S. J. Krandall @sjkrandall.bsky.social Author, Horror writer, YA Horror.
Your Story Match @dreamverseland.com Helping stories meet the readers they’re meant for.
A calm discovery space for authors who value alignment over noise.
List your book → https://unread.cloud
Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social Children's books author-illustrator
🌶️Spicy Spicy Hot! (LBYR)
👻Wolfgang in the Meadow (Clarion)
🐭Pippo's Perfectly Peculiar Days (Clarion)
✏️Sister Scribbles (Viking)
Represented by Christy Ewers @thecatagency.bsky.social
www.lennywen.com/links
Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social MG Author | HART & SOULS | OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST
Co-Host-Writers With Wrinkles Podcast | Rep'd by @literarylesliez.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/lisaschmid.author
Anya @greenrainart.bsky.social Author-illustrator of children’s books
She/her
#kidlitart
Anyakopotilova.com
Rep’d by Eve Adler at Red Fox Literary
Cara: https://cara.app/greenrainart
Marsha Skrypuch @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social internationally bestselling MG author #bannedbyrussia. Kidnapped from #Ukraine trilogy: Under Attack, 2: Standoff, 3: Still Alive. Scholastic. Agent: Ron Eckel, CookeMcDermid www.calla.com
Sarah Kapit @sarahkapit.bsky.social Author of GET A GRIP, VIVY COHEN! and other books for young readers. RACHEL FRIEDMAN chapter books currently available wherever you get books. Rep: Jennifer Laughran
www.sarahkapit.com
Rosina O @techysaavy.bsky.social 4th grade elementary school teacher, Love to infuse technology into all content areas
amazon wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1N3JE2JK2W233?ref_=wl_share
Donorschoose https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/2384640?cachebust=1686403806437&u
Reesa Guerra @reesaguerra.bsky.social 🌩️ Middle Grade Horror Fantasy writer 🌩️
Member of #SAGAFTRA
Celiac/Gluten-Free
I 👁️🗨️👻
Unless I'm familiar with you or you're really cool, please no DM's.
Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social #Kidlit writer and sometimes illustrator, making things since 1980. Send me all the vegan things.
#FallWritingFrenzy 2024 Winner #KidLitVibes 2023 Winner #SprinFlingKidLit 2023 (HM) 12th annual #Halloweensie (HM)
www.amychini.com
Reggie Brown Art @reggiebrownart.bsky.social Artist, illustrator, and writer. 
Svani Parekh @svaniparekh.bsky.social Writer: TV, books, gaming & audio
Words in/on: Netflix, BBC, Sesame Street, Cartoon Network, Disney, Ghee Happy (Emmy Nominee) | Oxford Children’s Books | Ubisoft
Rep: Lydia Silver at The Soho Agency, UK
svaniparekh.com
Layne Ashlyn @layneashlyn.bsky.social Teacher, Sapphic YA writer (she/her)
Alexandra Dawe @alexandradawe.bsky.social Writer and artist in Devon, UK. Inconsistent poster. Dawe is pronounced 'door'. No AI in my art or writing, ever.
Rep'd by @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social
The Stitchwort Curse published by @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/alexandradawe
Brenda Miller--Out on Sub! @meowdemeow.bsky.social Rep by @michelle4laughs.bsky.social
'23 Las Musas Books
Hermana
'20 LatinxinPub mentee
I write MG, PBs, poetry, & much more.
#MGPies
SCBWI
EFAFreelancers
WriteGirl volunteer
#Queer
she/her, cats + dogs
Michelle Steinberg, M.Ed @michellesteinberg.bsky.social 🙋🏼♀️kidlit author 👩🏼💻 proud Mama Bear 🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” #PitchMe 23 winner #PBParty Honorable Mention 2024
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 
Aimee Larke @arlarke.bsky.social Storyteller - #kidlit writer - science librarian - so many ideas - not enough time @ar_larke on Twitter
Paula Gleeson—Author/Screenwriter @paulagleeson.bsky.social 🇦🇺 Author/Screenwriter. ORIGINAL TWIN out now. BONEY CREEK out June 2025. Repped by Gwen Beal @UTA. Strict pizzatarian.
https://paulagleeson.com/landing-page/
Refe Tuma @refe.blue Writer, dinosaur photographer. Author of FRANCES AND THE WEREWOLVES OF THE BLACK FOREST, a Page Turner Award winner and Bram Stoker Award nominee, and the bestselling WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID pb series. Rep: Marie Lamba, Kristyn Benton.
