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Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky @diannaws.bsky.social Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky writes for kids 🎃📚🐈‍⬛🇨🇦 Cat lover; baker; picture book maker. Author of James’ Reading Rescue + Just One Pebble-2024 Goddard-CBC award winner. www.Diannawilsonsirkovsky.com #SCBWI #Amquerying
Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social Author | Book Reviewer | Teacher Books: Written and illustrated by humans. Posts: Do not represent my employer.
Agathe Chave-Lucas 🇫🇷🇪🇸 @agathechavelucas.bsky.social Author, poet, scientist based in Paris/Ouessant (France) Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social) PhD in Mathematical Ecology | Environment trail at the Louvre museum Passionate about the environment, microbes, museums & women in STEM
Jordan Hamessley @thejordache.bsky.social Literary Agent at JABberwocky Literary Agency representing picture books through YA. Musical Theater nerd. Disney adult. Fan of all things spooky. QueryManager.com/HamessleyQuery
Amanda Hoving @amandahoving.bsky.social Writer of things. Teacher of humans. ENTHUSIASTIC reader working in a library!!! 📚❤️(Aspiring hermit.) Words in McSweeney's, Slackjaw, Highlights ... https://amandahoving.com/
Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social Olympic medalist, Grammy winner, ballerina emeritus, storyteller.
AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer 📚 Bluesky newbie Watercolor dabbler 🎨 Lover of apple crisp #KidLit #picturebooks #SCBWI #amwriting
Nikki Bergstresser @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social 🇨🇦Children’s author & educator. Best day has me with ☕️ in hand, lost in nature and a good story to share. 📚www.nikkibergstresser.com Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World PB NF Lila Lou’s Little Library PB Seasons for Stones PB A Promise to Protect MG
Origin Books @originbooks.bsky.social We're Origin Books — a book printing company that helps authors and publishers bring their vision to life.
Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social Children's book author, book blogger: PB/MG, #STEM linktr.ee/JilanneHoffmann HEARTLAND (LBYR '26) THE OCEAN'S HEART (Millbrook ‘26) A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle '23) Agent: Lori Steel Focus: Earth's wonders+environment, STEAMTeam
Rachel @rachelbachman.bsky.social Artist. Librarian. Enthusiast. Manifesting my dream of becoming a ✨children’s book author✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #librarian
Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social 📎2023 NJLA Librarian of the Year📎Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians📎NCAC Outstanding Librarian📎AASL, NJLA & NJASL Intellectual Freedom Awards📎InsiderNJ 2025 Policy Makers Power List📎2026 MLK Spirit Hall of Fame📎Ban book banners!
Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social We are Authors Against Book Bans. We stand united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We unequivocally support diverse voices on our library shelves, in our schools, and in our culture. www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social An independent bookstore for all ages in West Acton, MA. Open at 10 am every day. Shop any time at SilverUnicornBooks.com!
Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social “Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card!” - Arthur Read linktr.ee/mychalthreets
Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social Literary Agent at CMA ❤ Publishing Coach + 🇵🇷 Children's Book Author repped by Amy Giuffrida @kissbyink.bsky.social 👉 https://vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/start-here
Wendy McClure @wendymc.bsky.social Nice book person in Chicago. http://www.wendymcclure.net
Emily Feinberg @ecfeinberg.bsky.social Children’s book editor. Loves dogs. Likes ducks.
Alex Brown 🇵🇸 (they/them) @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social librarian, archivist, author, Ignyte award-winning & Hugo-nominated writer and critic, rat obsessive, hella queer, fuck genAI words in reactormag.com, locusmag.com, npr, reader's digest, and elsewhere bookjockeyalex.com
DearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social Deborah Halverson—“The Editor”—posts writing tips, inspirations, news, & alerts when she answers new questions from writers on DearEditor.com
Renee Kelly @reneehoo.bsky.social Executive Editor at Penguin Workshop she/her▪️opinions my own
Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com 🎈Celebrating🎈 Books Good Enough For You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books Rep’d: Rachel Orr, Prospect Agency #MG #SCBWI #BoydsMill #InkedVoices #nonfictionkidlit
Marcia Parks @mzparks.bsky.social Author and poet. I write for readers. Stay curious and stay inspired. Be respectful of others. Kindness matters. Member #SCBWI, #12x12, and The Writer's Loft. PBParty 2023 Honorable Mention. Seeking representation.
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!
