Leslie Nightingale @leslienightingale.bsky.social Writer of YA novels and educator in the DC area
Leslienightingale.com
Vanessa Global @vanessaglobal.bsky.social 209K LIBRARY: universities,libraries,politicians,scientists,academics, lawyers,economists,linguists,historians,writers,BLUE, ANTIFA!
Me: brown NA,Oregonian,veteran,globetrotter,critical thinker,linguist,teacher,reader,atheist,constructive,ANTI-TRUMPIST
Aurora @hykyuatsumum1006.bsky.social 🐾 Proud Dog Mom & Wildlife Advocate 🌿Progressive 🧭 Faithful To The Bay! 🏈 Just here for Cute animals, football, and saving the planet
Eve's Rose @evelyn-gaze.bsky.social Mostly here to look at animal pictures and art
And there are the Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunny Sommerset @sunnysommerset.bsky.social Author & Illustrator: Picture Books, Middle Grade.
Winner Golden Gate Writer's Award: Picture Book - SCBWI SF South 2024. Honorable Mention SCBWI SF South Golden Gate Portfolio Showcase 2024.
Jesse O Benitez - Writing @jesseobenitez.bsky.social Lifelong reader & writer
I'm here to make friends (especially people who write/read books) please reach out 📚📝✍️
I hope to make a better world for everybody
Never let them get you down!
https://linktr.ee/JesseOBenitez
Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
Erik Talkin @eriktalkin.bsky.social Author. YA novel Private School Punk (full-cast audiobook, 2026 IPPY Outstanding Book of the Year). Lulu & the Hunger Monster (ILA Social Justice Award). MFA from VCFA. Punk, audiobooks, illustrated fiction, book-connected soundtracks.
M. Rob @oedipalschmedipal.bsky.social In the sober light of day it's a little too bright out |
Will be mean to people you hate for food | Writer | Ball Knower
Toddling The Stacks @toddlingthestacks.com You should be reading #kidlit, and we'll help you see why.
A children's literature podcast by award-winning educator and Princeton-educated literature PhD @seangill.net
New episodes drop on Mondays!
http://www.ToddlingTheStacks.com
WILDsound Feedback Festival @wildsoundfestival.bsky.social Telling stories through film and conversation. WILDsound showcases the best of new films & screenplays from around the world in a daily film festival.
www.wildsound.ca
https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival
Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social Writer/illustrator of the LOKI: A Bad God's Guide books, Writer of Otherland & The Dragon in the Library. https://louiestowell.com. No terfs. Many fluctuating fandoms incluing BtVS + Doctor Who. This feed isn't for kids.
ScottManville.com @scottmanville.bsky.social TV/Film Development | Producer | AppleTV+, A&E, Discovery, Fox International, UKTV, and more. www.scottmanville.com
Lorraine McCown @mcclowny.bsky.social Engineer➡️Stay @ home Mom➡️HS physics teacher➡️And now...
Writing picture books for ages 0 to 110!
#KidLit #PB #StoryStorm #PBParty #PBPitch #PictureBooks
INKLING ILLUSTRATION AGENCY @inklingagency.bsky.social A small but mighty illustration agency, representing an outstanding team of hand-picked creatives worldwide. If you'd like to collaborate with any of our illustrators, please email hello@inklingillustration.com to discuss your project needs.
Eva Soukal @evasoukalauthor.bsky.social 📖 MG/YA author raised in Czechia. Rooted in PNW 🌲
✍️Dark folklore. Speculative fiction. Light in dark places.
❤️ Editing a trilogy. Drafting a novel. Homeschooling.☕
#StetChat @stetchat.com #StetChat is an hourlong live conversation on Bluesky for the #editing community.
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@craterwalker.bsky.social @craterwalker.bsky.social Former Alaska pastor writing a memoir that blends humor, miracles, wilderness life, and the devastating reality of spiritual abuse.
This is the journey from laughter to loss to the CraterWalker rising.
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
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social Award-winning children's book author of PB SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale) Crystal Kite winner, #KidLit, #SCBWI, #12X12PB Gold Member, ISO Agent, Querying PBs. www.cindysommer.com
PerfectGod = S. Cyn = L. Gates = J. Glacier = L. Simz = Ziwe +c. @blackswanborges.bsky.social Mx Józef ≈ M.
Lonely + Looking for
Poetry Fiends and Friends...
[ I wake up *wishing* that I was:
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Mx M— Józef ≈ M. J. Le Tölm...
