Leslie Nightingale @leslienightingale.bsky.social Writer of YA novels and educator in the DC area
Leslienightingale.com
Sarah A @sarahleeab.bsky.social Proudly Minneapolis born. Chapel Hill NC, Passionate advocate for the needs of twice-exceptional students. MA UNC-CH Folklore.
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/
AB Rafael || Writer 🇵🇭 @abiswriting.bsky.social 🦾 Dystopian YA author
✨ Speculative short fiction writer
🐉 Book dragon
🐣 Raising 2 tiny humans
📍 Los Angeles
“We tell ourselves stories in order to live.”
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
Nick Wenderski @nickwenderski.bsky.social What are you willing to sacrifice for your goals?
Southern Gothic & Supernatural Horror
Querying THIRTEEN YEARS
Samuel Lee @thewayofwarfar3333.bsky.social I was the leading figure of the spiritual and psychological warfare for 19 years.
www.spiritualandpsychologicalwarfare.com
Mermaid Writer @mermaidwriter.bsky.social SCBWI NY Eastern Up! Critique Coordinator
Kidlit writer, published poet, gemologist-in-training, wannabe polyglot, occasional mermaid, reluctant zebra 🍰💜🩶🤍💚 #kidlit #scbwi #amquerying #actuallyautistic
🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 Pronouns: you choose (anything but he)
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
@modoujallow32.bsky.social @modoujallow32.bsky.social 
Shelly Pollock @shellyleap.bsky.social Co-author of LION LIGHTS with Richard Turere — the true story of a 12-year-old Maasai inventor who made peace with lions. 🦁 Winner, Children’s Africana Book Award. Former teacher. 14 years writing from an RV.
Oleksii (Alex) Kapusta @kapusta.bsky.social Spy thrillers about information warfare. Occasional data from a book market you don't usually see.
Liquid Cube — rights available. kapusta.one/en
Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social Olympic medalist, Grammy winner, ballerina emeritus, storyteller, bookie.
Mephs @mephs20.bsky.social 
Nate @cheersinnit.bsky.social Squintiest Man Alive
Marie-Helene Babin @mhbabin.bsky.social I’m a picturebook illustrator & artist who love to draw whimsical animals and stories.
To shop cards & prints: www.mhbabin.com/shop
Portfolio: www.mhbabin.com
Newsletter: http://bit.ly/4r0Sh4t
Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social Author-illustrator 🇰🇷🇬🇧 She/her
Agent: @agenthawk.bsky.social
My PB debut: BINNA’S DALGONA (2025)
tinyurl.com/3m7bpcd3
instagram.com/creativesojung
sojungkimmccarthy.art
sojungkimmccarthy@gmail.com
Christopher Millin @christophermillin.bsky.social Author of adult and middle-grade fiction with a focus on horror and the fantastical. A big fan of comet hopping.
www.christophermillin.com
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
XX Dovelin ⏾ Illustration @xxdovelin.bsky.social Artist and Author
xxdovelin.com
xxdovelin@gmail.com
VALLONO and ARRILLUM comics
xxdovelin.com/vallono-arrillum
molly margaret @loveisapinkcake.bsky.social heart of carrots
Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
The Bath Bomb Dealer 🛁 🫧 @jumpyjellybeanbathbombs.com Woman Owned Business | 30+ | Capricorn | Mama x 1 | Business + Personal Account | Handcrafted, Organic, Vegan Friendly | EST Sept. 2015 | College Graduate | DnD Lover | Gardener 💨
Ko-Fi 👉🏽 https://ko-fi.com/jumpyjellybeanbathbombs
Valeria Draws @valeriadraws.bsky.social Children's books illustrator and videogame developer! https://valeriaporopat.wordpress.com
Laura Kincaid @thewizardofwaffles.bsky.social She/Her. Wannabe Word Wizard. MA in Writing Rowan & Columbia Pub, 2020. (opinions own). https://laurakincaidmusings.wordpress.com/editorial-work/
Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social Still out here writing for kids and YA
rep: Katherine Latshaw at Folio Literary Management
Horse enthusiast, cat magnet, music fan, night owl, swing state voter, lazy gardener
She/her
catherinehapka.com 
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.
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
Bonnie G. Lindauer @gerelyn.bsky.social Picture book author, amateur cellist and pianist, nature lover and volunteer at Muttville, a senior dog rescue organization.
#picturebook, #chapterbook, #amquerying, #kidlit, #childrensbooks
@kaitlindesroches.bsky.social @kaitlindesroches.bsky.social 
Jess Piper Fan Page 💙 📚 @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social The Dem Voice of Missouri with her 262 Substack https://jesspiper.substack.com/ / @piperformissouri.bsky.social / @reichard4rep.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @morgfair.bsky.social DMs ok 📚
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.☕
Alex Winters | Romance Author @awintersromance.bsky.social Amazon bestselling romance author with a passion for holiday music, junk food, cheesy 80s horror movies & Epcot...👍🎄📻🍫🕯📗
https://www.amazon.com/author/awintersromance
Ram Gulrajani Author 📚 @rockape65.bsky.social From suspense to soul-stirring stories I writes them all Love the arts, writing, painting, strumming my guitar & generally being creative. From Gibraltar originally Website: https://t.co/8gSEmJ7TCu Team Site @iquitcigs.bsky.social
Sue (Susan Uhlig) she/her @susanuhlig.bsky.social Married. Children's Author. Writing PB, MG, some YA. Kidlit. SCBWI Regional Advisor Emerita. Former Institute of Children’s Literature Instructor.