Kid's Book Revisions PLUS @kbrplus.bsky.social KBR PLUS is @drydenbks.bsky.social, @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social, and @hunderdown.bsky.social. We are 3 experienced #kidlit and #yalit editors. Focus: revision, writing, illustrating, publishing, and related topics. www.kidsbookrevisions.com
Susan Metallo @metallowrites.bsky.social YA Author, librarian, neurodivergent nerd girl. HEARTS ON THE TABLE - Coming Sept 22, 2026 from Candlewick REASONS TO HATE ME - a PW "Best YA Books of 2025"! susanmetallo.com/books ♾️ 🏳️‍🌈 she/her/hers susanmetallo.com/links
Shannon Messenger (she/her/hers) @swmessenger.bsky.social Sleep deprived mama and NYT and USA Today bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.
Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social Literary translator 🇮🇹 | Art writer | Rep’d by Rising Bear Literary | PAINTING THE LIGHT: THE STORY OF BERTHE MORISOT (Reycraft ‘26) 🎨 ✨ #SCBWI nataliaiacobellibooks.com
Andrea Tsurumi @atsurumi.bsky.social (they/them) Children's book author & illustrator, cartoonist, games lizard. (Accident!, Crab Cake, I'm On It!, Mr. Watson's Chickens, Pop Goes the Nursery Rhyme & more) andreatsurumi.com
Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social NYT-bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. Pro: curiosity, compassion, complexity. Anti: hot takes, easy answers, rushes to judgment, leaf blowers. She/Her. Use link to contact. linktr.ee/DashkaSlater
LizRiceWrites @lizricewrites.bsky.social Writer- current project is a contemporary middle grade novel in verse. I'm always working on picture books. The beach is my happy place.
Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social Children’s author | editor Islandport Press | former librarian | enthusiastic tea-drinker | probably baking or lost in the Maine woods
Susan, A Cabbage Man, Graham @grahamophones.bsky.social lit agent at Dunow, Carlson, & Lerner Agency - they/them, let's fight about clowns, icon by @anuanew.bsky.social
Matthew Cordell @cordellmatthew.bsky.social Dad. Husband. Illustrator and author of books. 2018 Caldecott Medalist.
Simon Kids @simonkids.bsky.social Find us at https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/kids!
Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social Executive Editor, Sourcebooks. She/her
Groundwood Books @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social At Groundwood we believe all children deserve access to good books. Distributed by Jaguar in Canada and PGW in the U.S. Visit our website: https://groundwoodbooks.com/?utm_source=bsky&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluesky_profile
Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social I write about Accidental Detectives, Accidental Billionaire Cowboys, love at a cat café, and romantic suspense in the Southwest. Loves animals, clouds, sunsets, hiking, #books and writing, New Mexico. #SinC #Catlover 😸 #hiker #mystery 🕵️‍♀️ #romance #author
Kathy Halsey @infowoman.bsky.social Kid lit Author | 📚🖌 Ask Infowoman: A Library Consult |PBChat Mentee |Corgis | NFNerd |Former Storyteller Academy Community Manager | Retired Librarian | https://www.kathyhalsey.com/ Twitter handle: @infowoman1
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
Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social she/her. National bestselling author in WI 🎪FORTS, Viking 🛰️CASSINI'S MISSION, MIT Kids Press 🛰️VOYAGER TWINS FOREVER! ('28) https://linktr.ee/KatieVenit
Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com Minneapolis. Author and illustrator of award-winning comics and funnybooks. Keeps hens. Tells fortunes. Is queer. I cannot tell if you're joking. Literal* cartoon. He/him, They/them Support my work: patreon.com/trungles Links: https://bio.site/trungles
Tyiana @tyianac.bsky.social part-time Beyoncé/K-pop/PJO stan account • full-time reader • assistant editor at PYR • opinions my own
Foyinsi @foyinsipub.bsky.social (Foe-yin-SEE); 🇳🇬; She/Her; Editor (MCPG); opinions my own; PW Star Watch Honoree; if you aren’t actively fighting against oppression…why?
CapstonePub 📚 @capstonepub.bsky.social Helping children love reading & learning is at the heart of what we do. Home of print books, interactive eBooks, & #PebbleGo! #LearningIsForEveryone ⭐ CapstonePub.com | PebbleGo.com | Raintree.co.uk ⭐ #EduSky
Nikki Grimes @poetnikki.bsky.social Poet, novelist, general word-nerd, gardener, photographer, foodie, film lover. My favorite people on the planet are children, which is why I write for them. Oh! And I'm a freak for roses, watercolor, and collage. Author of Ordinary Hazards, a memoir.
