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Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
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Agathe Chave-Lucas 🇫🇷🇪🇸 @agathechavelucas.bsky.social Author, poet, scientist based in Paris/Ouessant (France)
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Carter Hasegawa @casahasegawa.bsky.social • Associate Agent with Tugeau2 Art and Literary Agency
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Author M. I. Verras (She/Her) @miverrasauthor1.bsky.social Greek-American gothic author, singer, composer, keyboardist, designer, university graduate, sports fan, existential seeker. Author of two metaphysical, allegorical, symbolic fantasy-mystery novellas. Novella plots and covers are all in English and NOT AI.
Kate Arnold @illustratebykate.bsky.social Illustrator | Cat Enthusiast | SCBWI Member
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Helena Juhasz @helenajuhasz.bsky.social Artist. Illustrator. Author.
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Abby McGrath @abbytmcgrath.bsky.social She/they. Illustrator, weird kid, lover of musicals and the silliest Star Trek episodes. MG & Chapter Books, currently seeking representation! Commissions: OPEN 🎨
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Songju Daemicke - Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope @songjudaemicke.bsky.social Children's author, software engineer, Tu Youyou's Discovery. Bookshop Lk: http://bit.ly/3A9071n @AlbertWhitman @BarefootBooks #12x12PB
Clay Adamah @clayadamah.bsky.social (they/ze)
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just reading books, drawing stuff,
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Laurie Sawyer @lauriesawyer.bsky.social Visual storyteller whose style fits perfectly into kidlit. Dog lover who can be found hiking with my two Huskies on the weekends. SCBWI member
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Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social Children's Illustrator
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Amanda Dressel @amandadressel.bsky.social 🖍️ illustrator & writer of picture books
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Thalamus Plank @thalamusplank.bsky.social Author/illustrator
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Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social Children’s book author/illustrator HarperCollins, Scholastic, S&S, FSG, Holiday House
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social Illustrator, Children's Book Author, Explorer, Lemur Lover, Rollersport Enthusiast, Textile Designer, ADHD.
📘*🦉🦉 Love Under the Stars
📘*🐧🐧 Edward & Annie
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Sara Olmos - Teconlene @teconlene.bsky.social Spanish illustrator and graphic designer based in Rome.
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Clara Dee @yayaveebs.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator ✨🇮🇩
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AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer 📚 Bluesky newbie
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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
Anne C. Serling @anneserling.bsky.social Animal lover, writer, never Trumper
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
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Antony Botting @antonybotting.bsky.social Sci-fi author
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WriteStats @writestats.bsky.social Data-Driven Insights for Writers and Publishers.
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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social Theatre actor, bookstore connoisseur, autumn enthusiast, cat rescuer, educator, explorer of cobblestone streets, and defender of the Oxford comma.
Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social Writer. Lesbian. Texan. Veteran. Hoya. Jesus Fan. She. | cmclymer@gmail.com | I write about politics, religion, and culture in my award-winning blog/newsletter Charlotte's Web Thoughts: charlotteclymer.substack.com
Victor Bizar Gómez @bizargomez.bsky.social 🇲🇽🇺🇸 Mexican-American Illustrator currently available for freelance work. Raised in Phoenix, AZ, and now based in Portland, OR. PNCA Alumnus (He/Him)
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Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social Award-winning author, editor, founder of DearEditor.com. Author of WRITING YOUNG ADULT FICTION FOR DUMMIES and WRITING NEW ADULT FICTION
Rebecca Field @rebeccafieldgraphy.bsky.social Illustrator of beautiful worlds where dogs train humans to be kinder and more joyful. HS art teacher, teenager whisperer, facilitator of creative thought and imaginative possibilities
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Gail Kuhnlein @gkuhny.bsky.social Children’s picture book author: Into the Thicket available at BookBaby Bookshop, Amazon. Adventure begins when a boy finds an injured baby rabbit. A story of compassion, overcoming fears, loving and letting go. Wildlife lovers. 🚫DMs authorgailkuhnlein.com
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
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Catherine Rayner @catherinerayner.bsky.social Illustrator and author
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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social My children are Jesse & Jaime. Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting. My life is dedicated to saving lives fighting for gun safety in America and have written two books Find The Helpers and American Carnage.
