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!
March Mammal Madness @mmmletsgo.bsky.social https://libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalMadness
Katie Hinde @mammalssuck.bsky.social EvAnth, EvMed, & Global Health
I study mothers, milk, & babies
Cheddar Superfan.
"Scarier than a badger"
Opinions my own
Marlene Rohr @matrohr.bsky.social #SCBWICanadaWest Co-ARA, Edmonton, AB, kidlit writer, reader, traveller. Family, Faith and Friends 🙏🇨🇦 rare disease advocate: LMS cancer, Batten Disease, 4P-
Sharon A Putnam @saputnam.bsky.social I write fiction, non-fiction, & poetry for children. Crazy cat lady, organic gardener, nature photographer, lover of covered bridges, old barns, and 50s- 60s golden oldies
Member: #LVW (League of Vermont Writers), #SCBWI, #12x12, #Storystorm
@kwillettewrites.bsky.social @kwillettewrites.bsky.social Picture book author out of Kalamazoo, MI. Represented by Jennie Kendrick at Red Fox Literary.
Donna Mork Reed @donnamorkreed.bsky.social Writer, dog-lover, reader, librarian, former farm girl, country raised, photographer.
Ana Kelly @anakellyinla.bsky.social 🇳🇮 to FL to CA to FL to...
#PB Writer, Reading Interventionist, Dodger Fan
#SCBWI | #PBParty '25 Finalist | #PBParty '23 Honorable Mention (HM) | #50PreciousWords '25 and '23 HM | #KidLitChuckleChallenge Champ '25
Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social #PB Writer 📖✏️
Math & Science Educator 🧮🌳💙
Member of 12x12 and SCBWI Southern Breeze
Halloweensie, SunWriteFun, SpringFlingKidlit '25 Winner
Valentiny, WKLN '25 HM
Reni Macarelli @renimacarelli.bsky.social Children’s writer
The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social Independent, opinionated, and stylish: essential multimedia publications for everyone who cares about children's and young adult literature. Visit us at hbook.com.
KidLitArt @kidlitart.bsky.social #KidLitArt chat for children's illustrators & fans of kidlit art.
Next chat - Thurs, Sep 24, 9pm EST/6pm PST
Sep topic - Back To School
Mods - @charlenedraws.bsky.social and @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Ariel Richardson @bookishariel.bsky.social Senior Editor, Children's @ Chronicle Books (she/her/hers)
https://www.arielrichardson.com/
L. A. Johnson @resistor189.bsky.social Retired teacher, author of 5 books, avid reader, I like eBay. My first party was Independent, followed by Republican. After Reagan, I became a Democrat. I'm proud to have voted for Obama, Clinton,
Biden, and Harris.
Elizabeth Partridge @epartridge.bsky.social Author of books for kids and adults: hidden histories that need telling, artists and photographers whose work needs to be seen. National Book Award finalist. Coming in August: Imogen Cunningham: Her Life and Work. (Viking).
www.ElizabethPartridge.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
Mike Zhou @mikezhoucreations.bsky.social He/Him,An Artist/Animator/Writer in training,Randomized Maker.
Live in China 🇨🇳 Born,Established and being in there Since 2009
Email me for inquiries at MikeZhou49@outlook.com
Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social #PB author of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT (Free Spirit Publishing, April 14, 2026)
Order here: https://bookshop.org/a/115186/9798885547970
More tales found in Cricket Media & online!
Website: https://www.jakelockett.com/
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/
Onlyjustme @just-only-me.bsky.social North Texan from the Midwest. Mom of five ages 5-23. Ehlers-Danlos. ADHD. POTS. MCAS. Gardener. Liberal. Library, Education, and Human Rights Supporter.
Judith L. Roth @judithlroth.bsky.social Children's author. CADENCE AND KITTENFISH/HIDING BABY MOSES/VENETIAN LULLABY/SERENDIPITY & ME/GOODNIGHT, DRAGONS, etc. Major cat fan. 
Claudia Mills @claudiamills123.bsky.social Author of over 60 books for young readers, loves the community of writers and readers, always searching for creative joy wherever it can be found.
