis Books @booksstlouis.bsky.social Promoting Authors & their Books NOT SPAM
Gela Kalaitzidis @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social I make picture books (B&N Best of 2022). Former VFX artist. Living in Venice Beach w/ kids, cats, Greek husband & a snake named Slim Shady.
Repped by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social
www.gelakalaitzidis.com
Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social Author and illustrator. LAYLA AND THE BOTS, BEST BUDDIES, AVA LIN, ONE MAD CAT, & more.
Adam Wallenta @adamwallenta.bsky.social Award-Winning Author/Artist/Publisher of PUNK TACO. Artist, Father, Teacher, Emcee. https://linktr.ee/adamwallenta Senior Editor at PaperCutz/Mad Cave Studios
Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine @doorisajarmag.bsky.social Quarterly literary magazine of #poetry, short #fiction, #nonfiction, #drama, #art and #bookreviews with cadence and personality to take readers on a journey.
https://www.doorisajarmagazine.net/
Author A.L. Norton @authoralnorton.bsky.social International, award-winning, bestselling author of over 33 books. Global award-winning book promoter. Owner of Readers Depot. Youtuber. Book Hoarder. #Autoimmune warrior. Married to Author Dell Sweet. #Disabled #childabusesurvivor #wolfpackauthor
DeLibrarian @delibrarian677.bsky.social 
Spreadsheet Nerd @spreadsheetnerd.bsky.social #Schoollibrarian. Nerd. Lover of all things #digitalorganization. Provide weekly newsletter with #techtips & #techtools for teachers, librarians, & fellow #productivitynerds.
Try my newsletter here...
https://thespreadsheetnerd.substack.com
@brennenarkins.bsky.social @brennenarkins.bsky.social 
Heather Lang @heatherlangbooks.bsky.social Author of picture books that celebrate our natural world and biographies about strong women, including THE LEAF DETECTIVE. Represented by Red Fox Literary. heatherlangbooks.com
Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social Kidlit writer and creator of KidLit Grove, a bookish corner where I invite children to step inside their favorite stories through nature play, STEAM discoveries, and sensory-based adventures.
📕🌳 Subscribe: https://kidlitgrove.substack.com
Kate Jenks Landry @katejenkslandry.bsky.social Kid lit author, lover of bread, and the mother of two kiddos, one wily dog, and many plants.
Author of BEATRICE AND BARB and A SUMMER WITHOUT ANNA (Kids Can Press)
Member of CANSCAIP AND THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA
Angela Hartman @angelarosehartman.bsky.social Retired Library Girl. Writing. Reading. #amquerying #kidlit #SCBWI #writingcommunity #pbparty
KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social We are KidLit Collective, a collection of creative kidlit authors and illustrators supporting each other since our 2020 debuts and beyond. Art by @nielanderamy
Jami Gigot @jamigigot.bsky.social Hello there! I am a children’s book author/illustrator and texture supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic living in the Pacific Northwest. www.jamigigot.com
https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-Field-Guide-Campers-Mysterious-ebook/dp/B0F4G895X7
Carrie Sharkey Asner @madeatmidnight.bsky.social Children's picture book author. Retired! Family Physician.
Favorite quote: “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”--Edith Wharton
Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia @lizbedia.bsky.social Children's Book Author
BESS THE BARN STAND STRONG (PSK)
ARTHUR WANTS A BALLOON (Trigger) | BALLOONS FOR PAPA (HarperKids)
A DINOSAUR'S DAY Series (DK/PRH)
Repped by Charlotte Wenger, Prospect Agency
https://elizabethgilbertbedia.com
KayelaWrites @kwrights.bsky.social I write #kidlit stories about finding hope and strength during times of darkness. Nonfiction Enthusiast. Story Collector. Library Lover. Adult ELL teacher. Gardening is my therapy #Adoptee for family preservation
The Overlord of Books and Authors @books.overlordshop.com We make the Unseen, seen. 100% Hate-free!
Tips welcome: https://ko-fi.com/overlordsvcs
Our Team
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SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators: So Cal
Workshops * Events * Community
Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Welcome!