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
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Fabienne Doucet, Ph.D. 🇭🇹 @bailabomba.bsky.social polysemic mother scholar writer lover sister daughter dancer dreamer seeker. professor @nyu. executive director @metronyu. #author LOVE IS STILL WINNING/EL AMOR SIEMPRE TRIUNFA. #scbwi #pbauthor
Creatrix Cymraes @creatrixcymraes.bsky.social Artist, maker and mother from Caerdydd, Cymru ✨
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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social Kidlit writer and creator of KidLit Grove, a bookish corner where kids step inside their favorite stories through nature play, STEAM discoveries, and sensory-based adventures.
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MB Sessler @mbsessler.bsky.social Retired educator, KidLit writer and life-long learner.
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Suzan Hendrickson @suz-hendrickson.bsky.social Picture Book lover and writer. Grandmother, mother, wife. #kidlit #PB #SCBWI #12x12 #CBI #amquerying
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Rebecca Caprara @rebeccacaprara.bsky.social Writer & Designer. Author of SPIN, THE RIPPLE EFFECT, WORST-CASE COLLIN, & more. www.rebeccacaprara.com
Michelle H. Losardo @michellelosardo.bsky.social Children's Book Writer, Poet, & Artist
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Early Childhood Educator
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https://michellelosardowri.wixsite.com/michelle-losardo
Angela Hartman @angelarosehartman.bsky.social Retired Library Girl. Writing. Reading. #amquerying #kidlit #SCBWI #writingcommunity #pbparty
Cindy Johnson @cindyjohnson.bsky.social I'm a children's author who wants to bring laughter, joy, love, and maybe a little learning to kids who read my books, like Texas 2X2 pick RUSSELL WRESTLES THE RELATIVES #Aladdin #Simon&Schuster
Ellen L. Ramsey @ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social #kidlit, SCBWI, 12x12, book lover, nature lover. A BOOK FOR BEAR (Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House, 2023) www.ellenlramsey.com
Laura Cooper @cooperl788.bsky.social You can find me at my favorite sunny spot, the kitchen island, where I’m simultaneously cooking up dinner and book ideas. I’m an avid reader, raising 2 kids and 1 rescued house hippo.
Annelies Judson @babybookdel.bsky.social Children’s writer and poet. TURKEY HURLY-BURLY due August 2025. Reviewer of children's books from a feminist perspective. Lover of science, words, and the em dash.
Freo Lancisco @freonardolancisco.bsky.social Teaching Artist, author/illustrator, dancer.
Helga @helganr.bsky.social 💻 Psychological Thriller / Mystery / Horror Writer
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Emma Kinsley @kinsleywrites.bsky.social Writer, editor, proofreader, and book nerd.
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She/her. DMs currently closed. Watch this space!
Debbie Moeller @debbiemoellerbooks.bsky.social Author. Eclectic kidlit writer. I write picture books (fiction & nonfiction), leveled readers and early readers. Retired teacher. Eccentric grandma. Beach junkie. SCBWI member. She/her
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Rianna Grace Artwork @riannagraceart.bsky.social Artist. Music lover. Books. History.
riannagraceartwork.etsy.com
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eileenwrobinson.bsky.social @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social Author. Editor. Publisher. Scholastic. Harcourt. Co-founder Reycraft Books. Founder of Move Books (now at Charlesbridge as Charlesbridge Moves). Partner in Kid’s Book Revisions PLUS. Author of 2 PB’s (2028). But even more importantly—lover of desserts!
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social J.D. from GW Law ⚖️ | Attorney | Your go-to news source | Strategist | Views are my own | Retweets ≠ endorsements
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YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social Kidlit Author-Illustrator based in Vienna, VA. #SCBWI, #12x12PB, #PBRisingStars
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https://www.instagram.com/youngjukim_illuhaus/
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Katie Cook @katiecandraw.bsky.social Cartoonist.
Unwilling participant.
Typo Queen.
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British Birds @british-birds.bsky.social Official BritishBirds.com Bluesky account. For those who love British Birds. We welcome all those with a passion for Wild birds from wherever you live in the World!
Stewart Guy @stewartguy.bsky.social Naturalist. Wildlife Photographer.
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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social Wildlife Community for those who care about species & habitat conservation. Photography, Art, Videos of Birds,Mammals,Reptiles,Plants,insects
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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
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San Diego, CA
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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Classical Pianist in training.