Jess Burkhart @jessicaburkhart.bsky.social Author of 30 books. Game writer at Crazy Maple Studio. Prev: Choices at Pixelberry. Working on screenplays. 📚 SADDLEHILL ACADEMY, CANTERWOOD CREST & more. Rep: Josh Getzler. She/her. 🏳️🌈
http://www.Linktree.com/jessicaburkhart
Chad Lucas @chadgalucas.bsky.social Dad, writer, tall person | award-winning middle grade author | chadlucaswrites.com
Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social Children’s Author. Devout Californian.
Rep'd by @jenrofe of ABLA
www.devpetty.com
@sarahhickmanart.bsky.social @sarahhickmanart.bsky.social 
Richard C. Popovic @rcpopovic.bsky.social Singer/songwriter, MG/YA author, stay-at-home-dad, maker of things both useful and not so much. #MGNarwhals
Amy Watia @amywatia.bsky.social Middle Grade Children’s Writer | Non Practicing Librarian/Archivist | Mom of 3 | University of Michigan undergrad + MSI (AKA MLS) | Chicago Suburbs | #MGNarwhals Member of MG Hub | Yes, that’s me with the guy from Pretty In Pink & St. Elmo’s Fire!
@miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social Mom of 2 daughters. Middle Grade Author. Repped by Nicole Eisenbraun. Developmental Editor. MS ELA Teacher. Tree-hugger. Vegetarian. Figure Skater. Dreamer.
#MGpies
https://mspitzerfranklin.wixsite.com/mysite/critique-services
Kassie Lamro @kassielamro.bsky.social Writer, Teacher, Mama (sometimes drummer)| #amquerying MG niv| MG Narwhals | Arizona http://kassielamro.weebly.com
Daryl Gottier @dlkgotts.bsky.social Debut picture book SET SAIL FOR SCHOOL, illus. by Gal Weizman, coming from Flashlight Press in Sept. 2026. #kidlit writer, nature lover, tea not coffee, quilter, morning person. www.dlkgottier.com #SCBWI #12x12PB
Phil Hilliker @philhilliker.bsky.social Writer, Illustrator, Haver of too many hobbies
Ashley Walker @vashleywalker.bsky.social Children's book author with a background in engineering and artificial intelligence | VCFA | SCBWI | #kidlit | Youth mentor | Rep'd by Kelly Dyksterhouse at The Tobias Literary Agency | ashleywalkerbooks.com
Priscilla Alpaugh @priscillaalpaugh.bsky.social Illustrator and maker of things
PriscillaAlpaugh.com
Alysa Wishingrad @alysawishingrad.bsky.social Author of fantastical novels for adventurous readers: The Verdigris Pawn (JLG), Between Monsters and Marvels (SLJ ⭐️)
Rep: @litagentmarini @highlineliterary
#mgauthorcade
https://linktr.ee/Agw408
The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social A full-service literary agency representing authors of fiction and nonfiction.
https://thetobiasagency.com/
Katie Ferriello @katieferrie1.bsky.social Literary Agent w/ Mansion Street Literary Management
🎿🚵♀️🧘♀️🏋🏻♀️⛺️🛩️✍️📚
Malia Maunakea (author) @maliamaunakea.bsky.social Kanaka (Native Hawaiian) author of LEI AND THE FIRE GODDESS, BACKPACKING WITH CHILDREN
Jennifer Guyor Jowett @jenguyorjowett.bsky.social Author | Teacher | Living as a character in my own story; plot still to be discovered #DogEaredBookAward creator #bookposse
Books:
#IntoTheShadows
#WordsThatMend
Uriel Harper @uriiswriting.bsky.social Husband/Father/Black and Korean writer (Blasian ✊🏾🇰🇷) 😊/D&D for life/Love always wins over Hate! ❤️❤️! Socials: IG: @uriel_harper rep: @ashleedani.bsky.social & @bookfairyangus.bsky.social
@jilltataraworld.bsky.social @jilltataraworld.bsky.social interested in books art movies science and other cool kids' stuff. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting
Melissa Mazzone @melmazzone.bsky.social I write YA about messy girls trying their best | chronic pain (hEDS) non-enthusiast | ADHD | lost in the labyrinth of my mind | rep: Ann Rose🌹at Marsal Lyon
Carla Speed McNeil-- BCC booth 217! @carlaspeedmcneil.bsky.social I draw comics. I write things. I make miniatures. I teach sequential art. No AI ever! They/them, demi-femme. Currently, everything's on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/carlaspeedmcneil/collections
Melissa Gardner @artgardner.bsky.social illustrator/storyteller, psychotherapist, mom and maker of magic! 🏳️🌈& ND
www.melissagardnerart.com
Rep’d by @sandraproudman.bsky.social
@galltzacker.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator
Hannah O'Reilly | kidlit @hanoreilly.bsky.social Picture book writer. Word nerd. // #50PreciousWords winner // #PBChat mentee // #PBParty finalist // #kidlit #amquerying // she/her
MatDraws @matdraws.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Dungeon Master, Metal-head, bird enjoyer.
