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Elice Brunnette @elicebrunnette.bsky.social Author & illustrator, art teacher, outdoor enthusiast and creative dabbler.
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
Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author 📚 @tanyakonerman.bsky.social PB/MG; Nature/Verse/Prose Agent: Mona Kanin '28 OTIS: THE KING OF KATMAI 🐻🌊👑 ‘25 MUD TO THE RESCUE! 🐘🦩🦫 🐢 ‘24 HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA 👻 SCBWI; WFH | hiker 🥾 | veggie 🌽| bird&bear lover 🐤🐻 | nature 📷 | 💙 www.tanyakonerman.com
Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social 👩🏻‍🔬 Simplifying public health with data-driven insights 💡 Helping you make informed health decisions 🎓 MPH, PhD 👇🏻 Get weekly science-backed updates https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/
Kim Ryan - Middle Grade Fantasy Author & Illustrator 📚✨🎨 @kruss1013.bsky.social MG Fantasy Author of Elvina Wispwhistle Series • Artist • Classically Trained Mezzo-Soprano • Lyricist • Frmr Marketing Exec. • 9/11 Survivor • Believer in Fairies and Magic •🌟🧚🐉 Amazon➡️ https://a.co/d/0fiZla5M Website➡️ https://elvinawispwhistlebooks.com
Amanda Adams | Children’s book author @amandawritespb.bsky.social ✨Writing tips, author life & parenting humor✨ 📚Not Again, Dragon Chen! (2027) 🦊Rep’d by Eve Adler | Red Fox Literary 👦🏻 Boy mom | embracing chaos
LisaWriteDraw @lisawritedraw.bsky.social Children's author, illustrator and poet, SCBWI NM ARA, ranch living under blue skies of Santa Fe www.strongboxstudio.com
Evie Richner @evierichner.bsky.social Children’s book writer and illustrator. Artist. Teacher. www.eviewoltilrichner.com
Ellen Metrick @ell3m.bsky.social Kid Lit & Poetry Writer, Editor, Performer, Hyper Local Journalist, Traveler, Biophiliac, Mom and Ravenclaw
Nicolette Sketching @nicolettesketching.bsky.social Illustrator 🌻 Children’s books and comics🐛 Coloring book link below 🍓 https://a.co/d/01ROiY96
Kate Grigoreva @kategrigoreva.bsky.social Illustrator & children’s book author 🧚🏼‍♀️ Storyteller, storybeliever, vintage lover, immigrant🧳 Proudly rep’d by Chelsea Hensley at Mad Woman Literary Agency www.kategrigoreva.com
Kate Anderson @kateanderson.bsky.social Artist, farmer, plant lover. Central Massachusetts. 🌈🌿 book person and library trustee 📘 she/her Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KatBirdArtShop Portfolio: https://www.kateandersonillustration.com/ Other: https://www.kateandersonillustration.com/links
Sandra G James @sandragjames.bsky.social farmers’ 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 🇨🇦
Art of Carla Joan @artofcarlajoan.bsky.social •: 🇵🇷 • 34 • 🏳️‍🌈 • NO AI 🚫 :• • Illustrator & Designer https://www.artofcarlajoan.com
Andrea Wickert @librarymusthaves.bsky.social 🌳 Parent | ♡ Book Lover |📍Upstate NY 🖼️ Author + Illustrator ✨ Finding you the best children’s books 💻 Portfolio: andreawickert.com 📖 IG: instagram.com/librarymusthaves 🍄 Shop: shop.hedgerowgeneral.com
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 📚 Writer & Illustrator | BA Creative Writing 🌛 | Currently reading: The Raven Scholar Portfolio: Kandeelillustration.com
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Saoirse Doyle- Sweet Dreams celebration🍓🍰😴 @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
Imogen Taylor @imogentaylormade.com children’s book author/illustrator • #PBParty finalist • SCBWI member ✨seeking representation✨ imogentaylormade.com/illustration-portfolio/
Emmy Brown @ AMKE 817 @emmbrr.bsky.social drawing, drawing (she/her) Represented by Alex Gehringer with The Bright Agency emmybrownillustration.com | linktr.ee/emmbrr 🎨 art tag: #kidlitart