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/socal
Jen Sorenson @jen-sorenson.bsky.social Writer, reader, parent, watcher of birds, insects & other small things. Sometime environmental lawyer, formerly at NRDC.
Analene @analene.bsky.social Children's Author, Filipino-Canadian
I write stories for kids and kids at heart 💗
analene.com
Christine Mix @chrismixart.bsky.social Children's Illustrator / Author, member CBIG-NYC, SCBWI, Vermont Arts Council, Teaching Artist for schools, libraries and creative aging.
Brandon Province @brandonprovince.bsky.social Kidlit illustrator from Missouri, USA.
Mental health advocate, neurodivergent, all-inclusive, father of seven.
Proudly represented by Amy Milligan of Illo Agency.
https://www.provinceart.com
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator 
Jenn Moudahi @jennmoudahi.bsky.social *I don't check this account often! Follow me on IG @Jennmoudahibooks to stay up to date* :)
Kid’s book author. CHARLOTTE’S NEW MOCCASINS (2025), THE SLEEPOVER ROCK (Feb 2, 2027) #InkedVoices #12x12 #SCBWI
Laura Smetana @laurasmetana.bsky.social Children's Book Author & Illustrator of MY LOVE FOR YOU IS LIKE A GARDEN, a Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2023, Author of ICE CREAM WITH GRANDPA (2022), #AuthorVisits #SCBWI #12x12PB
www.laurasmetana.com
Marguerite Sauvage @margueritesauvage.bsky.social #Illustrator & #writer - First Second, Little Brown, DC, Marvel, ... Eisner, GLAAD, Russ Manning nom - 🇫🇷 & 🇨🇦 - Los Angeles 📚
inquiries: 📩 margueritesauvage@gmail.com
aka @madymartin.bsky.social
#illustration #graphicnovel #kidlit #yalit #comics
@frogalsocat.bsky.social @frogalsocat.bsky.social Frog. Cat. Writer. Lives with a dragon, a bird and a pirate bathroom. 12x12 member.
Desiree @desireeonpaper.bsky.social Author of soft, strong stories for kids. Big feelings, Black joy, always heart-first. #KidLit
Meredith Davis @meredithldavis.com I write books about super powerful kids:
THE MINOR RESCUE
THE MINOR MIRACLE
HER OWN TWO FEET
www.meredithldavis.com
Heidi Aubrey @heidiaubrey.bsky.social Children's author and illustrator. “Ada and the Goat" (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House)
www.heidiaubrey.com
Lee Wind @leewind.bsky.social Author, Blogger, Make the World a Better Placer (he/him). Out to empower Queer Youth and their allies. Out Now: A DIFFERENT KIND OF ENEMY -- Book 2 in my Gay teen action-adventure romance series where Queer Teens Save the World!
Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social Acquiring Editor (Cardinal Rule Press), Freelance Editor (developmental through proofreading at www.adamdblackman.com). Writer of PB and MG. Proud dad to 1 burgeoning tween (human) and 1 seriously adolescent bunny. #SCBWI #Kidlit
Stephen Briseño @stephenbriseno.bsky.social Husband. Dad. Middle School English Teacher. Kidlit author.
THE NOTEBOOK KEEPER ('22)
QUEEN OF LEAVES ('23)
TEXT STRUCTURES FROM PICTURE BOOKS ('23)
TAMALES FOR CHRISTMAS (‘24)
and more on the way!
Rep: Lilly Ghahremani
www.stephenbriseno.com
Jocelyn Rish @jocelynrish.com Writer & filmmaker who puts birthday hats on my dogs.
📚 BATTLE OF THE BUTTS (Running Press Kids)
📽️ GRAVE INTENTIONS (Terror Films)
📚 BATTLE OF THE BRAINS (Running Press Kids)
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)
Children's story book Illustrator @storyillustrator.bsky.social I create vibrant illustrations, custom book characters, covers, and page layouts for KDP & self-published authors. Turning stories into magical books kids will love.