Seeking representation! Open to work!
Portfolio: matdraws.com
Emily Ann Davison @emilyanndavison.bsky.social Children’s author.
Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny
The Blue Umbrella
Is It a Seed?
Books with Nosy Crow, Andersen Press, Flying Eye and others
Rep’d by Creative Roots Studio
Never seen without a cup of tea
Biscuit nibbler
www.emilyanndavison.com
🌷Angel | 🎮 Video gaming + drawing🌸 @angelspritegurl.bsky.social 🍉| AuDHD Freelance Artist | Adult | She/Her | Pansexual | draws sometimes | ❌No NSFW/proship/AI/NFT❌ | 🦋
Santi Casares @santiagocasares.bsky.social Latinx Kidlit author/illustrator
www.santiagocasares.com
Alexander Vidal @alexandervidal.bsky.social Illustrator and sometimes writer with a focus on nature, science, and wildlife. Gay, Latino, from New Mexico, living in California. 
Colin Bell @colinbell.bsky.social Codes for a living, comics for a loving
Amy Harpe @amyharpe.bsky.social Writer of MG, Adult Cozy Mystery, Fantasy and Romance, Reader, Love my rescued Pit-lab, Always learning. Inthemiddleofabook.com
Marina Renard @marinaren.bsky.social Tattoo Artist / Kidlit author illustrator
Full time Mom. Fairies are my thing now.
My sphinx cat bawls when there’s no sun.
ninnarenard.art
Amy Guglielmo @amy-guglielmo.bsky.social 📚🌈 Author of 20+ #nf picture books about #art + #artists
Artist, Educator, Public Art Advocate living in #Mexico #ADK #LakeChamplain #kidlit #pb #ArtEd #OutsideArt #SCBWI #STEAM #artbooksforkids #NY21 www.amyguglielmo.com
Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social 💙 Children’s Book Illustrator | Mom | 2 Dogs | 1 Cat | Trekkie | Explorer of the mundane | Rep: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social | @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
https://nicole-wong.com/
@amynelder.bsky.social @amynelder.bsky.social Author/Painter #kidlit #MGLit #Thriller #MGtyDucks #kidlitchat
Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social Children’s book author-illustrator. Rep’d by @KTerrette.bsky.social at Martin Literary.
Books:
THE GIFT SHOP BEAR 🧸🎄❤️
CLAUDE 🎨🐶 3 Starred Reviews
THE DAY KINDNESS CAME🌲🐻
Illustrated over 30 children’s books.
Website - https://www.phyllisharris.com
Cordelia Jensen @cordeliajensen.bsky.social MG/YA verse novelist, author of LILAC AND THE SWITCHBACK, EVERY SHINY THING, SKYSCRAPING, THE WAY THE LIGHT BENDS. Creative writing teacher, freelance editor and certified book coach.
James Ashe @jamesashestudio.com I’m an autistic Irish Illustrator working in children’s publishing.
Member of Illustrators North
Rep’d by Luddington Creative
Portfolio @ jamesashestudio.com
Work enquiries to hello@halfcut.net
Athena Lutton @athena-lutton.bsky.social Illustrator, indoors-person, amateur plumber:
Kristina Tartara | Illustrator @kristinatartara.bsky.social SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator Ohio North. Children’s book author & illustrator. I love to doodle and I love my poodle, Penny! Seeking a kidlit agent.
