Jessie A @jessieatkin.bsky.social Author, storyteller, writer, reading aficionado, Star Wars enthusiast, Mets devotee, student, sister, twin ๐ค๐ค๐
OODLES OF NOODLES (๐ out now)
http://www.jessieatkin.com/
Scott Rothman @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social Writer of Underwear Dragon kid's books (Random House), the football movie DRAFT DAY and other stuff. My newest books are KITTYBUNKPORT (Viking) and WARM AND FUZZY (Tundra).
www.scottrothmanwriter.com
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.
Allyssa Van Cuyk @avc-art.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator in central Florida
"The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch" by Tabitha Erbe is available for preorder TODAY! ๐ ๐ชธ
https://www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
Open for work and representation โจ
My portfolio: https://www.avc-art.com/
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 librariesโฆusing our hearts & hands to spread literacy. www.litinspired.com
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.๐๐๐๐โก๏ธโฏ๏ธ๐ชท๐โโฌ๐๐๐๐
๐๐ฆ๐ BLM ๐บ๐ฆ ๐ฝ๐๐๐ผ๏ธ๐ป86 47
@charlespattonbooks.com @generalpatton22.bsky.social Writer, Blue Check X-pat, moderate Ex-Republican, ex-corporate leader, defender of Democracy. See charlespattonbooks.com for thoughtful books.
Raoul Benavides @raoulofthirds.bsky.social Art Dealer โข Hobby Farmer
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/profile/1123822136/?ref=permalink
Jodi @jcfineartphoto.bsky.social Searching for beauty, goodness and truth. I am a non-apologetic liberal. Don't bother trying to DM. Also, for fuck's sake, spare me the porn. I love art, photography, poetry.
Vivs Saironwen @saironwen.bsky.social Watercolor Artist / Neurodiverse/ ๐ค๐ค๐ / twitch streamer
I make art for Picture books, YA novels and TTRPG games :D feel free to dm for commissions :D
https://beacons.ai/saironwen
Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social Eileen Meyer, Michelle Schaub, Patricia Toht. Three authors of rhyming picture books and poetry collections. We use our 20+ years of experience to critique and coach kidlit writers who prefer to write in rhyme. SCBWI. www.rhymedoctors.com 
Jennifer Thomas @jthomasabc.bsky.social Word fan having a blast writing #poetry, mostly for kids. Explorer of very old dictionaries.
jenniferthomaswords.com
Nathaniel Swift @writernatswift.bsky.social Author of time travel stories BLUE SKIES (in The Accidental Time Travelers Collective Volume 1) and FROM NOW ON (Vol. 3). Working on PBs, MG Sci-fi, and haiku as @haikuformykids.bsky.social (he/him)
Cindy Samul @cindysamul.bsky.social Illustrator with a life-long love of books, cartoons, and gummy bears (but not necessarily in that order). https://linktr.ee/cindysamul #scbwi
Vanessa Anderson, MFA @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social Professional Character Therapist at โ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐๊ฟ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โโด
Developmental Editing โข Line Editing โข Copyediting โข Publishing Guidance ๐ โ
Website: NightOwlFreelance.com, Est. 2010
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social ๐ 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
๐จ #kidlit author-illustrator
๐ Former children's bookseller and school librarian
๐ด Current tired mom
๐ค Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
Beth Carrison | B&N Bookseller @bcarrisonbn.bsky.social ๐ Helping Schools, Libraries, Hospitals & Businesses Access Books, Games & More!
โจ #Boston #Metrowest #Southshore #Northshore #MA #AEPA #bookvendor
๐ฉ DM or http://linktr.ee/bcarrison
Kailei Pew @kaileipewbooks.bsky.social Childrenโs Book Author
THE MONSTER ABOVE THE BED
KID-VENTORS
I SEE COLOR
Repped by Emily Forney of Bookends Lit
kaileipewbooks.com
Amanda Fletcher @mandyfletcher.bsky.social Co-RA Southern Breeze @SCBWI
#MG #PB writer
#Valentiny '26
#50PreciousWords '25 & '26 HM
#FallWritingFrenzy '24 HM, '25 (Finalist)
#WTMP '24 mentee
Rep: Ritu Anand @ D4EO
LIBRESbooks @libresbooks.bsky.social ๐๐We are a group of school librarians who review books for school libraries. Send books to Oakland Schools/LIBRES 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328. Account for LIBRES is currently being run by Klaudia Janek, school librarian.