Angela Antonelli @skybrary.bsky.social #Librarian, K-4 | #Kidlit Writer | #SCBWI | #12x12 | #CTCASL Board Member | #STEM
Amy Houts @amyhouts.bsky.social Award-winning author of 100+ books
Repped by Stephanie Cardel @LighthouseLiterary
1st place Missouri Writers’ Guild Picture Book Award
God’s Earth is Something to Fight For @BushelandPeckBooks
Linktr.ee/amyhouts
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 |
Jessie A @jessieatkin.bsky.social Author, storyteller, writer, reading aficionado, Star Wars enthusiast, Mets devotee, student, sister, twin 🖤🤍💜
OODLES OF NOODLES (📖 out now)
http://www.jessieatkin.com/
Megan Lynch @meganllynch.bsky.social Writer, teacher, mom. Probably playing hide and seek right now. @americorps and @Hamlinemfac alumna.
Julie Saunders @jsaunders710.bsky.social Director of School Libraries and Co-host of Library Exchange podcast.
Michelle Preen @michellepreen.bsky.social Storyteller ✍️ | creative explorer 🎨 📷 | nature, birding & hiking enthusiast 🍃 🦅 ⛰️ | Golden Retriever dog mom 🐕🐾 | from the beautiful city of Cape Town 🇿🇦
Anne Marie Corey @amcorey.bsky.social Children’s Book Author/Illustrator. Hollins MFA Grad Student. Beautifying the world one child at a time. #SCBWI
annecorey.myportfio.com
Great Novel Reads @greatnovels.bsky.social Fiction-only book discovery platform.
Authors: List your novel.
Readers: Explore stories worth reading.
No noise. Just novels.
👉 greatnovelreads.com
Lisa Cortez @marieandleelee.bsky.social Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist/Children’s Book Author
The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee, Las Aventuras de Marie y LeeLee
YouTube “Learning with Marie and LeeLee” videos and tips for language development
#kidlit #SCBWI
San Diego, CA
Olivia @oliviaarmstrong.bsky.social Professional Storyteller. Folklore Lover. Believer in magic.
Lisa Carmody Doiron-Author @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social SCBWI | CANSCAIP | 12x12 | 2025 Chuckle Challenge Finalist | HM 2025 Halloweensie Contest | HM 2026 Valentiny Contest | AHOY, MATE, AHOY! MISS MOLLY MOLLOY, spring '26
Kristin Nilsen @kristinnilsen.bsky.social bookseller/librarian/author of mg novels WORLDWIDE CRUSH and THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES (7.22.25).
Kristinnilsenbooks.com
https://kristinnilsenbooks.substack.com/
Poppreservationists.com
Betsy Andrews Etchart @betsyintheworld.bsky.social Children’s poet, teaching artist at ColorWheels (ColorWheelsAZ.com), journaler in clay, journalist, kids lit enthusiast.
Theartofpuro @theartofpuro.bsky.social I'm a children's book, comics illustrator and cover artist often in collaboration with my buddy Andrea.
PB (TOOFS)
#kidlitart
https://www.artstation.com/theartofpuro
IG: @ theartofpuro
Adriana Gutierrez @felizreading.bsky.social Writer~Teacher~ Mama~❤️📚#50PreciousWords Win ‘23 #SpringFlingKidLit Win ‘23 #SunWriteFun Win ‘23 and ‘24 #FallWritingFrenzy Win ‘23 #12x12PB
Projjwal @mprojjwal162.bsky.social 🎬Turning children’s books to 3D,2d animated story
📚Helping authors grow beyond the page
✨Short trailer sparks curiosity for your book
See the recent story - https://projjwal.odoo.com/
Jo Fox @joxfoxo.bsky.social I like writing poems and reading other people’s too. Picture Book writer - currently querying 🤞Published writer of short fiction in national women’s press. Novice knitter.
Maker of sensory tools and fidgets. Powered by ADHD⚡️
No DM’s
RexTheHawk @newarkhawk.bsky.social Author just starting out. I’ve written one book for pre teens who like fishing. My second book is a Sci Fi.
https://www.amazon.com/author/stevenrechelwriter
East Grand Forks Campbell Library @egfcampbelllibrary.bsky.social An independent public library serving East Grand Forks and the surrounding area in northwest Minnesota. The current building was built after the devastating flooding of the Red River of the North in 1997.
https://www.eastgrandforks.us/185/Library
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
https://summitcountylibraries.org/
Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
Ellen Bunn @ellenbunn3.bsky.social K-8 school librarian. reader of kidlit/ya diverse fiction and 5 kinds of nonfiction. former elementary science/science & literature teacher. paleoanthropologist. organic heirloom tomato grower and avid cook.
