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Jamie Schlansky Evans @jamieevans.bsky.social Former managing editor in children’s trade publishing. Writer of kidlit seeking new rep. MFA. Olympian multitasker. STL ➡️ ATL. She/her.
Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social Sr. Editorial Director for Carolrhoda Books/Lab and Zest Books at Lerner Publishing Group. Scribbler, scone enthusiast, history nerd, owner of multiple unmatched mittens. Opinions my own. She/her.
Alex Aceves (ah-SEV-ess) (she/her) 🇲🇽🩷💜💙 @alexace.bsky.social mexico city girl in bkln. likes the 🍷 not the 🏷. lets other pens dwell on guilt&misery. editor at Holiday House, writer by night. opinions my own.
Cheryl B. Klein @cherylklein.bsky.social I notice things for a living. Editorial director, Workman Kids; author of THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS and five picture books, most recently IT’S HARD TO BE A BABY; 6yo mom; Virgo/goofball. Opinions my own.
John Nez @johnnez.bsky.social Illustrator & author of books for children - http://instagram.com/johnnezartist/ because books make the world better. More links here: http://linktr.ee/johnnez
🍁🖤🎃🐈‍⬛💀Not So Spooky Smelly Cat 🍁🖤🎃🐈‍⬛💀 @catgirlx1893.bsky.social I love animals, anime, and video games. I am also a vegetarian. I AM 33! I play Splatoon 3 and Fashion Dreamer. I am human who is part cat! She/Her
Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social Illustrator/storyteller represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency portfolio: https://dianadelosh.com
Ken Eaton @keneatonart.bsky.social Illustrator, Author, and Engineer. Member of SCBWI Michigan chapter and alum of the Illustration Department. ☮️
IslandTwinArtists @islandtwinartists.bsky.social Hi! We're Dori and Kate! 💕 Identical twins, kidlit author-illustrators, educators, SCBWI members, bakers, nature lovers, moms of super kids and pets, neurodiverse 💞 ✨ Joyfully seeking representation ✨ www.IslandTwinArtists.com
Sydney J. Stone @sydleys.bsky.social Critter connoisseur and lover of breakfast food. ✏️ Kidlit Illustrator | Spooky and Fantastical 💁‍♀️ Rep’d by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 SCBWI Carolinas IG 📷: instagram.com/sydleys Portfolio 📁: sydneyjstone.com
Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social Illustrator & designer 🌈 she/elle Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Canada East FISHING FOR RABBITS, V.E. Publishing Oct 2026 BUTTERFLY SEA, Tielmour Press Dec 2025 https://MarieLaureCouet.myportfolio.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #NoAI
Dunham Literary @dunhamlit.bsky.social Dunham Literary. Agency representing authors of fiction and nonfiction for adults and authors and illustrators of children's books for all ages for 25 years. www.dunhamlit.com
Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social Founder & Literary Agent at Open Book Literary. Lapsed librarian. Rapacious reader. Wishful writer. She/her. Member of @scbwi & @aalitagents. http://www.openbooklit.com/
Saribel Pages @saribelp.bsky.social She/Her Literary Associate at Gallt and Zacker Literary Proud nerd and Kidlit advocate Loudest GRD Jeerleader All thoughts are my own
Ariana Philips @arianaphilips.bsky.social Literary Agent/Partner at JVNLA @jvnla.bsky.social‬ https://www.jvnla.com/
Laken Brimicombe @lakenbrimicombe.bsky.social 🇨🇦Middle grade writer 🐈‍⬛Cat mom
Anitra Rowe Schulte @anitraschulte.bsky.social Children’s book author DANCING WITH DADDY ✨❤️ WILLOW AND BUNNY 🍃🐰 STARLIN chapter books (2026/27) 12x12 | SCBWI
Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚 Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕 Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
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
Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social #Kidlit Writer: PB, MG, YA. #SCBWI. Poetry. Youth Services at a Public Library. Licensed Behavior Specialist. Wife & Mom. Gardener/Hiker/Birder. Environmentalist. No AI. She/her abbiewernerjames.com
Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social The official "Resistance" team of U.S. National Park Service. Our website: www.ourparks.org
Jerry Jordan @purplehood.bsky.social Fine artist, portrait painter, children's book illustrator, Husband, Father, Que87 SZ #2. DM me for portrait commissions and prices www.artistjerryjordan.com
School Library Journal @slj.com School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social Kidlit Author, librarian, picture book enthusiast, fabric artist, folk tales & witchy stuff. she/her Instagram: Picturebookpile_Angela 🇨🇦
Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social NF #PB Author, MOON TREE 🌙🌲(2022, Reycraft Books) & M IS FOR MASON JAR (2025, Familius). #STEM. #SCBWI. Crystal Kite Award. Rep: Michelle Z. Jackson, Jackson Literary. She/Her. #KidLitEvents calendar is available at CarolynBFraiser.com/KidLit
Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social Writer. Likes to rhyme, though not when writing movies or novels. But you should see my shopping lists! Has never bought an orange. #kidlitchat cohost for 14+ years on ex-Twitter (and now here on Tuesday nights at 9 PM EST!). Still bats and throws righty.
