Ceesay @omar3700574.bsky.social I am Omar from the Gambia in west Africa am here to chat and meet new people in different countries thanks you all ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Two Bridges Publishing @2bp.bsky.social After a 25+ year career as a professional illustrator, working with editors, art directors, and private clients, I felt it was time to follow my passion for creating childrenโs books.
Kate Arnold @illustratebykate.bsky.social Illustrator | Cat Enthusiast | SCBWI Member
Represented by Emelie Burl at Susan Schulman Literary Agency
www.katearnold.net
@TrishaWrites4#writingsomethingsomewhere#onquery#readingbooks @mindingmybizness.bsky.social Author , Mom, Wife , #SCBWI Businessowner, public education supporter , former ESL, disability advocacy ,
Speak up even if itโs uncomfortable.
R. L. S. Hoff @rlshoff.bsky.social Christ-follower, author, math teacher...
William Edwards 2D Artist. @williamedw258.bsky.social ๐จ Anime & Manga Illustrator
Fanart โข Character Art โข MTG
@nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social @nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social 
Gerard @gerard0913.bsky.social Infuriatingly humble internet nerd. TechMan, Dallas first Grandson, Incurable communicator. โDonโt involve in any ones down fallโโ๏ธ
Jessica Braidan @jessicabraidan.bsky.social ๐ Color & Discover series โ fact-and-coloring books for curious kids 4 and up. Surprising facts + bold pictures to color + try-it activities. Read, create, discover, screen-free. ๐ฆ๐๐ด jessicabraidan.com
https://www.facebook.com/jessica.braidan/
Elice Brunnette @elicebrunnette.bsky.social Author & illustrator, art teacher, outdoor enthusiast and creative dabbler. 
๐ธ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ค โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐ @allflags.bsky.social Zazzler, refugee/imigrant from Twitter.......
Be curious ---> https://www.zazzle.com/store/allflags?rf=238555236939573440
---> https://www.facebook.com/WorldAllFlags
---> https://ro.pinterest.com/Zazzle4AllFlags/
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
โDeparture ticket @departureticket.bsky.social Departure ticket for a specialized travel and tourism blog
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https://www.departureticket.com
Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author ๐ @tanyakonerman.bsky.social PB/MG; Nature/Verse/Prose
Agent: Mona Kanin
'28 OTIS: THE KING OF KATMAI ๐ป๐๐
โ25 MUD TO THE RESCUE! ๐๐ฆฉ๐ฆซ ๐ข
โ24 HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA ๐ป
SCBWI; WFH | hiker ๐ฅพ | veggie ๐ฝ|
bird&bear lover ๐ค๐ป | nature ๐ท | ๐
www.tanyakonerman.com
Zach Daniek @zachdaniek.bsky.social Hi! My name is Zach and I am an illustrator with a focus on childrenโs publishing.
https://www.zachdaniek.com
Spica News @spicanews.com Democracy relies on a well informed public. It cannot function in the age of misinformation Spica News uses AI research agents to consume primary and academic sources to give you independent, fact based, and unbiased news.
BookishPerseus @bookish-perseus.bsky.social 22yrs
Book Count: 2060
TBR: 6965
2026 Reading Challenge: 202/200
Alan D Thomas @alanthomasd.bsky.social A musician with a passion for real estate building dreams you can live in and songs you can feel.
Editorzilla @editorzilla.bsky.social About to submit writing that will go through a copy editor? I'm here to help.
iWIC-featured-books @iwic-book-features.bsky.social You write ... we tell the world about it!
www.writersinspiringchange.com
Kim Ryan - Middle Grade Fantasy Author & Illustrator ๐โจ๐จ @kruss1013.bsky.social MG Fantasy Author of Elvina Wispwhistle Books โข Artist โข Classically Trained Mezzo-Soprano โข Lyricist โข Frmr Marketing Exec. โข 9/11 Survivor โข Believer in Fairies and Magic โข๐๐ง๐
Amazonโก๏ธ https://a.co/d/0fiZla5M
Websiteโก๏ธ https://elvinawispwhistlebooks.com
Amanda Adams | Childrenโs book author @amandawritespb.bsky.social โจWriting tips, author life & parenting humorโจ
๐Not Again, Dragon Chen! (2027)
๐ฆRepโd by Eve Adler | Red Fox Literary
๐ฆ๐ป Boy mom | embracing chaos
Demons & Dungeoneers @demonsdungeons.bsky.social I am a gamebook writer as of fantasy enthusiast. You can find my work at https://demonsdungeoneers.com/
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
J. R. R. Tolkien
Dalia Ataev @daliaataev.bsky.social As an illustrator based in Toronto, I find great joy in expressing my thoughts, dreams, and narratives through my artwork.
Portfolio โ (best viewed in browser)
https://linktr.ee/dalia_ataev
Member of:
#SCBWI
#CANSCAIP
Illustration Jobs @illustration-jobs.com https://illustration-jobs.com is a free job board for illustrators.