Ishaa Lobo @ishaalobo.bsky.social Children’s Book Illustrator based in London. 🌲Clients include Penguin, Macmillan, S&S and more. Hope you like my work! 🪻🌸🍃ishaalobo.com Twitter: ishaaLobo Instagram: ishaaloboillustration
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 ↓ (best viewed in browser) https://linktr.ee/dalia_ataev Member of: #SCBWI #CANSCAIP
Ellen Hawkins Studio @ellenhawkins.bsky.social Former VFX artist turned illustrator 👩‍💻✏️ Based in Colorado 🐻🌲🏔 I am always cold ☃️ 🚫 No AI 🚫 No NFT Portfolio: www.ellenhawkins.com Insta: www.instagram.com/ellenhawkinsstudio
Daphne Odell @artistdo.bsky.social MFA, artist, occasional mustang trainer, mama. Make art, find joy, care for others and fight like hell for the good in this world. 🚫ai
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
Hatem Aly @metahatem.bsky.social 🇨🇦🇪🇬 NYT Bestselling Illustrator. Made in Egypt, based in NB, Canada, and found in books. 🤗 (SOMEONE LIKE ME, Two Lions, JUN 2026) | Rep by: James Burns https://linktr.ee/metahatem
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
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Raikka 🩵 Team Tragedy @minicapuccino.bsky.social artista, ilustradora, piadas de tio do pavê, voyeur de barraco e fofoca, videogames, desenhos, adoradora de bichinhos e basicamente um desastre ambulante que chegou à vida adulta sem saber como. ... mas pensa num coração bom.
Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator. MORE THAN A TREE (2026), A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC, SNAKE'S BIG MISTAKE. ♿ She/her. linktr.ee/sarahkurpiel
Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social Children's Writer ~ Mama of 3 ~ Colorado ~ #SCBWI #InkedVoices #12x12
Lauren Tregenza @laurentregz.bsky.social Artist | Book Illustration | Urban Sketching. Based in 🇨🇦 #Kidlitart #SCBWI Member #UskToronto urban sketching Portfolio and Prints: https://lauren-e-tregenza.com ACEO miniature art shop: https://ebay.io/m/q56vYR
Emma Jayne @emmajaynedesigns.bsky.social Illustrator and pattern designer. Love to create designs for kid's books, stationery, gifts and apparel. For work enquiries please email me at emma@emmajayne-designs.co.uk Instagram: @emmajayne_designs Portfolio: portfolio.emmajayne-designs.co.uk
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
Aline Monda @alinemonda.bsky.social Children’s Illustrator and Pattern Designer. Open to book projects, commissions and art licensing. #kidlitart Rep. by Good Illustration Agency. More at: www.alinemonda.com
Katherine Julie @katherinejulie.bsky.social Katherine Julie (Lin) is an autistic illustrator, writer, educator, and maker of things. She also loves tea, music, and walking amongst the trees. She is Canadian, but now lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband, kids, and assortment of pets.
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 💥Crafty Freak💥 Illustrator 🖍 & Author 📖
Jamie Bills @jmebills.bsky.social KidLit writer/illustrator. AUTUMN SOUP releasing Fall 2027, #SCBWI & #12x12PB http://instagram.com/jmebills / https://jamiebills.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.
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
TAKAO★WATANABE🌿10/23-28Exhibition @watanabetakao.bsky.social 🍀Concept artist who loves line drawings and wild birds.
Vivs Saironwen @saironwen.bsky.social Watercolor Artist / Neurodiverse/ 🖤🤍💜 / 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
Laurie Smollett Kutscera @lskutscera.bsky.social #MG #PB Author-illustrator MAYA’S TREASURE, Peter Pauper Press / MISADVENTURES OF A MAGICIAN’S SON, Blue Whale www.LaurieSmollettKutscera.com #kidlit #SCBWI #12x12 Finalist #PBparty #50PreciousWords Rep’d by The Purcell Agency Rescue doggies rock!