Susan Johnston Taylor (she/her) @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social Actor/singer/author who tells stories onstage & on the page. ND. Works/teaches at @thewritingbarn.bsky.social
#Kidlit author: ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES, 2023. Rep: Mara Cobb at Martin Lit.
staylorwrites.com https://linktr.ee/sjohnstontaylor
Elizabeth Law @elawreads.bsky.social #Kidlit and YA Lit are my vocation and I won't stop preaching. Currently Editor-at-Large at Holiday House Bks, and a freelance editor and speaker. 40 years in the biz, yowsah! https://www.elawreads.com/ I'm also a showqueen trapped in a woman's body.
Mel Rosenberg @melrosenberg.bsky.social Children's book author. Used to be a microbiologist, inventor, bad breath specialist, musician and singer. These days, writing for kids is what I love most. www.authormel.com
Jennifer Wolf Kam @jenniferwolfkam.bsky.social Author and lover of chocolate
MINNOW MAYBERRY TALKS TO GHOSTS (Nosy Crow)
UNTIL THE BLUEBERRIES GROW (PJ Library)
DEVIN RHODES IS DEAD (Charlesbridge)
Repโd by Kristina Perez at PLE
www.jenniferwolfkam.com
Bea Birdsong @beabirdsong.bsky.social Author of I Will Be Fierce!, Sam's First Word, How to Spot a Best Friend, Boop!, Goat Is the G.O.A.T. (2025), How to Grow a Family Tree (2025), That Is Not a Dog! (2026), You Did It! (2026), and more!
Rep: Melissa Edwards
Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social #KidLit Author & Poet. JANIE WRITES A PLAY (Charlesbridge). Debut MG verse novel THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS 4/15 (Astra). Birder/Owler. HeidiEYStemple.com.
Annette Whipple @annettewhipple.bsky.social Writer & Speaker. Baker (and burner) of cookies. Mom & wife.
Celebrates curiosity in the world and nonfiction kidlit.
https://www.annettewhipple.com/
Leslรฉa Newman @leslea.bsky.social Creator of 87 books for readers of all ages including the children's books, "Joyful Song: A Naming Story," "Sparkle Boy," "The Babka Sisters," and "Heather Has Two Mommies" and the poetry collections for adults, "I Carry My Mother" and "I Wish My Father."
Laurie (THE QUEEN OF CHESS) Wallmark @lauriewallmark.bsky.social Award winning childrenโs book author. (THE QUEEN OF CHESS / GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE / CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER / and more. Repped by Liza Fleissig at Liza Royce Agency. www.lauriewallmark.com
Tom Dougherty @misterthomaswords.bsky.social I'm a writer and artist slugging away at kidlit projects and comics.
Everything posted is ยฉ Tom Dougherty 2025 (that's me!)
Tee shirts, mugs, etc. here:
https://www.teepublic.com/user/bommush-designs
David Daily @daviddaily.bsky.social Writer (PB, MG) | repโd by Elena Giovinazzo
Entrepreneur, salty snack aficionado, outdoor & travel enthusiast, grumpy runner, skilled in cookery, made in Minneapolis | MN
Lauren Whitney (she/her) is querying! @laurenem6.bsky.social Mom of two, #kidlit writer, elementary school librarian, movie-lover, crazy LEGO lady
she/her
Dylan Teut @dylan-teut.bsky.social K-5 Music Educator. Children's Literature Fanatic and Enthusiast. PhD in Education: Reading Assessment & Intervention. Husband. Uncle. Rotarian. Kiwanian. Organist. Local Dolly Parton Imagination Library Director. Adjunct Children's Literature Prof.