Operated by two lovely humans ๐ฑ๐ง ๐ต๐ญ not bots or AI.
Evie Richner @evierichner.bsky.social Childrenโs book writer and illustrator. Artist. Teacher.
www.eviewoltilrichner.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
Print Play Protect @printplayprotect.bsky.social We make cool tabletop items :D
Trionfi Games @trionfigames.bsky.social Talon: A Tarot Card Game, a modern tarot trick taking game, is back online!
https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/talon:-a-tarot-card-game
@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
Kate Grigoreva @kategrigoreva.bsky.social Illustrator & childrenโs book author ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ
Storyteller, storybeliever, vintage lover, immigrant๐งณ
Proudly repโd by Chelsea Hensley at Mad Woman Literary Agency
www.kategrigoreva.com
Nicolette Sketching @nicolettesketching.bsky.social Illustrator ๐ป
Childrenโs books and comics๐
Coloring book link below ๐
https://a.co/d/01ROiY96
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
Flipturns ๐โโ๏ธ ๐ท ๐ฆ @flipturns.bsky.social ๐โโ๏ธ swim teacher , ๐ animal care tech, ๐ธ musician/music therapist, ๐ง mental health tech, science &k elementary Ed. I care about people, animals, and the environment. Dealing with genetic diseases. I refuse to let them still me. ๐ JUST KEEP SWIMMING ๐โโ๏ธ
WizardBeWitch @wizardbewitch.bsky.social Enlightenment comes from your awareness, perception, and integrity because you assemble it in your highest vision, always act as if no one is watching the reflection of who you are, Without Free Will, you cannot choose the light
@lizrtn.bsky.social @lizrtn.bsky.social Computer games & IT, knitting & crochet, books, wine, history, science, coffee and a serial hobbyist. Staff to a demanding cat.
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)
The Beautiful Sausage @beautifulsausage.bsky.social Art/cartoons/illustrations/poetry/humour. Occasional writer.
Banner illustration by Fiona Ross
@fiveona.bsky.social from the book 'No More Mr Mice Guy' (Rep'd by
Luddington Creative)
Avatar by @vinkelmule.bsky.social
No AIโ
Natalie Finch @natfinch.bsky.social New here! WIP: THE HOUSE ON THORNFIELD STREET a 2000s SoCal horror romance. Donโt let me scream into the void all aloneโbe my friend!
Sandra G James @sandragjames.bsky.social farmersโ markets - thrift stores - lover of words - cozy games - arts in all mediums - eclectic music - atmospheric gothic fiction - nonfiction and documentaries - teacher - picture books - aspiring author - #12x12PB member #SCBWI member ๐จ๐ฆ
Art of Carla Joan @artofcarlajoan.bsky.social โข: ๐ต๐ท โข 34 โข ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ โข NO AI ๐ซ :โข
โข Illustrator & Designer
https://www.artofcarlajoan.com
@larrysart.bsky.social @larrysart.bsky.social I'm a painter doing what painters do. ๐
landingbio.com/u/guidingart
Elena Carmichael @elenacatdraws.bsky.social Author/illustrator with a love for animals, flowers, and everything colorful!
Repped by Painted Words.
elenacarmichael.com
Kandeel @olirhe.bsky.social She/her ๐ Writer & Illustrator | BA Creative Writing ๐ | Currently reading: The Raven Scholar
Portfolio: Kandeelillustration.com
@carolyncombs.bsky.social @carolyncombs.bsky.social 
The Noble Pug Coloring Books (Screen-Free movement) Mom X2 ๐ง๐ผ๐ง๐ป @thenoblepug.bsky.social Creative coloring books for kids, teens & adults to relax, express, and have fun. Inspire screen-free creativity with our printable coloring books for kids, parents, and teachers. ๐ https://linktr.ee/NoblePug
Saoirse Doyle- Sweet Dreams celebration๐๐ฐ๐ด @ladyofart123.bsky.social a future book writer and illustrator
working on two debut books:
"the meditating crocodile and other tales" (short story collection) and "our magically cherished things: an Autumn beginning" (novel)
AI is Not allowed
Damion @damionmatthews.bsky.social Publisher of The Notable (coming soon.)
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๐ ๐ข๐ต https://boxd.it/6oHmx
๐ธ https://instagram.com/damionmatthews
Imogen Taylor @imogentaylormade.com childrenโs book author/illustrator โข #PBParty finalist โข SCBWI member
โจseeking representationโจ
imogentaylormade.com/illustration-portfolio/
Deb Cameron @debcameron.bsky.social Editor
Knowledge graph fan
Libraries saved my life
Cat lover
Sometimes silly
But very serious when I say
Abolish ICE
Daphne Odell @artistdo.bsky.social Artist, educator, mustang trainer. Make art, find joy, care for others and fight like hell for the good in this world. ๐ซai
Raikka ๐ฉต Team Tragedy @minicapuccino.bsky.social artista, ilustradora, piadas de tio do pavรช, voyeur de barraco e fofoca, videogames, desenhos, adoradora de bichinhos e basicamente um desastre ambulante que chegou ร vida adulta sem saber como.