Sacbookhaus @sacbookhaus.bsky.social Mobile book store in the Sacramento area, bringing people quality reads wherever they are. Special interest in diverse Children’s books. We provide books in multiple languages, telling the stories of many cultures. 📚💙
https://bookshop.org/shop/BookHaus
Stephanie Affinito @affinitolit.bsky.social Book-loving, notebook-hoarding educator on a mission to change lives one book & notebook at a time. Bookologist at Get Lit(erate). & KidLit Love. Find me at www.alitlife.com 
THE COINCIDENCE SHOW @thecoincidenceshow.bsky.social Show Creator, Writer & Host Darren Keith takes you on a fun and captivating journey through the magical world of coincidence, synchronicity & other related phenomena, as explored through its most spectacular TRUE stories.
NOW ON ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS!!!
Lee Wind @leewind.bsky.social Author, Blogger, Make the World a Better Placer (he/him). Out to empower Queer Youth and their allies. Out Now: A DIFFERENT KIND OF ENEMY -- Book 2 in my Gay teen action-adventure romance series where Queer Teens Save the World!
@shafaqjaleeskhan.bsky.social @shafaqjaleeskhan.bsky.social 
David Daily @daviddaily.bsky.social Writer (PB, MG) | rep’d by Elena Giovinazzo
Entrepreneur, salty snack aficionado, outdoor & travel enthusiast, grumpy runner, skilled in cookery, made in Minneapolis | MN
Nicholas Ponticello @nicholasponticello.bsky.social Author. Educator. Climate change believer. OCD survivor & advocate for mental health. He/him.
Order SATAN’S DIARY
https://www.amazon.com/Satans-Diary-Nicholas-Ponticello-ebook/dp/B0F7G1W5PF
Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art Picture book Author/Illustrator from Minnesota! Take a look at my portfolio katharinegails.art tell me what you think!!
@annlevinnyc.bsky.social @annlevinnyc.bsky.social 
Carrie Leilani @rosalei.bsky.social Married, pet-owning mom of 4. Writer, reader, & baker. I run a household, study, & contemplate the future of humanity. JewBu. Social Democrat. #WOKE #ANTIFAscist #RESISTer We MUST do better for our children & the world.🎈💙🌎🌊✡️☯️🪷🐈⬛🐕📚🌁🌅🌄🦋🌈 BLM 🇺🇦 🗽🐞🐝🖼️🌻86 47- M Menya Aswin @menyaaswin.bsky.social "Dedicated to empowering vulnerable children and our community through education, healthcare, and support services. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most."
Lit Inspired @litinspired.bsky.social Lover of literature and literacy. 25 yrs teaching HS English in Fl. A blue dot in a sea of red. My dad (retired carpenter) and I are making neighborhood libraries…using our hearts & hands to spread literacy. www.litinspired.com
Teags Wish 🇨🇦 @teananners.bsky.social Teacher ✏️ in Treaty Seven territory. Passionate about human rights 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 & funding public services. Quote nerd 📖. Indigenous ally 🔶 Advocating through politics ✊ #GoodTrouble
Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social ✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser)
📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
💻business owner
🧳explorer of the world
👋🏼Love making friends!
https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Jill Read, Rise, Resist @reading2learn.bsky.social School Librarian-Wife-Mom-Educator-Tech-Books #TLsky #tlchat #digcit #mglit #EDUsky #futurereadylibs #istelibs #aasl #ncte #elachat #ELLs #BookPosse 🌈ally #WeNeedDiverseBooks ☮️
Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social New York Times best-selling author of ONE FOR THE MURPHYS, FISH IN A TREE, WISH IN A TREE, SHOUTING AT THE RAIN (Nancy Paulsen books/Penguin) Founder of #AuthorsLoveTeachers she/her
Raul Colon @raulcolon.net WordPress Developer & SEO Advisor | Helping Businesses Thrive Online 🇵🇷
🌱 #Vegan | 👨👧 #Dad | 🎖️ #ArmyVet | 🏰 #DisneyParksFan
📖 Read my blog: raulcolon.net
🍋 Founder of limonadeinc.com
💼 Ready to elevate your digital presence? Let’s connect
Brendan @brendanwenzel.bsky.social illustrator, author + wildlife enthusiast
Books of Wonder @booksofwonder.bsky.social Open 11am-7pm, 7 days a week📚
NYC's largest independent children's bookstore 🌈
Lauren Whitney (she/her) is querying! @laurenem6.bsky.social Mom of two, #kidlit writer, elementary school librarian, movie-lover, crazy LEGO lady
she/her
David McMullin @davidmcmullin.bsky.social Kidlit Author, FREE TO BE FABULOUS, ROCK 'N' ROLL BABY
Jeff MacGregor @macgsmithsonianmag.bsky.social Writer-at-Large / Smithsonian Magazine
Tragedy, comedy, history, pastoral, pastoral-comical, historical-pastoral, tragical-historical, tragical-comical-historical-pastoral, scene individable, or poem unlimited.