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Lady Queet @ladyqueet.bsky.social Lady Queet is a music producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Owner of Picture Perfect Entertainment. #MusicSky #WhoIsYourFavoriteFemaleRapper
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ashleylaffin @ashleylaffin.bsky.social Debut PB The Balloonimals available now!🎈Wife & mom💗 MFA Grad. Writer. Marketer. SCBWI member & guest blogger April ‘24. Kids’ Choice KidLit Writing Contest HM ‘24📚
Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social Author | Poet | SDWF Kids Write Judge | MGpies | SCBWI Mentee: Joy McCullough | Agent: Leslie Zampetti | #KidLitChat [Tuesdays 9pm ET] | MG Hub | Highlight’s Kay Yoder Scholarship for US History ‘24 | Intern for Kaitlyn Sanchez | https://bit.ly/3Zf7FiH
Tim Blundell | Aspiring MG Writer @ahedgehogscribbles.bsky.social
Middle grade writer.
Up to my armpits in drafts.
Sleepiest when fed.
Happiest when slept.
Serena Call @serenacallart.bsky.social Aspiring children's book author and illustrator.
Jason D. McIntosh @jasondmcintosh.bsky.social Hi there!
I'm an Author & illustrator creating thoughtful illustrations & stories that inspire.
- SCBWI Don Freeman Award Winner
- PBParty Finalist '23, '24, ‘25, '26
- KidLit
- Follow me on Facebook, X, & Instagram!
- www.JasonDMcIntosh.com
Marshmallow & Cricket 🦗 (Mom) @frecklesxx20.bsky.social Owned by rescue mutt puppy Marshmallow
I feed wildlife🌻 & Camera 📷 trap 🦝🐀 🐓🦉🐦🕊️🐿️🦎
Love everything: Dogs🐕 Science 🧬 Nature🦋 Animals 🦒 Paleo🦕🦖 History🏺
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Helga @helganr.bsky.social 💻 Psychological Thriller / Mystery / Horror Writer
✍🏼(WIP: 4M+ Words), Multi-Book Series
📝Status: Draft 5 (Full Series Rewrite)
Canette Books @canettebooks.bsky.social Children's books for parents who get it 📚
"You're Only Two Once" — celebrating toddler magic
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Amy Leskowski @amyleskowski.bsky.social Rep'd by Keely Boeving. PB writer, #scbwi, #12x12, copyeditor, dog mom, mom of 3, actor, instructional designer, baseball fan, soccer mom, baseball mom, Red Sox Nation, rhymer, pickleball player, cake decorator
Mathabo @mathabo-m.bsky.social 19->20✨
Published Author at 13📚
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Ross Trevelyan 🗻🌲🦪🦀🚵♂️ @jumpintraxjack.bsky.social Freelance Editor. Author. Realpolitiker. Diplomat.
2026-27 WIPs:
◆ Black as the Sea at Night, 1816 Irish picaresque
◆ Lakeshore Heights, psych noir thriller
Excerpts on #WIPSnips.
Слава Украïнi!
🚫AI, DM
#editors
https://www.trevelyanwrites.com
Zach Daniek @zachdaniek.bsky.social Hi! My name is Zach and I am an illustrator with a focus on children’s publishing.
https://www.zachdaniek.com
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Blue Poppy Publishing @bluepoppypub.bsky.social Nano-publisher & provider of self-publishing services based in Ilfracombe, Devon.
Submissions open for books with a strong focus on Devon and the South West.
https://www.bluepoppypublishing.co.uk 
Ceylan Ozguner | Oz Editorial Services | @ceylanoz.bsky.social (She/her) Editor, proofreader, and overall lover of language.📚 I specialize in sci-fi/fantasy, mystery, self-help, and mind-body-spirit.✨️ A little bit of mystery and weirdness gets me through each day! Neurospicy.
https://ozeditorialservices.com
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.
Joanna Szeto @szetoj.bsky.social children's book author, Chinese bilingual teacher, #SCBWI #12X12
https://linktr.ee/joannaszetowrites
Matt Averett @matthewaverett.bsky.social Architectural historian at Creighton University.
St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Aura farmer.
Julie M. Evans @juliemevans.bsky.social Author of Fluffle Shuffle, out Aug 4, 2026. AKA "Julie McMaine Evans". Member of SCBWI, 12 X 12. 2nd book out soon.