... mas pensa num coraรงรฃo bom.
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
Melissa Vandiver Art @mvandiverart.bsky.social Melissa Vandiver: human painter, illustrator, dog mom & glitter enthusiast in New Orleans. Whimsical pet portraits, kid books, & more. Commissions open! Seeking representation.
https://mvandiver-art.carrd.co/
Personal acct: @melissavandiver.bsky.social
Hatem Aly @metahatem.bsky.social ๐จ๐ฆ๐ช๐ฌ NYT Bestselling Illustrator. Made in Egypt, based in NB, Canada, and found in books. ๐ค (SOMEONE LIKE ME, Two Lions, JUN 2026) | Rep by: James Burns
https://linktr.ee/metahatem
Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator. MORE THAN A TREE (2026), A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC, SNAKE'S BIG MISTAKE. โฟ She/her.
linktr.ee/sarahkurpiel
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.
Lauren Tregenza @laurentregz.bsky.social Artist | Book Illustration | Urban Sketching. Based in ๐จ๐ฆ
#Kidlitart
#SCBWI Member
#UskToronto urban sketching
Portfolio and Prints: https://lauren-e-tregenza.com
ACEO miniature art shop: https://ebay.io/m/q56vYR
Kid Bongo Fury @kidbongofury.bsky.social Broos Campbell
Author, animator, songwriter.
https://www.brooscampbell.com/index.htm
- Matty Graves series of sea novels set in the early US Navy.
- Cartoonies.
- Music (as Deadly Dewdrops) on Apple Music, YouTube and other platforms
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
Stephen Macquignon @smacquignon.bsky.social First Runner-up Tomie dePaola Award. Member of The Illustration Dept and SCBWI.
Represented by Curated Edge Art Agency
https://www.curatededgeartagency.com/
https://macquignon.wixsite.com/stephenmacquignon-
Dakota Drake @artbydakotadrake.bsky.social Artist, illustrator, woodland creature living in the desert. She/her.
Acroyoga, comics, nature. Here for both a good time and a long time.
Portfolio: www.dakotadrake.com
OldeHippi๐ฆ @oldehippi.bsky.social Woodstock '69 alumni. Artist, writer/poet, vegetarian. Adore nature, animals, birds. Grateful to Jack for Bluesky and Twitter (B4 it was 'hacked'). Banned from Twitter right after BigHead dumped that sink into Twitter HQ.
No AI ๐ซ no DM
Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social Kidlit writer, knitter, beginning drummer. Come for the writing and books, stay for the cat, yarn, and travel pix. Opinions are my own. Unless you love them, in which case I'm happy to share. She/Her
www.beckylevine.com
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/
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
Lu Morgan @testingisthison.bsky.social Lu Morgan writes and illustrates picture books that explore real and imaginary worlds. Morgan uses mixed media, incorporating traditional and digital methods.
Idham @idhamibrahim.bsky.social Hobbyist creator, tech nerd, art lover & coffee addict. Also mostly talk about Doraemon & Jacob Jones! ๐
โ ๏ธ: Some posts contains drawings with undies & rants! ๐ฅ
๐ณ๏ธโ๐Japanese crazy mascot Live๐ฏ๐ต @chiitan-prt.bsky.social ๐นChiitan's live stream announcement ใกใใใ๐ฏ๐ต
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
Vivs Saironwen @saironwen.bsky.social Watercolor Artist / Neurodiverse/ ๐ค๐ค๐ / twitch streamer
I make art for Picture books, YA novels and TTRPG games :D feel free to dm for commissions :D
https://beacons.ai/saironwen
Melissa Rea Author ๐๐๐ @melrea.bsky.social One day, when I could no longer keep the stories in my head, I began to write novels. 4 Fun novels about strong women with a pinch of magic. / Team Site @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social Home is St Louis Mo ๐ญ
J. Allen - DailyWriterVibes @dailywritervibes.bsky.social ๐ WIP: 55k/65k
โ๏ธ Author & Counselor
๐Here to spread writing motivation!
Author of Finding Calm from
The Katrina Calm Series Book 1
Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social Illustrator โข Mama โข SCBWI Member โข Kidlit nerd โข Usually found in the wild drinking coffee๐
https://emilyasarodoodles.com/
Repโd by @essiewhite.bsky.social at Essie White Literary
Laurie Smollett Kutscera @lskutscera.bsky.social #MG #PB Author-illustrator MAYAโS TREASURE, Peter Pauper Press /
MISADVENTURES OF A MAGICIANโS SON, Blue Whale
www.LaurieSmollettKutscera.com
#kidlit #SCBWI #12x12
Finalist #PBparty #50PreciousWords
Repโd by The Purcell Agency
Rescue doggies rock!