Anne Ursu @anneursu.bsky.social I write books, herd cats, and mostly stay under the bed. Latest release: Not Quite a Ghost. Minneapolis, always.
anneursu@mac.com
Jessica Fries-Gaither @jessicafgwrites.bsky.social Albert Einstein Fellow 24-25. Science educator. Award-winning author of books for children and teachers. PAEMST Finalist. SCBWI & 12 x 12. Rep: Tricia Lawrence at EMLA. All opinions are my own.
https://linktr.ee/jessicafgwrites
Periwinkle💐 She/her @nperiwinkle.bsky.social Book illustrator/ Writer | Currently working on book dummies and looking for agents
I love drawing colorful scenes/ Art comms open!
https://linktr.ee/Nperiwinkle
Periwinkleillustrations@gmail.com
I play dnd sometimes
Neurodivergent|24
RoyallyReading @royallyreading.bsky.social 💖 Comic Loving Latina #Librarian
💙 #BookBlogger/ #BookReviewer
🧡 B.A. English & Am. Lit - Shakespeare
💜 M.S. Library Science
💚 Hockey/Baseball/Football Fanatic
Storieswithhart.com @storieswithhart.bsky.social 
Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social junior literary agent @howlandlit.bsky.social | brewing banned books, spinning stories, and raising feral protagonists | powered by coffee and chaos | rep: @redpenkaitlyn.bsky.social @belcastroagency.bsky.social
Thalamus Plank @thalamusplank.bsky.social Author/illustrator
www.thalamusplank.co.uk
http://thalamusplank.etsy.com
Cynthia J. Iannaccone @cinziai.bsky.social Artist/illustrator, Kidlitartist
Heather Ayris Burnell @heatherayris.bsky.social Author of the Unicorn and Yeti. Sub It Club moderator. Librarian. Garlic farmer. Represented by @mccarthylit https://www.heatherayrisburnell.com/
https://www.greatnortherngarlic.com/
Paul O. Zelinsky @paulozelinsky.com children's book illustrator, sometime author. Obsessive doodler. Website https://www.paulozelinsky.com
Patchree Jones is officially published 🎉 @patchreejones.bsky.social Thai-American Author of MG fantasy #SKYLIGHT & #HIMMAPAN CB w/ SORRA Books |#MGMiracles |#LitKidsMag Mentor | #MixedUpFiles Writer |#WriteHive24 |#AAPI| #2024debut | patchreejones.com
Celeste Dador ~ Author @celestedador.bsky.social Author of STARS, STRIPES, AND SUMMER NIGHTS (Delacorte, Summer 2026)
Writer. Rosebud Author. My characters keep falling in love.
NOTE: I will follow back writers! Sorry a bit slow on it! 😭
https://linktr.ee/celestedador
Mike Steele 📖 DEBUT MG NOVEL, “NOT LUCILLE,” NOW AVAILABLE! @msteelewrites.bsky.social sunburned ginger · middle-grade author · children’s playwright · school librarian · two-time Friedrich von Trapp · #amwriting #amquerying #amsleepy
🔗 https://linktr.ee/msteelewrites
Molly Harris @mollyharris.bsky.social Author of stories for young’uns
THE BIG SQUEEZE (HarperCollins out now!)
WHIRBY (HarperCollins 2/17/2026)
I NEED SPACE (McElderry fall 2026)
Rep’d by @writeloudly.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/mollyharrisbooks
Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social Illustrator, Children's Book Author, Explorer, Lemur Lover, Rollersport Enthusiast, Textile Designer, ADHD.
📘*🦉🦉 Love Under the Stars
📘*🐧🐧 Edward & Annie
📘*🦁🦁 Love in the Wild
Repped by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: https://www.daughterearth.com
Bernadette Kearns @bernadettekearns.bsky.social ❤️ 🥧🏃🏻♀️ 🎧 ☕️📚
Wife and Mom to 3 boys and 2 🐶🐶
Retired ELA/SS middle school teacher
#chronicmigraine is not the boss of me!
Jime Wimmer @prettylines.bsky.social 🩷Represented by Hen & Ink Literary https://henandink.com
💚SCBWI Southern Breeze RIC
🩵Illustrator/Author: Prettylines.com
💚 Visiting Assistant Professor Hollins University
💛Dorothy in Oz: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wimmerstudios/dorothy-in-oz/
Marlee Fuller-Morris 🏳️🌈 @mfmwrites.bsky.social Birder, #kidlit author, former park ranger turned full-time mom. Military spouse. Good thing Im happy living anywhere with cool critters and creative kids. she/her.