Ann Rose @annmrose.bsky.social agent: Marsal Lyon & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author | opinions are my own | she/her rep: Eva Scalzo layout: Ana Scribe
Jessica Fujimori @jessicafujimori.bsky.social
Avery Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social Kansan in Thailand, translator of Japanese children's literature, believer in #worldkidlit www.averyfischerudagawa.com
USBBY @usbby.bsky.social The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) is a nonprofit organization devoted to building bridges of international understanding through children's and young adult books.
Alyson Gerber @alysongerber.bsky.social NYTimes and USA Today bestselling author of THE LIARS SOCIETY - #1 and #2 out now 🗝️ 📕Allison Remcheck @ Stimola 🎥Danny Hertz @ Gotham 📍NYC from Boston
Paul O. Zelinsky @paulozelinsky.com children's book illustrator, sometime author. Obsessive doodler. Website https://www.paulozelinsky.com
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
Sibu T.P. @sibutp.bsky.social Illustrator! And sometimes Author☺️✌🏾 sibudraws.com Rep’d by Bright✨ My author/illustrator debut “Home, Home” is available here: tinyurl.com/k5usn5en
Justin Campbell @themermancam.bsky.social Illustrator | Writer | Performer | Choreographer (He/Him) Commissions (CLOSED) linktr.ee/justinjcampbell
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
Merrill Rainey @littlerainey.bsky.social picture book creator • paper toy maker Color, Cut, Create • Peek & Play series • My First Town @odddotbooks (Spring 2025) Rep’d by @bookmarkliterary http://linktr.ee/Littlerainey
Ken Eaton @keneatonart.bsky.social Illustrator, Author, and Engineer. Member of SCBWI Michigan chapter and alum of the Illustration Department. ☮️
Jerry Bennett @thejerrybennett.com Graphic novelist, full time illustrator, Global U.S. Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI. (Is having six cats too many? I didn’t think so.) https://artistjerrybennett.substack.com/ https://linktr.ee/artistjerrybennett
Gale Galligan @galegalligan.bsky.social 🐰 Cartoonist, bunfriend, learnin the drums 📚 BABY-SITTERS CLUB 5-8 🪀FREESTYLE & FRESH START✈️ 🦔 http://galesaur.com/quick-links/ 🏳️‍🌈 they/them next book: BSC Super Special! (Sept 2026)
Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social Author • Illustrator • Art Director #kidlit #kidlitart Author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024) Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency. joshjlewis.com
Laura Parnum @lauraparnum.bsky.social Author, copyeditor, occasional magician. PERIL AT PRICE MANOR (HarperCollins 2023) and THE HAUNTING OF BELLINGTON COTTAGE (HarperCollins, July 2025). www.LauraParnum.com linktr.ee/lauraparnum
Benson Shum @bshum79.bsky.social Award-winning Author-Illustrator & Disney Animator on #Zootopia2 #Encanto, WE ARE LION DANCERS, ANZU THE GREAT KAIJU. Rep: Teresa Kietlinski, Bookmark Literary 🎨 www.bensonshum.com 📑 www.bensonshum.com/activities/ 🌟 https://linktr.ee/BensonShum
We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book. 🔗 bio.site/WeNeedDiverseBooks
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
Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social Read Your World is a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness about children’s books that celebrate diversity and to get more of these books into the hands of readers. https://linktr.ee/ReadYourWorld
Boulder Bookstore @boulderbookstore.bsky.social Colorado's largest independent bookstore, and Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year for 2018. Celebrating 50 Years!
PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social Children's book creators bringing beautiful books into the world this year & beyond! Logo by amazing @NatashaKhanKazi www.pbspree.com
@redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
Rotem Moscovich @spanishbroom.bsky.social Editorial Director of Picturebooks at Knopf BFYR
Bruce Coville @brucecoville.bsky.social Children's book author - MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN; JEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER; the UNICORN CHRONICLES, etc. Publisher of FULL CAST AUDIO. In real life husband, father, grandfather. Broken hearted optimist as of 11/5/24
The Curious Cat Bookshop @curiouscatbookshop.bsky.social 📚 Indie bookstore in Winsted, CT 🐈 Fostering through Sophia L'Orange Kitten Rescue 📖 Curation, expertise & a place to meet bookish friends 👩 Woman-owned curiouscatbookshop.com
Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social Author | Journalist | Writing Prof | Book Coach I write books to help kids think more critically I also write reviews for Publishers Weekly (PW) Pre-order my upcoming book on libraries: https://linktr.ee/jgcanada
Andrew Mersmann @andrewmersmann.bsky.social Hypnotherapist/Life Coach. All about #volunteering and #service projects. Author of “Frommer’s 500 Places Where You Can Make a Difference” Resetting my world so it’s more sunsets, dogs, monkeys, and kid lit and less…everything else.