Jonathan Friedman 📚 @jonfreadom.bsky.social Fighting the official suppression of ideas with @PEN_America. | TEDx: https://rb.gy/jlsjjc | Opinions my own
Annette Bay Pimentel @annettepimentel.bsky.social Writing books for kids about the people and ideas that shape our world.
HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK (Macmillan). I'm repped by Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown, and I represent the people of Latah County, Idaho on the library board.
Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social Founder of The Children's Book Review. Reader-writer-reviewer!
Bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, Don't Wake the Dragon, and more. Sharing reviews, book lists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips for raising readers.
Sunila Samuel @sunilasamuel.bsky.social Writer | Editor | Instructional Designer | Freelancer | Library and Forest Wanderer | Aspiring mystery novel and picture book author. My PB WIP has silly robots 🤖
Penelope McNally @penelwrites.bsky.social Picture book writer, runner, reader, Grandma❤️ and pie maker.
Member #SCBWI, #12x12 PB Challenge, #PBParty Honorable Mention ‘21, ‘24, ‘25 #SpringFlingKidLit ‘23 winner, #50PreciousWords Honorable Mention ‘26
Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social Nanny. Auntie. Nature artist. PB writer. Outdoor play advocate. 12x12. SCBWI.
kristenindahl.bsky.social @kristenindahl.bsky.social Health writer/editor, PB writer, SCBWI, 12x12, 'Nova Wildcat, mom of teens, yoga fan and small town girl turned Jersey girl. She/her.
Ali DeMoro @alidemoro.bsky.social Children's Author (THE JEALOUS LITTLE MUNCHKIN) |
2026 Purple Dragonfly Book Award winner | ‘25 Honorable Mention #50PreciousWords | alidemoro.com | Member #12x12challenge, #scbwi, #ibpa |
https://linktr.ee/alidemoro
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
@ruthcousins.bsky.social @ruthcousins.bsky.social Picture book author 12x12; SCBWI; the Writing Barn, seeking rep
Alicia Meyers @byaliciameyers.bsky.social Author ✏️ | Teacher 🍎 | #SCBWI
TIC-ERRIFIC ME [2026] 📚
THE A-TO-Z TEACHING TOOLKIT [2025]
Lover of coffee, carbs, books & Bravo
Cheri Thriver @cherithriver.bsky.social Always curious. Writer. #PBRisingStarsCollective #12x12PB #amquerying #kidlit Recipe developer. Product designer. Funma! (she/her) Blog: http://cooking2thrive.com
Katie Furze @katiefurze.bsky.social Kidlit writer from Aotearoa New Zealand. Books include: KEKENO CURIOUS EXPLORER (2026), PEKAPEKA SECRET FOREST BAT (2025), RURU NIGHT HUNTER (2024), TUATARA A LIVING TREASURE (2023) from Scholastic NZ. #STEM #12x12PB #SCBWI https://www.katiefurze.com
Jeanne Ryan Wolfson @jeanneryanwolfson.bsky.social Picture book author. Scholarly book debut (contributing author) 2025. Communication strategist. Dog Mom. Millennial Mom. Beach lover. Book lover. Theatre and ballet lover. #SCBWI #12X12 #PRSA JeanneRyanWolfson.com
Carter Higgins @carterhiggins.bsky.social ✂️ Author/Illustrator of books for young readers and artists
👀 Playful, visual storytelling
🏆 Emmy-winning compositor
📚 Once a librarian, always a librarian
https://www.carterhiggins.com/
KarenGebbia @karengebbia.bsky.social
picture book writer & naturalist
Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn, Aevitas Creative Management
3 books coming out 2026-2028!