Author Website: justincolonbooks.com
Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
writerharrison @harrisonwriter.bsky.social 🍁 #Canadian - #Author - #Poet 🍁
amazon.com/author/phillipharrison
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💫 Creator of imagined worlds 💫
Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: http://bit.ly/3K6WdB9
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992620/
A.D. Glasswell @adglasswell.bsky.social Amanda
Writer of YA and MG Horror.
Lover of stories in the spirit of The Goonies, The Lost Boys, and Goosebumps.
She/Her. No AI.
Janine Johns @janinegj.bsky.social Former teacher/counselor. Writer. 
Diego D. Lomax @diegodlomax.bsky.social Dyslexic writer, tracing artist, and tone-deaf producer
My debut novel 'God of Fishes' is out NOW!
My graphic novel, [4-EVA], coming soon
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Adam Becker @adambecker.bsky.social Journalist & astrophysicist. Host, @dreamingagainstthemachine.com. New book: MORE EVERYTHING FOREVER, about broken futures pushed by tech billionaires. Words in the Atlantic, NPR, NYT, the Guardian, BBC, SciAm, Fortune, etc. He/him. Signal: adambecker.84
Emma Latham Illustration @emmalatham.com Author illustrator of kid's books
Rep'd by Lorna Hemingway @ The Darley Anderson Agency
National Geographic, Highlights Magellan, Franklin Watts, Collins Big Cat, Brilliant Monsters Books @scbwi
http://www.emmalatham.com
Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social I'm the author of 80+ books and an established editor who has helped more than 400 authors achieve their publishing dreams. My books include writing guidebooks, a novel, children's books and more. Visit inventingrealityediting.com
Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social Picture books that explore and illuminate touching and humorous moments of family situations. www.FlashlightPress.com
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Steven B. Epstein @stevenbauthor.bsky.social Author of bestselling true crime books Deadly Heist, Murder on Birchleaf Drive, Evil at Lake Seminole, and Extreme Punishment StevenBEpstein.com #truecrime
LK Morgan @lkmorganx.bsky.social 👩💻Writer of Fantasy and Contemporary
🦖Scared of Dinos
☕️Team Tea and Books
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🧵: lk.morganx
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Andrea M. Pawley @ampawley.bsky.social Science fiction and fantasy writer. American history lover. DC fanatic. Easily excited. Clarion West 2017. Codexian. SFWA Mentorship Program Coordinator. she / her. www.andreapawley.com
Tracie Renee (she/her) @tracierenee.bsky.social Librarian in sort-of Chicago.
PW book reviewer.
#Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet.
Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit, IAmWritingMG.
HM: #PBParty.
WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist, BOTN.
https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
Rachel Foo @speakyst.bsky.social Children’s books illustrator from Malaysia. Represented by Sol Salinas @solsticeillo.bsky.social of Astound.us
https://linktr.ee/speakyst
The Independent Author Network @ianauthornetwork.bsky.social Welcome to the Independent Author Network at Bluesky. Promoting and Supporting Indie Authors since 2010. Our Book of the Year Awards program features $6,000 in cash prizes. #IAN1
Beto O’Rourke @betoorourke.bsky.social Powered by People
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/
Carmela A. Martino @carmelamartino.bsky.social Poet. Author. Teacher. Blogger @ TeachingAuthors.com. My YA historical PLAYING BY HEART was inspired by 2 amazing 18th-century sisters who lived in Milan. Rep. @bookbarrista.bsky.social www.carmelamartino.com
Christine Sawyer @christinesawyer.bsky.social Educator with a passion for STEM
Working to remove barriers to STEM for families & students | Broadway Lover | ❤️ Disney | Swiftie | She/Her #EduSky
Creator of @stemwithmrssawyer.bsky.social
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
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Roxanne Werner @roxannemwerner.bsky.social Bibliophile, writer, reader, needle-felter, cat lover
Tolkien fan, can write in elf
Former editor of Stories for Children and Halo Publishing
Leslie Barnard Booth, Kidlit Author @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social Lyrical picture books about science and nature:
ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALL
A STONE IS A STORY
I AM WE: A STORY OF CROW SURVIVIAL ('25)
Kira Brady @kirabrady.bsky.social Author of Paranormal and Contemporary romance. Out now: Love and Pickleball, a small town, sports romance set in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. ❤️🥒🏓
kirabrady.com
Sarah Atherton @sarah-a-author.bsky.social Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo
Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024
Winner #springflingkidlit 2023
Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025