Emily Asaro @emilyasarodoodles.bsky.social Illustrator • Mama • SCBWI Member • Kidlit nerd • Usually found in the wild drinking coffee💜 https://emilyasarodoodles.com/ Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social at Essie White Literary
Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social 🇲🇽 |Illustrator / Children’s books | MG Book Covers| Magic,Nature,Fun,Spooky,critters💚 Repped by @fullcirclelit |www.linktree.com/phonemova Lorcana✨ Macmillan,Scholastic,HarperCollins,S&S,LBBYR,Disney Books,Penguin Random House🖍️etc
Oliver Allison @oliverallison.bsky.social Illustrator and educator in Brooklyn. Instructor at SVA’s BFA Illustration department. https://www.oliverallison.com/
Paula @paulajbecker.bsky.social Illustrator/cartoonist/writer. Clients include, Random House, Highlights, Owlkids, KidCanPress, Scholastic, etc. www.paulajbecker.com www.instagram.com/paulajbecker
Dani Williams @daniwilliams.bsky.social Children's illustrator from NW England with a background in zoology. For book enquiries please contact @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social https://www.daniwilliams.co.uk/links
madly kim (illustration) @madlyart.bsky.social (she/her) kidlit illustrator based in bucks county, pa represented by Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency charlotte@prospectagency.com madlykim.com madlykimART@gmail.com 2025 SCBWI EJK Showcase Prize Winner 🇰🇷🇺🇸adoptee SCBWI | open porch arts
Ratparty @rat-party.bsky.social risd 25 ✩Rep'd by Christy Ewers linktr.ee/ratpartyy
Sarah Holden @sarahholdenartist.bsky.social Children’s book Author and Illustrator in Minneapolis, MN. Seeking representation. Website: sarahillustrations.com
Matt Dorrien @mattdorrien.bsky.social Mattdorrienillustration.com https://www.instagram.com/mattdorrienillustration/
Steve Teare @steveteare.bsky.social I’m an illustrator based in NW Philly working on kid’s books, comics and more// Rep’d by Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola// https://www.steveteareillustration.com
ᴀᴍʏ ᴡᴇʙᴇʀ sᴛᴜᴅɪᴏ @amyweberstudio.bsky.social 🌈ᴀʀᴛɪsᴛ 🍄 ᴘᴀɪɴᴛᴇʀ 🎨 ɴᴀᴛᴜʀᴇ🌲ᴄᴏʟʟᴇᴄᴛ ᴘᴇɴᴄɪʟs & ᴘᴇɴs 🏔️ ғᴏʀᴍᴇʀ ᴘʀᴏғ 🐕 ᴘɴᴡ 🪷 https://linktr.ee/amyweberstudio?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f338a0f9-6ecd-45e4-b480-d24d01c31ed9
Sheryl @pbibooks.bsky.social Author/Illustrator Looking for representation. Artist Author 12x12 SCBWI Southern Breeze Region Mentee 2022 www.picturebookisland.com
The Wee Owl Studio, Art 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @theweeowl.bsky.social I'm a Scottish artist, painting and drawing nature: landscape, birds, insects, animals and flowers. You will find my work at 'The Wee Owl Studio' on Folksy. Here's a link to my shop and more: https://linktr.ee/The.Wee.Owl.Studio *sorry no DMs
magdiel @137magdiel.bsky.social arte tronxa https://137magdiel.blogspot.com/
Luisa Uribe @lupencita.bsky.social Colombian illustrator, eater of sweets. She/her. PATCHWORK MEMORIES -written by Monica Rojas- out Sept. 1! www.luisauribe.com
Colorado Public Radio @coloradopublic.bsky.social This is the organizational account for Colorado Public Radio. Follow our news and music services on Bluesky: CPR News KRCC Denverite Indie 102.3 CPR Classical
Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Jennifer Brennise @jenniferbrennise.bsky.social Writer of magical middle grade🌒✨ Proudly represented by @casahasegawa.bsky.social of Tugeau2 Art and Literary Agency
Elara Rosequartz @elararosequartz.bsky.social 🧚‍♀️ I write chapter books for young dreamers like me who love fairies and friendship. 💖 No villains - just sparkle, heart, and adventure. 📚💙 Ages 6–9 www.fairyacademybooks.com Digital creator, parent managed account.