Carrie Cook @carriecookhere.bsky.social writer of #kidlit and #fiction. Member of #SCBWI and #12x12
Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Children's writer, book blogger (The Picture Book Buzz), poet, editor, bird watcher, photographer, nature lover ... #SCBWI #12x12 #Cybils Judge
linktr.ee/MariaMarshall_
Diane Debrovner @dianedebrovner.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Former deputy editor @Parents Magazine. Co-author of ROXIE IN COLOR, Candlewick Press, 2026. 
Susan Van Metre @skeetervm.bsky.social Hopelessly devoted to books. Editorial Director Walker Books US/Candlewick Press
Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
Tara Lazar @taralazar.bsky.social Funny picture book author of FLAT CAT, 7 ATE 9, BLOOP & more, mom, foodie, 80s fan, MS disabled. STORYSTORM founder. SCBWI Golden & Crystal Kite recipient. http://linktr.ee/taralazar
Alleanna Harris @alleannaharris.bsky.social ✨ Picture book illustrator (she/her)
🖌️ Rep’d by Alex Gehringer at Bright Agency
📍 Philly made, Jersey raised
🌎 alleannaharris.com
Becky Gehrisch - kidlit picture books @gehrisch-arts.com - #kidlit picture book #Author-Illustrator 👩🏻🎨
-Former IC of Cen/South Ohio #SCBWI. 🖌️
www.gehrisch-arts.com
-Creative Director at Bookling Media 🎨
www.booklingmedia.com
Luna Vargas @33lunas.bsky.social Author-illustrator | Character Designer | Board games illustrator 🏳️🌈 Musical theater & D&D ✨ Links+brushes ➡ http://linktr.ee/33lunas
Ed Vere @edvere.bsky.social Picture book maker
www.edvere.com
Paul Vinelli @paulvinelli.bsky.social Picture Book Writer | MLIS
Co-Host of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast
@sartoriallibrary.bsky.social
Spotify: spoti.fi/3ANgYge
Apple: apple.co/4e4mM3h
Raahat Kaduji 🌿 @raahatkaduji.bsky.social Illustrator, picture book maker, and woodland dweller from the UK. I’m rep’d by Thao Le. Shop is open! Patreon, Website and more below:
🍄 linktr.ee/raahatkaduji
💌 hello@raahatkaduji.com
Nurse Linda, Let's Talk! @nurselindamsn.bsky.social TikTok Fantasy genre Book Reviewer (2023) @booktokboomer. Retired nurse/college professor. I finally get to enjoy leisurely reading! Married, 3 adult kids, 3 dogs, live near Denver Colorado! Full reviews can be found @booktokboomer.
Kimberly Fox @foxandbooks.bsky.social I am a book addict. Wife, Mom, Dog mom, Babysitter for teachers kids. Book influencer and reviewer. Left leaning, former conservative, open to new ideas.
Michelle @tammommy.bsky.social Avid reader, former amateur book reviewer, crafter, woman, mom of three grown kids. Exploring the world on my own.
@MaryLanniReads @marylannireads.bsky.social I am a book reviewer with a focus on stories written for kids, tweens, and teens. I also host authors interviews, and I am a passionate advocate for youth literacy. Look for me at www.maryrlanni.com or on YouTube @MaryLanniReads!
Stark_Raving_Ginger @starkravingginger.bsky.social she/her. bisexual. writer and book reviewer. fan of fantasy, horror, and YA mystery. raging liberal. protect trans kids.
https://linktr.ee/SerenaReadsandWrites
Sambookreviews @sambookreviews.bsky.social Volunteer for Bookbanks and Oxfam Books . Book reviewer in the usual places. 2 dogs and a cat, adult kids (sort of!) Love art, theatre and music Sam@rsw.co.uk
Literary Gadd @literarygadd.com Books, Cats, Kids (not always in that order)
Book Reviewer
🌧️ PNW 📚 eclectic reader with a focus in thriller/horror
Literarygadd.com