Rene Bartos @rebwrites.bsky.social Author rep'd by Jennifer Unter with The Unter Agency, mom of engineers+rescue ๐, developmental ped + child health advocate connecting children to nature
2023 Austin SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith mentorship award finalist views my own
www.renebartos.com
Lee Ballard @leeballardbooks.bsky.social Novice Writer of Chapter Book Series, Experienced Grandmother, Almost Graduate of SNHU, Gladly Retired, Shivering Chicago Resident, Extreme Novice Website Developer (mine only), Longtime lover of life!
www.LeeBallardBooks.com
Linda Middleton @lindapoet.bsky.social Children's poet. Poems in The Caterpillar, Little Thoughts Press, PaperBound, The Dirigible Balloon, Paddler Press, Parakeet, Charles Causley Trust, Northern Gravy, Candlestick Press, The Toy, Brian Moses' Blog, Tyger Tyger and anthologies.
Charlotte mason @bookswithcharlotte.bsky.social Small booktuber. YouTube: books with Charlotte
Reading is my life ๐๐
14/100๐
Wife & mum of 2
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks โ Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com ๐ Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
๐ KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com
๐ง Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers.
โ๏ธ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social #Kidlit writer. Wife and mom. Loves Jesus.
#50preciouswords HM 24/25, #springflingkidlit HM 25, #sunwritefun win 23/24/25.
Valerie Estelle Frankel๐๐ฉโ๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐งท๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฆ๐ญโก๏ธโ๏ธ๐ง๐ป๐ @valeriefrankel.bsky.social ๐จโ๐Professor, ๐author of 100 books on drwho๐ซstarwarsโจoutlander #sfwa๐ #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/jewish-science-fiction-and-fantasy/
My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social Book reviews of picture books, chapter books, MG, YA and non-fiction. ๐๐๐
Delighted to take part in blog tours and spread the word about great books for children and young adults!
Find our reviews and more at www.mybookcorner.co.uk
Ibarra V. Gomez @ibarravgomez.bsky.social Author of kidsโ horror fiction and a voracious reader, watcher, and player of stories! Contact: ivg@eml.cc
Lindsay is querying ๐๐ฆฉ๐ @lindsaylau.bsky.social Querying PB writer, wannabe illustrator, & family photographer.
www.lindsaystephany.com
(๐ฑbrand new to bsky, hello!)
she/her
Kristin - Author of THE SUBSTI-TOOTH ๐ @kristin-012726.bsky.social Author to upcoming PB: THE SUBSTI-TOOTH (Lawley Publishing, 2026) #12x12PB #kidlit
The Independent Author Network @ianauthornetwork.bsky.social Welcome to the Independent Author Network at Bluesky. Promoting and Supporting Indie Authors since 2010. Our Book of the Year Awards program features $6,000 in cash prizes. #IAN1
John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, RUTHIE ROSEโS BIG IDEA, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: Molly O'Neill
Oak Tree Comics @oaktreecomics.bsky.social An independent childrenโs book publisher ๐
Where imagination meets environmentalism๐
Based out of Los Angeles โ๏ธ
Founded by author Josh Oaktree ๐ณ
www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
Hannah Holt @hannahholt.bsky.social Kidlit author, educator, speaker.
๐The Diamond and the Boy
๐งA Father's Love
๐A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Janet HalfmannโChildren's Author @janethalfmann.bsky.social I am an award-winning children's picture book author focusing on animals, nature, community, and little-known people of achievement. 
Meryl Suresh @merylwrites.bsky.social #kidlit author in training
#SCBWI
2025 #12x12challenge
2025 #PBRisingStars HM
a 2025 #KidLitZombieWeek Winner
Laura McLam @lauramclam.bsky.social children's book writer, educational media producer, outdoor lover.
curiosity kills stagnation.