The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com The Booker Prize and the International Booker Prize celebrate the best English-language fiction. https://thebookerprizes.com
Edutopia @edutopia.org Sharing what works in education! Home of Teacher2Teacher and Principal Project. Brought to you by the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Edutopia.org | Check out our community space (New features coming soon!): https://www.edutopia.org/teacher2teacher
SCBWI San Diego @scbwisandiego.bsky.social We are the San Diego chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Our chapter covers San Diego & Imperial counties in California.
SCBWI-MI @scbwi-mi.bsky.social The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators of Michigan is dedicated to encouraging, educating and connecting authors and illustrators through events and conferences within the state.
@scbwimidsouth.bsky.social @scbwimidsouth.bsky.social Join our region at scbwi.org/regions/midsouth Regional Art by katiehowerton.com
SCBWI Oregon @scbwioregon.bsky.social Welcome to the Bluesky account for the Oregon region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. We love all things kidlit! Find us at https://www.scbwi.org/regions/oregon
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SCBWI Long Island Chapter @scbwilongisland.bsky.social Join our awesome chapter and give us a follow! Long Island, NY
SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators: So Cal Workshops * Events * Community Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Welcome! https://www.scbwi.org/regions/socal
SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund @scbwiimpact.bsky.social The charitable and social justice arm of the SCBWI. No membership required for our awards and programs.
SCBWI New England @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social New England chapter of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social Dedicated to developing experiences where SCBWI members can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals.
YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social Website devoted to YA, Middle-Grade, and Kids books. We offer book reviews, blog content featuring author Q&A, guest posts, excerpts, cover reveals, and giveaways! Authors- Check out how to advertise your book with YABC!
Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator. MORE THAN A TREE (2026), A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC, SNAKE'S BIG MISTAKE. ♿ She/her. linktr.ee/sarahkurpiel
Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing Seeking commissions https://patriciastorms.com
JoAnneh Nagler @joannehnagler.bsky.social Author, Singer, all things ART. Lover of my sweet husband. Yoga, travel, love being alive!
Marc Kuchner | Author @marckuchner.bsky.social Dad. Author of the Cosmic Collisions books. Astrophysicist and Participatory Science fanatic @nasa. www.marckuchner.com
American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Empowering and advocating for libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. 🌎’s largest library association. Find us at https://ala.org. We follow the ALA Code of Conduct: https://www.ala.org/user-guidelines
Jessica Ralli @jessicaralli.bsky.social Manager of #EarlyLiteracy Programs & Special Initiatives @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social Middle Grade Author: Summer of L.U.C.K + Ready or Not + The Chambered Nautilus (Young Dragons) | SCBWI | Publicist/Creator PR Tips for Authors linktr.ee/LauraStegman
Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social We are a boutique agency passionate about forming true partnerships & building long-term relationships with our clients. Visit us at: https://bradfordlit.com
KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social Kidlit Literary Agent at Bradford Lit, Middle School Math Teacher, PB author Repped by Jackie Kruzie, Living that “eat a cookie while you can” kinda life
Jody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social Children's Author. Knopf BFYR, Nancy Paulsen Books, Doubleday, Penguin Workshop, Simon Spotlight, Beach Lane, Laura Godwin Books, Two Lions, Beaming Books, Magination Press Proudly represented by @casahasegawa of @the_t2_agency!
Brittany Pearson @britspixels.bsky.social Asian American author / illustrator, represented by Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Literary Agency. I draw cute, colorful, whimsy, and joy 🩷 #PBparty finalist ‘25 #SCBWI and #12x12 member. www.britspixels.com
Jeanne Bowman @jeannebowman.bsky.social Illustrator of picture books, hoarder of pencils, mumbler. She/her jeannebowmanillustrates.com
SCBWI New Mexico @scbwi-nm.bsky.social New Mexico kid lit writers and illustrators