#SCBWIsfnortheastbay Sonoma County CoCoordinator
https://www.karengebbia.com
Nicole Monahan @monahanstudio.bsky.social Whimsical Illustrator for the young at heart with a special interest for the eco system of nature, gardening, bonsai and animals. #kidlitartist, Check out my work at www.monahanstudio.com
@abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social @abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social Disney fanatic who loves to write. Blog for adults on #caregiving and #grief- www.PixieDustForCaregivers.com. Book in progress. Picture books in my future! Expect whimsy and pictures of cute, clever animals, including my cat! #kidlit #12X12 #ALS 
Shuyi Chiou @shuyichiou.bsky.social Author & illustrator for picture books.
my website: shuyichiou.com
Macy Lane @macylanewrites.bsky.social Writer, creative, traveler, foodie, lover of my family! Soon to be dwelling in this badass bus. The
Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social #Kidlit author #pb #cb
Member of #12x12PB #SCBWI #MightyKidLit
#50PreciousWords Winner '26
#PBandKidJudges HM '25
Lover of horror & humour
#KidlitCraze Blog
robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
Diane Mittler @writerdi.bsky.social #PB #MG author seeking representation |'26 debut READY TO RIDE |'24 PBParty finalist | '24 WNDB Mentee| '23 #SCBWI-NM Enchantment Show winner| #12x12 | retired educator | ❤️ photography | http://mochadiane.com | she/her/hers
Suhasini Gupta @thesusankam.bsky.social Author/Engineer/Mom
Debut PB- KAI PO CHE: Mini's Perfect Kite (@GRP, March '25)
#12x12 #SCBWI #DVpit
Amazon: https://a.co/d/cSZyHfk
Rap song: https://bit.ly/3zyA35u
Meredith Epstein @meredithepstein.bsky.social Picture book writer, gardener, and climate advocate. #SCBWI #12x12 #kidlit
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
Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social #kidlit writer, SCBW, Inked Voices, PB Party Finalist 2026
Carrie Logsdon McCullough @zoodocwrites.bsky.social Mom, Grammy, retired zoo dentist, kidlit author, Regional Advisor #SCBWI Ohio Central & South, #12x12, #CtC, #STA, #PBRisingStar mentee ‘24&’25, PBRS Collective, Back in the query trenches carrielogsdonmccullough.com
Kimberly Yavorski @kyavo.bsky.social Freelance writer, Questioner, Storyteller
#history #science #parenting #education #finance #health #travel #nature #Binder #ASJA #SCBWI #NASW #YA #Kidlit #12x12
Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social Picture Book Author
SNUG AS A MOSQUITO IN A BURRITO (Beaming Books '28)
HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET (Groundwood Books '28)
Rep'd by Katie Erickson at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. #kidlit
Emily Starr @emilystarr.bsky.social #Kidlit author | StarrMatica CEO | Science curriculum and PD writer | IA State Science Leadership Team Member | Nonfiction fanatic | Elementary #STEM advocate
SCBWI | 12x12
Melissa Rafson Friedman @mrafson.bsky.social 📚 reader ✏️ writer 👩👧mom 👩🏫 teacher #12x12challenge #scbwi #kidlit
Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social #Author of big-hearted stories for little readers. #teacher #parent #chronicillness #IBD #arthritis
https://linktr.ee/alisonmcgauley
Sarah Beck (she/her) @sarahgbeck.bsky.social I make picture books that lovingly undermine the status quo.
TAROT DECK MESS & MY FIRST TAROT (‘23)
MAGIC CHILD ('25)
🧹📚🥄 www.sarahgbeck.com
http://www.Linktr.ee/9_of_wands
#12x12PB
Rep: Natascha Morris
SusanHughes @susanhughes.bsky.social editor/story coach specializing in kidlit | author of kids' books | freelance writer | she/her | upcoming bk: MISS MATCH | recent bks: HOORAY FOR TRUCKS!; SAME HERE; WALKING FOR WATER; LIGHTS DAY AND NIGHT | www.susanhughes.ca
Nickolas Rice @slikniky.bsky.social 🎬Kidlit author, actor, voice-over artist,
👫Father of (the best) twins.
📺 Scooby-Doo, Futurama, I Love Lucy, Twilight Zone
🦧Favorite animal-Orangutan
🎵It's All Coming Back To Me Now and Believe 
Melissa Morgenlander @mmorgenlander.bsky.social 📚 Picture Book Writer #amquerying #scbwi #12x12challenge
📺 Kids Media Curriculum Developer
🎓 Playful PhD
👶👶 Mom to twins
♾️ Autism Advocate
🎶 Musical theatre fan
📍 Brooklyn, NY
https://www.melissamorgenlander.com/
Janet Krauthamer @janetkrauthamer.bsky.social 
Jen H. Barnes @jenhb.bsky.social YA and PB writer. Hand-blown glass, Van Gogh, mountains, and ocean. 12x12, SCBWI
Janice Woods @north4woodsss.bsky.social Children's author, teacher, picture book fan, and lover of all things nautical. #kidlit #storystorm #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords HM 2023, 2024, and 2026.