Kent @kentsthings.bsky.social Writer and reader. Cat, American bully, pitbull, shore bird, marine animal, and cow enthusiast. Writer's Digest 89th, 90th, and 92nd Annual Writing Competition Honorable Mentionee!! #kidlit #picturebooks #YA #amwriting #amquerying #booksky
Cid K Fleming @cidkfleming.bsky.social The big comfy chair in the living room is my office, where I’m either reading or writing. Author of kidlit and women’s fiction/romance. #scbwi #rwa Day job: technical writer/instructional design (she/her) www.cidkfleming.com
Heather Lee @heatherlee.bsky.social KidLit writer. Nurse Practitioner. Overseer of the House Committee for Spoiled Cats. SCBWI Member | 12 x 12 | Inked Voices | RACWI News Editor
Boni Ashburn @boniashburn.bsky.social Children’s Book Author. Librarian (Middle/High School & Public). Mom. Dog mom. Human. The U.P. of Michigan. boniashburn.com
Little, Brown Young Readers @littlebrownyr.bsky.social
Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social literary agent with a lot of opinions 👀 also a podcast 👀 also my puppy looks like baby chewbacca! www.jenniferlaughran.com / www.andreabrownlit.com
Penny Neville-Lee @pennynl.bsky.social Illustrator https://linktr.ee/pennynl
Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | new MG: ⚽️ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup mystery)| next: 🐕 NOW THAT WE DON’T TALK| sci-fi: 🦀 HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION | co-run Kidlit411 | website: enjoyingplanetearth.com
Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways. website: kidlit411.com
PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social We give experienced picture book creators the platform to pull up-and-coming, historically excluded creators up the turbulent publishing ladder. www.pbrisingstars.com
Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social ✏️ 🎨 Kidlit Author-Illustrator 💜 Rep: @jemiscoe.bsky.social 📚2025: PRIDE, 100 DAYS, WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE 💻 https://linktr.ee/michellejingchan
Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
ablakeywrites.bsky.social @ablakeywrites.bsky.social kidlit author, fall admirer, fan of books and musicals, dancer, weather and space enthusiast, pro-spreadsheet, toy marketer, mom of two #KidLit | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #50PreciousWords Winner 2024| #STEM | #SEL
Shirl Girl @shirleyfadden.bsky.social ShirleyFadden.com Writer & Illustrator of picture books. SCBWI Rutgers Mentee Writer's Loft Anthology PBParty 2025 Finalist 2026 NESCBWI Portfolio Showcase Winner-unagented I make picture books for a tutu-wearing, lizard-loving, imaginary boss.
Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social I write NYT-bestselling things. Things that children read.🖖🏻 Books in 2026: THE NEW CAT. More coming. MN-raised, CA-aged. She/her Rep: Jenn Laughran/ABLA Profile art: @cpark.bsky.social Go Blue! https://www.stephanielucianovic.com
Heather Brockman Lee @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social Award winning Illustrator of Picture Books represented by East West Literary- books with Simon and Schuster, Flamingo PRH, and Harper Collins Heatherbrockmanlee.com
Alexandra Thompson @alexandradraws.bsky.social Children's illustrator & author in Maine. Rep'd by Hannah Mann at Writers House. See more at alexandraco.com
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!
Jessica Lynch-Jonely @jlynchjonelyillu.bsky.social Author and Illustrator, SCBWI member, located at the end of the Oregon Trail. Rep'd by Jen Rofé (@jenrofe.bsky.social) at ABLA www.jlynchjonely.com
Mesa Schumacher @mesabree.bsky.social Science and Medical illustrator, infographic artist. Professional #sciart nerd. Writer and kidlit author/illustrator rep. by Sorche Fairbank MED/SCI: www.mesaschumacher.com KIDLIT: https://imaginationillustration.mesaschumacher.com
Kerry McQuaide @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE | #SCBWI RA Eastern New York | she/her I’m @kerrymcquaide on Insta, Threads, Cara & @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social https://www.kerrymcquaide.com/
Rob McClurkan @rmcclurkan.bsky.social Author and Illustrator. #kidlit #kidlitart Represented by Nicole Tugeau at @T2 seerobdraw.com
Alison Sanders Illustration @sanders-illust.bsky.social 🎨 Whimsical art for grown-ups 🖼️ Playful prints, cards and stickers 🛒 Shop the latest playful collection on my website
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
Erin Siska @erinsiska.bsky.social Reader, picture book author/illustrator, graphic novelist, lawyer, mama, dog person, mental health advocate, good listener. #kidlit #kidlitart (she/her) Portfolio at www.erinsiska.com.