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 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social Children’s book author/illustrator HarperCollins, Scholastic, S&S, FSG, Holiday House 2020 National Cartoonist Society Award Best in Book Illustration Represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Elizabeth Metz @thefinestmuffins.bsky.social Illustrator, writer, nonprofit staffer, Reds fan, bookworm, pedestrian, houseplant and voting rights enthusiast. She/her. What, people who like baseball can't like books? 📍Cincinnati, OH https://www.elizabeth-metz.com
Lynn Wartski Sculpture @lwartskisculpture.bsky.social Sculptor, needle felted + mixed media anthropomorphic figure sculpture, mono-prints #sculpture #art #needlefelt Posts about current work, available pieces at: http://wartskisculpture.com Videos of work: www.youtube.com/@lynnwartski1368
The Frog’s Pajamas @thefrogspajamas.bsky.social Artist/Illustrator & Archival Nerd :-) https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheFrogsPajamas/shop?asc=u https://linktr.ee/charissa.ercolin
naho ogawa illustration @nahoogawa.bsky.social Naho Ogawa www.naho.com Tokyo based published illustrator Work inquiries: hello<at>naho.com IG: nahoogawa_illustration
Marusha Belle @marushabelle.com ☆ Kidlit illustrator & author ☆ Pattern Creator ☆ Athlete☆ Ukulele player☆ life & ocean lover ☆ Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social https://hype.co/@marushabelle
Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator, kid lit author, nature lover, reader, music maker, dreamer, SCBWI, #pbparty 2024 finalist, She/her Rep’d by Becca Langton at Darley Anderson Illustration kirstenmcgonigal.com
Marcela Chermont ✏ Illustrator @marcelachermont.bsky.social 🖍️ Illustrator of books #kidlitartist 🐩 fearlessly drawing animals from the wilderness inside my head 🦩🪴🦉🦒🐛 📚 Rep’d by Monica Rodriguez at Context Literary Agency 📍 www.marcelachermont.com 📧 hello@marcelachermont.com inprnt.com/gallery/marcelachermont/
Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art Picture book Author/Illustrator from Minnesota! Take a look at my portfolio katharinegails.art tell me what you think!!
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 |
Val Parizeault @valparizeault.bsky.social 🌈 Illustrator/Author + Educator 🇨🇦 Clients: Québec-Amérique, Bayard Jeunesse, Honest History, Tc Media www.valerieparizeault.com
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
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
Patty Wurster @pattywurster.bsky.social Illustrator • Writer • Regional Advisor #SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate • MFA Indiana U #kidlit #kidlitart www.pattywursterstudio.com
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 & https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com
Anden Wilder @andenwilder.bsky.social artist|author|illustrator rep’d by @redfoxliterary 🐈🌱🏳️‍🌈🕷️
SCBWI San Francisco South @scbwisf.bsky.social Regional chapter serving SCBWI members from San Francisco and all coastal counties south to Monterey If you’re a regional member, tag us on good news you want reposted! https://www.scbwi.org/regions/sfsouth
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA! https://summitcountylibraries.org/ Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social Manga addict, journalist & traveler. Posts are 75% comix stuff. 1/4 of the Mangasplaining podcast & manga & webtoons go-to gal at Comics Beat, K-Comics Beat & Publishers Weekly | debaoki.com
Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social Animation tidbits from around the world, including rare and underappreciated material you won't find elsewhere. Newsletter: http://animationobsessive.substack.com
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. Rep’d by East West Literary. I love connecting with readers and educators for school author visits. linktr.ee/meganefreeman
Colleen Wall @colleendarby.bsky.social Author/Illustrator, Licensing. Always on the lookout for my next project. www.colleenwallarts.com
Maria Mola @mariamola.bsky.social Artist
Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social Writer and illustrator Lover of animals, nature, fantasy, and spooky stories Available for #kidlit projects Portfolio : www.ruthjohnson.net
Martina Lo 🎨 @martinaloart.bsky.social artist and illustrator based in Oregon 🌿 AAPI for book project inquiries, please contact my agent Andrea Morrison at Writers House martinalo.com
Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social Picture Book Illustrator + New Englander 🌲 🍁 ANNE DARES / Tundra 🎻 ITZHAK / Abrams www.theodesign.com
Chris @cpark.bsky.social Mixed Korean-American Illustrator / Author / Dad www.chrisdpark.com Rep’d: @essiewhite.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
Shannon McNeill @littledrawings.bsky.social Illustrator and author based in San Diego, CA | Rep’d by Andrea Morrison, Writers House | HOW TO CHEER UP A FRIEND | SPARKLES, NO SPARKLES | WHEELS, NO WHEELS Portfolio~ littledrawings.com Please find me on IG @this_is_littledrawings for most updates!