#50PreciousWords ‘24 Winner | #SCBWI | #12x12 | #PB | #amquerying
www.mfmwrites.com
Vurtiny @vurtiny.bsky.social /vɜr.tɪ.ni/ | he/him
Illustrator
Pratt 2025
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
Emanuel Wiemans @emanuelwiemans.bsky.social #Author/#Illustrator, #Animator, #characterdesigner and #musician. Based in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Www.emanuelwiemans.com
Proud dad and owner of illustrative label www.bonjourtatin.com
Rep’d by @ksonnack.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Ragged Rascal Rhymes @rhymster.bsky.social Publishing stuff for kidz, parents, grandparents, teachers and anyone who likes a rhyme and a smile.
https://raggedrascal.blogspot.com/
#kidlit #HaikuSaturday #quietposters
Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Author. Therapist. Ghost Writer. Developmental Editor.
#12x12PB #EastWestLit #SCBWI #kidlit #ReVISIONweek
www.LaurenKerstein.net
Amy Newbold Books @amynewboldbooks.bsky.social I write picture books (If Picasso Painted a Snowman series), middle grade, and clean romance. A Lady Most Alluring (Grimm Regency novella) is out now. Fan of birding, reading, board games, and chocolate.
https://www.amynewbold.com/
Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social Author. Illustrator - telling a story through words and illustrations.
Korena Di Roma Howley @korena.bsky.social Writer, Editor, and Children's Author
❤️ SARANG SAVES THE SCHOOL
🌕 A HANBOK FOR HANA - Preorder Now!
Rep: Lisa Amstutz, Storm Literary
www.korenahowley.com
Jason Piperberg Illustration (He/Him) 🍉 @jasonpiperberg.bsky.social Comic Artist/Illustrator/Digital Brush Maker. Grantie™ Award winner. Creator: Starset Delivery. Co-Creator: Binary Sea & My Neighbor Necromancer.
Artist of Raising Dion, & other comics.
Portfolio,digital brushes, etc.:
https://linktr.ee/JasonPiperberg
Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social Rhyming PB Author & Poet. WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW; BRAINSTORM!; AFIKOMAN WHERE'D YOU GO?; LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN, WRITE HERE WRITE NOW, I WILL ALWAYS BE…,FINDING FORGIVENESS (8/5/25), SOME DAYS I’M THE WIND (9/9/25) + more!
RebeccaGardynLevington.c
Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social Dual immersion teacher and author I Crack Goes the Cascarón '25 I Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa '25 I A Tanta Wawa for Abuelo '26
Repped by Nicole Geiger-Full Circle Literary
#LatinxPitch Co-founder
she/Ella
www.sarafajardowrites.com
Unhinged Pitch Event @unhingedpit.bsky.social #UnhingedPit - where there are no rules other than nothing conventional! || hosted by @jeneedutary and @thewriterjo Next event allusively planned.
L. Marie Wood @lmariewood.bsky.social Award-winning horror author, screenwriter, educator & essayist
| Ph.D., MFA | Founder, Speculative Fiction Academy | VP HWA | member, HWA, SFWA, SFPA, RWA, MWA | Rep: TheTobiasAgency
Jolie Stekly @cuppajolie.bsky.social Writer. Teacher. Speaker. Helping pre-published and published writers of books for kids and teens meet their goals and grow in their craft. THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA - WA state. Represented by Kayla Cichello, Upstart Crow Literary. joliestekly.com 
Rochelle Steder (Illustrator) @rochellesteder.bsky.social Chicago-land illustrator, crocheter, mom, & cat enthusiast. 📚Picture books & 🎲Board Games. SCBWI. ✨Looking for representation!✨ www.rochellesteder com
rochellesteder@gmail.com
Shruti Prabhu @shrutiprabhu.bsky.social 🎨 Mixed Media Illustrator and Visual Artist
🪡 Sewist and Knitter
🌿 Home Gardener
April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social Introvert, travel writer, children's book author, host of Picture Books Postcard blog. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB #KidlitChuckleChallenge
AprilBerryBooks.com
Peter Taylor @petertaylor.bsky.social Author & illustrator of kids' & craft books; past SCBWI Coordinator & science & art teacher; calligrapher, photographer & artist's book maker. My agent for 10 years has retired...seeking new representation.
www.writing-for-children.com
Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social Award-Winning Picture Book Author | Last Out: THE TRUE UGLY DUCKLING: HOW HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN BECAME A SWAN 🐣| Agent: Victoria Wells Arms l #KidLit l #PictureBooks l #VCFA | #SCBWI l #AffirmingAutism l She/her
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