I write helps & book recs on my site susanuhlig.com.
WA state. Owned by cat.
@chazkellyisms.bsky.social @chazkellyisms.bsky.social 
Jenn @jennwow.bsky.social (writer/artist/librarian) co-creator of The Sunflower Club, an aspiring indie animation studio🌻 Little Wolf short film (she/they, white, Bi, 26) #blacklivesmatter #translivesmatter https://jennrustportfolio.square.site/
#art
#dragonage
#dccomics
@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.
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- R robinnewt.bsky.social @robinnewt.bsky.social
Melissa @melissagayle.bsky.social Writer. NU/VCFA WCYA alum. One day some little fat girl in ohio could be the next Mozart & make a beautiful film on her father's camera-corder -Francis Ford Coppola. rep @LindaCamacho she/her
Krista Van Dolzer @kristavandolzer.bsky.social Literary agent at @unteragency.bsky.social. Once (and future?) author. Friendly neighborhood introvert. (Opinions are, of course, my own, and you can also find me at kristavandolzer.wordpress.com)
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
Megan Hirsch is writing @meganhirsch.bsky.social Upper Middle Grade 🥸
I write with the foundational belief that middle grade readers are as smart as, or smarter than, I am.
Website: meganhirsch.com
Sandra Kaye @sandrakaye.bsky.social Marketing strategy * Writing Kid Rangers chapter book series * Neurodivergent * Chronic Illness Warrior * Medical Parent * #BoilerUp #GoJays #MakeItSo
Stan Billie @stan89487.bsky.social We Rise By Lifting Others
@jiaconoauthor.bsky.social @jiaconoauthor.bsky.social Canadian author/illustrator of "The Monsters No Grownup Sees"
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jiaconoauthor
Tim Blundell | Aspiring MG Writer @ahedgehogscribbles.bsky.social
Middle grade writer.
Up to my armpits in drafts.
Sleepiest when fed.
Happiest when slept.
Hawthorntree @hawthorntree.bsky.social TTRPGs, Dragon Age, Fallout 76, making things, learning how to be old, & cats.
Serena Call @serenacallart.bsky.social Aspiring children's book author and illustrator.
Semper Anticus Press @semperanticuspress.bsky.social Indie publisher launching soon!
Main site: www.book-shelfie.com/submissions
semperanticuspress@gmail.com
Kelli Welli @kelliwelli.bsky.social “The Pixar of Children’s songwriters.” - Planning Playtime | Award-winning smart, funny, genuine songs | ‘24 John Lennon Song Contest WIN | ‘23 ISC WIN | '24 DSA WIN | ‘23 NAPPA | Grammy voter | SCBWI | Lucky mom to twins! linktr.ee/kelliwelli
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
Kim Ryan - Middle Grade Fantasy Author & Illustrator 📚✨🎨 @kruss1013.bsky.social MG Fantasy Author of Elvina Wispwhistle Books • 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
Koffiart37 @koffiimageworks.bsky.social
Visdev / BG painter/Concept art/ comic book artist with decade of working in animation and game industry
https://linktr.ee/koffiart37
https://koffiart37.gumroad.com/l/hpignh
#NoAi
Helga @helganr.bsky.social 💻 Psychological Thriller / Mystery / Horror Writer
✍🏼(WIP: 4M+ Words), Multi-Book Series
📝Status: Draft 5 (Full Series Rewrite)
Caitlin Robinson @ctdrobinson.bsky.social Mom, Poet, Author, Educator | MFA | MA |#SCBWI | #KidLit | #amquerying | #amwriting | #neurodivergent | #50preciouswords '25 HM |#kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest '24 HM | #50preciouswords '24 HM | www.caitlintdrobinson.com
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Catherine Arnold/Snowseasons Art @treewhale.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/snowseasons
Illustrator, writer, journalist, content marketer. Happy to connect with business managers, editors, art directors, others in creative, cultural, or scientific work. Lived in: NYC, CHI, PNW, TX, SLC. Fan of cool temps, walks.
Molly Schaffer @mollyschaffer.bsky.social Kidlit Author, Therapist, Mom, Former Actor
mollyschafferbooks.com
#SCBWI #PB #12x12PB #PBParty
Aurora @aurora-brn.bsky.social Illustrator, mostly kid lit 🐢☀️🌸🤸♀️
seeking representation
aurorabrn.com
aurorabrnart@gmail.com- G gregscottwrites.bsky.social @gregscottwrites.bsky.social
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
Canette Books @canettebooks.bsky.social Children's books for parents who get it 📚
"You're Only Two Once" — celebrating toddler magic
👇 Get the book
amazon.com/dp/1736839500
@socialt.bsky.social @socialt.bsky.social 
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
Safah @safahamjad.bsky.social Lawyer. Aspiring author. Obsessed with all things books & film.
Currently working on my debut contemporary crime fiction novel, The Miles Between Us.
Annie Bee @ann-otatedbooks.bsky.social Indie bookseller 📚
women’s basketball 🏀 fan
@ann.otatedBooks elsewhere
📍Tampa
91 time loser of the family worldle group chat
Naisa Beaumont @naisatb.bsky.social Environmental Scientist, Children’s Author
Petit Tales @petittales.bsky.social Petit Tales - Customized educational stories that address your child needs everyday!