Kellie Kleman @kelliearted.bsky.social Eater of cookies. Doodler of things. Writer of words. Wife of guy. Mother of kids. Hunter of fairies. Member of Scbwi&12x12. Finalist of PBParty 2025.
https://linktr.ee/kellie_arted?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f10e6107-fb0e-4463-967d-fc9706d13
Twilight Plotter @reshveen.bsky.social Educator 🇦🇺
Zumba - yoga enthusiast.
Cats and books 📚❤️
Member of 12x12 PB challenge
Aspiring #kidlit writer ✍️
Feminist
Mountain dweller
Sheree Tomba @shereesketches.bsky.social Storyteller, bike racer, board game player, animal lover, tea drinker.
www.shereetomba.com
Repped by Kaitlyn Sanchez of Bradford Lit
‘24 PB Party Finalist
#12x12PB #SCBWI
#kidlit #kidlitart
Emily Dangremond @drdanger.bsky.social Scientist, PB author, plant nerd, 12x12 member. https://www.scbwi.org/bookstop/book/meet-the-trees
Kids’ Questions Answered podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-questions-answered/id1624387087
Marla Yablon @marlayablon.bsky.social PB writer/Poet. Former Science/Math teacher. Once upon a time archeologist. #SCBWI #12x12 #AmQuerying 😻
Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social writer of picture books and poetry, teacher, traveler, mom of boys and dogs
#12x12PB #scbwi #InkedVoices #50PreciousWords winner '23 HM '24
#amquerying 
Eija Sumner @eijasumner.bsky.social Children’s Author | Idahoan | AABB | Hamline MFAC
The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime🧜♀️😡
Crocodile Hungry 🐊🦩😭
Cats, eels, books, etc.
www.eijasumner.com
Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social Children's Writer ~ Mama of 3 ~ Colorado ~ #SCBWI #InkedVoices #12x12
Nakisa Nooraee, Ph.D. @nakisanooraee.bsky.social 🌎 Iranian-born, Dublin-shaped, Germany-based astrophysicist bringing science and mythology to young readers.
⭐B.Sc. & M.Sc. Physics | Ph.D. Astrophysics
Seeking representation
www.nakisanooraee.com
Juli 💖💜💙 @juli-writes.bsky.social Kid Lit writer with ADHD who likes to rock climb (She/her)
Rep: Sharon Belcastro at @belcastroagency.bsky.social
IG: @juli_writes #12x12PB #SCBWI
Mary Boone @boonewrites.bsky.social Author of books for curious kids. 📕✏️📚
UNFATHOMABLE, FLYING FEMINIST, PEDAL PUSHER, SCHOOL OF FISH, BUGS FOR BREAKFAST and more.
@robinlarin.bsky.social @robinlarin.bsky.social Writer and freelance fiction editor
Judy Sobanski @judysobanski.bsky.social #PBwriter, #kidlit, #scbwi, #12x12, #lakelife,
reader, dog lover, classic movies
Delano Brown @debrownst.bsky.social Author, Lover of the Word 🇯🇲 🇨🇦 Coming soon from @randomhousestudio in 2026 MY NEIGHBORHOOD - #PBRisingStar Alumni - CANSCAIP - SCBWI - #12x12ChallengeMember - Rep'd by @ArianaPhilips.bsky.social @jvnlainc
Mother Moon @mothermoonbooks.bsky.social Kidlit Author | 12x12 | SCBWI
Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social Children’s author 📚young-minded grandma FINLEY: A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE 🫎💚 FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE 🫎🚂 FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE 🎣🐠 AMBER MAE AND HER STRAYS (2027) 🦥🐧🐊🦒 🦛 Rep: Ritu Anand D4EO ❤️ #SCBWI #12x12
Jean Reagan @jeanreaganbooks.bsky.social Children's author of TURBO'S SPECIAL DELIVERY (ill. by Eduardo Marticorena) and the HOW-TO series with Knopf, Random House, ill. by Lee Wildish: HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA, etc.