Reagan Lehman @reaganlehman.net ✨ Children’s book illustrator 🎨 Painting, reading, & gaming in Lanc, PA 🐈‍⬛ Rep’d by Christie Megill @ The CAT Agency 💌 reagan@reaganlehman.net Portfolio 👉 reaganlehman.net
Denise Holmes @niseemade.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator & Champion Hula-Hooper | Chicago, IL | Rep'd by The Bright Agency | Baby Board Books Forever niseemade.com deniseholmes.substack.com
Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social Freelance illustrator and educator located in Saint Paul, MN. -Kidslit artist and author repped by Chelsea Hensley at MWLA -Tree enthusiast -Definitely not a snail www.kelseykingillustration.com
Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social “Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card!” - Arthur Read linktr.ee/mychalthreets
Christie Megill @christiemegill.bsky.social Kidlit agent at The CAT Agency, writer, story collector. Future ghost. Newsletter: throughlines.substack.com
Mallory Grigg @mallorygrigg.bsky.social Senior Art Director at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group working with Balzer + Bray, Feiwel & Friends, Henry Holt BYR, FSG BYR, Roaring Brook Press, Swoon & Squarefish. She/Her
Miranda Paul @mirandapaul.bsky.social Yeah, it’s me. 🤣
Harlan DeChamps @harlandechamps.bsky.social Stay-at-home Time Traveler ⏳, Writes YA Sci-fi Fantasy 📚, artist 🎨, aspiring game-maker 👾, Boyd’s Mills Porcupine 🦔, Neurodiverse Kidlit Collective Founder 🧠, Disabled ♿️, AuDHD ♾️, Queer 🏳️‍🌈, She/Her/They/Them, safe space 🔒
Vicky Fang | Kidlit Author & Illustrator @fangmousbooks.bsky.social Author and illustrator. LAYLA AND THE BOTS, BEST BUDDIES, AVA LIN, ONE MAD CAT, & more.
Wendy Xu @wendyxu.bsky.social bestselling, award nominated comics person. teaching artist via AAWW. MOONCAKES, TIDESONG, INFINITY PARTICLE. more tk. agent: Linda Camacho. opinions my own. she/they no crypto, no nfts, no ai https://linktr.ee/artofwendyxu
Traci Sorell @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social Cherokee Nation citizen and author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. tracisorell.com
Sarah Aronson @saraharonson.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Bike Rider. My books include: Abzuglutely: Battling Bellowing Bella Abzug (2024), Brand New Bubbe (2022) and Just Like Rube Goldberg (2019)! Are you writing a book? Subscribe to my substack or work with me at Highlights!
Kaz Windness she/her @kazwindness.bsky.social •📕Out now: WORM AND BUTTERFLY (S&S) •📘Out soon!: TIME TRAVELING CHICKENS (S&S) •📚Check out: “When You Love a Book” (PRH) Award-Winning Children’s Book Author-Artist, Art Professor, Autistic-ADHD 🌈📚Books, Classes, Social Media: linktr.ee/KazWindness
Rajani LaRocca @rajanilarocca.bsky.social 2022 Newbery Honoree, Walter Award, Golden Kite winner. Doctor, author of MG & PB, fiction & nonfiction, prose & poetry. Pro-democracy, pro-reproductive freedom, anti-book bans. Rep: Brent Taylor www.RajaniLaRocca.com
Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org --and part of Kid's Book Revisions Plus: @kbrplus.bsky.social. I post about #kidlit and other things.
Boyds Mills @boydsmills.bsky.social Boyds Mills positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inspire children to become their best selves. https://linktr.ee/boydsmills
Caroline McPherson @carolinemcpherson.bsky.social ✏️Picture Book Author-Illustrator 📚Represented by @kellydhouse.bsky.social - Tobias Literary #kidlit | #kidlitart ✨ https://carolinemcphersonillustration.com ✨ https://www.instagram.com/caroline.mcpherson.art ✨ https://thetexturedpage.substack.com
Andy Salinas Aceves @andylozano.com Animator and Illustrator from Kansas City! Regional Advisor for KsMo SCBWI Trying out new socials
Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social Children's Illustrator SCBWI member Currently seeking representation https://lobomaravilha.carrd.co
Gabbie Benda✨✏️✨ @patchysourkids.bsky.social Professional graphic novelist&illustrator, amateur worm enthusiast 🪱 🍀 SERENDIPITY Spring 2026 🎨 gabbiebenda.art ✨ linktr.ee/patchysourkids
Amitha Jagannath Knight @amitha.bsky.social Award-winning author and poet, identical twin, parent, MD (not practicing). Also: guitar, piano, bharatanatyam student. Boston area, MA, USA. Rep: @karisutherland.bsky.social www.amithaknight.com She/her
Sara Ryan @ryansara.bsky.social Queer author of books & comics for teens & others. They/them. Authors Against Book Bans member. VCFA WCYA faculty. Represented by Michael Bourret. Not here much.
Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com Author/Artist * Asian Pacific American Librarians Association PB winner * #Kidlit * 🇭🇰🇨🇦🇺🇸 * she/her * SO: @indianaclimate * sign up for my newsletter at teresarobeson.com to get free art+story * 🚫 DMs or MAGA Repped by: @casahasegawa.bsky.social
Anne Appert (they/them) @anneappert.bsky.social they/them. Nonbinary 💛🤍💜🖤 Author/illustrator: BLOB. WHAT IF YOU WISH?. LOCH NESS MONSTER’S UNBELIEVABLE SCIENCE (2026) Illustrator: ZOOMI & ZOE (Summer 2025) Rep: @charlottewenger.com #KidLitArt Art: anneappert.com Other: https://linktr.ee/Anneappert
Society of Illustrators @soi128.bsky.social Founded in 1901, the Society of Illustrators is the oldest nonprofit organization dedicated to the art of illustration in The USA. Learn more! ⤵️ https://linktr.ee/societyofillustrators
Enchanted Lion Books @enchantedlion.bsky.social 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗹𝘆𝗻, 𝗡𝗬 🦁📚✨ We publish wonder-saturated illustrated books from around the world! https://enchantedlion.com
Rahele Jomepour Bell @rahele.bsky.social Book Maker represented by @the Cat Agency
Ann Arbor District Library @aadl.org Five libraries across Ann Arbor offering more than you can imagine! Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM daily Website: aadl.org Phone: 734-327-4200 Get a library card: aadl.org/cards
Penguin Kids @penguinkids.bsky.social
Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Seven. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('23 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
Penguin Random House @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Penguin Books @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social We publish fiction and nonfiction adorned with the famous dignified but flippant logo.
Literati Bookstore @literatibookstore.bsky.social Curing brain rot since 2013. As seen on NBC News, NPR, etc. 📍Ann Arbor, MI. LiteratiBookstore.com
Deb Pilutti @dpilutti.bsky.social Children's Book writer and illusrator. Lover of vintage signs and awkward toys. Bad at clapping. THE DINOSAUR IN THE GARDEN is out now! FISH DON'T GO TO SCHOOL coming soon
12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social 12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership.
Jess Keating @jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social 🇨🇦 Writer, zoologist, artist. Author of 20+ books. SHARK LADY, BUNBUN & BONBON, OCEAN SPEAKS. Unruly spokesperson for literacy, science, creativity, wildness & wonder. https://www.jesskeating.com/ Rep: Kathleen Rushall, Andrea Brown Lit
Kate Messner @katemessner.com NYT bestselling author of 80+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Coming soon: KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON www.katemessner.com
Chronicle Books @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
C @candlewickpress.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social
Vashti Harrison @vashtiharrison.bsky.social Author-Illustrator based in Brooklyn
SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social Indiana Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Banner art credit: James Newton Social Media Coordinator: Melissa Chupp https://www.scbwi.org/regions/indiana
SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
Children’s Bookshelf @childrensbookshelf.bsky.social Small collective of passionate teachers promoting literacy and a love for books. In support of Authors, Teachers and Parents bringing the magic of reading to our youth. 📖For a book review send us a message here! https://www.cbookshelf.com
Hannah Ann Krueger @hanzzkrueger.bsky.social they/she Brooklyn Queero Wife & Mama Author & Illustrator & Educator Multidimensional Being
Leah Rose Kessler @leahrosekessler.bsky.social Picture book author, voting rights advocate, biologist, former teacher & science educator, loather of AI, repped by Natascha Morris. She/her www.leahrosekessler.com (Banner from RAT FAIR - illlus by Cleonique Hilsaca)
Suzanne Kaufman @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social Artist/Author/lover of children’s books/Illustrator of #1 NYT bestseller All Are Welcome
Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social We are a full service literary agency repping the best books in the world since 1981. (Not that we're biased.) We LOVE books and their creators! www.andreabrownlit.com