Katherine Pickett, Editor (she/her) @popediting.bsky.social I help writers achieve their dreams of publication. Owner of POP Editorial Services LLC. Award-winning author, #editor, writing coach, workshop leader, avid cyclist, amateur painter. #Resist
blog: www.thePOPnewsletter.com
Editing: www.POPediting.net
Grayson @nekozuzu.bsky.social Face life with a smile and strive to be a better version of yourself
Michael Henry @qpfilm.bsky.social Feature Filmmaker. Supporter of #indiefilm and various charities worldwide. Director of 'STILL LIFE' (2026), 'MOTHER SKY' (2022), 'ANHEDONIA' (2019). More to come #filmsky #supportIndiefilm www.quandaryproductions.com/portfolio/still-life
Phylosoma™ @phylosoma.bsky.social Girl Dad x 3, Widower, Motorcycle enthusiast, Skydiver, Scuba Diver, Retired Machinist and Structural Engineer, Bookworm,Theoretical and Experimental Physics, Guitarist, Nola,
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#Resist #ProWomensrights #Feminist
Jillian Watson, Writer @jillianmwatson.bsky.social Creative who loves to write and share resources for books to extend learning, engagement and enjoyment.
#12x12, #SCBWI, #CANSCAIP, #kidlit
Ann Magee @ammwrite.bsky.social 
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
Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social #kidlit #neurodivergentsupporter #12x12PBChallenge, fmr European expat, ❤️ cats, poodles, purple + chocolate, SCBWI-LA Mingle coord. PB debut fall ‘27. Rep’d by Marisa Cleveland. goodreadswithronna.com + RonnaMandel.com @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social
@rabidbadger1.bsky.social @rabidbadger1.bsky.social Husband. Dad. Traveler. Avid reader. Shakespeare. Poe. Stephen King. Tolkien. Joe Abercrombie. Landscape gardener. Democracy lover. Cat lover. Music lover. Nature lover. Pizza . Very amateur photographer. Birder. Treehugger. Hiker. Love over hate.💙
Olga Komashko @sirenasdream.bsky.social Children’s Book Illustrator | represented by the Plum Agency | mom of two | SCBWI member
My portfolio:
www.olgakomashko.com
Christa Heschke @christaheschke.bsky.social Literary Agent at McIntosh & Otis, Inc. Lover of books, travel and adorable animals. Cat mom and mom to Kira :) Western NY born and raised. Green Bay Packers fan.
Jenn Gautam (she/her) @jenngautam.bsky.social ✏️Picture book writer
#SCBWI #12x12 #querying
🤓 Nature nerd
🐙 Former sci educator
🏳️🌈Queer
🌳Outdoor parenting inspo on IG @ PuddleParenting.
www.jenngautam.com
📍 Massachusetts
Katie Ferriello @katieferrie1.bsky.social Literary Agent w/ Mansion Street Literary Management
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Drift & Dribble Miscellany, Literary Magazine @driftanddribble.bsky.social A reader's compendium of wit, observation and literary amusements with an artistic flair.
Raimer Rugh @raimerrugh.bsky.social Introvert with a flare for the dramatic (boom), writer second, and tangentially: the Editorial and Creative Director of The Drift & Dribble Miscellany and chief instigator of the August Drift & Dribble Literary Society. Www.raimerrugh.com
Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social Kidlit Author. Word juggler. Awkwardly funny. Embraces weird. #50PreciousWords Winner #KidsChoice Winner #PBParty 2023 HM #PBChat Mentorship 2021 #Madness!Poetry #SCBWI #12x12
Kristy Ryan @kristyfavata.bsky.social 
@cchristie317.bsky.social @cchristie317.bsky.social 
Jason G. Edwards @jasongedwards.bsky.social Jason G. Edwards is a pastor + writer in MO. Forthcoming book "At Home With God: How the Cross Transforms Us" (IVP) out this fall. jasongedwards.substack.com
Natasha Zimmers (she/her) @natashazimmers.bsky.social Picture Book Writer
(TINY HIKER- Orca Book Publishers 2026)
Nature Adventurer
Outdoor Educator
Teacher
https://linktr.ee/natashazimmers
Ken @msbsongs.bsky.social Musician, retired teacher, creating and producing songs and sharing them. The name of my group is MRS SMITH'S BASEMENT. I hope you will give us a listen. 
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
Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social Lecturer, workshopper and creative writing events organiser - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alex-davis-events-17318878423
Gill Evans. Counselling Psychologist AFBPsS. @gillevansx.bsky.social Psychologist living in Philadelphia from the UK.
Gill Evans author of The Anxious Therapist, YouTuber and Wordler. Honourable Mention for my book by Hay House.
Go to my website Anxioustherapist.com for £1 or $1 kindle book. Download kindle app free.