Jessica Braidan @jessicabraidan.bsky.social 📚 Color & Discover series — fact-and-coloring books for curious kids 4 and up. Surprising facts + bold pictures to color + try-it activities. Read, create, discover, screen-free. 🦕🚀🐴 jessicabraidan.com
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The Storytellers Foundation | The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast @tstorypodcast.bsky.social https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com | Kidlit & publishing conversations. Top 100 & Spotify Award-Winning Podcast. Home of the Big Bang Notable Book List & Storytellers Summit Series. Writing a book? Our writing tools: https://getstoryrise.com
Koko @mikekoko.bsky.social Walking on my hands 🤸🏽♂️, diving into kidlit—whether reading or writing 📚, and solving puzzles 🧩.
#PBRisingStar #SCBWI #12x12 #GoldenEggAcademy
Author Craig Read @craigread.bsky.social Dwayne And The Dinosaur Dilemma now available, either from myself paperback £10 each, or Hardback £15 each, or Amazon at £15 & £25
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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Jadyn N. Marshall @jadynnmarshall.bsky.social Reader, writer, and happily human ☺️
Erstwhile professional book person @ PRH 🐧, Macmillan 📕, & JGLM 📚
Fairly digital nomad & one-woman stock photo gallery (camera roll closing in on 255k 🙈)
English professor in Tokyo 🇯🇵
Fulbright alumna 🇬🇷
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Hatem Aly @metahatem.bsky.social 🇨🇦🇪🇬 NYT Bestselling Illustrator. Made in Egypt, based in NB, Canada, and found in books. 🤗 (SOMEONE LIKE ME, Two Lions, JUN 2026) | Rep by: James Burns
https://linktr.ee/metahatem
Jeannine Vetrano Smith @jvsmithauthor.bsky.social Picture book author, canine educator, messy cook,Ga-ga for Golden Retrievers, writer4life, proud to be human not AI
www.jeanninevetranosmith.com
Poetry Emma Meier @poetryemmameier.bsky.social Poet. Writer. Reader. Thinker. ✍️📖
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
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Postscript (Book Formatter, Socials Post and Cover Designer): www.pscript.app
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CBIG Illustrators @cbignyc.bsky.social CBIG, Children’s Book Illustrators Group, is a NYC based group of illustrators and author-illustrators who create work for children’s publishing.
Website: https://www.cbig-nyc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbignyc/
Kids Comics Studio Anthology @kcsanthology.bsky.social Kids Comics Unite Studio members are up to something exciting as we create an anthology of kids comics coming in 2025!
Kickstarter: http://kck.st/4jEJkdv
Check us out at: https://kidscomicsunite.com/anthology/
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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 ❤️🐾
Todger1 @todger1.bsky.social 
Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social Children's Illustrator
SCBWI member
Currently seeking representation
https://lobomaravilha.carrd.co
Farnaz Nadim @farnaznadim.bsky.social Visual Artist 🎨 Illustrator
Represented by Christy Ewers at The CAT Agency
@thecatagency.bsky.social
www.farnaznadim.com
Annie Hobbs @anniemcbeth.bsky.social 🖌️🎨 Ink & Paint Artist @ Disney Animation
📚 KidLit Illustrator: Rep’d by Gaby Cabezut @The Seymour Agency
Portfolio: Www.AnnieHobbsIllustration.com
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
J Packer Samms • The Whisker Society @jpackersamms.bsky.social Fantasy writer. Creator of Denhaven.
Cat rescues by day. Secret animal cities by night.
Serial fiction + real foster stories.
👇 whiskersociety.substack.com
AuthoriView.com: Free Author Interviews @authoriview.com Discover in-depth author interviews and insights into their writing journeys at AuthoriView. Submit your interview for free and connect with readers worldwide!
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Greta Whiteshark @gretawhiteshark.bsky.social ✏️Made by Patrick Baggatta and Emily Mullock
🪼GRETA WHITESHARK MEETS THE MERMAIDS out May 2025!
✏️Repped by Nicole Tugeau at T2 Agency
🪼 www.gretawhiteshark.com
🌕For more Patrick and Emily work visit www.friendsonthemoon.com
STUDIO INTI. @studiointi.bsky.social Creative Multimedia Studio
http://www.studiointi.com/
Ed Masessa @dfnkaye.bsky.social Writer of entertaining picture books, middle grade novels, a wee bit of non-fiction, and the #1 NY Times bestseller Wandmaker’s Guidebook. Graduate of Rutgers University. Fan of all things blue.