Katie Kulla @katiekulla.bsky.social ๐ป Author FARM-RAISED KIDS (Storey 2024)
๐ฑ Illustrator EDIBLE (Thames & Hudson 2023)
๐ฅ Podcaster GROWING FOR MARKET PODCAST
Nancy Castaldo Books @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social Author and photographer of books for curious minds. ๐บ๐ธ๐ฎ๐น
Rep'd by Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social
Andrea Brown Literary @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/NancyCastaldo
Ryan T. Pozzi @ryantpozzi.bsky.social Nonfiction writer. Author of The Mess That Made Them (Bloomsbury, 2026) geni.us/TMtMT. Two-time Best of the Net nominee. | ๐ Council Bluffs, IA (Omaha Metro Area) | Rep: Anderson Literary Agency
Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social #PB Writer ๐โ๏ธ
Math & Science Educator ๐งฎ๐ณ๐
Member of 12x12 and SCBWI Southern Breeze
Halloweensie, SunWriteFun, SpringFlingKidlit '25 Winner
Valentiny, WKLN '25 HM
Erin L. Thomas @erinthomas.bsky.social Author, Daydreamer, Lover of Yarn
I write books for kids and teens from my home in Whitby, Ontario. I love knitting and sewing, and have a thing for old sewing machines and typewriters. I'm happiest when surrounded by my wonderful family and pets. 
Ellen Mayer @ellenmayerbooks.bsky.social ๐Kidsโ book author, early literacy home visitor, education researcher, granny, dog mom, knitter๐งถ
Represented by Mary Cummings at Great River Literary.
www.ellenmayerbooks.com
Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Southern Breeze Co-Asst. Regional Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 and #50PreciousWords HM '26, 25 and '23.
Rachel Bouhanda @willowtreelib.bsky.social School librarian ๐ | โพ๐ฆโช๏ธ๐ง| Advocate for literacy, collaboration, & creativity | Exploring innovative library spaces ๐ | Book lover & lifelong learner | Views are my own.
You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social A podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental health, providing insights, tools, & support around well-being for writers | Host @Drenderturmaud
https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast
Josie Macey @josiemacey.bsky.social I am a childrenโs book illustrator living in the UK who also loves to write childrenโs stories. Inspiring children to be imaginative and creative people is what I love to do. Josiemacey.com
KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social We are KidLit Collective, a collection of creative kidlit authors and illustrators supporting each other since our 2020 debuts and beyond. Art by @nielanderamy
Catrine Kyster @catrinekyster.bsky.social Dansk forfatter i USA
Danish American author
"Rejsen til New York - dengang og nu", Gads Forlag, 2024
Ugebladsnoveller (historisk fiktion, krimi, feelgood)
Suzanne Beaky Illustration @suzannebeaky.bsky.social Childrenโs Illustrator. Cat Lover. Avid Gardener.
You can find my portfolio at http://www.suzannebeaky.com
Kathleen @halifaxkat.bsky.social Reader, Writer, Sometimes runner, Big fan of my dog, Blueberry, and slightly addicted to baseball cards.
Angela Hartman @angelarosehartman.bsky.social Retired Library Girl. Writing. Reading. #amquerying #kidlit #SCBWI #writingcommunity #pbparty
Stephanie Parsley Ledyard @stephpl.bsky.social author, educator
Lillie W. @lilliewart.bsky.social Illustrator from Colorado
Indefinite hiatus
Psychology student
Lover of all things cute and whimsical
Website: www.lilliewart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilliew.art?igsh=eWFncjd4cXR3dW5m&utm_source=qr
Megan Litwin @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social Childrenโs book author and former-yet-forever teacher.
GATHER GRATEFUL * TWINKLE, TWINKLE, WINTER NIGHT * DIRT AND BUGSY series
www.meganlitwinbooks.com
Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
Claire Blumenfeld @cblumenfeld.bsky.social K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee www.ClaireBlumenfeld.com
CRANKY HANK and THE NOISY NEIGHBORS: A PURIM STORY (spring 2027, Kar-Ben)
๐ฉโ๐ฆฏโ๏ธMaureen๐๐ฆฏ @anythingmaureen.bsky.social Writer, #ActuallyAutistic, legally blind. Former journalist/editor. Dutch. Disability and mental health advocate. โค๏ธ books, music, crafting. #WritingCommunity
Sarah Stephens @sarahredfox.bsky.social Agent at Red Fox Literary โ๏ธ Kidlit Author ๐๏ธIndie Bookseller ๐ Dog Worshipper ๐พ Tree Hugger ๐ณ
Bridget McBride @sptdogcrt.bsky.social graphic designer + art director + surface pattern designer + aspiring childrens' author/illustrator + โ๏ธ
Threads: @spotaholic
Mandy @mldavisreads.bsky.social Multilingual children's librarian. Focus on collection development. Hobbies include gardening, backyard chickens and ducks, Orioles baseball, and genealogy. Reviews at https://www.goodreads.com/mldavisreads and storygraph. 