Stacy Serenity Allen @artisfood.bsky.social Printmaker, author, poet
Bonnie Lambourn @fireurchinbl.bsky.social Illustrator/author kidlit - picture book / graphic novel *
world music playlist curator host of - Bioluminosity dance
Care about our world - others - diversity & biodiversity
love to dance, swim & create!
Bethanie Murguia @aquapup.com Seeker, explorer, creature adorer. I make graphic novels & picture books, including WAGNIFICENT (Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan). www.aquapup.com- M Maureen Murphy Houser @momrfho.bsky.social Author Illustrator
Cesar Lador @cesarlador.bsky.social Human, dad and dreamer
Comic book artist and watercolorist, represented by JVNLA
Kids Comics Unit Member and SCBWI NZ Illustrator Coordinator
https://linktr.ee/cesarlador_illustration
Bob Thibeault @teabowart.bsky.social An aspiring author/illustrator, a member of the New England Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (NESCBWI), The Writer’s Loft.org, Kids Comics Unite (KCU), and Sequential Artist’s Workshop (SAW).
Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social Illustrator/storyteller represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
portfolio: https://dianadelosh.com
PLUGO @plugoarts.com artist • author • illustrator • comics • Kung Fu Tai Chi 👊🏽🤚🏽
NYC born 🇵🇷 Bay Area CA. resident 🖌🎨🖼📚 🟥PLUGOarts.com ▪️MMC winning graphic novelist of aTigersTale.com
A Tiger’s Tale @tigertales.bsky.social The MMC Grant winning wuxia graphic novel series for young martial artists of any age. 🐯 aTigersTale.com
onecreatordan(Open for art jobs) @onecreatordan.bsky.social 29/Comic artist, works on comics, philly
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PORTFOLIO: http://bit.ly/3sRDI7M
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KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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Francy Judge @francyart.bsky.social Author/illustrator #SCBWI / 2022, 24 & 25#PBParty Illustration Showcase/ 2025 3rd pl #50PreciousWords 2023&24 HM/ #WritersDigest 1st pl poetry / Christian. Selling prints at http://Francyartshop.com
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@kviviani.bsky.social @kviviani.bsky.social 
Books of Wonder @booksofwonder.bsky.social Open 11am-7pm, 7 days a week📚
NYC's largest independent children's bookstore 🌈
Molly McIntyre @brooklynrabbit.bsky.social Brooklyn-based cut paper artist and illustrator entering the #kidlit world. Lives in small spaces with wild boys. Maker of books that accept the shadow self.
mollymcintyre.com
Saki Tanaka @sakitales.bsky.social Author and illustrator excavating magic ✨
BETWEEN WORDS, @scholasticinc Summer ‘24
Represented by Wernick & Pratt
www.sakitales.com
AJS ✨ Querying @authorajs.bsky.social Adult/YA sapphic fantasy author 🏳️🌈
NO AI 🚫
@jennytanartlab.bsky.social @jennytanartlab.bsky.social 
Alwin - Entrepreneur @gnanaraj.bsky.social Founder of Bizinp.com – A global hub for entrepreneurs to connect and grow.
🎨 Founder of Artslikes.com – A platform for artists to showcase their work.
💡 Always open to collaborations and new opportunities. Let’s connect!
@swift-loaf.bsky.social @swift-loaf.bsky.social 
Andy Salinas Aceves @andylozano.com Animator and Illustrator from Kansas City!
Regional Advisor for KsMo SCBWI
Trying out new socials
April Rondeau @imaginapril.bsky.social Copyeditor, writer, mother, daydreamer, geek
Adrian Ramirez @studiolemonboy.bsky.social illustrator
NYC
~CHERRY CREEK PARANORMAL~
Open to work
https://adrianramirezart.squarespace.com
Juanita Londoño | Kidlit Illustrator @juanitalondo8o.bsky.social 🩷Rep’d by Robyn Newton at @the_bright_agency
🌼Clients: HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster, Quarto, Familius, Target
🖍️Domestika course
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
Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social Artist, illustrator, and author
Represented by Alex Gehringer at The Bright Agency
www.thaismesquita.art
⚲ Germany
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
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
Ignacio Gallup-Diaz @igallupd.bsky.social College teacher, Atlantic World historian, Poirot + Morse aficionado
he/him/his
Lisa Van Der Wielen @lisavanderwielen.bsky.social 📚Author
🍎Teacher
🎨Creator
www.lisavanderwielen.com
Joy Kolitsky @joykolitsky.bsky.social Illustrator, writer, storyboard artist based in NJ
www.joykolitsky.com
Represented by Amy Stern, Sheldon Fogelman Agency
Carole Meyer-Rieth @carolewritesbooks.bsky.social SCBWI member and writer of picture books/middle grade fiction seeking representation. I love spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, learning new skills, reading, photography, cooking, drawing and watercolor. www.bibibooks.org
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
Yu Kito Lee “Yuey” @studio-yuey.bsky.social Hello! I’m Yuey, a Japanese #Kidlit illustrator and a mama of 3 based in Los Angeles.
Represented by Kait Lee Feldmann at KT Literary.
Member of #SCBWI.
https://www.studio-yuey.com
✉️ hello@studio-yuey.com
Shannon Atwater @skatwater.bsky.social New Orleans Based Illustrator and Author 📚
Mardi Gras Enthusiast 💜💚💛
www.shannonkelleyatwater.com
Megan Higgins @dogwoodfinch.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator represented by The Bright Agency. I’m originally an Ohio lady, but I live in Austria.
Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social 🎨Children’s book illustrator
✨The Illustration Department & SCBWI member
🔔Available for PBs, board books, and editorial projects
🚀Rep'd by Tracy Marchini Literary
Portfolio: claryillustration.com
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@chipdip71.bsky.social @chipdip71.bsky.social 
Bee 🌙 @avoidbee.bsky.social They/Them
🐸 Professional Frog 🐸
✨ Story Artist, Animator, Illustrator ✨
KCAI 21’ | Sheridan Computer Animation 25’
Currently a storyboard lead on a short film coming out in November
Links: https://avoidbee.carrd.co/
Tags: #oc | #art | #sketchbook
Matthew Burgess @matthewburgessj.bsky.social Poet, Professor, & Children's Book Author. Brooklyn College. Forthcoming: Words With Wings & Magic Things, illust. Doug Salati (Tundra / Penguin Canada, 2025) & Fireworks, illust. Cátia Chien (Harper Collins, 2025). www.matthewjohnburgess.com
Matthew Cordell @cordellmatthew.bsky.social Dad. Husband. Illustrator and author of books. 2018 Caldecott Medalist.
@philcawoodbooks.bsky.social @philcawoodbooks.bsky.social 
DJ and Mama J’s Healthy Happy Kids! @djnmamaj.bsky.social Educational, fun, and inspiring children’s videos, songs, and books!
Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social He/him
Children’s author, dad, former teacher of 13 years 🏳️🌈
Contact: ian@thereadingrealm.co.uk
Agent: Neil Dunnicliffe at Spring Literary
Claire Cressey @clairecressey.bsky.social Head of Theatres & Creative Well-being, Awen Cultural Trust. Former Live Music Now, Welsh National Opera & Artswork.
Arts Manager/Fundraiser/Producer/Project Manager. Mum/writer/crafter/christian & passionate for equity & world change! ❤️
@authoraliciat.bsky.social @authoraliciat.bsky.social 
@jannesydeleon.bsky.social @jannesydeleon.bsky.social 
Jada DiAnn @jadadiann.bsky.social Aspiring Author ✍️| 20s | MI
✨ Embracing childhood nostalgia through books
📖 Kids’ Literature & Storytelling
📚 Library enthusiast
Little Pantheons Books @littlepantheons.bsky.social Little Pantheons books provide an exciting introduction to classical mythology for 4-8 year olds!
littlepantheons.com
Laura Diebelius Author @lauradiebelius.bsky.social Award-winning children's author ✍️
Published with Tiny Tree Books 📚
BETA reader for SafeHaven Publishing 📖
Thriller junkie 🖤
Mum to girls 💕
Westminster worker 💼
Kids Book Guru @kidsbookguru.bsky.social Offering kids book reviews in support of authors and illustrators looking to share their story far and wide!
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Lieve Snellings @lievesnellings.bsky.social Author - photographer of the series of picture books/children’s books featuring whimsical photo illustrations of wildlife, ‘Stories of Groundhogs, Squirrels and Chipmunks‘, available in Dutch, English, and French.
Leuven (Belgium) & Quebec (Canada)
Sharon Hynes @ronniehynes.bsky.social Family & heart in Galway, living in UK. Aspiring children’s author (MG & picture books). Professional daydreamer. Slave to a Siberian cat.
BEAR @bearhoweart.bsky.social Artist and Illustrator
Repped by Adria Goetz at KT Literary
BecomingArt.Substack.com
Bearhowe.com
Youngillustratorsstudio.com
Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social Children's Author
Rep:Rachel Orr, Prospect Agency
MOUSE BUFFET (Sleeping Bear Press)
HUGGLE WUGGLE, BEDTIME SNUGGLE (Beaming Books)
JANE THE TRAIN & THE CHRISTMAS STORM (Flamingo/PRH, 2028)
Now booking K-3 school visits.
https://www.dellarossferreri.com