Kate DePalma @katedepalma.bsky.social ๐ Creative Development Director at Barefoot Books ๐ฃ
๐Arby's on McKnight Road
Boni Ashburn @boniashburn.bsky.social Childrenโs Book Author.
Librarian (Middle/High School & Public).
Mom. Dog mom. Human.
The U.P. of Michigan. boniashburn.com
Carmen Wiigwaas Craig @carmunist.bsky.social Learning and teaching my languageโNishnaabemwin. Jijaak ndoodem. Consultant at Oodenaw.com. Award-winning short fiction author and poet. Developmental editor at DarlingAxe.com. Kidlit, YA, hist fic, women's lit. She/they
Lee Murray @leemurraywriter.bsky.social ONZM. USA Today bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Shirley Jackson, and New Zealand Prime Minister's Award winner. Monster lover from Aotearoa. Represented by Becky LeJeune at Bond Literary.
Amy Kolb Noyes @acknoyes.bsky.social Artist, author, journalist
@syracuseu broadcast journo alum
@vermontstateu MFA studio arts
#scbwi New England amykolbnoyes.com
Sherry Howard @sherryhoward.bsky.social I write. I edit. I learn. I teach. I love.
Septimus Brown @septimusbrown.com Senior editor at DarlingAxe.com. Novelist at SeptimusBrown.com. Award-winning short-fiction writer. Chaotic good. He/they. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault
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Tara Lukaart @tlukaart.bsky.social Teacher Librarian in Michigan for DK-6th grade readers.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social ๐ฌGraphic Novelist
๐ Lunch Lady โข Hey, Kiddo
๐ Star Wars โข Crayola โข Marvel
โถ๏ธ Process & Creative Career Tips
๐ Classroom Resources
@jilltataraworld.bsky.social @jilltataraworld.bsky.social interested in books art movies science and other cool kids' stuff. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting
Anna Lindsten @annalindsten.bsky.social Childrens book illustrator ๐
#kidlit #kidlitart
๐Stockholm, Sweden
๐ณ SCBWI, Svenska Tecknare
๐ info@annalindsten.se
๐จ https://www.annalindsten.se
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annalindsten
Josie Liming Gawlowski @jgawlowski.bsky.social #kidlit #PB writer: #scbwi: #pbchat mentee: #storystorm: #12x12pb: #PBParty HM 2021 & 2024: horchata drinker, former photojournalist, farmer's daughter, based in Seattle
Linda Zajac @lindazajac.bsky.social 
Sally Wilkins @berriesandbooks.bsky.social Catholic. Writer, teacher, Nana.
Cynthia Wyszynski @wyszguy70.bsky.social she/her #kidlit #author #writingcommunity
KidLitSundayScaries @klsundayscaries.bsky.social Share your micro-fiction or spooky art for kids every Sunday. Prompts posted every Thursday.
Rules in the pinned post.
Remember to use the hashtag #KidLitSundayScaries.
Laura K Zimmermann @laurak-pbwriter.bsky.social Childrenโs Author | Professor | Repโd by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at @Bradfordagents.bsky.social | MUSHROOM RAIN | UNDER THE FOREST FLOOR coming Spring 2028 | #SCBWI | she/her
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris @areynosomorris.bsky.social AUTHOR (Plร tanos Are Love, The Bronx Is My Home, Gloriana Presente & more) ๐ Keynote Speaker & Educator ๐ค Environmentalist โป AfroLatinx ๐ฉ๐ด๐ต๐ท
PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social We give experienced picture book creators the platform to pull up-and-coming, historically excluded creators up the turbulent publishing ladder.
www.pbrisingstars.com